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Test post in not monitored section

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Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-08-29T09:00:16.4+00:00
Stefan Blom 350.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
answered 2026-08-29T09:24:59.82+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 136.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Edge Freezing and Crashing on Multi-File PDF Upload Dialogs

Hi everyone, I am encountering a repeatable crash on Microsoft Edge (Version 122 on Windows 11) whenever I submit multi-step application forms that require attaching documents. When selecting multiple scanned PDF files (around 3MB to 5MB each) through…

Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 11
asked 2026-08-27T16:34:43.45+00:00
Dani 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:24:29.9766667+00:00
Clary-N 15,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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No access to write or get any help anywhere.

Dear Microsoft, I am absolutely appalled to discover that Microsoft has once again taken money from my account for a subscription that I believed I had finally managed to cancel. Its like being infected with a terminal human virus, it will never go.…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-08-28T14:58:58.1366667+00:00
Christine Farthing 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:24:24.3533333+00:00
Christine Farthing 0 Reputation points
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How can I sort the HOME list in File Explorer when the SORT option is greyed out

How can I sort the HOME list in File Explorer when the SORT option is greyed out

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-08-29T09:23:54.3033333+00:00
Pearl Farrier 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:24:07.0566667+00:00

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Cannot switch to any chinese typing on 25H2

I'm on win11 25h2. My display language is english, country setup set to united states, country or region same. I've tried adding each of the different chinese input methods (simplified, traditional, singapore, etc.), installing basic typing, (the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-08-27T15:54:05.3+00:00
Kaeul 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:23:25.45+00:00
Clary-N 15,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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microsoft asked for a key for the 365 i had used. i have never used it ever

about a year and a half sgo, i got mewssages from microsoft asking for a multi digit key for the 365 i had used., [ersonally i would never use it, i dont need it. anyway i kept ignoring them thinking it was a mistake on there behalf then i got a bill…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2026-08-28T21:44:13.8833333+00:00
paul oliver 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:23:21.5066667+00:00
paul oliver 0 Reputation points
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desktop changed and apps missing after house power shutdown

after re-starting windows 10 computer following power shutdown my desktop has changed and some apps and file shortcuts are missing. It appears that my user profile has changed. How do I fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-08-27T22:18:48.4733333+00:00
Steve Spear 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:22:25.23+00:00
Clary-N 15,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cannot reactivate account

I am trying to reactivate an expired subscription. The Reactivate this subscription page says, "There was an issue submitting your request. Try again or contact support for assistance." I need help reactivating the subscription.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-08-29T07:45:58.2966667+00:00
Jimmy Pham 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:22:03.03+00:00
Ruby Nguyen 1,310 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix a corrupted microsoft visual distributable file when I can't repair or reinstall?

I can't repair or install my distributable file. I try reinstalling the latest ones and i keep getting a 0x80070642 error. Should I do a full reinstall of windows or is there another way to fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-08-27T17:26:58.8966667+00:00
erik johns 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:21:59.2833333+00:00
Clary-N 15,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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to increase size of attachment file

Hi,I am using Outlook for my work email and I would like to increase my mailbox storage limit to 10 MB. Could you please advise how I can request or increase the mailbox size to 10 MB? I am currently using a company email account and I am not sure…

Outlook | Web | Outlook on the web for business | Email
asked 2026-08-28T03:39:59.42+00:00
commented 2026-08-29T09:20:52.82+00:00
Jade Ng 15,050 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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"The applicattion was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). error

if I open any application of window than computer show the error: "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). error

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-03-23T19:00:12.9666667+00:00
Mayank saini 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-29T09:20:26.5633333+00:00
Clary-N 15,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MS Word not open

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-29T04:10:43.71+00:00
KV Dharampur 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:19:48.72+00:00
Stefan Blom 350.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix 0x8007001f on windows 11 25H2 update

its been a problem for a while now idk what to do tried solutions online none of them worked it goes to 73 percent shuts down then undoes all the changes . Whenever i play any riot releated games vanguard starts tweeking and i assume windows not updating…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-20T23:44:11.4366667+00:00
wazid islam zahin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:19:24.9+00:00
Ramesh 180.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Sole Global Administrator locked out after losing Microsoft Authenticator access

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am the sole Global Administrator of my Microsoft Entra ID tenant. I am currently locked out of my Global Administrator account because I no longer have access to the Microsoft Authenticator method that was previously…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-29T08:09:31.9366667+00:00
Trung Van 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:18:49.4333333+00:00
Roebe Ta 685 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Stuck on 'Merging in progress' loop in Account Management

Hello, I have used my another work mail account ******@fujitsu.com and achieved a certification. Now, my primary Microsoft account being ******@outloom.com, I am trying to merge my Microsoft Learn profiles to consolidate my certifications. The Account…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Other
asked 2026-08-29T09:18:31.4466667+00:00
Guru NS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Authenticator log in issue,.

I have upgraded my phone due to my last one dying. I can not log into my authenticator as it had an old secondary email address that is no longer accessible, when using the phone number option it just prompts me to change my password which doesn't…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-28T03:32:39.4266667+00:00
Luke Phillips 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:18:26.8533333+00:00
Zoha Fatima 340 Reputation points
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need to restore them all

when i on the laptopo the complete all folders and files are deleted

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
asked 2026-08-29T09:18:00.1333333+00:00
vissa meghana 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:18:15.3933333+00:00

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Azure for Startups

I’ve been trying for weeks to apply to Azure for Startups, but I just can’t seem to get through the process. How can I contact support? I have a solid plan of my project.

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.

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asked 2026-08-26T22:13:01.7033333+00:00
Md Ishtiak Ahmed Sajib 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-29T09:15:58.1133333+00:00
kagiyama yutaka 5,085 Reputation points
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How to get a refund

I have paid twice for Microsoft 365 and like a refund

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-29T09:15:33.6433333+00:00
robbie burns 0 Reputation points
4 answers

DISM suddenly can't repair my Windows 11 install. Repair content cannot be found.

Having trouble installing latest update to Windows 11, and having "repair install" fail (in SAFE_OS with BOOT) I tried using "DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth" to fix the install, but it fails too :-( Fails with the error…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-29T01:54:50.4333333+00:00
Lars-Erik Østerud 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-29T09:14:38.9033333+00:00
Ivan B 121.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor