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Keys on keybord do not work, exmple the letter Q & A The shift key & the Control key do not work

My laptop keyboard is not fully functional. Keys like the letter A – Q- 8 – Control do not work. I am currently typing by using the screen keyboard. How do I fix this.  Mark Richardson <moderator: PII removed>

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-03T20:09:43.4233333+00:00
Mark Richardson 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-03T21:23:33.95+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Microsoft Reward Region

Good day, I have this problem regarding my Bing Reward Points. I was residing in the Philippines, before my redeem shop was for philippines, but after the last update why redeem store switched to US store instead of philippines? Now I cannot redeem…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,242 questions
asked 2026-09-03T04:32:59+00:00
Kent Bryan Boado 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:22:38.61+00:00
paulr0511 48,020 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure for Students: Stuck on "Not Eligible" error when signing in with verified GitHub Student Pack

Hello, I am trying to activate my Azure for Students subscription using my GitHub Student Developer Pack, but I am completely blocked by an account eligibility error. My Details: GitHub Status: Fully verified with a "Verified Student" badge. …

Community Center | Not monitored
asked 2026-09-03T15:37:28.02+00:00
Harsh Tyagi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:22:30.3966667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 130.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Not able to open One drive folder

I am unable to open a One Drive folder that I have been granted access to multiple times. I left my organization and returned but now no longer able to open folders.

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneDrive | For business | Other
asked 2026-09-03T19:26:55.2933333+00:00
Savannah Sotelo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:22:10.2166667+00:00
Ivory 1,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Legacy Outlook search stopped working after update to Outlook 16.111.2 on macOS 26.6

I believe I have encountered a regression in Legacy Outlook search. Environment macOS 26.6 (Tahoe) Microsoft Outlook for Mac 16.111.2 (Build 16.111.26072617) IMAP account Symptoms Search works correctly in New Outlook. Search returns no results…

Outlook | MacOS | Legacy Outlook for Mac | For business
asked 2026-07-31T04:17:21.53+00:00
Lehar Lindre 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-03T21:21:37.93+00:00
EmilyS_726 26,235 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Installed SQL server 2022 express on windows 11 PC - Database engine services failed

After the install have "Completed with failures" with "Database Engine Services" with Failed status I just a desktop tech and do not know much about SQL server express and the end-user does not either but needs this software…

SQL Server Database Engine
asked 2026-09-02T13:13:03.4766667+00:00
Collins, John L 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T21:21:25.0133333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 137.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Cannot update Outlook on Mac desktop.

I have version 16-112-2 on Mac desktop and probably need to update Outlook. I have version 16-112-3 on MacBook Air and it's working fine. I am missing some Outlook mail folders on Mac desktop.

Outlook | MacOS | New Outlook for Mac | For home
asked 2026-09-03T21:20:01.87+00:00
Pam Bradley 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Cannot accept Microsoft 365 family invite

I am unable to accept a family invite in Microsoft 365. I am using a brand new Microsoft Lenovo computer.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-03T20:39:05.02+00:00
Southerinsurance admin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:19:53.11+00:00
paulr0511 48,020 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Hacker manage to register his email on recover email

Hello, I got hacked, manage to change password, but hacker manage to register is email on the recover password and now I can't login on my new PC, only on this one. Already had gone to the process of recover my account 2 times with the change of…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-09-03T21:19:01.0733333+00:00
David 0 Reputation points
1 answer

" you're not set up to use this calling feature"

I'm a Microsoft 365 admin trying to get help with a Teams Calling issue (PSTN calling blocked with "You are not allowed to use this calling feature" error, affecting multiple users). I've gone through Help & support in the admin center, but…

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Other
asked 2026-09-03T20:50:48.9866667+00:00
Bosco Yuen 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-03T21:16:20.87+00:00
Kai-L 18,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Webinar - Teams

Termine un webinar en teams y al irme a Asistencia no aparece el detalle de la sesión que inicie y que grabe, solo aparece la sesión que una persona sin privilegios inicio, como puedo recuperar la data de la sesión de la grabación?

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
asked 2026-09-03T20:10:26.02+00:00
Vanessa Prada 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-03T21:14:01.7866667+00:00
Lin v 1,110 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I stop the screen from dimming while gaming?

I'm using a Lenovo laptop. I use my laptop for many things, but when I play games, I have an issue with the screen. It dims after 15 minutes of "inactivity", even though I'm using a bluetooth controller. I've checked the battery saver and…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2026-09-03T21:10:58.24+00:00
Walter Wakeman 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-03T21:12:47.4833333+00:00
Walter Wakeman 0 Reputation points
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Changing Computer Administrator

I am trying to change the administrator on my computer. I believe the current administrator is my husband and he is now deceased. Unfortunately, I don't have what his login information was. I am at a stand still with being able to do certain things on…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-03T21:11:44.28+00:00
Terri Ferro 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Bing app thing

How can I verify my account when redeem a gift card without using the Bing app? ( cuz phone verification is currently not available :p) and the QR code immediately takes me to download the app even though I cant download it because my phone is not…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2026-09-01T12:47:38.7933333+00:00
commented 2026-09-03T21:10:04.74+00:00
TEAGUE TEAGUE 0 Reputation points
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PROBLEM WITH TEXTING

SOMEONE Hck ed my cmputer and started texting as me on my documents and got me fired how do i stop them

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-03T21:07:39.2733333+00:00
(Student)Shania Towns 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:08:12.0066667+00:00
(Student)Shania Towns 0 Reputation points
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Online - Data retrieval failures occurred (Activated)

In Windows Server 2022 datacenter Server Manager, the target server shows a manageability status of "Online - Data retrieval failures occurred". The server is online, but Server Manager cannot successfully refresh or pull configuration data and…

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | System management components
asked 2026-09-03T12:30:31.86+00:00
Syed Bukhari 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:05:47.87+00:00
Syed Bukhari 0 Reputation points
1 answer

PowerPoint sharing

I am trying to share a PowerPoint with someone and it isn't showing up. Both computers are signed into the correct account and PowerPoint is updated on both computers. What else could be the issue?

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | Windows
asked 2026-09-03T21:02:45.0866667+00:00
Williams, Matthew 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T21:02:59.81+00:00

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Request for a direct download link for Windows 11, version 25H2 ISO (Russian, x64)

Hello, Due to regional download restrictions, I am unable to download the Windows 11 installation media from Belarus using the standard Media Creation Tool or the official download page. Could a Microsoft support representative or moderator please…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2026-09-03T20:18:02.02+00:00
sudavica 0 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-03T20:59:16.13+00:00
sudavica 0 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Word cannot open the document: user does not have access privileges

I am getting this message while trying to access documents

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-05-20T01:23:09.11+00:00
Stephen Roberts 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-03T20:58:11.6666667+00:00
Biook Behnam 0 Reputation points
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Outlook meeting invites suddenly missing "accept, decline or tentative"

Because the invites are missing the RSVP, they cannot be added to my calendar. How can I fix this?

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2025-11-08T20:41:23.5433333+00:00
Steve ODell 70 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T20:57:54.5166667+00:00
Brooke Browne 0 Reputation points