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I reset my old laptop months ago now I can’t get in again .

I reset months ago as hadn’t used for years, laptop in storage! Now I have a black screen with blue box asking for password. I don’t have one or can’t remember putting one in after reset . Tried the f4 , f8 etc and nothing. Can’t get past this , help…

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-09-17T08:27:19.12+00:00
helen munro 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:58:00.9+00:00
helen munro 20 Reputation points
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Availability of Artifact Signing in the UK

We've read, for example here, that the Artifact Signing service is generally available. We are working through getting this set up by following the instructions on this page and have created an artifact signing account. When we click through to Identity…

Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing

A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)

1,306 questions
asked 2026-09-17T10:57:13.2533333+00:00
Andrew Vincer 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Teams randomly muting whilst using device inbuilt speakers

Some of our colleagues are experiencing issues with Teams randomly muting during Teams meetings, when they user their built in speakers on their HP laptop: The themes seem to be: new Win11 (on 24H2 / HP Elitebook laptop using built in Speakers…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Audio and video
asked 2026-01-08T14:52:09.77+00:00
Mari, Anthony 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:55:43.1266667+00:00
Tom Holt 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Hoe los ik Request Id: Correlation Id: Timestamp: 2026-09-16T14:21:33Z Message: AADSTS7000112: Application '1fec8e78-bce4-4aaf-ab1b-5451cc387264'(Microsoft Teams) is disabled op

Request Id: Correlation Id: Timestamp: 2026-09-16T14:21:33Z Message: AADSTS7000112: Application '1fec8e78-bce4-4aaf-ab1b-5451cc387264'(Microsoft Teams) is disabled.

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Sign up and Sign in | Sign in
asked 2026-09-16T14:26:20.8166667+00:00
Diny Peters 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:55:38.9566667+00:00
Hin Vo 865 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How to speak to an agent

I need to speak to an agent but go round in circles with an AI chat bot on the phones and can't log in to the account to get any help.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-17T10:03:54.09+00:00
Contact 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-17T10:52:49.6866667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Invitations are blocked for this directory due to suspicious activity

We are getting a "Invitations are blocked for this directory due to suspicious activity. Please contact Microsoft support for help" on one of our tenants. How do we clear the block?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-02-11T10:08:32.05+00:00
David Henry 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:50:14.1666667+00:00
1 answer

2026–2027 Expert Badge Not Available on Credly

Hello, I received a congratulatory email addressed to me confirming that I have been selected as a 2026–2027 Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert. However, I have not received any email from Credly regarding the new badge, and the 2026–2027 badge is not…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-17T10:27:44.8766667+00:00
AYSHA FUAD ISA ALWAZZAN 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:48:00.62+00:00
Julian Sharp 43,851 Reputation points
2 answers

New Outlook - Why so awful? Can I just swap back?

I got a new laptop and switched to New Outlook. It is truly awful: You can't right click to save a contact you have to type the address it If you do a mail list you have to expand it before you send it otherwise it sits in drafts....I have had several…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-09-17T10:08:39.4+00:00
Monica Cornall 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:46:58.94+00:00
DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

How to fix random Memory Management (0x1a) Crash

Recently I did nothing to my computer then all of a sudden it gives me this error. I think its nothing important and reopen windows but then it keeps happening, I've done everything online has told me from running the Windows Memory Diagnostic which it…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-16T10:49:18.06+00:00
Connor Votava 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:42:50.0433333+00:00
Connor Votava 0 Reputation points
4 answers

I've got a Personal Microsoft 365 premium license but cannot find Agents

Where can I find Agents in #Copilot? I've got a Personal Microsoft 365 premium license

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-17T09:20:26.7166667+00:00
Maria E 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:42:34.7766667+00:00
SD - IA 179.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Authenticator App wont work

Hi I recently changed my phone and the Authenticator app will not give codes for this account, I have tried sign in another way and it redirects to Authenticator which wont work. I seem to be blocked as when I try to log in to anything it sends me to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-17T10:41:52.01+00:00
Slater, Dawn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:42:10.92+00:00

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Cosmos DB - Container Copy Features

Hello Team, I wanted to know about the current state of the "Container Copy" features in Cosmos DB. Is it in General Available state or in Preview? Is it available for cross-subscription data copy process? Is this a good feature to use for bulk…

Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB

An Azure NoSQL database service for app development.

2,161 questions
asked 2026-09-15T14:20:43.31+00:00
Kaushik Dutta 265 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-17T10:40:55.3133333+00:00
Kaushik Dutta 265 Reputation points
1 answer

User should not register the application without Admin Consent

User should not register the application without Admin Consent

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-09-15T09:18:26.2533333+00:00
SunilKumar Gautam 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:35:06.4466667+00:00
Helen Luu 3,210 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Link https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2216019 changed installer?

Hi, For years whe have used a script to download and install SQL 2022 EXPRESS. The link we used to download the SQL 2022 installer is https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2216019 But recently the link suddenly points to a SQL 2025 Express…

SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other

Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories

14,811 questions
asked 2025-12-12T12:56:07.7066667+00:00
Jens Schumacher 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:34:14.38+00:00
victor aigbokhai 0 Reputation points
1 answer

AZ 700 Labs- VM quota issue

I am taking the AZ 700 course and following the labs. I have setup the free trial subscription specifically for the LAB. It seems some of the Labs require more VMs than allowed on my trial subscription, for example the Load balancer lab. Are there…

Azure | Azure Training
asked 2026-09-16T12:27:07.2033333+00:00
Stephen J 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:33:45.1233333+00:00
Stephen J 5 Reputation points
0 answers

Startup verification pending for almost one month

Hello Microsoft for Startups Support, My startup business verification has been under review for almost one month. The Azure portal continues to show: “We are reviewing your startup verification. Check back in a few days.” The portal states that most…

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.

1,703 questions
asked 2026-09-17T10:00:02.8366667+00:00
Smit Limbani 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-17T10:31:15.16+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten 132.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

I have an old desktop. I am getting a new message: Could not start Photoshop as volume memory for Windows does not have enough space.

I have an old desktop. I am getting a new message: Could not start Photoshop as volume memory for Windows does not have enough space.

Windows for home | Other | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-09-17T09:53:32.0233333+00:00
Robert Hynes 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:27:58.9666667+00:00
DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Windows 11 random black screen crashes — LiveKernelEvent 141 / 1b8, GPU fans 100%, audio continues, display port no signal

Hello! I am contacting you because I am experiencing a serious and very frustrating issue with my PC, and I have already tried everything I personally know and can do to diagnose it. I built this PC on January 24, 2026. (All PC components are brand new,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics
asked 2026-06-27T21:14:54.5+00:00
Maksim Iarovoi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:26:01.2233333+00:00
jay pagare 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Merchant field in expense reports

When creating an expense report, there is a field called "merchant". According to training website in Microsoft, In the Merchant field, should be typed the business where the expense was incurred. Is it possible to link this field to a vendor?…

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2024-07-31T13:10:15.7466667+00:00
Kevin Paez 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T10:24:25.9333333+00:00
PanSainwm793376 0 Reputation points
1 answer

fraudulent charge

I have been charged but don't use Microsoft and have no subscriptions

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-09-17T09:44:36.96+00:00
Ian Cooper 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T10:23:14.54+00:00
SD - IA 179.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor