Windows 10: What kind of transaction is this "MICROSOFT REDMOND WA TERMINAL 00000000" from October 7...

What kind of transaction is this "MICROSOFT REDMOND WA TERMINAL 00000000" from October 7 2021 $99.99 ?

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Improper charge on my Discover card bill, from "MICROSOFT REDMOND WA"

I just received my Discover charge bill, and there was a charge May 20 from "MICROSOFT REDMOND WA" for $139.00.

Why is this … since my computer does not have special Microsoft products on it … I use Open Office products.

Why am I being charged this amount, and how can I prevent any further charges on my Discover Card?

My only other option is to have a BLOCK put on MICROSOFT REDMOND WA so no further charges can be made to my account. I need to have an explanation.

Steve Lofton

*** Email address is removed for privacy ***

Chapin, SC

(803) 673-6971

 

Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator??

Win 10 Pro. 1709. One of the first things I do upon boot is fire up task manager. For the first time that I can recall I now see "Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator" listed in Processes. And I would have noticed it before since it is right under Microsoft Pay which I terminate each day. It sure does not seem like it has anything to do with Win 10 though I certainly could be wrong:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...inator-on-a-wi

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...ator-service-i

I terminated the process.No ill effect so far. No recently installed programs or updates. Anyone have an explanation why it suddenly appeared. TIA.

P.S. It came back when I now just went and checked : )

 

Why does Cortana think I am in Redmond, WA?

In the Action Center I get these nice notifications from Cortana about the weather & my next meeting. I really like them except that Cortana thinks I am in Redmond WA and gives me the weather in Redmond. I have the Location service turned on and the Maps
app shows my correct current location in Cambridge, MA.