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Account is Locked and Recovery Isn't Working

My son's Microsoft account, that he uses for everything, was recently locked out. We have tried everything to recover it, and we can't. But we are still being charged for all of his game subscriptions through Xbox, and we can't cancel them. The…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-10T18:37:07.9233333+00:00
Ashley Ray 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do get a Quick Part in MS Word to display a blank space, instead of the name of the property associated with it ?

I have Quick Parts in a MS Word document. When you look at the document, you see the Quick Parts in the document, showing the property they are connected with. For example: [TimeLimit]. Is it possible to have those Quick Parts exist, connected to their…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | Windows
asked 2025-07-10T14:43:21.5266667+00:00
Miner, Kevin 40 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-10T18:36:34.6966667+00:00
Miner, Kevin 40 Reputation points
1 answer

Settings Windows is a blank now, collapses, with recent Windows 11 update

I updated Windows 11 last night, 7/9/2025. Everything was working fine. This morning I have had one problem after another. I did a full update on security. Then I did a security scan, quick, than a full one. Now later, I wanted to go fix some security…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-07-10T14:37:58.84+00:00
Edward Sebesta 50 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T18:36:26.56+00:00
Edward Sebesta 50 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How does VMSS predictive autoscaling works? I enabled it but no automatic scale out happed even after 15 days when predictive chart starts showing data

Hi Team, Azure VMSS is unable to scale out automatic when predictive auto is enabled and Average Percentage CPU is much higher compared to value shown in Predictive chart. How does it actually work, Do i need to set a static thershold after reviwing…

Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Azure compute resources that are used to create and manage groups of heterogeneous load-balanced virtual machines.
453 questions
asked 2025-07-09T14:36:19.2833333+00:00
Pranshul G 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-10T18:36:23.0166667+00:00
Pranshul G 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Bing Maps Enterprise Licenses expired today

It seems like Bing Maps Enterprise Licenses expired today, but we were under the understanding that they would be good until June 30, 2028 based on https://www.bingmapsportal.com/Announcement

Azure Maps
Azure Maps
An Azure service that provides geospatial APIs to add maps, spatial analytics, and mobility solutions to apps.
837 questions
asked 2025-07-08T23:36:12.7033333+00:00
Dan 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2025-07-10T18:35:49.26+00:00
IoTGirl 3,696 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator
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ADF Private Endpoint Resource Stuck in 'Provisioning' State

I'm attempting to provisioning a managed private endpoint within ADF Studio. The challenge is that once I created it, it is now taking well over an hour and I think it's stuck in 'Provisioning' state. Any suggestions about how to undo this and get it…

Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory
An Azure service for ingesting, preparing, and transforming data at scale.
11,657 questions
asked 2025-07-09T17:12:35.36+00:00
John V 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T18:35:36.8333333+00:00
Venkat Reddy Navari 3,630 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Copilot not working. system is missing some file to run many other apps

Its been a while since i am trying to fix the issue of copilot not working on my laptop. i always see some system error as in "system.dll" or some similar format file is not working properly. could be possible that I deleted some or maybe after…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2025-07-10T18:35:12.5733333+00:00
Ritwick Tak 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T18:35:12.83+00:00
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Windows 11 Upgrade Issue: Error Code 0x800f020b During Installation from Windows 10

I am trying to install Windows 11 on a machine currently running Windows 10 Home. I have been unsuccessful thus far. I tried the Troubleshooting option with no result. I get the error code "0x800f020b". My machine has 8 GB Ram and 475 GB…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-07-10T18:34:59.9233333+00:00
William Saturley 0 Reputation points
1 answer

ADF pipeline fails on scheduled trigger but same pipeline gets successful when ran on debug mode..

I have pipeline on ADF, which read the file from Azure storage container and loads the data to Databricks tables .. File is avalilable on path , we use triggers for scheduled run of pipleine. When run on scheduled run , pipeline fails with the below…

Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory
An Azure service for ingesting, preparing, and transforming data at scale.
11,657 questions
asked 2025-07-09T13:09:36.3933333+00:00
Namreddy, Sirisha 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T18:34:51.3966667+00:00
Venkat Reddy Navari 3,630 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
0 answers

Unable to Re-Image my Template VM in Azure Lab

I am unable to re-image my template VM in my Azure Lab. I get the following error when I attempt to click the "reimage template" button: Virtual machine start operation failed. Try redeploying the virtual machine. If the issue persists,…

Azure DevTest Labs
Azure DevTest Labs
An Azure service that is used for provisioning development and test environments.
292 questions
asked 2025-07-08T21:13:06.0833333+00:00
cltraining 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T18:34:47.8133333+00:00
Anusree Nashetty 4,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Do i need Antivirus Software for my windows 11 ? if yes , from where and which one should i choose ?

I am using Windows 11, and previously, on my old laptop, I was using Windows 10. I wanted to make my Laptop more secure for my business uses. I tried to search over internet and everyone wanted me to install a good security software. As i Know Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-07-10T18:34:24.1233333+00:00
Mike Carter 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Locating the User Name and Password for the Windows Security - Enter Network Credentials

I just purchased a new desktop computer and I am attempting to connect it to my home network. I am able to connect my desktop to my laptop (I remembered the User Name and Password for the laptop) but I am unable to connect the laptop to the desktop. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-07-10T18:34:13.9066667+00:00
Kansas 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft List with Column Type "Choice" referring to a master list in Excel or other application

Hi So I have multiple lists as part of an audit management solution I'm trying to develop using Microsoft Lists. In multiple lists I have a column, which I have set to "Choice", and it will list 25 departments and units available at my…

Microsoft 365 and Office | SharePoint | For business | Windows
asked 2025-07-10T00:04:03.94+00:00
Rony Aguirre 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-10T18:33:48.2+00:00
Rony Aguirre 20 Reputation points
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Trying to set up my account in Authenticator but it asks me for an Authenticator code so going round in circles

I have a Microsoft business email product. I am trying to set up the email on Authenticator but when I try to sign in it asks for an Authenticator code, which obviously I don’t have yet. There is no other authentication option, eg no text option. I also…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-02-27T11:33:18.55+00:00
Raj M 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T18:32:54.1433333+00:00
AM 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Latest windows update has perpetual restartup loop. What can I do?

When nothing showed up in my windows settings I decided to do a restart. it is in perpetual restart. What can I do? It is a 64 bit system. Dell Precision 777. I think I will have to go to the shop. I have typing this question on a Lenovo back up and I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-07-10T15:50:23.9+00:00
Edward Sebesta 50 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T18:32:51.57+00:00
Edward Sebesta 50 Reputation points
1 answer

Register virtual machines with Azure Local for portal management

I have a newly deployed Azure Local instance. Due to issues with Azure Migrate, I was forced to migrate using local Hyper-V tools. The guest VMs are now running on Azure-Local, however I am unable to see or manage the guest VMs from the Azure Portal. …

Azure Local
asked 2025-07-08T16:16:06.68+00:00
Keith Thomas 41 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-07-10T18:32:43.4033333+00:00
Anusree Nashetty 4,710 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Ryzen 5800x A fatal hardware error has occurred processor core Only playing Siege X

Hello all, I keep having this "a fatal hardware error has occurred processor core" error pop up recently when I started playing Siege X again. It always happens either in the middle, or right after the 2nd round. My temps aren't going any…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2025-07-10T17:48:26.01+00:00
harvey holmes 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T18:32:42.73+00:00
Jan J.23 75 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Azure permission report - all assigned identities for every resource / RG / subscription

Hi everyone, i am currently trying to make an access review for our 12 subscriptions and also trying to solve "Azure overprovisioned identities should have only the necessary permissions". But this report is useless as it says "in this…

Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor
An Azure personalized recommendation engine that helps users follow best practices to optimize Azure deployments.
152 questions
asked 2025-07-08T07:36:48.7333333+00:00
StephanG 826 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T18:32:19.46+00:00
Naveena Patlolla 3,850 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

WINDOWS 11 does not recognize external SSD M.2 USB Harddrive anymore

Hello Community, maybe someone can help me, because my efforts all ran out of luck. THANK YOU. Here is the PROBLEM: Suddenly, Windows 11 no longer recognizes my SSD. Previously, I was using the M.2 SSD in an external USB enclosure without any problems.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-07-09T14:10:28.98+00:00
Dirk Henrich 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T18:32:18.2533333+00:00
Dirk Henrich 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to delete Salesforce records from ADF

I know that there is no direct way to delete Salesforce records from ADF. But I do know that there is a work around for this where we can get record IDs using Lookup then pass those inside For Loop and then use web activity with DELETE method to delete…

Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory
An Azure service for ingesting, preparing, and transforming data at scale.
11,657 questions
asked 2025-07-08T13:12:25.19+00:00
81244628 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T18:31:59.6366667+00:00
Venkat Reddy Navari 3,630 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator