SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
710 questions
2 answers
Error in connecting power bi to AXDW by DirectQuery
I opened the Power BI app on a virtual machine (VM) and tried to connect to AXDW using the server name "." or "dvhd10043vm" and the database name AXDW with the DirectQuery method. However, I encountered the following error message:…
SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2025-11-30T07:07:40.1+00:00
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Mohamed Elsayed Tawfik
5
Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-21T09:15:40.4166667+00:00
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Madhavi Taniparthi
0
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3 answers
MDS Excel Add-in: Data Loading Beyond Table Range in Specific Entity
Description: We are experiencing an issue with the MDS Add-in for Excel where data from a specific entity is not loading correctly for one of our users. Environment: SQL Server 2016 with Master Data Services MDS Add-in for Excel Entity contains…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
14,740 questions
asked 2025-11-12T13:00:18.21+00:00
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Ronald Kraijesteijn
15
Reputation points
recommended 2026-04-21T09:15:06.58+00:00
Madhavi Taniparthi
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
vba: Find/Replace digits and formatting That replacement text contains a group number that's out of range
Hello from Steve Objective is when three digits found put a zero in at the beginning. That replacement text contains a group number that's out of range Sub AddZeroBeforeThreeDigits() With Selection.Find .ClearFormatting …
Developer technologies | Visual Basic for Applications
Developer technologies | Visual Basic for Applications
An implementation of Visual Basic that is built into Microsoft products.
1,643 questions
asked 2026-04-19T21:33:31.0633333+00:00
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SteveD
435
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-21T09:13:46.2+00:00
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Nancy Vo (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
4,110
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Microsoft365 Family Plan
I am trying to invite a family member to join my Microsoft 365 family plan but she is getting TraceId: [Removed PII] when she hits Join [Tag moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For home | Windows]
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.
8,137 questions
asked 2026-04-19T17:55:21.87+00:00
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mike starkman
0
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commented 2026-04-21T09:11:21.3233333+00:00
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Norah-L
6,265
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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Best approach to restore an azure sql db from one subscription top another subscription
Hello I have this scenario: I have a susbcription A whihc has az azure sql db server and inside we have two sql db DEV and UAT db. Each have their own user to access/setup. I am creating anothe env on a different subscription B under the same…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
6,858 questions
asked 2026-04-20T10:52:37.69+00:00
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Xhevahir Mehalla
45
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-21T09:11:12.3333333+00:00
Xhevahir Mehalla
45
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows Defender Notifications Not Working — Even After Clean Installs and, BIOS Reset & Full Repairs
Hi everyone, I’m facing a strange and persistent issue with Windows Defender notifications, and I’m hoping someone here may have come across this before. During some routine system maintenance, I noticed that Windows Defender has completely stopped…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
551 questions
asked 2026-04-19T20:07:22.18+00:00
Faith Bhasi
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-21T09:06:05.8833333+00:00
Faith Bhasi
5
Reputation points
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Data Curation confusion?
I am using the new Microsoft Purview Unified Data Catalogue Portal. Where I am trying to curate glossary terms and Critical Data Element to physical locations. While from a Enterprise Glossary and Data Product view we can see data assets, glossary terms,…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
A unified data governance solution that helps manage, protect, and discover data across your organization
2,064 questions
asked 2026-04-17T09:38:52.2633333+00:00
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Luke Pettigrew
80
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commented 2026-04-21T09:04:33.65+00:00
Luke Pettigrew
80
Reputation points
3 answers
Renewed my microsoft 365 last week and ibelieve it was under the wrong email address.
I renewed my Micro soft business 365 last week and i believe its under the wrong email address. How can i fix this?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | Other | Windows
An integrated threat protection solution designed to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats across Microsoft 365 services.
393 questions
asked 2025-12-28T17:34:57.1666667+00:00
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John Meehling
0
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commented 2026-04-21T09:01:55.3366667+00:00
Stefan Blom
340.5K
Reputation points MVP
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2 answers
Windows Hello Camera Compatibility/Detectability Issue Cannot detect compatible camera. Worked in the past
So, I'm on week 2 of trying to figure out what's going on with this Windows Hello issue. I spent several hours on the phone with MS support where we did a clean install of Windows 11 and all available updates as well as uninstalled, reinstalled, and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,112 questions
asked 2026-04-21T08:27:19.1433333+00:00
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psychonaut7147
0
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answered 2026-04-21T09:00:20.0166667+00:00
DaveM121
877.4K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
MFA account verification error
There is an error when an SMS is sent for identification. Since I cannot logon, I cannot see/change any setting.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
30,406 questions
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1 answer
Miscrosoft Account Credentials Issue
I have a Small Business with several laptops using Microsoft Office 365. 1 of the laptops is restricting access to Excel and requires me to log in to verify, which is fine and good, but the last Password I used is not working and despite countless…
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
16,492 questions
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3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to pin this PC to taskbar in windows 11
Hello Microsoft. I am trying to pin this pc to the taskbar in windows 11. i saw someone doing this and wanna try it. Can you help? Thank you.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2025-04-28T20:42:16.21+00:00
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Yoyo Nossier
100
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-21T08:50:55.95+00:00
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Phanikumar Phanikumar
0
Reputation points
1 answer
My brother bought minecraft directly on my PC as a birthday present he didin't do the gift option because he did it on my PC and im hacked. With this, im having trouble submitting ACSR form. And more lil questions
Alright to summarise the title, My brother bought minecraft on my PC directly without using the gift function (he typed his card details on my computer which is now on my account) But now my account got hacked, and in the microsoft ACSR form it says fill…
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
22,264 questions
asked 2026-04-20T12:02:05.3033333+00:00
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Jiro Lozarita
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-21T08:49:55.02+00:00
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Victor1-V
8,390
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
In word if four numerals located add a zero at the beginning.
Hello from Steve How do I do in VBA the below please. In word if four numerals found add a zero at the beginning.
Developer technologies | Visual Basic for Applications
Developer technologies | Visual Basic for Applications
An implementation of Visual Basic that is built into Microsoft products.
1,643 questions
2 answers
Microsoft Word is missing on laptop
Yesterday I purchased the Microsoft Office package. All apps are there but somehow Microsoft Word isn't functioning anymore. Please help me in finding a solution as it is critical that I have Microsoft Word on my MacBook
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | Other | Windows
Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
957 questions
asked 2026-04-21T08:06:49.9833333+00:00
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Quirine Conijn
0
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answered 2026-04-21T08:46:21.75+00:00
Gunasekar N
67,475
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Find font 12
Hello from Steve Objectives replace with font 12 Sub AddZeroBeforeThreeDigits() With Selection.Find .ClearFormatting .Replacement.ClearFormatting .Text = "([0-9]{2})" .Replacement.Text = "000\1" .Forward =…
Developer technologies | Visual Basic for Applications
Developer technologies | Visual Basic for Applications
An implementation of Visual Basic that is built into Microsoft products.
1,643 questions
2 answers
Cannot get to blue Troubleshooting screen in Windows 11
I am having the Windows Hello issue where my PIN and fingerprint are no longer being recognized. As of yesterday I was able to get into the Blue Troubleshooting screen without issue but I had to turn off Bitlocker, which I did. Now when I try to get back…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
9,112 questions
asked 2026-04-19T01:51:32.6366667+00:00
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D Jenkins
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-21T08:42:21.1733333+00:00
Gunasekar N
67,475
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Microsoft Entra - Lost sub tenant access due to user migration
I've created standard Azure account using my Microsoft account. After some time I've created "External" sub tenant. I had access to both with Global Administrator role. Unfortunatly I came up with master idea of playing with that account to…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
30,406 questions
asked 2026-04-15T04:11:38.7733333+00:00
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Michal Kudanowski
0
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edited a comment 2026-04-21T08:41:48.9+00:00
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Rukmini
40,220
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Cant Install Whatsapp in My Widnows 10
WhatsApp installation failedApp Installer failed to install packagedependencies. Ask the developer forpackage.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Microsoft Store
6,499 questions
asked 2026-04-21T07:59:45.75+00:00
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国俊 支
0
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answered 2026-04-21T08:40:16.1+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
168.3K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
I can’t logon to my windows 11 Surface Pro
I’m unable to log on to my Surface Pro. See attached jpeg screen print. i will need to talk to customer support to resolve this issue. Please provide a customer support phone number. IMG_0811.jpeg Moved from: Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts,…
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,318 questions
asked 2026-04-17T18:49:37.24+00:00
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Tom Walczyk
0
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commented 2026-04-21T08:39:29.3766667+00:00
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Clary-N
11,135
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator