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Can't login to Hotmail with Safari, Chrome, or Edge...
This is a major issue that should not exist. Whenever I try to login using one of those 3 browsers, I get the "too many attempts" message. The same thing happens if I try logging in with a private window in any browser. I don't think they can give me any good reason for this happening. It still happens even after clearing the cache/cookies. I can login in just fine with Firefox, even with my extensions enabled. Another issue (and one that I feel is completely stupid on the part of Microsoft), is that when I tried to login to this forum, it was automatically logging me in with the saved business account (only used for website email). It did NOT give me the option to sign in with a different account. So, I had to completely clear the cache/cookies in Firefox to be able to login here (totally ignorant). Why does Microsoft do stupid stuff like this? Are all of their coders so clueless that they never think to give us options? I don't want to automatically sign in with the business account - I only want to sign in with my personal account. It really shouldn't be that hard for them to figure out. If anyone has any ideas on why this is happening, or why Microsoft feels the need to do dumb stuff, let me know. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. P.S. I see so many sites pushing passkeys now, but I don't want that (and I highly doubt it would fix the above issue(s)). They keep claiming that our passwords are insecure, yet my passwords are not getting hacked - only their servers are.
Outlook email display name issue
Hello, I am working with two people called Stephen, from two separate organisations. Their email addresses are both stephen @ companyname.com. I have them both set up as contacts, with their correct surnames, and when I send emails out to them they display correctly as 'Stephen A' and 'Stephen B' in the send to list. But when I receive an email from them, or one they are copied into, Stephen A shows up as Stephen B. I have tried clearly the autocomplete list in Outlook, and deleting and remaking Stephen A's contact card, neither of which has worked. Is there anything else I can try to sort it out?
Copying "Contact" Lists In Outlook 365
I HATE setting up a new computer!!! With that in mind, I'm struggling to establish contacts/email address as I'd had on my old computer's Outlook 365. Both new and old computer (no longer available) are/were using the latest 365 Office software. What I am trying to replicate is the ability to begin typing a person email address in the TO area, and having suggestions appear. NOTE: I believe that Outlook somehow records addresses used, and these may be part of what drives Outlook to make "suggestions". Though obliviously not all used email addresses appear as a "contact", I'd love to have this data available for use in "suggestions"....but on to my initial issue... I found some "contacts" files which, despite my low tech abilities, I managed to import into my new computer's Outlook (see attached photo). However, I now have three (3) "contact" lists as shown, with only the second and third list containing any entries.....and those entries, while having some similarities, are different. Ideally, I'd like to have the contents of the second and third list combined, and be available within the first list. BTW, when I create a new email, I get no suggestions presented from either of the two lists which contain entries.....I get nothing! MANY thanks in advance!!! Michael
Outlook search not working properly
Hello all I just pourchased a new laptop and using classic outlook with micrsoft 365 windows 11. Our emails are hosted on gmail and we have synced everything over with both GWSMO and now with imap. for some reason when i use outlooks quick search it only displays results form subject and not from the body of the email. We have literally tried everything including rebuolding the index etc., I dont want to use new outlook as it doesnt have certain features like schedule send etc. anyone have any suggestions on how to get classic to search properlyOutlook search not returning results from body of email
Does anyone know if there is any big with classic outlook im running on windows 11 build: 26200.7019 25H2 when i search on classic outlook ever since i got a new windows 11 laptop it doesnt return search results from body of the email only from sender and subject any insights into this?
I have to switch folders to see the inbox
On my Outlook 2021 for Windows 11, I have to switch folders to see what new e-mail just came in, if any. For example, I launch Outlook, it connects and does the IMAP sync. The Inbox shows no new e-mail. So, to see if I really do have new, unread email, I have to go to any other folder, wait a second or two for the IMAP sync to finish, then go back to the Inbox. If there are new messages, only after doing that will I see them. Background info: New computer, bought May 2025 because old box couldn't be updated to Windows 11. I don't remember this problem on the old computer. I think it started after I loaded everything on the new computer. A month or so ago, I had an unrelated problem that led me to totally wipe Windows and start over from the Dell image. Reloaded Office 2021 (I believe it is the standalone version, not M365) and this problem continued. There are two e-mail accounts in Outlook, but only one is affected. Both use IMAP. Yahoo.com works just fine. It is Spectrum.net that is having this problem. Anyone have any ideas where to start? And yes, I did verify the Spectrum IMAP settings; I can get and send email just fine. The problem is, new e-mail doesn't display unless I do the dance decribed above.
Trouble resetting password
My wife is having trouble resetting her password on her outlook account. She’s clicked forgot password And followed it through to the 2 step verification method. Email address goes though ok but when the mobile verification comes up she enters the last 4 didgets of her mobile number and it says this can’t be processed at the moment and to try again at a later time. It’s been like this for 2 weeks now. She’s waited 3 days before trying again but it’s still like this. Is there a number she can call or talk to a human?
Outlook broke after Office 365 update to 16.0.19328.20158 – cannot open emails Windows Server 2016
Hello everyone, posting to report that after the latest automatic update to Microsoft Office 365 version 16.0.19328.20158, we are experiencing a critical issue on multiple company machines running Windows Server 2016: The Outlook desktop application launches normally, but when trying to open any email, the following error appears: “There was a problem opening this item... The text formatting command is not available... Reinstall Microsoft Outlook.” Launching Outlook in safe mode (Outlook /safe) does not help. Creating the FORMS2 folder (suggested workaround) does not fix it. Attempting a downgrade via OfficeC2RClient.exe fails with error 30183-27 (400). Quick/online repair from Control Panel also has no effect. In our environment, this issue appeared simultaneously on many workstations and servers, right after the Office update today. Temporary solution: We are instructing users to access their mail via Outlook Web App (OWA), which is not affected by this bug. We would like to know: If others have experienced this bug with this build, including on Windows Server 2016 If any working workaround exists, or an official fix timeframe from Microsoft Thanks to anyone who can share their experience or updates!
