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Internet works in Safe Mode with Networking Only after latest Windows Update

I have Windows 11 25h2 on my HP Desktop computer. After downloading and installing the latest patch of windows updates from this month I completely lost the ability to access the internet in normal mode on all browsers (Chrome, Edge, Norton etc.). I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-08-30T20:19:29.77+00:00
FF M 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:45:22.14+00:00
FF M 0 Reputation points
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Unable to Access Account – Username Not Recognized

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am experiencing an issue while trying to access my account. My login request is being declined repeatedly, and I receive a message stating that the username is incorrect. I have carefully entered the username that was…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-06-22T07:08:43.9866667+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2026-08-30T21:44:48.18+00:00
Finke 0 Reputation points
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HELP!! Microsoft Advertising Account Suspended After Verification – Reinstated then re-suspended again

I am seeking assistance with a Microsoft Advertising account that appears to be caught in a suspension and appeal loop. The account belongs to a legitimate small business operating as a sole proprietorship under a registered DBA/FBN. The business owner…

Microsoft Advertising | Accounts, profiles, and login | Account access
asked 2026-08-30T21:44:20.24+00:00
Ken Roybal 0 Reputation points
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Help please!

I have a game on steam called "skillshot city" which me and my brother have played for 100 of hours and now is getting marked for "suspicious"

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-08-30T21:41:22.26+00:00
Xavier Milcic 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T21:41:33.07+00:00

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Family access issues for Fortnite Xbox

How can I enable network access to Fortnite for my 12-year-old son under parental controls? I can only find options for screen time and content moderation, but not for granting access to the game itself. Could someone guide me on how to allow Fortnite…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Family and online safety
asked 2026-01-02T14:36:38.2566667+00:00
tiphaine PROST 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:40:45.7033333+00:00
Shivay Patel 0 Reputation points
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After last Windows update I have a bunch of problems

Today after Windows update I have a ton of problems that I noticed: Built-in image viewer doesn't open images any more (error: can't find such file in current location); Can't open Terminal (error: can't find such file in current location); …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-30T21:40:13.9066667+00:00
answered 2026-08-30T21:40:29.7733333+00:00

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Minecraft multiplayer is disabled despite all Xbox privacy settings being enabled

Hi, I’m having an issue with Minecraft multiplayer on PC. Minecraft says that multiplayer is disabled because of how my Microsoft/Xbox account is set up. The problem is that my Xbox privacy and online safety settings are already configured to allow…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-08-30T14:52:53.0433333+00:00
Evan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:40:25.5166667+00:00
Evan 0 Reputation points
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How to sort a list excluding the, an, a

I have a list of books that I would like to alphabetize by title but I want to exclude the first word if it is the, a, or an.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-30T21:37:32.2966667+00:00
Nancy Read 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T21:40:04.33+00:00
chandler peeler 0 Reputation points
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Azure for Students academic verification fails - email domain is not currently registered

I am trying to activate my subscription to Azure for Students, but the academic verification fails each time I try. Once I fill up the verification form and submit it, it shows the message “Your email domain is not currently registered with us. You can…

Azure | Azure Training
asked 2026-08-29T15:38:29.4033333+00:00
arnav singla 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-30T21:39:53.9133333+00:00
SHOUMIK CHAKRAVARTY 80 Reputation points
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out of paper printer

when I try to print it keeps saying out of paper. it has paper

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-21T08:58:28.6233333+00:00
phyllis smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:39:07.77+00:00
Rich Bell 0 Reputation points
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Access formula for calculating part round-trip part one-way mileage

I need help with a formula to calculate the rate for part one-way and part round-trip travel. For example; I have a group of 4 riders traveling from A to B and B to A, however, one of the riders decided not to take the return route. So there were 4 going…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Access | For business | Windows
asked 2026-08-27T14:56:58.9266667+00:00
Robbie Doo 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:36:22.0933333+00:00
Robbie Doo 20 Reputation points
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Problem: Desktop switching screen pops up every time I close any window.

How do I fix problem that when I close any window the Desktop Switching screen takes over. I only use one desktop and never use that feature but it is annoying to have the darn thing pop up every time I close any Window, like Outlook, or Edge, or…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-05-28T18:56:44.5733333+00:00
Frank Hearl 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:36:05.7+00:00
Luna Moon 0 Reputation points
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Issue with Windows Search Bar Not Loading

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to report a frustrating issue with my Windows Search bar that started recently. Previously, I cleared my NVIDIA cache by deleting the files inside the DxCache, GLCache, and OptixCache folders. Immediately after…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Cortana and search
asked 2026-08-30T21:34:23.46+00:00
answered 2026-08-30T21:34:45.5733333+00:00

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I have an acer 5 running on windows 11 - microphone suddenly not detected - HELP

Hi there, On Thursday I used zoom twice in the morning, put my laptop to sleep, went out and came back but when I started another zoom call my microphone suddenly was not detected after a window opened asking if I wanted to join using my computer audio…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-30T17:57:25.2133333+00:00
Deborah Saunders 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T21:34:42.4633333+00:00
EmilyS726 260.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Change colors for booked appointments in Outlook 2021 calendar .......

Hi, Been using MS Outlook for decades and I bought the office 2021 suite ..... Subscriptions suck. In my Outlook 2021 now, it seems like I can't change each appointment or booking in the calendar anymore. They all seem to have to stay the sickly…

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-08-30T21:28:59.63+00:00
Dave Cason 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-08-30T21:29:14.64+00:00

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locked out of my active 365 account since MS allowed my email to get hacked

in mid june MS allowed my email tied to my 365 account get hacked. I have no access to anything on my One Drive. After over 2.5 months of time waiting, they have told me my appeal is denied to get my account back. So I need to move forward, have…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-08-29T21:12:19.64+00:00
Victoria Mchenry 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:28:55.56+00:00
Victoria Mchenry 0 Reputation points
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Upgrading from Win10 to 11, getting "The Installation Failed in the Second Boot Phase" 0xC1900101 - 0x40017

I've spent the past three days trying to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 and have been pulling my hair out trying to get it to go through. I initially started with using the Windows Installation Assistant, but it was never able to complete all the way…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-10-14T04:49:35.1733333+00:00
Jacob Van Domelen 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:27:34.85+00:00
Kasimir 0 Reputation points
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Why am I losing my market place purchases when I log into microsoft account?

I bought a couple of add ons in Minecraft marketplace and I wasn't logged into a Microsoft account yet, but when I signed up for one on my switch, all my past purchases were gone including my coins. I've tried a ton of stuff already but nothing works.…

Windows for home | Other | Gaming
asked 2026-08-30T20:19:21.08+00:00
callen gutierrez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-30T21:27:33.84+00:00
paulr0511 48,010 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to change language from your email list?

I do not wish to receive emails from you in Russian, as it is not selected in my account settings.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-08-28T17:53:30.05+00:00
Tony Dark 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-30T21:27:33.3066667+00:00
Tony Dark 20 Reputation points
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DELETED ORGANIZATION OF AZURE DEVOPS ARE STILL IN PENDING DELETION

I am the owner of these soft-deleted Azure DevOps organizations. I want to permanently delete them immediately because they are consuming my organization quota. Please perform/request permanent deletion (hard delete) of these organizations

Azure DevOps
asked 2026-08-30T21:27:21.5666667+00:00
Dinesh Choudhary 0 Reputation points