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HEIC Converter App not working

I purchased the HEIC Converter app from the Microsoft Store. When I drag and drop, or upload, an .heic file from my Windows PC File Explorer onto the HEIC Converter page, nothing happens. I've done this numerous times using numerous .heic files, but…

Windows for home | Other | Apps
asked 2025-12-12T18:38:50.5333333+00:00
David Rubin 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-12-12T23:59:25.99+00:00
David Rubin 0 Reputation points
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Defaulting to non @outlook.* email address.

I have an M365 subscription with a custom (something other than an @outlook.*) address. When using Outlook from my phone or PC application it defaults to my @outlook address rather than my preferred alternative address. It works fine if I use the web…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For home
asked 2025-12-12T23:57:01.8+00:00
sharron 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:57:10.75+00:00
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Windows will not download C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package

Hello thank you for your time I can not for the life of me find out why my PC will no accept C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package it continuously has a error. I am behind on updates because I was over seas for military and it fell being on up…

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
asked 2025-12-12T23:55:01.49+00:00
Austin Saylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:55:11.5833333+00:00
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Unable to access my Microsoft Word since I had your staff delete a duplicate charge for the account

I have been working on this problem since yesterday. I originally was being billed for 2 accounts so yesterday I finally spoke with someone on the phone and she deleted the duplicate account. However today I have NOT been able to access my Microsoft…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2025-12-12T23:31:34.1866667+00:00
Janice Leveque 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:54:50.4733333+00:00
Janice Leveque 0 Reputation points
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my pin isn't working

When I put in my pin, the screen just flashes and goes to Microsoft scene. I have tried unplugging it and it doesn't help. There is no where on the screen to close the computer or restart it. Just the scene.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-12-12T23:50:11.9533333+00:00
James Skiles 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:54:48.92+00:00
James Skiles 0 Reputation points
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How to link my microsoft account to the playstation 5 account after loading an online game

When I try to login to my account after loading a ps5 online game it refuses to sign me in. it boots me out and requests for me to sign in again.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-12-09T07:46:48.8933333+00:00
Keabetswe Matai 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:54:46.6033333+00:00
Hendrix-V 6,460 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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File Explorer not previewing pdf files since 25H2 update

Since installing the 25H2 update to Windows 11, the preview for pdf files is not working. I just get the following message "The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer. If you trust the file and the source you received it from,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-10-15T08:07:37.1033333+00:00
Paul Nicholson 545 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:52:52.3433333+00:00
Avi 0 Reputation points
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Lost Authenticator – Unable to Login

I have lost access to my authenticator app and am currently unable to log in to my account. Kindly help me reset or recover access at the earliest.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-12-12T23:19:43.4333333+00:00
Muhammad Murtaza 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-12-12T23:52:39.1633333+00:00
Muhammad Murtaza 0 Reputation points
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Previous Account hacked and products purchased lost

My old account got hacked. They had access to my email somehow, so they changed the password and even the email. I know the email they changed it to. The old account got locked (I was still getting notifications at the time), and it said that it would…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2025-12-12T23:52:06.2466667+00:00
Conan Chung 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:52:16.98+00:00
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Can the task bar be moved from the bottom of the display to the top?

I was just updated to Windows 11 and I'm trying to figure out how to move the task bar from the bottom of the display to the top? I tried right clicking & left clicking on the task bar but did not get a option to unlock the task bar like in previous…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2025-12-12T23:51:43.0566667+00:00
Mike B 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-12T23:52:16.5933333+00:00
Mike B 0 Reputation points
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Is there a way to transfer my Azure credits for my startup to another user?

I have a cofounder who wants to use the credits on my Azure account through the startup founders hub, is there a way to transfer them to him or does he just need to be created as a root user with privileges in the account.

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asked 2025-12-12T23:51:27.5333333+00:00
Jennifer Shannon 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:51:35.9566667+00:00
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connecting a bluetooth mouse

Have an MS Surface Mouse and now a Win 11 laptop. This mouse doesn't show up in my Settings list of devices. It worked fine on my Win 10 laptop (do I need to delete it from there first???) thanks Jeff

Surface | Accessories | Surface mice and keyboards
asked 2025-12-12T23:33:29.14+00:00
Jeff 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:51:07.05+00:00
Jeff 0 Reputation points
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Word disappeared on Windows 10

Word just disappeared on my laptop/Windows 10. What now?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Apps
asked 2025-12-12T23:50:41.7466667+00:00
barbara waugh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:50:50.0066667+00:00
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i need a callback

I have been trying to get through to talk to someone on the phone, but I cannot get through. I am requesting a callback. this is urgent.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For education | MacOS
asked 2025-12-12T15:20:44.14+00:00
ruby Raine 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:48:43.8066667+00:00
Teddie-D 9,355 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I have a Postgres 11 server (Single server) that does not show up in portal, but is still billed

I have a postgres server gaver11.postgres.database.azure.com that should probably have been migrated from Single to Flexible server earlier, but the web app still works and can connect to the server. However, I can no longer see the server in the portal…

Azure Database for PostgreSQL
asked 2025-12-12T17:48:55.7766667+00:00
Geir Sagberg 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:47:43.31+00:00
Geir Sagberg 0 Reputation points
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i keep getting constant virus notifications

I do not know what to do. I am getting constant virus notifications. While I'm typing this no notifications are occurring . What was the cause of this? I'm on Windows-11. Moved from: Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-12-12T22:50:16.3266667+00:00
john macco 45 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T23:46:59.5133333+00:00
Paulo GM 56,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure Devops Calendar showing blank tiles

This is how the Azure Devops Calendar looks like, it lets us add our days but doesn't display the names or icons. Becoming very troublesome to handle this issue.

Azure DevOps
asked 2025-12-12T18:59:26.19+00:00
Vijay 16 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-12-12T23:44:12.3033333+00:00
Pravallika KV 3,795 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Get rid of default items in Outlook menu pane

I have 3 e-mail addresses added to Outlook and there are multiple items simply taking up space in the left menu pane. I know they are useful but not for me personally. Some do have delete option on right-click but automatically reappear. …

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2025-12-11T16:39:02.0133333+00:00
Russ Fletcher 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-12-12T23:43:56.6866667+00:00
Russ Fletcher 20 Reputation points
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Constant Kernel-Power 41 Every Few Hours

Recently have upgraded my PC from and i5-10600k to Ryzen 7 78003xd, have changed my motherboard to MAG B650 Tomahawk Wifi. Bought another SSD (Samsung 990 2TB) together with my old one (Samsung 860 evo 1TB), added new RAM DDR5 32GB Patriot 30cl, and had…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2025-12-12T18:17:45.7533333+00:00
erikas pleikys 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:43:54.0533333+00:00
erikas pleikys 0 Reputation points
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Admin Account Locked Out – MFA Broken (Microsoft Authenticator 8-digit number stuck)

I am the global administrator for my Azure tenant account. I was able to login using my email/password and the authenticator app but after Microsoft changed the authenticator I am no longer able to. Currently, my only registered MFA method is the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-12-12T23:29:20.1266667+00:00
Ben Junior 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-12T23:43:52.35+00:00
Rukmini 10,825 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator