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Publisher download

I have been using Publisher since it first started. I have way too many documents to organize before the cut off date. I have been trying to convert as many as I can from publisher but no other software program does what this does and I have too many…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For business
asked 2026-09-15T08:25:30.7266667+00:00
Carmen 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-15T10:16:43.97+00:00
Heimerdinger 385 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Black screen / black outline around desktop items - Explorer glitch

Hello: I was wondering if someone could help me with what seems to be a common yet unresolved Explorer glitch. After logging in, at some random time I start to see black outlines around my desktop folders, files, etc. Both screens eventually go…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-12T03:59:04.5+00:00
Admin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:16:39.7466667+00:00
Carl-L 21,915 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Awarded $100,000 Microsoft for Startups Azure credits but only $1,000 visible — allocation not found on either account

I was accepted into Microsoft for Startups and received a confirmation email stating that $100,000 USD of Azure credits had been unlocked, available immediately and valid for two years. I cannot locate this allocation on any account. My Azure account,…

Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups

Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.

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asked 2026-09-15T10:15:41.6933333+00:00
Obehi 0 Reputation points
2 answers

who to install bluetooth drives

not run in bluetooth way to not run this computer not accept bluetoth devise way

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-15T09:42:31.84+00:00
mangilal naik 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:15:02.2+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Help me to reschedule my GH-300 - GitHub Copilot - English (ENU) exam

Where can i find my scheduled exams. I need to reschedule my exam within 3hours, help to to find it.

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-15T10:10:32.9666667+00:00
Ruchitha Chebrolu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:14:51.5+00:00
Julian Sharp 43,341 Reputation points
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Receiving a Microsoft alert

When i turned my tablet on I immediately received a Microsoft alert. What should I do?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-11T15:39:37.43+00:00
marco martinez 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:11:22.8633333+00:00
Carl-L 21,915 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix bluetooth problem

the bluetooth option in laptop does nhi apear i want to fix this problem any how with in 15 min

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-12T07:59:56.9366667+00:00
arpit sahu 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:11:10.17+00:00
Vikki-T 10,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to redeem certification discount

I've received a mail saying I'm eligible to take the Azure AI Engineer Associate certification at 50% off the exam price after attending the Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Build agentic AI solutions with Azure AI Foundry. But when I try to redeem it ,…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-15T09:18:17.7+00:00
Deepika Venkatesh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:09:57.3333333+00:00
Julian Sharp 43,341 Reputation points
2 answers

AZ-900 Certification Missing from Microsoft Learn Credentials

I passed Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) in March 2023. I have my Candidate ID and the original exam confirmation email, but my certification is not appearing under my Microsoft Learn profile → Credentials → Certifications. I would like assistance…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-15T07:49:54.6266667+00:00
Sai Priya Kommineni 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:07:58.85+00:00
Julian Sharp 43,341 Reputation points
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Windows Update Corrupts Laptop

Hi All, Whenever windows update (XXXNumber here after resetXXX) is installed(either automatically or manually), my laptop becomes unusable. After installation, I can no longer access settings, my icons grey out (as pictured) and become unclickable and…

Windows for home | Other | Windows update
asked 2026-09-04T10:59:38.1133333+00:00
Ian L-C 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:06:50.9233333+00:00
Ian L-C 20 Reputation points
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Auto sent notifications to a channel even though setting has been disabled

The user has disabled notifications for a specific Teams channel, but notifications are still being automatically posted to the channel. The behavior continues even after confirming that the notification setting is turned off. Expected behavior: No…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Settings | Configure notifications
asked 2026-09-15T09:43:59.6833333+00:00
Edward Picasso 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:06:29.4533333+00:00
Zoha Fatima 510 Reputation points
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Azure Local: 繰り返しVM作成失敗 — 接続と証明書の問題について この Azure サポート案件の場合

問題の説明 Azure Local環境でVMの作成を繰り返し試みていますが、成功しません。エラー内容は、RPCエラーやTLS証明書の不一致、Azureへの接続断、HCRP400エラーなど多岐にわたります。 環境 Azure Local 環境でのVMデプロイ。論理ネットワークの構成や証明書の状態、Arc Agentの状態など多くの要素が関係している可能性があります。 既に試したこと Azure…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-15T09:19:13.8633333+00:00
内野 大輝 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:05:33.5733333+00:00
Hebikuzure aka Murachi Akira 334.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Azure Copilot Agents — Data Residency for Australian Tenants (australiaeast region)

We are an Australian organisation with our Azure tenant hosted in the australiaeast region. We are aligned to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Blueprint for Secure Cloud and have compliance obligations that require us to understand data residency…

Microsoft Copilot | Other
asked 2026-09-15T04:36:28.6166667+00:00
Nyeem Zoarder 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:05:17.2166667+00:00
Mohammad Wasi Haider 245 Reputation points
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Slim Pen reporting a battery error

My Slim Pen is showing an "i" symbol on the battery indicator like this—is the battery dead, or is there a problem with the charging slot?

Surface | Accessories | Surface Pen
asked 2026-09-15T08:11:40.8233333+00:00
nghi do 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:05:10.89+00:00
S.Sengupta 32,366 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

Activating Windows 11 pro after hardware upgrade

I have an original Windows 7 Ultimate Retail licence which was legitimately upgraded through Microsoft's free upgrade offer to Windows 10 Pro, and later Windows 11 Pro. This installation was previously activated, and Microsoft Support has previously…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-15T09:31:13.3433333+00:00
boktek 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:05:10.8866667+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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purchased a new license after hardware change, no download or product key

<PII removed> recently installed a new motherboard, ram,cpu and GPU. Purchased new Win 11 Pro license but did not receive download or product key. Current activated version says Edition Windows 11 pro Version 25H2 Installed on 10/17/2025 Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-08T20:21:34.4866667+00:00
Tony S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:04:57.15+00:00
Vikki-T 10,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

how to update driver on HP68B477 printer

How can I "Update driver" on my HP68B477 printer ?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-08T11:29:01.2433333+00:00
Jeff Holdridge 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-15T10:04:05.91+00:00
Vikki-T 10,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Locked out and no alternative access options

I am reaching out because I am in a highly stressful situation and desperately need some technical guidance. I manage the administrative backend for The Royal Pan-European Athletics and Sporting Club, and I am currently the only system administrator for…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-15T09:38:06.0433333+00:00
Echesting Programm 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:02:01.7466667+00:00
Michelle Nguyen 1,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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cannot access installled office apps

I have purchased microsoft as a one off, I have entered the product key it says I have installed. but I think it may be installed to a different account, becasue it gave me a compelte run around with accounts and sign ins I can install the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-09-15T09:26:39.3133333+00:00
Mrs F 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-15T10:01:44+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do you sign in if MS always show Uknown error (Office for Mac)

Yeah thanks I have latest MS Office I log in properly. I have paid account in good standing. Nothing matters. You just cannot sign it due to unknown error. And yes I have all latest packaged downloaded. Moderator note: thread updated with operating…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-14T22:34:57.7866667+00:00
Alexander Horvath 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-15T10:00:53.4633333+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator