2,751 questions
2 answers
explorer taking 30% of cpu
as soon as my pc connects to internet its start running a file explorer on system which takes 30% of my cpu i tried everything but its not solving how do i fix this
Windows for home | Other | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-05-12T12:06:44.1266667+00:00
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kannu kandari
0
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commented 2026-05-23T11:33:42.7033333+00:00
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Darcey
0
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3 answers
how to stop windows shell popup
get rid of this popup help
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures
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2 answers
outlook meeting forwarding notification to orignal initiator
Hi I have a scenario let us I initiated a meeting request and send to Mr. Ali (for example) then Mr. Ali forwards the same meeting request to Mr.xyz. in such scenario, I should received being original initiator that Mr. Ali has forwarding…
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
29,520 questions
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
11,560 questions
asked 2022-09-22T11:33:54.067+00:00
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Sajid Ali Shah
271
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commented 2026-05-23T11:03:59.77+00:00
Hornblower409
9,170
Reputation points
3 answers
Using Explorer, how do I list documents created on a specific date?
Want to view all files in a directory and sub-directories that were created on a specific date.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,327 questions
asked 2025-11-20T00:36:06.3666667+00:00
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Anne Huey
0
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answered 2026-05-23T11:01:48.6266667+00:00
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Clark de Windt
0
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1 answer
21h2 to 22h2
Running enterprise 21h2 19044.7291 and trying to upgrade to 22h2 but theres no update path on "win update" and the service stacks on "update catalog" are incompatible. can someone tell me whats going on?
Windows for business | Windows for IoT
686 questions
asked 2026-05-23T09:52:03.58+00:00
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Michael Gill
0
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edited a comment 2026-05-23T10:49:14.4933333+00:00
Michael Gill
0
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2 answers
Hotmail claims "You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password", but I haven't
I used to randomly get an issue with my Hotmail account, that I had tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password. This of course was not true, but on checking the sign in locations, I could see that people in various countries in…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
9,016 questions
asked 2026-05-18T21:05:06.2233333+00:00
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Mark Ellis
26
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commented 2026-05-23T10:33:49.9566667+00:00
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Chloe-L
13,660
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
New Dell laptop, history from yesterday not found, tab group created not found!
/What the F%$# over, history, containers, tab groups from 5/5/2026! This is my cheap replacement laptop, until 5/20/26, and I'd like my data tabs/favorites/et al. So, why isn't importing from where ever MS stores these types of data? I really need a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
5,432 questions
asked 2026-05-07T04:41:10.0566667+00:00
Kevin M. Wilson
0
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answered 2026-05-23T10:32:19.73+00:00
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Thomas4-N
16,620
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
New Teams account shows "Unknow user" for other accounts.
Hi. I am having this issue withe this account that I created yesterday. The people who I text, just receive: "Unknown User (******@invalid.teams.ms) deseja conversar com você" (I am brazilian, that's why the portuguese". I created…
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Chats
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Chats
Text-based conversations between users with searchable history in Microsoft Teams Free
252 questions
asked 2026-04-17T11:27:47.4233333+00:00
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Gislane Nascimento
0
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commented 2026-05-23T10:28:28.12+00:00
Chloe-L
13,660
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
does Microsoft 365 basic have a "show all conversations" feature in Outlook?
I can't see the entire email string. I have 365 basic. Is that why?
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
Using Classic Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
31,803 questions
asked 2026-05-22T21:38:47.24+00:00
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Lorrie Baker
0
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commented 2026-05-23T10:28:25.59+00:00
Hornblower409
9,170
Reputation points
3 answers
I got hacked and need my account back
it all started when i clicked on this server in discord and joined it, it took me to a page to login and like it said i did it with my email, "PII removed***@gmail.com" it also sent me a single use code which i later figured out was fake. Then…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,434 questions
asked 2026-05-22T19:03:34.0666667+00:00
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Sebastian Seymour
0
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edited an answer 2026-05-23T10:26:24.5466667+00:00
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Darhyl Amizola
43,255
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Where do I find
How do I get the rewards and gift card and what does it come with do I have to purchase it and then they will put money on it
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
7,422 questions
asked 2026-05-23T02:48:04.18+00:00
Dusty jones
0
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edited the question 2026-05-23T10:10:29.39+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
My windows security is not opening ,pls help i need this service enabled as soon as possible .
Header 1Header 2Cell 1 Screenshot 2026-05-23 122112.png blank white screen when opening windows securityCell 2 Screenshot 2026-05-23 122043.png error when trying to turn on windows security center servicesCell 3Cell 4
Windows for home | Other | Apps
6,527 questions
asked 2026-05-23T06:56:31.88+00:00
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Shubham Aryan
0
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edited the question 2026-05-23T10:06:21.2833333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
I have a charge on my Credit card for $129.99. I need to talk with a person about discontinuing whatever the subscription is for.
What is the $129.99 charge for and do we really need whatever service that is for? Budget constraints are pressing and perhaps we no longer need whatever that service is. I need to talk with someone please. Could someone email me at: (PII Removed…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
8,263 questions
asked 2026-05-23T08:35:34.14+00:00
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Sue Guss
20
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edited the question 2026-05-23T10:05:34.0566667+00:00
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Don Varnau
19,810
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
got hacked on minecraft
so i got hacked on minecraft, tried to login to my microsoft account, in my inbox i got an email that said my primary alias changed, and it doesnt let me sign in anymore, as it says that the account doesnt exist when i put my email. please help
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
22,657 questions
asked 2026-05-23T07:38:15.22+00:00
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ExoPans
0
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edited the question 2026-05-23T10:04:51.0766667+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
is SFC/Scannow not working?
Windows 11 25H2 26200.8521 Release Preview After running the Dism commands I ran SFC/Scannow. It came back with it had found corrupt files and repaired them. running Sfc/scannow right after it came back unable to repair them. So if the 1st one fixed…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-20T14:34:05.21+00:00
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kirbster 1
75
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commented 2026-05-23T10:01:34.0733333+00:00
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Carl-L
14,975
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Someone is trying to login
Every day for 10 to 20 times someone is trying to login my account. I get notification from authenticator so confirm number. What can I do to prevent that
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
14,502 questions
asked 2026-05-23T09:58:26.9166667+00:00
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milan latkovic
0
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answered 2026-05-23T09:58:39.3566667+00:00
AI answer
2 answers
How to fix keys swapping on my keyboard
Hi, I have a UK qwerty keyboard but the characters ? and _ have been swapped on my keyboard. There are quite a number of them have been swapped as well but this is only to mention one. The rest are quite mixed up. This is what my keyboard looks like
Windows for home | Other | Input and language
177 questions
asked 2026-05-23T09:17:23.2566667+00:00
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Ruth Agyapong
0
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answered 2026-05-23T09:52:36.5233333+00:00
DaveM121
885.5K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Microsoft & AI Big Q / A ???
According To Microsoft's AI, Microsoft, Clearly Doesn't Understand The Difference Between Right & Wrong Anymore, Sooooo, Maybe It's Better For Everyone, Including Myself To Avoid All Further Services With This Company Forwards... 3 Of My…
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
54,555 questions
asked 2026-05-23T08:56:17.7566667+00:00
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Samus Aran
0
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edited the question 2026-05-23T09:52:22.2033333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
having problems registering device
I am having trouble registering my new Asus laptop. It is mine (not an organization's), I have Windows 365 on it but when I try to register it, it states "We did not recognize this serial number." The support site states "Windows 10/11…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
8,263 questions
asked 2025-10-17T00:52:43.92+00:00
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Rosemary Prem
25
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commented 2026-05-23T09:51:52.87+00:00
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Jay Kim
5
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3 answers
How to open command prompt in Windows 11?
I'm from the DOS / Windows 95 era. How do I open "Command Prompt?" Moved from: Microsoft System Center | Other
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
11,327 questions
asked 2025-11-26T14:10:09.1366667+00:00
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Peter
5
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commented 2026-05-23T09:47:25.77+00:00
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MGL SKINCARE AND PHARMACY
0
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