8,640 questions
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How to verify the phone number attached to an Error Message under a Microsoft logo
I received a shrill error message from a site purporting to be Microsoft, using the Microsoft logo urging me to phone [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed] to deal with error OxED707IAIE after asking for instructions to assemble a BLU FLEX flip…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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How to fix " blocked by your IT admin" flag in my personal computer
Hi Team, I accidentally logged in to my office Microsoft email on my personal device a few days ago, contacted the IT admin, and had the account removed from my personal device. The office wallpapers and details were deployed across the personal…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-02T18:32:57.79+00:00
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Anshu Rompicherla
0
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commented 2026-09-04T04:44:18.2166667+00:00
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Emma1-N
11,450
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
How do I remove DDOS Guard?
DDOS Guard appears to be a third party add on that pretends to be antivirus; it pops up when clicking known-good links in emails e.g from a hotel chain, claims there has been suspicious activity from my computer, and wants me to confirm I am not a robot…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-01T16:03:52.5466667+00:00
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Michael Hurley
0
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answered 2026-09-03T16:58:29.24+00:00
TaoLi
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4 answers
PowerShell Windows 11
To stop a rouge script of app from activating PowerShell every hour. I have tried purring a key in the registry with a value 0 as found on the internet but this dose not work unless I have not implemented it correctly .…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-02T14:03:51.52+00:00
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Wayne Basnett
0
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answered 2026-09-03T15:57:19.4266667+00:00
DaveM121
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1 answer
Compromised
I feel my computer has been compromised by discovering software named Ultraviewer was installed by a scammer.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-03T11:17:43.21+00:00
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STEPHEN CANFIELD
0
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answered 2026-09-03T12:04:30.2366667+00:00
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Nathan R
915
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Windows Defender Error
Hello - am unable to set up identity theft monitoring in Windows Defender. Multiple attempts, same error message: "Something went wrong - We couldn't load this info. Please try again later."
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
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Security software issues
some of my core security is not updating or turned off
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
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msn wont log me in to the conversations
same here just wont let me in even know i have reset my password i can log into this un the same id an password. it worked a week ago but not know
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-03T00:34:15.96+00:00
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Uncle wrinkle
0
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answered 2026-09-03T02:00:53.77+00:00
CrazyKats
18,820
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
location disabled for my device
Hi there, Just got a new lenovo laptop with windows 11 and I want to activate find my device and it says location disabled for my device however location is on. Location services ON Let apps access location ON All apps ON Let desktop apps access…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-02T23:36:20.78+00:00
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Query melbs
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answered 2026-09-02T23:45:07.81+00:00
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S.Sengupta
32,021
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Do I need to register my fingerprint to install and use a fingerprint security key?
I have decided to purchase 2 security keys to log into my online accounts. The model I am interested in buying has a finger print sensor attached to it. It is also plug and play. However, the one part of the information sheet has me baffled. It tells…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
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Secure boot fail
I cant play games because of Secure boot is turned off. When I enable it my laptop gives me Secure boot fail and wont boot. My device is Acer Nitro 16 laptop and Acer is solution to this is find Bitlocker key and put in Bios. I can't find my Bitlocker…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-02T04:04:48.25+00:00
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Tsolmon Enkhbaatar
0
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answered 2026-09-02T05:00:52.9433333+00:00
DaveM121
926K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Is James a Technician from Microhuvllc a Fraud?
Is James claiming to be a Technician from Microhuvllc a fraud?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-02T04:32:55.5833333+00:00
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Felicity Cribb
0
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answered 2026-09-02T04:38:26.4733333+00:00
_AW_
68,946
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Volunteer Moderator
6 answers
How can I permanently disable Passkey prompts?
Hello, A lot of websites lately when I try to login give me this popup that interrupts and delays my normal login: This makes it seem like I have no choice but to set this up, when I do, I could just simply exit out (sometimes a few times in a row) and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2025-08-30T05:21:12.79+00:00
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Scallywag
105
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commented 2026-09-02T02:20:16.0266667+00:00
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frank mccown
0
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2 answers
lost my password for windows
I lost my password while trying to upgrade my computer to windows 11. I need to change it but can't get in to change it
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-01T20:00:32.8933333+00:00
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Pilotdennis
0
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edited an answer 2026-09-01T22:46:55.4866667+00:00
Craig Long
18,540
Reputation points
1 answer
WDAC / Code Integrity policy blocks a legitimate executable on my personal Windows P
Hello, I am using a personal Windows PC and I am trying to set up a development environment for creating my own mobile application. Windows is blocking a legitimate executable because of an active WDAC / Code Integrity policy. When I try to run a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-08-30T08:47:08.55+00:00
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ardıl gedikli
0
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commented 2026-09-01T14:42:56.94+00:00
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Alex-L
11,910
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
My PC Windows security is displaying "Page not available" out of the blue
Screenshot 2026-08-31 140443.png I opened my PC 2 days ago and couldn't access this window again, i have applied every possible solution online but all to no avail. kindly help me with this issue.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-08-31T13:11:05.6533333+00:00
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Olafusi Samuel
0
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commented 2026-09-01T11:57:30.2333333+00:00
David-M
124.9K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
Windows 11 Taskbar Styler
That platform is safe for me. That platform is under WINDHAWK SOFTWARE.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-01T03:06:46.1833333+00:00
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Gurango sarkar Mitu
0
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answered 2026-09-01T10:51:33.51+00:00
Zoha Fatima
425
Reputation points
2 answers
I can't seem to fix ask for permissions thing to go away.
For some reason I cant get rid of ask for permission even though I turned UAC to never.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
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Location service problem on Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9278
I run into this problem after i bought a used pc i want to turn this on, but i don't know how OS build: 26200.9278 Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.360.0
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-09-01T07:27:05.7333333+00:00
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Jo'raboyev Abduhamid
0
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answered 2026-09-01T08:01:34.7+00:00
DaveM121
926K
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
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Windows Pop-up "Turn on virus protection" notification despite Windows Defender being already turned ON.
This pop-up notification keeps popping up. I already have Windows Defender ON. I see others saying the error is happening to them as well - but no fix yet? Windows 11 operating system. Been happening for about a week.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,640 questions
asked 2026-08-29T20:44:44.7266667+00:00
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Julia Cragin
275
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answered 2026-09-01T04:50:47.63+00:00
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Mark Parr
0
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