Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
Managing personal Outlook.com account settings, security, and privacy
24,318 questions
2 answers
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Random name is displayed as me in the suggested contacts list
I was sending myself an email and under my suggested contact is a random name "Omer Maggio", never heard of this name before. Not sure if I have been hacked. I have: Updated my password Searched my contact list for this name Added my own…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-08-31T11:19:35.6933333+00:00
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Stephen Kong
20
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commented 2026-09-01T11:23:57.1333333+00:00
Stephen Kong
20
Reputation points
2 answers
My account got hacked
I got hacked in minecraft hypixel skyblock when a guild told me to enter a discord server. everything was fine until I registered in the discord server, asking my minecraft name and email. I placed there with the authenticator code. Now my email,…
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
24,318 questions
asked 2026-08-31T14:06:01.83+00:00
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Aaron Joseph Regondola
0
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answered 2026-09-01T11:20:24.2666667+00:00
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Vikki-T
9,055
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
BootResult: fail Back Filled Errors Hotmail access error on all devices
I am receiving this error when trying to access hotmail account. I have tried clearing cookies, history, rebooting, changing my password, and logging in in a private browser, safari, & chrome. UTC Date: 2026-09-01100:10:13.427Z Client Id: Session…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,500 questions
asked 2026-09-01T02:07:53.82+00:00
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Renee
0
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answered 2026-09-01T11:15:34.2533333+00:00
Zoha Fatima
345
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Can't View Old Emails In Outlook/Windows Mail
Alex from Microsoft send me instructions do fix my email issue; I followed all his instructions but still can't view old emails Not happy as I have view important emails for tax purposes Michelle :(
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
11,935 questions
asked 2025-08-02T00:28:25.5733333+00:00
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MICHELLE GRANUCCI
40
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answered 2026-09-01T11:11:31.7933333+00:00
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Jassi Scott
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Outlook randomly deletes calendar appointments and will not restore them
Outlook Classic randomly deletes calendar appointments and will not restore them. If I catch this within 30 days, I can see the deleted item in "Recover items . . .", but the restoration does not work. If I attempt to restore the item, it…
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
32,562 questions
asked 2026-08-31T16:40:00.79+00:00
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Frank Powell
0
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answered 2026-09-01T11:11:20.82+00:00
Vikki-T
9,055
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
I cannot identify the full Microsoft account username/ email address used when setting up Windows 11 on my personal laptop
I need help from Microsot team to help me identifing my full Microsoft account username/ email address that was used when setting up Windows 11 on my personal laptop. I do have the hint which shows me the first two letters of my username, but this is not…
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
24,318 questions
asked 2026-08-31T10:46:51.62+00:00
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محمد عبدالله العمار
0
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answered 2026-09-01T11:07:23.8+00:00
Hornblower409
13,825
Reputation points
1 answer
facing issue while linking a mail to this account
I'm facing issue while linking a mail to this account. please refer the screenshot below Screenshot 2026-08-31 160326.png
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
24,318 questions
asked 2026-08-31T10:42:31.45+00:00
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Sharanya Boppidi
0
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commented 2026-09-01T11:05:37.83+00:00
Sharanya Boppidi
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Continously Receiving an Outlook Error
For the longest time I have received the message I have attached any time I access my personal Outlook account and every time I compose an email from my personal Outlook account in which you can see the error message as well as an unfamiliar error or…
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
32,562 questions
asked 2026-09-01T00:26:00.7033333+00:00
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Dustin White
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-01T11:04:13.57+00:00
Vikki-T
9,055
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
outlook account problems
Hi, I can't sing into my outlook from my iPhone and my laptop I'm using used be okay until yesterday message from Microsoft that I need to purchase Microsoft 365, I used to have it but I don't need it now, why I'm having all these problems to not to use…
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
24,318 questions
asked 2026-09-01T10:12:37.19+00:00
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idirfellal-9014
0
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answered 2026-09-01T11:03:51.21+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
75,775
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Can't access old emails
I no longer have access to emails in my inbox that are past May, 20204. I have All selected in the download email for the past in the offline settings.
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
29,986 questions
asked 2026-07-30T03:26:11.5333333+00:00
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Lori Pratt
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-01T10:56:47.04+00:00
Jassi Scott
0
Reputation points
1 answer
How do I delete someone else’s Xbox permanently from my account?
I am currently asking anyone if they can help me permanently get rid of someone else’s Xbox that is on my account. I have deleted it multiple times and somehow he keeps connecting it back to my account. I have changed the password multiple times and I…
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
24,318 questions
asked 2026-08-31T05:21:24.8066667+00:00
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B”bigred”J
0
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edited a comment 2026-09-01T10:52:24.5333333+00:00
Hornblower409
13,825
Reputation points
3 answers
Hotmail the category Pinned emails is missing from the top of my hotmail. It only says Flagged
I noticed that the "Pinned" category is missing from the top of my Hotmail account. It only shows Flagged. At the same time, my 30 Pinned emails are missing. Why did Microsoft delete this category?
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings
Configuring preferences and options in Outlook.com
4,369 questions
asked 2026-08-31T16:30:05.78+00:00
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Susan Wildermuth
10
Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T10:50:06.7+00:00
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SD - IA
177.8K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
I am not receiving auto generated emails. Regular emails are coming through ok.
Has anyone had the problem of not receiving auto generated emails, but regular emails are coming through ok? its not just one place as well, its a lot of places that send auto generated codes, ive checked all mail boxs and nothing, it just doesnt come…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,500 questions
asked 2026-09-01T05:09:02.2566667+00:00
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Christopher
0
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answered 2026-09-01T10:48:44.94+00:00
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Mohammad Wasi Haider
85
Reputation points
1 answer
My own email goes to Junk
Emails from my hotmail address go to Junk sometimes - sent from Outlook.com to Outlook.com I have had my hotmail address for almost 30 years and its worked fine for most of that. However sometimes emails I send to myself (often as reminders or with…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,500 questions
asked 2026-08-31T10:48:41.0966667+00:00
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Anthony Kear
0
Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-01T10:42:44.8333333+00:00
Hornblower409
13,825
Reputation points
1 answer
Outlook 365 problems
Outlook (365) will not load even in safe mode. I want to back up the .pst file . Can only find Archive.pst on my PC. Were is the other one? Peter
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
32,562 questions
asked 2026-09-01T07:24:41.4666667+00:00
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Peter Serle
0
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answered 2026-09-01T10:40:48.4466667+00:00
Zoha Fatima
345
Reputation points
2 answers
What makes outlook not to open but throw such kind of an error?
What is causing the error below?
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Using classic Outlook for Windows in business environments
29,986 questions
asked 2026-09-01T07:34:04.0233333+00:00
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Mathye, Cyril
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-01T10:23:33.9233333+00:00
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Helen Luu
2,455
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
Email stuck in outbox
My email is stuck in the outbox and I don't know how to send it
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
Using New Outlook on Windows for professional communication and productivity
12,351 questions
asked 2026-02-10T16:07:22.5466667+00:00
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Matt Cook
0
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answered 2026-09-01T10:23:18.87+00:00
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Kay Brennand-Millington (FCICM)
0
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0 answers
There is something wrong with my hotmail account, as I have not received any reset password emails from outside senders
I have checked my account settings eg - blocked senders , junk mail , login activity ect . I need to be able to receive these emails as they are important because they are needed to reset my password on other accounts , outside of outlook.
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
24,318 questions
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1 answer
Starting today I cannot sign into one of my outlook emails on all platfirms or devices
Starting today I cannot sign into one of my outlook emails on all platforms and devices I Deleted cache, powered my phone off then on. I can sign into my microsoft account but not email.
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
10,500 questions
asked 2026-08-31T20:28:19.9233333+00:00
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Sal DiMattei
0
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commented 2026-09-01T10:19:09.1833333+00:00
Sal DiMattei
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Outlook doesn't open correctly following recent update
Following an update Outlook now requests me to sign in, but then tries to create an account. I have tried unstalling upodate which didn't solve the problem, plus various suggested solutions
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
11,935 questions
asked 2026-08-31T10:18:36.91+00:00
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Steve Petherick
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-01T10:17:05.1266667+00:00
Hornblower409
13,825
Reputation points