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After updating to windows 11 25h2, my games wont load

After updating to windows 11 version 25h2, my games will not make it past their initial loading screens. Regardless of which launcher i use, my games do not load and I've tried many solutions and nothing has worked.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-10-26T22:24:47.5233333+00:00
Vlad Richter 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T11:16:34.8766667+00:00
Jim S 0 Reputation points
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Difficulty Reaching Australian Microsoft Support Regarding Unauthorized Credit Card Charge

My credit card was charged $172 in Australia. Code of transaction listed in bank history belongs to commercial product. I am home user. I can not log in as commercial user for support purposes. Home user support service does not have access to this…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | MacOS
asked 2025-08-26T12:39:19.4433333+00:00
Alexander Mitrichev 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T11:16:07.68+00:00
Richard Piccinich 35 Reputation points
3 answers

smart card issue

I am windows 11 HP i5 laptop , how to fix this error Moved from Windows development Windows Driver Kit (WDK)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-12-11T09:58:58.9233333+00:00
Vijay 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T11:16:00.42+00:00
Vikki-T 1,755 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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i am trying to create resource group but give error

i have created new ac and login to azure but when i try to create resource group give me error when i am trying to free subscription then crdit card error

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
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asked 2025-12-13T11:15:12.8266667+00:00
suraj awari 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T11:15:24.0166667+00:00
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How to cancel & get refund for a duplicate subscription

Background: I have Microsoft 365 Family subscription, renewed the current subscription in July 2025 but now Co-pilot was not available and all my chat history disappeared. Microsoft prompt pop up saying I must upgrade, with 3 option, Individual, home and…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
asked 2025-12-13T07:37:54.15+00:00
Eight Siblings Group 0 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-13T11:15:10.4366667+00:00
Eight Siblings Group 0 Reputation points
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Output sound in Windows 11 laptop stopped working

Output sound in Windows 11 laptop stopped working. troubleshooting protocol unable to fix issue. Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Other

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-12-09T19:17:44.03+00:00
Rafael Fernandez 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T11:11:40.44+00:00
alex nguyen 0 Reputation points
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Cannot access Microsoft 365. Says I need to contact admin but I am the only person in the company.

Microsoft have turned off my email, I cannot send or receive any emails to my main business email address. Started by receiving email saying "Microsoft bill is past due" with an invoice. Clicked on "View all outstanding invoices" to…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2025-12-13T10:29:21.75+00:00
Antoni Ruschil 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-13T11:09:53.6166667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 47,515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Login Issues - "Please retry with a different device or other authentication method"

I’m having trouble logging in. The error message says: "Please retry with a different device or other authentication method to sign in. For more details, please see this link." I’ve already tried clearing cache, switching browsers, and…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-08-19T00:33:32.3066667+00:00
KenAlbertBayudan-8069 15 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T11:08:31.7833333+00:00
Hugo Bougeois 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Home to Pro on ARM device

Hello, I have a Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Gen) with an ARM-based processor running Windows 11 Home. I want to use Hyper-V, but it requires me to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. However, I am unable to find any clear guidance on how to upgrade to Windows 11…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
asked 2025-12-13T10:28:48.2966667+00:00
Farid Yusubov 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T11:02:28.34+00:00
DaveM121 814K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to launch my Developer E5 Sanbox

I can get into my Developer Program Dashboard but unable to log in to E5 Sandbox, when I click on it, it asks for password, and after entering the password, its asking for Code from the authenticator and I dont have one. I think I had that app long back…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-12-08T16:56:12.7933333+00:00
Raja Mohammed 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T10:58:48.0566667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 8,141 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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¿Cómo iniciar sesión en Rockstar Games sin la autenticación?

Necesito iniciar sesión en mi cuenta de Rockstar Games pero perdí el celular y por ende perdí la aplicación de autenticación y no tenía copia de seguridad ¿Qué puedo hacer? Moderator edit: Translated message I need to log in to my Rockstar Games account…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-12-09T05:30:17.75+00:00
Gustavo 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T10:56:10.4533333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 8,141 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

USB ports not working

I had a message stating Windows 10 is no longer being upgraded, and my computer can not facilitate windows 11. Since receiving this message, my USB ports have stopped working, except the one for my mouse. Please can you explain why this has happened?…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-12-09T09:39:58.34+00:00
FHutchings 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T10:53:38.6533333+00:00
Vikki-T 1,755 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password.

dear microsoft i got this account from a giveaway and when i try to login it keeps on saying " You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password." I dont know why it does this but please fix this.

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
asked 2025-12-13T10:14:23.8133333+00:00
EM DIMS 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T10:51:41.68+00:00
Emmanuel Santana 33,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Sign-in to local Windows account problems following BT scam

I became a victim of a BT Scam some weeks ago & being hard of hearing did not realize immediately that the phone call from BT was a scam call. The scammer took control of my PC for a while until I could see that the call was a scam & shut down…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2025-12-13T10:47:49.52+00:00
David Hawkes 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T10:48:00.9033333+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Minecraft account linked to Microsoft.

I can't find my Minecraft game what it was linked to this email. [Moderator edit: Changed tags from: Microsoft Security \ Active Directory Federation Services ]

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Gaming
asked 2025-12-09T18:30:11.63+00:00
Andrew Herman 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-13T10:46:47.9466667+00:00
Andrew Herman 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Na update windows 11 25H2 sluit computer steeds af na enkele seconden

Na update windows 11 25H2, sluit computer na enkele seconden steeds uit en moet ik weer opnieuw 4 cijferige pincode ingeven

Microsoft 365 and Office | Other
asked 2025-12-13T10:44:19.7966667+00:00
Gerard Jongenelen 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T10:44:31.7966667+00:00
Q&A Assist
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 Error message 0x00000709 while connecting to shared printer after Update windows 11 25H2. How to Solve the Problem

Windows 11 Error message 0x00000709 while connecting to shared printer after Update windows 11 25H2. How to Solve the Problem

Windows development | Windows Performance Toolkit
asked 2025-12-13T07:00:35.85+00:00
VTL CPC 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-13T10:43:33.42+00:00
VTL CPC 20 Reputation points
2 answers

How to talk to a human representative?

Locked out my outlook account and the process of getting it unlocked is just an endless circle of bs. How do you talk to a human representative to get the issue fixed?

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For home
asked 2025-12-13T10:11:02.86+00:00
Xl Money Shot Xl 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-13T10:43:22.73+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 26,560 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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What is the right way not to show inactive users in the Organization tab under the Address Book?

Hello, We’re trying to ensure that inactive users do not appear in the Organization tab within the Outlook Address Book / People card. A few points for context: The user accounts are already disabled/inactive in Entra ID. However, they still show up…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business
asked 2025-12-11T16:42:59.55+00:00
Karthikeyan Selvarajan 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-13T10:43:03.8033333+00:00
Jayden-P 12,855 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Still not got Windows 11 New Start Menu.

Hey Microsoft Community, this is Gavin here & using the Latest Windows 11 - 25H2 OS (OS Build: 26200.7171). Despite having Latest Windows 11 - 25H2 OS on My Laptop, I havent received the New Start Menu which comes with Category & New Grid View.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Start Menu
asked 2025-11-20T05:01:37.93+00:00
Gavin Mathos 35 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-13T10:41:16.7366667+00:00
Dave P 0 Reputation points