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My microsoft/minecraft account was deleted

my microsoft/minecraft account was deleted recently im not sure if it was transfered or deleted the gmail it was is ******@gmail.com please notify me on how i can fix this

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-13T10:25:01.25+00:00
Huzaifa Oof 0 Reputation points
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Locked in "Something didn't go as planned" error during restart

Laptop with Windows 11 crashed and restarted unexpectedly. It's now been showing a black screen with "Something didn't go as planned. Retrying a few things. Please keep your computer on." for an hour and a half. I've seen people say to press…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-09T19:29:15.49+00:00
ss tang 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T10:23:44.7966667+00:00
Vikki-T 12,060 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix bluetooth devices not connecting through windows

My bluetooth mouse stopped working and is not being found after removiing the device. It is a logi ergo m 57

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-12T23:57:53.8333333+00:00
Jeff Visser 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T10:21:17.4866667+00:00
John LaRoda 0 Reputation points
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i purchased robux with an xbox gift card but i have never gotten my robux

i linked my account after i purchased the robux but i still have not received my robux is there any reason why i have not gotten my robux?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-09T23:12:02.11+00:00
joseph straub 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T10:10:29.5733333+00:00
Carl-L 23,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I fix it saying " The account you're attempting to sign in with isn't provisioned for this environment. Your application may not be configured correctly."

I bought Rainbow Six Siege Elite Edition from the Microsoft Store. Then, it tells me to install from the Xbox app. When I go to the Xbox app and press play, even though I have Ubisoft connect installed, it always says "The account you're attempting…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-09T18:11:40.21+00:00
khenan 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T10:10:24.6566667+00:00
khenan 20 Reputation points
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PowerShell 5.1 FileStream creation fails with 0x80070005 on an NTFS VHDX using a volume GUID path, while directory creation succeeds

I am investigating a persistent file-creation failure on a locally created NTFS VHDX mounted as R:. I would appreciate help identifying the access-control layer returning ACCESS_DENIED, rather than making speculative permission or security…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-10-09T08:48:18.6033333+00:00
Xiao Ma 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T10:07:44.0833333+00:00
Carl-L 23,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows repeatedly locks me out in the home screen

Windows has locked me out of my PC multiple times when starting it. I get the screen below after inputting my PIN. As I need to wait 2 hours for it to unlock, you can imagine this is not exactly a pleasant experience. Could you please point me to where…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-13T09:08:53.46+00:00
Christoph Verstraeten 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T10:07:04.9933333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 78,520 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

gears of war e-day controller glitch

Xbox controller rt stick doesn't work for this game. Function as expected on all others

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-09T06:05:59.5733333+00:00
Disco B. Fourten 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T10:05:08.92+00:00
Carl-L 23,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Monitor no signal issue

When my pc boots up window logo starts to load instead of motherboard logo and in low resolution then after it loads monitor screen goes dark says no signal while pc is still on. I am able to go in safe mode and in bios and all of that. Both are…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-12T08:18:02.6433333+00:00
Yak Sha 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T09:59:16.09+00:00
DaveM121 938.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

How to fix fingerprint sensor after windows update

Hello, After windows 11 update, my laptop fingerprint reader is no longer working on HP ZBook Studio G8. Windows hello does not recognize my fingerprint reader.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T02:37:47.53+00:00
Newbie 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T09:57:29.9333333+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,526 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
4 answers

How do i connect sound to my laptop

my laptop has an issue of audio and it says no audio drivers installed

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T04:37:40.2766667+00:00
Keteka Trading 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T09:56:09.78+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,526 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

MY camera is not working

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T07:47:30.5+00:00
Sanjana Pawar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T09:55:23.0333333+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,526 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

how to reinstall MS print to pdf

my MS print to pdf has disappeared. how can I get it reinstalled

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2025-09-28T18:13:32.6566667+00:00
Save Crystal River 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T09:45:02.4666667+00:00
mms Mandapeta 0 Reputation points
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I need to speak to a real agent

I have sent multiple emails throughout years trying to recover a former Microsoft account I am still logged into on my Xbox, but no matter what I do, I can’t each an agent nor can I get a follow up or reply email, it always has me list a bunch of stuff…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-10-07T23:26:39.8466667+00:00
Aden 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T09:43:35.51+00:00
Vikki-T 12,060 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Minecraft capes not showing up in account

I was logging onto my Minecraft account on my phone, because I was having issues updating my game in the launcher, and when customizing my character I noticed that these two capes I had on previous skins I used to use, aren't showing in my account? I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-13T03:59:00.5133333+00:00
DaSeagull 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T09:38:07.77+00:00
Vikki-T 12,060 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

I unintentionally made my Minecraft name a facial slur a year ago

My username is racist in some countries and I need urgent help it's not well known but I could get banned from my favorite smp if I don't change it so I need a free name change

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-10-12T05:34:37.63+00:00
Tim Louka 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T09:33:14.3066667+00:00
Tim Louka 0 Reputation points
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How to download gaming services?

stuck here, after every imaginable fix. I need this to run forza horizon 6, I'm pretty sure I have recollection of uninstalling this and the Xbox app a while ago, never imagining I would need it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
asked 2026-10-12T01:01:11.34+00:00
J102614-7973 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-13T09:28:57.1333333+00:00
Norah-L 11,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Specific steam games are opening and closing. I have tried every solution I have read about and nothing is working. I have reinstalled steam and the game and still isn't fixed.

I have tried every solution I have read about and nothing is working. I have reinstalled steam and the game and still isn't fixed.

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T08:29:45.8033333+00:00
Justin Tuazon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T09:23:00.5133333+00:00
Kai-H 28,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Microsoft account got hacked by this email: [moderator's note: PII removed]@bibimail.net and i had my minecraft account on it

Hi, its stressful to say that my minecraft microsoft account just got hacked and I build and record content for a living. I need to get this account back. Also i also had the recovery code and when i try to use it i get an error stating that this code is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-10-11T15:52:07.7933333+00:00
Zain Raza 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-13T09:22:23.17+00:00
Vikki-T 12,060 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Title: Bluetooth Headphones Connected but No Sound on Acer TravelMate (Windows 11)

I made ai to explain my question briefly Hi everyone, I am having an audio issue with my Acer TravelMate laptop running Windows 11. Whenever I connect my HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 Bluetooth earbuds, neither the earbuds nor the laptop's built-in speakers…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-10-11T10:48:00.75+00:00
GAO ZIFENG 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T09:22:20+00:00
Kai-H 28,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator