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Long wait for initial load of this site
There are numerous topics about slowness of this site going back for years (before recent update, which was already so long ago). But what i am experiencing for the past few months is something different. Every time i come to this site first time and say click a link in RSS feed for one of the blog articles i have to wait up to a minute for it to start loading anything (it shows an empty page and loading animation in the browser). After that it would be loading pages quick (well, normal speed for this site, which is still sluggish). But if i do not browse here for 30 min or longer then again first load will be annoyingly long. It is like there is some load balancer/throttling for each new visitor and you have to stand in line.
MCT exam discount
I just tried booking a few of the new beta exams, specifically: - AB-900 - AB-730 - AB-731 I was expecting to have my MCT discount applied at the checkout page, but it's not coming up. Could anyone confirm if the discounts are not working anymore? Or if they just don't apply to these AB exams?
Windows 10 ESU not activated
Windows 10 support is ending after next year October. However, while I should be eligible for the ESU program it did not kick in on my PC. This despite having KB5063709 installed. Note: I have two computers with my account, one being on Windows 11 and the other being on Windows 10. The older system does not support Windows 11 due to the CPU restrictions. I would like to extent the support period but I`m out of solution space to get it working. Please advice.
SSO in Azure doesn't work for the test users from the free Microsoft 365 Developer Program
Hi, I have made an integration of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud with Microsoft MS Teams functionalities: share as a Tab and share a Card. When the link is sent from the main account, which I used while configurating the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, SSO with SAP BTP works correctly. If I am logged with some of the test accounts, the SSO doesn't work. The roles in Azure are the same, the Application CIS was also assigned to all the users. Other then that everything works fine. Could you please help with that?
My MCT doesn't appear on my page
My MCT certificate isn't showing up on my profile. I have an MCT certificate valid until December 2025, but it's not in my educational profile. It was rejected for renewal by Pearson VUE for this reason. I uploaded the certificate, and it's valid, yet it doesn't appear in my profile.Microsoft goofed: Group Policy Office ADMX/ADML Problem
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49030 That's the link MS gives to download the Office group Policy files. Everything works until you open GP and all the policies are in German. Yes, I selected ENGLISH (it was the only option). No, I can't speak German - wish I could. I can't find these files anywhere else. PLEASE HELP. Azure Server 2022 Datacenter - need latest Microsoft Office 365 ADMX/ADML files (which may still be the Office 2016 ones, nice job keeping up with the times, Microsoft).
No taskbar after update to windows server 2025
On a machine with windows server 2025 24h2 I recently installed update kb5066835 and after rebooting I was left with no taskbar. I tried restarting explorer.exe 1000 times to no avail as well as sfc and DISM recovery and still the same issue. Along with plenty more fixes online. Any help would be much appreciatedPosts and comments not getting approved
Hello Tech Community Team, I’ve recently started contributing educational Azure lab posts to the Tech Community, but none of my posts or even my comments are getting approved or published — even after waiting more than 48 hours. I’m trying to actively participate and help others, and I want to make sure my account is not stuck in moderation or blocked from posting. Could you please check and let me know how to proceed? Thank you very much, Perparim AbdullahuRead 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.Microsoft Edge message "session expired".
HHi! I read and comment on Edge home page off and on all day. About 10 days ago, I tried to post something and got the msg that the session had expired, followed by "log in to comment". But I AM logged in and have been for quite a while. My avatar shows, my history is there, the people I follow are marked, etc. I can't figure out what the problem is and it's driving me nuts. Any ideas would be very much appreciated!VLOOKUP table array highlight problem for two excel files
I have two excel files. Book3 & Book2 In Book3 i type VLOOKUP there table array comes from Book2. But when by F2 I open formula the table array highlight in Book3, but actually it comes from Book2. So how to solve this problem? This is file Book3 This is file Book2
Lenovo Thinkpad E480 Windows 11
Hi, I checked the lenovo website (https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-edge-laptops/thinkpad-e480-type-20kn-20kq/solutions/ht512623-lenovo-devices-supported-for-windows-11) to see if my thinpad E480 could update to windows 11, and it is specified as a supported pc, but when I check on my laptop, it says it can't install Windows 10. I made sure the install of windows 10 was UEFI, secure boot on, tpm 2 on, etc.. I also installed the lenovo apps like system update and updated the bios. (I tried posting this on the lenovo forums but their website is garbage and wouldn't let me make an account)
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.👋 Welcome to the Microsoft Tech Community!
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Just got a new PC on Monday and really struggling to 'speak Microsoft' Somewhere I am asked to verify but struggle to provide an acceptable means. Thought I'd try and install Microsoft Authenticator on Android Tablet and cell phone. I use OUTLOOK desktop and have access to my Outlook accout configured together with my regular email account. Authenticator requires confirmation but won't accept my outlook passwor,. won't send me a message to my outlook account (does suggest using my Authenticator app - which is what I am trying to set up - so not very helpful.) The email address is an old one which is no longer in use but sruggle to make changes without some sort of verification. Just going round in circles. Guess I am missing something simple but have spent ages trying to get round this hurdle Any help appreciated. Will try Youtube as well
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