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Windows 11 home to pro

I had windows 11 home when i got my laptop and i got recently a code for Windows 11 pro from my freind and put it but it says windows cant active now as code 0X800705B4 occured so can i get to my windows home at least ?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-19T11:27:07.72+00:00
Mohamed Hashem 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-19T12:44:08.8966667+00:00
Mohamed Hashem 0 Reputation points
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help i cant change email

i accidentally bought minecraft with a deleted email on microsoft store, whenever im trying to find help, but it requires access on the email but its DELETED and cant access it thru any way. im using my main email now for this question. pls help me…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-04-19T09:38:00.7066667+00:00
Jacob 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:41:18.3433333+00:00
Sumit D - IA 165.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I was billed in April but should be billed in June.

Hello: I found a charge for $109.99 in April. My subscription renews in June. Why is this?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | Other | Windows
asked 2026-04-19T12:39:46.8033333+00:00
Maureen Donehey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:39:58.3633333+00:00
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How to fix Kernel_Security_Check_Failure_(0x139)

I have a gaming laptop, since few days whenever i am trying to run any game, my laptop automatically restarts and opens a black screen stating, "Your device ran into problem and needs to restart" "KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK _FAILURE…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-03-24T13:54:08.2166667+00:00
Sanskar Patidar 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-19T12:37:44.4433333+00:00
dran gaming 0 Reputation points
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window server 2022 installation guideline on virtual machine

i want clear steps and guidelines on how to add window server 2022 in my virtualbox.

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-04-19T12:30:14.5666667+00:00
Adolf Daud 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-19T12:37:16.0933333+00:00
Adolf Daud 0 Reputation points
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Please re-add the ability to edit emails in the new Outlook

We previously had the ability to edit emails (subject line & body of email) in the previous Outlook. However, with the new Outlook, this feature is not there. I, as well as others, rely on the ability to edit emails. For me, I use it to make a note…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2026-04-19T11:47:06.5866667+00:00
Surridge, Melissa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:34:56.4033333+00:00
Vasil Michev 126K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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i have buy microsoft 365 basic subscription nut still shown not enough space

i have buy microsoft 365 basic subscription nut still shown not enough space

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For home | Windows
asked 2026-04-19T12:34:08.08+00:00
SHUJA ZAMIR 0 Reputation points
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Reoccuring problems with the printer spooler service on Windows 11

I have a recurring problem with the printer spooler service on Windows 11. From time to time, files get to the queue, but don't print on my Canon MFC750. I cannot see them in the printer job register either. At the same time I can print from other…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-18T08:42:56.9133333+00:00
Atanas Kiryakov 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-19T12:30:19.29+00:00
Thomas4-N 13,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why can I send but can't receive emails

I have checked my email memory, checked forward is not active and completely removed and reinstalled outlook, however I can send emails no problem but cannot receive any emails at all. I have tried via laptop and mobile phone, but with no joy. Any help…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2026-04-19T08:38:18.4933333+00:00
Euan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:29:58.66+00:00
Anuraag Roy 0 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure Arc SQL Extension issue during SQL SERVER install through Use pay-as-you-go billing

At customer Windows Server Datacenter 2022 is not any way how to Install SQL SERVER through Use pay-as-you-go billing through Microsoft Azure during SQL Installation is this option not available (greyed). Despite SQL Extension pipeline issues (knows MS…

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Azure Arc

A Microsoft cloud service that enables deployment of Azure services across hybrid and multicloud environments.

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asked 2026-04-19T12:25:02.4966667+00:00
Knapek, Martin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-19T12:29:03.1566667+00:00
Knapek, Martin 0 Reputation points
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Unable to Login

I've been trying to log into my other Microsoft account, but every method doesn't work. The first method is using a password; it says too many tries even though the password is correct, and when I try using phone numbers to get codes, either the method…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-19T12:28:05.42+00:00
lyric 刘 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:28:23.93+00:00
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Help me....

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Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2026-04-18T07:06:05.9433333+00:00
KDADJ 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-19T12:27:58.2+00:00
Thomas4-N 13,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My laptop turns on again after a shutdown when plugged out

This is my specs Device Name DESKTOP-52DF3DK Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6500U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.60 GHz Installed RAM 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable) Storage 466 GB HDD WDC WD5000LPLX-08ZNTT0 Graphics Card AMD Radeon (TM) R7 M370 (2 GB), Intel(R) HD Graphics…

Surface | Surface Laptop | Power and battery
asked 2026-04-18T08:34:53.09+00:00
Abdul Hadi 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-19T12:27:43.5+00:00
Thomas4-N 13,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Word prompt asking if I want to save changes, without my having made any changes.

When leaving a Word document open I occasionally get a prompt asking me if I want to save changes, without my having made any changes. Knowing that I have not made changes for a number of days, I say "No" to the changes in case something has…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
asked 2026-04-15T10:58:36.7633333+00:00
Andy Verey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:27:41.8566667+00:00
Akira Melonas 0 Reputation points
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My plug and play suddenly stopped working

I have tried usb storage devices, external hard drives and a docking station on my thunderbolt. Nothing works. Microsoft support eventually referred me to the manufacturer for updated drivers which proved useless. They don't have any. I've updated and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-17T04:09:15.41+00:00
Pieter Berghmans 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-04-19T12:27:07.09+00:00
Thomas4-N 13,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Export-ExchangeCertificate now returns “The operation is not supported”

After updating our SE server, Export-ExchangeCertificate now returns “The operation is not supported” when exporting the OAuth certificate, even though it’s marked exportable and permissions are correct. This breaks our DR scripts across all…

Exchange | Exchange Server | Management
Exchange | Exchange Server | Management

The administration and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange Server to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient email and collaboration services across an organization.

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asked 2026-04-19T09:21:00.9066667+00:00
Diermeier Lamaralus 160 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:26:52.0333333+00:00
Vergil-V 11,650 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cannot access Azure Database for MySQL flexible server

i had created an Azure Database for MySql flexible server, suddenly it become inaccessible whereby i cant even manage from azure portal. I am unable to delete it as well. It just keep loading this page. Urgently need advise to resolve this. Thank

Azure Database for MySQL
Azure Database for MySQL

An Azure managed MySQL database service for app development and deployment.

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asked 2026-04-18T07:54:59.8733333+00:00
Edmund Ting 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-19T12:24:15.78+00:00
Saraswathi Devadula 15,760 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Powerpoint app does not complete log in through app on Macbook

I have an active Microsoft 365 family subscription. I work on a MacBook Air - the App on my MacBook has stopped working, shows as 'subscribe and sign in to edit this ppt'. On attempting to log in through my credentials it shows the error as shown in the…

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-04-19T10:41:06.1233333+00:00
Priya Mathew 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-19T12:23:04.49+00:00
Priya Mathew 20 Reputation points
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We’re having trouble processing your payment and we’d like to get it sorted out.

Trying to buy Minecraft for my friends and I and I keep receiving the same message: Contact us at Microsoft support We’re having trouble processing your payment and we’d like to get it sorted out.  Things I have tried: clearing cache and cookies …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
asked 2026-04-19T11:52:53.32+00:00
Sunny 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:20:44.11+00:00
Horace Wiggins 360 Reputation points
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I'm not SPAM!

Trying to send messages to my Women's Institute members. Keep being blocked as it's been decided I'm sending spam messages. Unfortunately, same message to all members. How do I get past this?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-04-19T12:18:15.2933333+00:00
Ron 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-19T12:18:30.32+00:00
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