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Why do you allow simple user questions in TechCommunity that should be in Q&A?
I see numerous post of simple user questions that would be more appropriate for Q&A. e.g. more outlook BS ! | Microsoft Community Hub Unable to send emails to outlook | Microsoft Community Hub Large, ANNOYING FONTS when composing a New Message | Microsoft Community Hub As the Outlook | Microsoft Community Hub banner says: This is the place to discuss best practices, news, and the latest trends and topics related to Outlook.
Hornblower409
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Feb 10, 2026
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Power Automate question - help needed.
Hope someone can please advise or assist me. I am looking to collate emails and Word documents into a Newsletter and it is my understanding that this can be achieved using Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Lists and through Power Automate to produce the result. I am just unsure of the order this comes in so that it all comes together and which flows/triggers are involved. Is the process to create the Form first, then the List and then to use the Power app to generate the final document (i.e, Newsletter). Can a blank template also be used in the process? Thanks, everyone.
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DJBoyTino
Copper Contributor
Feb 09, 2026
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Read this BEFORE you post!
The community lounge is a place for you to you provide feedback about the Microsoft Tech Community (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com). Please use the community directory to find the correct place to post about Microsoft Products / Services. Off topic posts may not be answered and maybe removed.
Allen
Community Manager
Feb 03, 2026
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How do you decide when to adopt new Microsoft tools or updates?
Microsoft releases updates and tools frequently, and it’s hard to keep up without disrupting workflows. How do you evaluate when a new update is worth adopting versus waiting for stability?
chickpeafilae
Copper Contributor
Jan 31, 2026
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My Tech Community Inbox is broken
The badge on the envelope icon said I had 9 unread messages, but when I clicked on it I just got a blank list with a "loading" animation. It disappears after a minute or so, but nothing loads. I tried sending myself a test message, and now the badge says I have 10 unread messages, but the inbox still isn't working. Thanks.
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rgsteele
Copper Contributor
Jan 31, 2026
Private Messaging
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Cant install ElGato Studio
unable to downlaod the latest framwork performed clean boot Hello! I contacted Windows support, but they couldn't help me. The guy tried to help me download Elgato Studio, but he still wouldn't let me because it needs: Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop. The above are the steps he took.
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rxmigio
Copper Contributor
Jan 25, 2026
accessibility
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I need helppp
So with the recent South Park x fortnite collab I can't update my game I've reseted cache checked my storage and everything when I try to update it it like spams error and a error code it sayd try again in a bit but I tried and it wont work I am currently on a Xbox one
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yonnivz
Copper Contributor
Jan 17, 2026
Account Management
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Converting Youtube to Mp3 and similar styles posts
Over the last few months we have seen an increase in posts to the Microsoft Tech Community requesting help to extract or convert media hosted on 3rd party sites to mp3 files. To help keep the Microsoft Tech Community focused, secure, and compliant, we want to clarify our position on posts that request help or advice on extracting audio or video content from commercial or third‑party websites. 🚫 Why these requests are not allowed Many commercial websites explicitly prohibit the downloading, extraction, or reuse of their audio and video content without permission. Requests for assistance with bypassing, avoiding, or undermining these restrictions typically violate the Terms of Use of those services. Examples of such terms can be found here: YouTube – Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms Netflix – Terms of Use: https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse BBC Sounds / iPlayer – Terms of Use: https://www.bbc.co.uk/terms (This list is not exhaustive; most commercial streaming and media platforms have similar restrictions.) 🧹 How these posts are handled in Microsoft Tech Community As a result: Posts requesting guidance on extracting, downloading, or reusing audio or video from commercial sites are considered off topic. Such posts will be removed and treated as spam. Repeated or serious misuse may result in further action, including restrictions or removal of access to the Microsoft Tech Community. ✅ What is in scope for the Microsoft Tech Community The Microsoft Tech Community exists to help members: Share best practices, technical examples, and real‑world experience Learn and collaborate around Microsoft products and services Discuss supported APIs, tools, and features within the bounds of applicable terms, licences, and policies If you have questions about legitimate media handling scenarios using Microsoft technologies (for example, working with content you own rights to, or using supported Microsoft services such as Azure Media Services, Stream, or Graph APIs), those discussions are welcome. 🙏 Thank you Thank you for helping keep the Microsoft Tech Community a safe, focused, and trusted place for technical collaboration. If you are unsure whether your question is appropriate, please review the community guidelines or contact a moderator before posting.
Allen
Community Manager
Jan 16, 2026
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HP ProBook 430 G7 Screen turning black every second.
So today is the 1st Day of the year And I've reinstalled Windows 11 On My HP ProBook 430 G7 but the screenturns black every second, can you fix this?
ThisMyHPProBookAndHPElitebook
Copper Contributor
Jan 10, 2026
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New Year greetings and appreciation to the Microsoft engineering teams
Dear Microsoft Team, I would like to express my sincere New Year greetings and my deep appreciation for your work in the field of information technologies. As a long‑time user of Microsoft products and services, I see how much dedication, intelligence, and responsibility stand behind your engineering decisions. Your work shapes the digital world in which millions of people live, work, and create every day. Thank you for your continuous pursuit of improvement, for your commitment to quality, and for the technologies that empower people around the world. Please accept my warmest wishes for the new year — for clarity, inspiration, and continued success in everything you build. With respect and gratitude, Hermann Thomas Germany
Thomas80
Copper Contributor
Jan 06, 2026
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