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Excel - Conditional formatting

Mckenna1966 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:28:59 GMT

Hi all,

I am new to this and i am creating or trying to create a bespoke Excel programme (Gant) that i need for work.

i wanted to know if some could assist me with making a simple user tool as i need to share with colleagues i just cannot get the document to

Make it so anyone can simply change the task cell colour from the standard Excel pallet options
Make it so when the task cell colour is selected, the Gant cell changes to the same automatically
Be able to edit the text in any tsk cell and automatically save to drop down choices with all its text and colour inputted
Within the assigned to column cells, create individual drop down options when in the cell itself as apposed to t the top line

probably easy for some of you that are well versed in Excel formatting and Data validation

but certainly not me

any help would be appreciated

thanks in advance

Mike

email address removed for privacy reasons

Getting to the right page to "Start a discussion"

Hornblower409 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:15:36 GMT

Seeing some confusion about how to get to the right page for a Community where you can start a new discussion. e.g.

Where / How to find "Ask a question" | Microsoft Community Hub

Office outlook 365 .. where are emails saved? | Microsoft Community Hub

I have to admit that it is not clear to me what the difference between these links is.

Community Lounge | Microsoft Community Hub

Tech Community Discussion | Microsoft Community Hub

Why only one has "Start a discussion"?

Why does a Web Search tend to land me on the one that doesn't have "Start a discussion"?

Why the "Discussion Spaces" button on the one with no "Start a discussion" doesn't make "Start a discussion" appear or take me to the URL that does have

"Start a discussion"?

DA_CICap_ST_SDF agent in Copilt?

thatashgirl — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:37:44 GMT

Has anyone seen this agent show up in Copilot? It looks like a test but if you aske it what it is or who created it, it says it was created by Microsoft but in the agent itself it says created by Test_Test_New1. If it's microsoft developers pushing a test out, it looks sketchy as hell.

Email hacked - I lost total access

fiandrade — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:38:09 GMT

Hi community,

I had my email hacked 7 days ago, the hacker changed the password. The problem is that I have microsoft office 365 in that account and I tried every single way to recover my access. Even the ACSR, forms and everything. Nothing works. I got replied back that information provided was insufficient. The problem also is that I created this account in hotmail, maybe 20 year ago. Does anyone know any how to contact Microsoft support? How can I find a channel to support me?

Thanks in advance for any clue you might give me to solve this issue.

Question About Events, Azure, Copilot and Microsoft widgets

VioletMorava — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:45:18 GMT

Hello! I am overly enthusiastic to learn more about this company, and I saw three events I'd like to attend in person as I cannot do anything online, I apologize. Does anyone know if there really is this Microsoft event on March 6th in Redmond? If not where is it as It is not coming up on the list or I cannot find it. I searched for azure events and about three came up, but after I scroll and the mouse timer comes up, nothing appears, is anyone interested in describing more about azure technology to me and how it works? I'll never tell! My last question is there is an event bsides seattle, I'm so confused is it at a hotel and how do you register because it's not listed on this platform. I wish I could do the online events like this was training, but it's better to do things in person always because it's more authentic. I tagged this as avatar, if you do not know anything about me just my love of tech what would my avatar be?

Outlook and verizon email account

Frank Spata — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:25:54 GMT

I've run into an issue this past week where I've tried changing my Verizon email account from IMAP to Pop3. I get errors like this;

Task 'email address removed for privacy reasons - Receiving' reported error (0x80042110) : 'Your POP3 server is providing inconsistent information. The number of messages returned by the STAT command does not match the number of items returned by the UIDL or LIST commands. Contact your POP3 or Internet service provider.' I've created a new profile, I've done SCANPST probably more than 5 times, regenerated my third party password on AOL and it consistently fails for the same error. I've run the same version of Outlook on a different machine with th same results. My pop settings are pop.verizon.net, port 995, ssl/tls. The progress window shows that it's downloading messages but it sits there for a couple of minutes and then pops the error up;

AOL adimmently says that it's got to do with Outlook because it works fine on there webmail. I can't seem to find an email alternative that creates a pst database so that I could rule one or the other out. Getting extremely frustrated. I would get completely away from the Verizon email but I have had it for so long; it's established everywhere I've done business, contacts, credit cards, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PS I've even tried just creating a whole new pst, no luck.

TIA

Your organization is not eligible for donations and grants

marcus_stiftung — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:33:15 GMT

Ihre Organisation ist nicht für Spenden und Zuweisungen berechtigt

Unser Verein, der vom Finanzamt als gemeinnützig anerkannt ist, wurde für kostenlose Lizenzen abgelehnt.

Die erforderlichen Daten wurden beim Antrag hochgeladen.

Eine Begründung gab es nicht und das Kontaktformular geht auch nicht.

Was kann man unternehmen, um eine erneute Prüfung zu erwirken oder an weitere Informationen zu kommen.

Danke für die Hilfe

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Can we get more guidance and feedback on the moderation being done on the messages

m_tarler — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:42:50 GMT

I have been an active poster on the Excel forum but every so often my posts will just disappear. Sometimes our message will be there but an attachment will be missing. Sometimes messages disappear but then show up hours or days later. Can someone PLEASE give us some insight into what is happening. Is this an auto-moderator or actual person? Either way can we please get a message informing us that our message is being held or rejected and why. How are we supposed to learn if we get no feedback. I don't appreciate spending time re-creating a worksheet (because these new posters aren't even allowed to attach their excel file for us to see) and then create a formula solution, write up how it works and then just have it all disappear. Makes me think Microsoft doesn't really care for me to help.

And BTW, can you please revisit the reasoning behind not letting new accounts attach files. Is it a space/size issue? or is it a security issue? if the concern is space/size then make a limit on the file size. Security issue, make a limit on file types. All this tends to do is force members to ask the user to post the file using a file share service like onedrive, but if they use another service it can be a much larger security risk.

Proposal for Reviving Windows Mobile in 2026

dillip_panda — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:06:49 GMT

Dear Microsoft Windows Team,

I am writing as a passionate supporter of the Windows Mobile experience, especially the fluidity and innovation seen in Windows 10 Mobile. I believe there is a strong opportunity to revive Windows Mobile in 2026 with a compact, affordable, and well-equipped device that can serve middle-class users globally.

The concept I envision includes:

- A compact form factor (6 to 6.2 inches) for comfortable one-handed use.

- Floating apps and lock-screen widgets that feel alive and interactive.

- Seamless integration with Windows PCs, Xbox, and Surface devices.

- Android app compatibility to eliminate ecosystem limitations.

- AI-powered features like Copilot for productivity and assistance.

- Economic pricing to ensure accessibility for middle-class users.

The enthusiasm for such a device remains strong, and I truly hope Microsoft considers this vision. It would not only honor the legacy of Windows Mobile but also redefine mobile computing for the future.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dillip

In Need of help

Joseph-Doyle537 — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:09:56 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to figure out who shared a superbowl sheet with me. It has since been deleted and these numbers were there

fc09f9a1-00f2-b000-e8d4-ca3f2fb6248c7787c. Is there a way to find out what they are for. Is it from the sender or is it something on my end. Any help would be appreciated.

Optimizing Web Applications

Laraib — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:56:10 GMT

Hi Community,

I’m working on a web app that allows users to check their SASSA grant status. As we know, there can often be delays in SASSA payments, and we're focused on building an app that ensures a seamless experience even during those times. We're prioritizing high performance and security to handle large amounts of traffic, especially during peak periods when these payment delays are more common.

I’d love to hear from others with experience in building similar public service portals:

What strategies can you recommend for scaling web apps to handle high traffic volumes efficiently?

How can we ensure data security and protect sensitive user information, especially when dealing with government services?

Looking forward to your insights! For more information on improving your SASSA payment experience and web app performance, click here

Radio buttons aren't functioning for a mandatory question in job application with Job ID - 200027012

kishore07 — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:30:48 GMT

Hi All,

Yes and No radio buttons are missing for a mandatory question in one of the job application on Microsoft careers, without which application cannot be submitted, details as below

Job ID - 200027012

Role - Inventory and Asset Technical Trainer

Can anyone please look into this.

I've raised the same concern yesterday night about 12hrs back, but it got disappeared, if possible can anyone let me know where to find my previous raised concerns.

Missing radio button for a required question while submitting a job application

kishore07 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:16:15 GMT

Hi All,

I'm trying to apply for JOB ID 200027012, Role: Inventory and Asset Technical Trainer. There is one mandatory question that is missing the yes and no radio buttons, and without which the application cannot be submitted. Can anyone please help me here on how to submit my application.

I tried refreshing, changing browsers, using Edge, and incognito modes, but nothing worked and input on this please.

Massive sitemwide stutter and frame drops

Tomanov — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:48:02 GMT

Hi everyone. for the past 6 month since i build the system i have been experiencing issues with it, like VGA debug showing every few boots or kernel power 41 error, however the most recent one being FPS drops and system stutter even while idle out of nowhere witch have always been there but worsened with the latest 5070 drivers, that's why i downloaded latencymon. Unfortunately i have no idea how to make sense out of the summary it gave me so I'm posting it here. if anyone is willing to help out I'm be very happy! I have gone trough numerous troubleshooting steps including full windows reinstall and installing only the latest drivers for everything, i have also tryed replacing the psu with a 1000W one but the issue remains.

Here are the results and my pc specs:

GPU-MSI SHADOW 2x RTX 5070

CPU-I7 14700k

RAM-Corsair vengeance 32gb ddr5

MOBO: Asus TUF z790 BTF WiFi 7

SSD-P310 1tb

PSU-MSI MAG 850w

CONCLUSION

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Your system appears to be having trouble handling real-time audio and other tasks. You are likely to experience buffer underruns appearing as drop outs, clicks or pops. One or more DPC routines that belong to a driver running in your system appear to be executing for too long. One problem may be related to power management, disable CPU throttling settings in Control Panel and BIOS setup. Check for BIOS updates.

LatencyMon has been analyzing your system for 0:16:21 (h:mm:ss) on all processors.

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SYSTEM INFORMATION

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Computer name: MIDAS

OS version: Windows 11, 10.0, version 2009, build: 26200 (x64)

Hardware: System Product Name, ASUS

BIOS: 1825

CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700K

Logical processors: 28

Processor groups: 1

Processor group size: 28

RAM: 32451 MB total

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CPU SPEED

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Reported CPU speed (WMI): 340 MHz

Reported CPU speed (registry): 3418 MHz

Note: reported execution times may be calculated based on a fixed reported CPU speed. Disable variable speed settings like Intel Speed Step and AMD Cool N Quiet in the BIOS setup for more accurate results.

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MEASURED INTERRUPT TO USER PROCESS LATENCIES

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The interrupt to process latency reflects the measured interval that a usermode process needed to respond to a hardware request from the moment the interrupt service routine started execution. This includes the scheduling and execution of a DPC routine, the signaling of an event and the waking up of a usermode thread from an idle wait state in response to that event.

Highest measured interrupt to process latency (µs): 3702.0

Average measured interrupt to process latency (µs): 12.211401

Highest measured interrupt to DPC latency (µs): 328.50

Average measured interrupt to DPC latency (µs): 4.000333

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REPORTED ISRs

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Interrupt service routines are routines installed by the OS and device drivers that execute in response to a hardware interrupt signal.

Highest ISR routine execution time (µs): 200.797250

Driver with highest ISR routine execution time: HDAudBus.sys - High Definition Audio Bus Driver, Microsoft Corporation

Highest reported total ISR routine time (%): 0.001732

Driver with highest ISR total time: HDAudBus.sys - High Definition Audio Bus Driver, Microsoft Corporation

Total time spent in ISRs (%) 0.002366

ISR count (execution time <250 µs): 192231

ISR count (execution time 250-500 µs): 0

ISR count (execution time 500-1000 µs): 0

ISR count (execution time 1000-2000 µs): 0

ISR count (execution time 2000-4000 µs): 0

ISR count (execution time >=4000 µs): 0

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REPORTED DPCs

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DPC routines are part of the interrupt servicing dispatch mechanism and disable the possibility for a process to utilize the CPU while it is interrupted until the DPC has finished execution.

Highest DPC routine execution time (µs): 1290.669690

Driver with highest DPC routine execution time: nvlddmkm.sys - NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 591.86 , NVIDIA Corporation

Highest reported total DPC routine time (%): 0.030604

Driver with highest DPC total execution time: nvlddmkm.sys - NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, Version 591.86 , NVIDIA Corporation

Total time spent in DPCs (%) 0.070060

DPC count (execution time <250 µs): 1727247

DPC count (execution time 250-500 µs): 0

DPC count (execution time 500-10000 µs): 66

DPC count (execution time 1000-2000 µs): 6

DPC count (execution time 2000-4000 µs): 0

DPC count (execution time >=4000 µs): 0

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REPORTED HARD PAGEFAULTS

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Hard pagefaults are events that get triggered by making use of virtual memory that is not resident in RAM but backed by a memory mapped file on disk. The process of resolving the hard pagefault requires reading in the memory from disk while the process is interrupted and blocked from execution.

NOTE: some processes were hit by hard pagefaults. If these were programs producing audio, they are likely to interrupt the audio stream resulting in dropouts, clicks and pops. Check the Processes tab to see which programs were hit.

Process with highest pagefault count: eldenring.exe

Total number of hard pagefaults 34765

Hard pagefault count of hardest hit process: 14809

Number of processes hit: 65

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PER CPU DATA

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CPU 0 Interrupt cycle time (s): 45.913793

CPU 0 ISR highest execution time (µs): 52.300176

CPU 0 ISR total execution time (s): 0.007069

CPU 0 ISR count: 5498

CPU 0 DPC highest execution time (µs): 1290.669690

CPU 0 DPC total execution time (s): 10.347802

CPU 0 DPC count: 1028241

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CPU 1 Interrupt cycle time (s): 13.326854

CPU 1 ISR highest execution time (µs): 186.204506

CPU 1 ISR total execution time (s): 0.125169

CPU 1 ISR count: 36542

CPU 1 DPC highest execution time (µs): 236.494441

CPU 1 DPC total execution time (s): 1.010642

CPU 1 DPC count: 46504

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CPU 2 Interrupt cycle time (s): 27.494746

CPU 2 ISR highest execution time (µs): 200.797250

CPU 2 ISR total execution time (s): 0.423721

CPU 2 ISR count: 121362

CPU 2 DPC highest execution time (µs): 1024.498245

CPU 2 DPC total execution time (s): 3.399354

CPU 2 DPC count: 134735

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CPU 3 Interrupt cycle time (s): 12.385180

CPU 3 ISR highest execution time (µs): 7.334991

CPU 3 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000312

CPU 3 ISR count: 147

CPU 3 DPC highest execution time (µs): 235.896138

CPU 3 DPC total execution time (s): 0.812093

CPU 3 DPC count: 77894

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CPU 4 Interrupt cycle time (s): 14.076719

CPU 4 ISR highest execution time (µs): 7.179637

CPU 4 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000326

CPU 4 ISR count: 182

CPU 4 DPC highest execution time (µs): 275.688707

CPU 4 DPC total execution time (s): 0.817639

CPU 4 DPC count: 106086

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CPU 5 Interrupt cycle time (s): 9.223182

CPU 5 ISR highest execution time (µs): 15.224693

CPU 5 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000062

CPU 5 ISR count: 22

CPU 5 DPC highest execution time (µs): 163.519602

CPU 5 DPC total execution time (s): 0.006149

CPU 5 DPC count: 843

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CPU 6 Interrupt cycle time (s): 13.519949

CPU 6 ISR highest execution time (µs): 165.284377

CPU 6 ISR total execution time (s): 0.063246

CPU 6 ISR count: 18339

CPU 6 DPC highest execution time (µs): 267.27560

CPU 6 DPC total execution time (s): 0.526176

CPU 6 DPC count: 24241

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CPU 7 Interrupt cycle time (s): 11.000898

CPU 7 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 7 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 7 ISR count: 0

CPU 7 DPC highest execution time (µs): 209.227326

CPU 7 DPC total execution time (s): 0.152301

CPU 7 DPC count: 27080

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CPU 8 Interrupt cycle time (s): 18.244239

CPU 8 ISR highest execution time (µs): 8.740784

CPU 8 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000292

CPU 8 ISR count: 215

CPU 8 DPC highest execution time (µs): 1076.138092

CPU 8 DPC total execution time (s): 0.719669

CPU 8 DPC count: 89534

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CPU 9 Interrupt cycle time (s): 11.026076

CPU 9 ISR highest execution time (µs): 21.746343

CPU 9 ISR total execution time (s): 0.002246

CPU 9 ISR count: 809

CPU 9 DPC highest execution time (µs): 209.717379

CPU 9 DPC total execution time (s): 0.044324

CPU 9 DPC count: 6433

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CPU 10 Interrupt cycle time (s): 13.730056

CPU 10 ISR highest execution time (µs): 173.793446

CPU 10 ISR total execution time (s): 0.026458

CPU 10 ISR count: 8635

CPU 10 DPC highest execution time (µs): 1017.483324

CPU 10 DPC total execution time (s): 0.266994

CPU 10 DPC count: 21242

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CPU 11 Interrupt cycle time (s): 10.702580

CPU 11 ISR highest execution time (µs): 4.461966

CPU 11 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000032

CPU 11 ISR count: 22

CPU 11 DPC highest execution time (µs): 1015.787010

CPU 11 DPC total execution time (s): 0.103409

CPU 11 DPC count: 13647

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CPU 12 Interrupt cycle time (s): 12.093453

CPU 12 ISR highest execution time (µs): 8.064365

CPU 12 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000091

CPU 12 ISR count: 36

CPU 12 DPC highest execution time (µs): 213.140433

CPU 12 DPC total execution time (s): 0.262527

CPU 12 DPC count: 27394

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CPU 13 Interrupt cycle time (s): 8.633920

CPU 13 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 13 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 13 ISR count: 0

CPU 13 DPC highest execution time (µs): 187.397601

CPU 13 DPC total execution time (s): 0.003542

CPU 13 DPC count: 491

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CPU 14 Interrupt cycle time (s): 11.681545

CPU 14 ISR highest execution time (µs): 21.947630

CPU 14 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000938

CPU 14 ISR count: 298

CPU 14 DPC highest execution time (µs): 199.131656

CPU 14 DPC total execution time (s): 0.056436

CPU 14 DPC count: 4987

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CPU 15 Interrupt cycle time (s): 9.115822

CPU 15 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 15 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 15 ISR count: 0

CPU 15 DPC highest execution time (µs): 1043.584552

CPU 15 DPC total execution time (s): 0.024784

CPU 15 DPC count: 7324

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CPU 16 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.823546

CPU 16 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 16 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 16 ISR count: 0

CPU 16 DPC highest execution time (µs): 170.598888

CPU 16 DPC total execution time (s): 0.064023

CPU 16 DPC count: 10437

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CPU 17 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.705166

CPU 17 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 17 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 17 ISR count: 0

CPU 17 DPC highest execution time (µs): 201.528379

CPU 17 DPC total execution time (s): 0.030929

CPU 17 DPC count: 2923

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CPU 18 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.350827

CPU 18 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 18 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 18 ISR count: 0

CPU 18 DPC highest execution time (µs): 165.492686

CPU 18 DPC total execution time (s): 0.045182

CPU 18 DPC count: 3898

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CPU 19 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.651509

CPU 19 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 19 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 19 ISR count: 0

CPU 19 DPC highest execution time (µs): 215.245758

CPU 19 DPC total execution time (s): 0.049992

CPU 19 DPC count: 4038

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CPU 20 Interrupt cycle time (s): 3.500996

CPU 20 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 20 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 20 ISR count: 0

CPU 20 DPC highest execution time (µs): 221.664131

CPU 20 DPC total execution time (s): 0.098140

CPU 20 DPC count: 17522

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CPU 21 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.286206

CPU 21 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 21 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 21 ISR count: 0

CPU 21 DPC highest execution time (µs): 854.607665

CPU 21 DPC total execution time (s): 0.049182

CPU 21 DPC count: 4212

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CPU 22 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.080044

CPU 22 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 22 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 22 ISR count: 0

CPU 22 DPC highest execution time (µs): 187.657987

CPU 22 DPC total execution time (s): 0.067957

CPU 22 DPC count: 9595

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CPU 23 Interrupt cycle time (s): 2.016118

CPU 23 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 23 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 23 ISR count: 0

CPU 23 DPC highest execution time (µs): 123.084552

CPU 23 DPC total execution time (s): 0.043985

CPU 23 DPC count: 8428

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CPU 24 Interrupt cycle time (s): 3.266492

CPU 24 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 24 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 24 ISR count: 0

CPU 24 DPC highest execution time (µs): 219.302809

CPU 24 DPC total execution time (s): 0.144488

CPU 24 DPC count: 28909

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CPU 25 Interrupt cycle time (s): 1.945996

CPU 25 ISR highest execution time (µs): 26.020772

CPU 25 ISR total execution time (s): 0.000484

CPU 25 ISR count: 124

CPU 25 DPC highest execution time (µs): 203.696021

CPU 25 DPC total execution time (s): 0.053714

CPU 25 DPC count: 11114

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CPU 26 Interrupt cycle time (s): 1.913675

CPU 26 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 26 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 26 ISR count: 0

CPU 26 DPC highest execution time (µs): 149.815974

CPU 26 DPC total execution time (s): 0.026669

CPU 26 DPC count: 6143

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CPU 27 Interrupt cycle time (s): 1.898587

CPU 27 ISR highest execution time (µs): 0.0

CPU 27 ISR total execution time (s): 0.0

CPU 27 ISR count: 0

CPU 27 DPC highest execution time (µs): 852.944119

CPU 27 DPC total execution time (s): 0.031474

CPU 27 DPC count: 3424

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Can not use URL https://support.microsoft.com ?

Hornblower409 — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:42:55 GMT

Replying to the question

Outlook support - human | Microsoft Community Hub

Trying to link to

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/home/contact

Get a "Content Not Permitted"

Same if I try and use that URL here:

What am I doing wrong?

Question to approved / rejected process for created discussion

FT_1 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:35:36 GMT

Hello everyone,

I recently created a discussion post in the Azure Virtual Desktop forum and have a question about the approval process:

My situation:

I submitted a post about an SSO issue with macOS clients on AVD (Win11 25H2)
Initially, I could see my post with a status indicating it was waiting for approval
Now when I try to access it via the URL (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/azurevirtualdesktopforum/macos-sso-no-longer-fully-functional-on-avd-win11-25h2/4494544), I get the error message: "This message cannot be found"

My questions:

Does Microsoft Tech Community send notifications when a post is rejected or not approved?
Is there a way to view the status or reason for rejection/removal?

Thank you and greetings

FT_1

Entra ID hacked

junaiditd — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:10:43 GMT

Dear Community,

I am seeking urgent guidance regarding a serious security incident involving my Entra ID tenant.

My tenant was compromised, and the attacker removed my Owner permissions from the Tenant Root Group and created two high-spec virtual machines without authorization. This resulted in approximately USD 9,500 in unexpected usage charges.

I immediately blocked my credit card, and the subscription has now moved into a disabled state, most likely due to non-payment. However, I am still unable to regain administrative control. I previously managed to open a support ticket using another account, but it was limited to subscription-related issues only. Even when the case was marked with Severity A, Microsoft support was unable to treat it as an urgent incident or take immediate corrective action.

At this point:
• I only have read-only access
• I cannot create a technical support request
• I cannot upgrade the support plan
• I cannot restore Owner permissions
• I am unable to properly escalate the compromise

If anyone has experienced a similar situation or knows the fastest way to:
• Regain Tenant Root Group ownership
• Reach Microsoft security team for compromised tenant cases
• Escalate beyond standard support channels

I would truly appreciate your advice. This has been extremely stressful, and I am trying to regain control and prevent any further damage.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Why do you allow simple user questions in TechCommunity that should be in Q&A?

Hornblower409 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:21:15 GMT

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.

Power Automate question - help needed.

DJBoyTino — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:36:34 GMT

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.

How do you decide when to adopt new Microsoft tools or updates?

chickpeafilae — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:45:23 GMT

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?