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Will Installing Windows 11 Pro from USB Delete My Existing Data?

I am planning to install Windows 11 Pro on the same PC that I am currently using. I have purchased a full Windows 11 Pro licence key, rather than an upgrade key. I have been instructed to install Windows 11 using a USB drive and boot the PC from the USB…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-09-05T19:39:21.2233333+00:00
MaruZavs 0 Reputation points
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Cannot activate Word on my iMac home pc

Try to sign in, sends authenticator pass number and tells me to tap it in the app, the app says I have no passkeys. endless loop, cannot access my account.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | Other
asked 2026-09-05T19:06:03.33+00:00
bruce garretson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T19:39:04.9033333+00:00
EmilyS726 262.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Lost credentials for MSFS account

My Dad of 86 years old was gifted MS simulator 2020 and was set up by a randome tech guy he opened an account but did not leave password or info stored on pc. Now that we have tried recovering the account the number added can't be reached!!!. We now my…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-04T23:04:45.1833333+00:00
Roger Regalado 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-05T19:38:59.08+00:00
Hornblower409 14,315 Reputation points
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Windows Password reset

I haven't been able to login to my account on my new PC, I have my Microsoft account password but it asks me for my current windows password which i do not remember. Is there a way to reset my current Windows password?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
asked 2026-09-05T19:38:41.3266667+00:00
alex skinner 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:38:58.0533333+00:00

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help with resetting multiple surface go 2 devices without knowing administrative work/school acct. credentials due to sudden mass termination of I.T. dpt.

Recently I have been tasked with above mentioned task by my frantically desperate supervisor due to sensitive information being leaked through/by I.T. dept. If we cannot recover these units without previous admin work/school cred. we will stand to…

Surface | Surface Go | Safety and security
asked 2026-09-05T19:38:39.2+00:00
Jodiwan Kenobi 0 Reputation points
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The emails I send are undeliverable because they have been marked spam. How do I mark them as safe?

I send out a daily newsletter to a dozen friends. Hotmail has decided these are spam so they now bounce back as undeliverable. How do I fix this?

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-09-05T17:17:48.1733333+00:00
Librarian 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T19:37:40.83+00:00
Librarian 0 Reputation points
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Problem - Exchange 2019 CU15 & Modern Auth through on-prem ADFS

Hi, I am trying to configure Modern Auth with my up-to-date Exchange 2019 CU15 DAG.  Please note that I want to authenticate through my on-prem ADFS and not Office 365.  Outlook version is Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2506 Build…

Exchange | Exchange Server | Other
Exchange | Exchange Server | Other

A robust email, calendaring, and collaboration platform developed by Microsoft, designed for enterprise-level communication and data management.Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

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asked 2025-08-05T05:27:36.2966667+00:00
Romain 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-05T19:37:07.4266667+00:00
Abdelrhman Ali 1 Reputation point Microsoft External Staff
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How to login to my work email in my desktop app?

Hi. I am unable to login to my work email in my desktop app in my mac. I have added a screenshot for your message. Please help me sign in. Thank you

Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For business
asked 2026-09-05T19:35:38.3+00:00
Abarajitha Kuruvayooran 0 Reputation points
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Activate Microsoft office problem error 0x0

Hi, I cant activate the microsofts applicaitons. error 0x0. I work on a Mac. I tried several times but nothing seems to work. Any advies or solution?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-09-05T12:27:48.79+00:00
Pui Yee Chan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:34:37.25+00:00
EmilyS_726 26,535 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to regain acces to old otp

I'm using microsoft's authenticator app for my Instagram profiel, I changed my phone to a new one, and now I lost access to my ig profile because it keeps asking for my authenticator app's code, but that code doesn't show on the app on the new phone. I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-04T22:30:44.5733333+00:00
Valentina de la Torre 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T19:33:42.3966667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,536 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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unable to login to change payment method

Unable to sign in properly in order to update payment method.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-05T18:49:55.4866667+00:00
Patrick Thurber 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:31:23.25+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 85,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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complain about taking Publisher away: I

Please don't take Publisher away. I do everything from cards to lesson plans on that program. I know that it is reported that I can use Word or to copy my document into PDF. But it's not the same!!! Nothing is as wonderful as Publisher. Is there…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Publisher | For education
asked 2026-09-05T17:50:05.4533333+00:00
Gayle McDonald 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:29:19.0033333+00:00
Darren Bruce 1,300 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I change my PIN for signing/logging into computer upon Startup?

I need to change the PIN number I use for signing into my computer upon startup. How do I change it?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-05T19:27:33.2433333+00:00
Shirlene D 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:27:43.9766667+00:00

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Unexpected €15,000 Azure token bill after a bug, can someone from billing help with my full-waiver request?

Hi everyone, I’m posting because I honestly don’t know what else to do. A bug caused unintended token usage on my Azure subscription, and I ended up with a bill of around €15,000. I already have a support case open and asked for a full waiver. Microsoft…

Cost Management
Cost Management

A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.

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asked 2026-09-05T14:25:28.9066667+00:00
Ghaith Almasri 60 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-05T19:27:29.9533333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,536 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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I accidentally deleted my cell phone number from my account

I was deleting my old number, which has been disconnected, and somehow I clicked TWICE and it deleted my OTHER number which I definitely want to remain on my account. There is no place on the website under my account details to add a number back in. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-05T18:33:53.6366667+00:00
Mary Gates 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:26:17.31+00:00
EmilyS726 262.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft authenticator loop

I have been logged out of 3 of my emails (school / work) as well as the corresponding authenticator accounts. When I try to log back in (with the correct password) I get a notification to approve it with authenticator. I cannot, as I am logged out of…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-05T17:33:34.9533333+00:00
Jack Comerford 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-05T19:25:33.8366667+00:00
Hani-Ng 965 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Window won't actiavte after a bios update

how to reactivate window 11 after after a bios update but it does like me do it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-05T18:51:05.23+00:00
Alvin Duarte 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T19:25:06.5533333+00:00
EmilyS726 262.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to retrieved email from Feb-march 2026?

I have customer of mine that I need to look back on email she sent me from Feb 05 till March 2026

Outlook | Web | Outlook on the web for business | Email
asked 2026-09-03T20:17:03.36+00:00
Tran, Ngan K 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T19:22:55.46+00:00
Ryan-N 15,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can't change font size in Outlook

Not sure what I hit while I was typing, but this has happened more than once. I'm unable to change the font size by the usual method - going to Stationery and Fonts. For every email I compose the font is very small.

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-09-01T20:09:38.34+00:00
Marcia Tapp-Sanders 40 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-05T19:22:07.5766667+00:00
Ryan-N 15,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Question deleted for a Code of Conduct violation. Which provision, and can it be reviewed?

A question I posted on 27 August 2026 has been deleted for violating the Code of Conduct. The notice says content is either manually reported or identified through automated detection. The question was a technical report about the Microsoft for Startups…

Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback
asked 2026-09-04T17:52:53.7033333+00:00
Henrik Pedersen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-05T19:21:45.9166667+00:00
Dumba_M3 7,370 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator