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Account Protection error: "You are not signed in with Microsoft"

When I try signing into Account Protection under Windows Security, it keeps giving me the error as attached. This component has been signed out for an extremely long time. Can you please advise ASAP?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-13T04:10:32.4766667+00:00
Yen Gah Albert Yu 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-13T05:12:27.8766667+00:00
EmilyS726 265.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Personal subscription paid for a year, been taken away with technical problem.

Account and product State that this is about Microsoft 365 Personal and access to Word on a MacBook. Confirm the Microsoft account email you’re signed in with. Timeline of events Mention that you purchased Microsoft 365 Personal, paid up front, and…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-09-13T01:56:22.0766667+00:00
Andrew Prettejohn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T05:12:23.0733333+00:00
DaveM121 929.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My Microsoft account was hacked I can see sign in attempts my other bound third party accounts was hacked over mail.

I am trying to secure my third party accounts , I already changed pw added few mails , even tried authenticator but wasnt able to , I lost my discord and epic account during this compromised period. The hacker deleted my recent mails from outlook so its…

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-09-13T05:11:50.1333333+00:00
Mehmet Hakan Cebeci 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T05:12:04.66+00:00

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Edge Home Tab keeps prior webpage Title

Lately, whenever I select the Home icon, the New tab title shows as the previous page title instead of New tab. I am using a Surface Go 2, Win11 Pro. It appears to be touch-experience related as my HP laptop w/ Win11 Home does not exhibit the issue.

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
asked 2026-09-13T01:00:36.9+00:00
Don ‪B 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T05:11:49.9866667+00:00
Paulo GM 72,065 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Can i redeem Valorant Points via Microsoft Rewards?

Hi, i play valorant at the brazilian server and i wish to know if i can redeem VP with xbox or microsoft store for my account. I know that LOL its possible but what about Valorant?

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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asked 2026-09-13T02:10:20.8833333+00:00
gracy santana 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My E Drive is Missing, it is Totally Gone all of a Sudden

Hi, I'm still using Windows 10, and for some reason, my PC's E Drive (dunno if it's HDD or SSD) just had gone, as it follows on screenshot. There should be E Drive listed on the Disk Manager, but somehow it don't, and kind of becoming a problem as I've…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2025-07-05T06:31:48.65+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-13T05:07:25.37+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
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How to fix PPT failing to function

I recently Inserted SSD chip from which windows is currently booting on. My PPT is failing to function properly. what would you have me do

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | Other | Windows
asked 2026-09-13T04:17:04.6066667+00:00
Mutinta Muchaile 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T05:07:05.39+00:00
DaveM121 929.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Resize the windows of the Browsers?

Please note that I'm not asking the general method to shrink up the size of the windows. I'm asking for bypassing the limitations to the shrinking the size of browser so that I can freely resize into the scale that I want. Hi, I'm using a web-based app…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
asked 2026-04-08T15:53:07.1233333+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-13T05:06:24.8733333+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 File Blinking Issue

Hi, I'm using Windows 11. As you can see on the gif file, all of my icons are blinking. The issue started just today. Yes, the icon is blinking.... But strangely, when I click the files and other apps from desktop, it opens and runs very well.... 화면 녹화 중…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-07-29T08:28:34.3766667+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-13T05:06:03.34+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My Wi-Fi stops working every 30-50 minutes

Hi, I'm using Windows 10 Pro with the latest version of extended security update of Windows 10. There weren't any problems with my Wi-Fi, but recently, it started to disconnected randomly. I usually fix this issue using that default problem solver? thign…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
asked 2026-06-22T11:03:57.9433333+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-13T05:05:55.3933333+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
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Can't use excel or outlook mobile apps

I'm trying to sign into outlook and excel on mobile, but whenever I try I get hit with a blank white screen that I can't do anything about. So far I have made sure both my device and the apps are up to date, cleared the cache, and reinstalled both the…

Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For business
asked 2026-09-13T04:57:49.3433333+00:00
Ben Krick 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T05:05:10.9333333+00:00
Kien 1,060 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Change the Volume Adjustment Window to Bottom Again..?

Hi, I'm using the latest Windows version. I'm using the volume adjusting dials on my keyboard to change the volume, and it was easy for me to see and adjust the volume because the window that popups when you adjust the voluemwas at bottom. But on recent…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
asked 2026-09-13T05:02:11.82+00:00
MikuMikuBeaaam 65 Reputation points
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Destination folder access denied you need permission to perform this action

Dear Sir / Mam, I am facing my PC backup data transfer to external hard drive '' Destination folder access denied you need permission to perform this action''. Please help me how can I resolve it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
asked 2026-09-13T05:02:00.38+00:00
Sachin Rastogi 0 Reputation points
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my account has been hacked

my other microsoft account has been hacked and email has been changed and now i am unable to access many of my games and other things i was too late to verify the change in email and when i tried to log back in it was too late can i know what i am able…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-13T05:00:39.53+00:00
Christine Xu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T05:00:54.5733333+00:00

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i can't receive the code from the authenticator app

everytime i want to sign in i cant receive any message from the authenthicator app so i can sign in. so i always stuck at the number verify while sign in

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-13T04:57:18.87+00:00
Melvine Octolevino Hutapea 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T04:57:33.76+00:00

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I am unable to add [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]@bergmann-marine.com to Outlook

It tells me that [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]@bergmann-marine.com is not a valid email address. I am able to send and receive messages on my iPhone and on my iPad for that email account.

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For home
asked 2026-09-12T18:36:20.0933333+00:00
Fred Pot 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-13T04:54:44.34+00:00
Chloe-V 12,700 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Issues logging Into My Email's

My kids are into collecting pokemon, because of this I created a few email accounts with microsoft and signed up for bot's to get them cards at MSRP instead of paying douche bag scalers double or tripple the cost to get them. Now I cant login to half of…

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
asked 2026-09-11T23:16:01.1066667+00:00
Greg Jones 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-13T04:53:58.68+00:00
Hornblower409 14,815 Reputation points
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I signed up for a free trial of Premium Copilot but it has not been applied to my laptop.

I signed up for a free trial of Premium Copilot but it has not been applied to my laptop. My laptop currently uses the profile of my old email and I used a new email for this Copilot upgrade. If this is causing the disconnect, what can I do to fix it?

Microsoft Copilot | Windows Copilot | Copilot+ PC
asked 2026-09-13T04:53:05.9333333+00:00
Carlene Ryan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T04:53:22.9833333+00:00

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Microsoft Rewards and Email change related.

**So i would like to keep things pretty straightforward. I lost access of the email id with which this very account of mine was made. The phone which this one is logged in, is dead and not working anymore. And i have around 31k MS REWARDS points, so is…

Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

8,312 questions
asked 2026-09-13T04:47:50.57+00:00
Naman Gladiator007 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-13T04:51:57.28+00:00
Naman Gladiator007 0 Reputation points
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Dark outlines around desktop icons progressing to black screens. Easy fix for old chemistry major?

Hi: I have a weird problem with Windows 11 (Dell Precision 3460 - 1 y/o). A short time after boot-up, if the mouse crosses a desktop folder or file icon, a black square appears around the desktop icon. If I don't do anything, the two screens I have…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
asked 2026-09-13T04:12:28.8466667+00:00
Admin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-13T04:51:55.57+00:00
EmilyS726 265.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor