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How to fix Windows Security blank white window UI?

When I try to open windows security the UI is a blank white screen, attached screenshot. System Notes: Running Windows 11, no missing updates Architecture x64, Intel There are two numbered folders from 2025 and a SecuirtyHealthSetup.exe in my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-15T11:25:41.7+00:00
ACW 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:35:46.3233333+00:00
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Working on updates. And this build of windows will expire soon is also coming many times for me.

My window is showing working on updates from last one week. And also there is one notification is coming many times for me ( this build of windows will expire soon).What should I do?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-20T06:46:52.18+00:00
SHIVESH JHA 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:35:14.0233333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,000 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 11 25H2 – CBS/Component Store inconsistency prevents repair installation and cumulative updates

Hello, I am looking for assistance with a Windows 11 25H2 servicing/CBS issue that I have been investigating extensively. The current Windows installation is fully functional for normal use. I would like to repair the existing installation without…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-09-19T12:07:21.2366667+00:00
D GEORGET 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:33:58.4233333+00:00
Ramesh 181.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My Feedback

I have received an email that says that are concerned about my problems that are frustrating me. HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER AN ANSWER TO SOMETHING I WROTE TO YOU WHEN I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THREE, MAYBE FOUR DAYS, OF OTHER JUNK, WEBSITES,…

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Site bug or problem
asked 2026-09-20T07:31:59.76+00:00
Paul Wesley Bowen 0 Reputation points
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Delete a 2nd email

How do I delete my second email. I do not need it anymore.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-09-18T22:34:41.21+00:00
Janice 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:31:20.7533333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cant connect to internet on pc but on other devices

Hi! I am recently having issues on my pc with the internet connection. sometimes it will connect but it will say no internet. Or I have to wait long enough for it to barely connect then it will shut off. I dont know why im having this issue now. I tried…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-09-20T01:00:27.7933333+00:00
yasmine 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:31:09.3866667+00:00
franco d'esaro 25,096 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to separate personal hotmail account from work microsoft account

I recently created a Microsoft account for my work. I noticed that my personal Hotmail email account is now associated with my work Microsoft account. I tried to remove the Hotmail email address from the Microsoft account, but then I was no longer able…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Windows
asked 2026-09-18T23:05:44.3+00:00
Kristy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:31:03.6066667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Co-pilot stopped working

well i had this dialogue with support - see below, please try to look pass my speeling and grammar errors. [PII Removed] Thank you for that information, here is the case number for our interaction today [PII Removed]. About your question, not all of the…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-17T18:18:00.6033333+00:00
Andrew Sutcliffe 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-20T07:30:59.64+00:00
Alex-L 12,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cannot sign into Microsoft on new laptop

Cannot sign into to Microsoft account on new laptop. "Ooops, something went wrong"

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-18T16:42:38.2066667+00:00
James Stafford 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:30:45.4866667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Mouse don't scroll in file explorer on windows 11. Part 2

Mouse don't scroll in file explorer on windows 11. Can be fixed by toggling "launch folder windows a separate windows" and restarting. However, after next restart this process must be repeated. Is there a permanent solution? I am running…

Windows for home | Other | Search, touch, and mouse
asked 2026-09-18T20:43:47.7966667+00:00
lars svensson 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:30:29.3833333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Link to Previous in MS Word 365 is missing. Where is it?

I am using Microsoft Word, Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2512 Build 16.0.19530.20184) 64-bit I have created a document with section breaks properly inserted. When I go to a subsequent section in the document and click on the footer I see…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-01-25T11:49:26.83+00:00
Jonathan Loux 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:30:25.14+00:00
Russell Cairns 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 stop excel from always adopting full screen mode

Windows 11 stop excel from always adopting full screen mode

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-19T01:31:29.0566667+00:00
Graeme WARD 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:30:10.3666667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Azure for Students: Active Sponsorship but No Azure Subscription Available

Hello, I am trying to use Azure for Students for a university project, but the student sponsorship appears to be active while no Azure subscription is available in the Azure Portal. Service: Azure for Students / Azure Sponsorship Scenario: I completed…

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asked 2026-09-20T07:24:53.5166667+00:00
Kritika 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-20T07:29:33.1433333+00:00
Nam-D 3,980 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Where is my lifetime Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac license?

I purchased a lifetime Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac license. It is under my purchase history including order number, but there is no download link. Where can I download it? The app disappeared from my mac after a restart.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-09-18T22:26:26.0133333+00:00
Lisa Wells 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-20T07:26:53.8133333+00:00
Ian-T 11,970 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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i cant turn on secure boot to active

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-20T07:24:37.46+00:00
izatking 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:25:02.1733333+00:00

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trying to play a game

I installed Sea of Thieves on my Windows Surface Pro, and after installing and running the game, it tries to load but keeps crashing and says that the video driver has failed. When I go to the troubleshooting page, I get nowhere because it won't load the…

Surface | Surface Pro | Install and update
asked 2026-09-20T00:50:21.8066667+00:00
kan k 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:24:27.1966667+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,035 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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i ACCIDENTALLY PURVHASED WINDOWS 11 FOR MY MOMS ACCOUNT BUT I MEANT TO PURCHASE IT FOR MYSELF

i ACCIDENTALLY PURVHASED WINDOWS 11 FOR MY MOMS ACCOUNT BUT I MEANT TO PURCHASE IT FOR MYSELF. i WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET REFUND SO I CAB INSTALL UNDER MY OWN MICROSOFT ACCOUNT

Windows for home | Other | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-20T06:51:40.76+00:00
Maria Montemayor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:23:18.9733333+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Word 16.113 for macos (27) crashes seconds after opening a large document.

It's an 800 page Word docx, It has always worked with every version for 15 years. Not now. Word reliably crashes. It doesn't crash with a 190 page document. Anyone else?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-09-20T07:22:35.0233333+00:00
Ralph Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:22:53.85+00:00

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Windows Defender Security Intelligence version fails to Update

Can update using the offline installer, mpam-fe.exe Files from Farbar Recovery Scan Tool FRST.txt Addition.txt I had installed Malwarebytes sometime back; switched back to Defender when the trial expired.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-18T13:02:52.66+00:00
Anirban Goswami 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T07:21:18.5+00:00
_AW_ 69,241 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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We need to make roll thought pushing update from server

assignee for Mohammed Afifi Please review the details

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked 2026-09-20T07:17:43.6466667+00:00
Sheikha Rashid Al-Alawi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T07:18:52.96+00:00
Sheikha Rashid Al-Alawi 0 Reputation points