2,134 questions
2,134 questions with Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy tags
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Startup pin won't work and won't allow me to reset
Cannot get widows opening pin to work. Tried resetting and code to reset was sent, but computer wouldn't let me reset pin. How can I get around this problem Moved from System Center Operations Manager.
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
asked 2025-11-12T17:48:33.9933333+00:00
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Dan King
0
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answered 2025-11-13T06:05:07.46+00:00
Gunasekar N
46,750
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
My Laptop face hacking treat
This thing SHow in that TAB inside: Warning Suspected Phishing This website has been reported for potential phishing. Phishing is when a site attempts to steal sensitive information by falsely presenting as a safe source. Learn More Ignore &…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-11T20:40:50.74+00:00
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IMRAN KHAN
0
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commented 2025-11-13T03:27:49.03+00:00
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Huy-K
6,205
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Unable to sign into personal account even when password is reset
I am unable to sign into my personal Microsoft account. I have been able to update my password many times, but when I try to sign in with the new password, I get the message "You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-11T04:14:38.3433333+00:00
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Jenny
15
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commented 2025-11-12T22:39:14.74+00:00
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Amaoge Ekeh
0
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2 answers
I can. No longer log into my computer. I never had a password but now I cant get it
I can’t get on my computer what not and how can I get on the computer? Moved from: Microsoft Teams/Development
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-12T17:04:50.87+00:00
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Vivian Simms
0
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answered 2025-11-12T22:27:43.11+00:00
Rez
6,780
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to remove Microsoft Sign In
How do I remove the Microsoft Sign In on my computer? Moved from: Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-12T16:01:23.26+00:00
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Caroline Kuebler
0
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commented 2025-11-12T22:05:48.9633333+00:00
Caroline Kuebler
0
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2 answers
Is there such a thing as more local tracing of malicious internet traffic?
I'm not real sure where exactly this post should reside on the forums, but I was sifting through my router in attempt to name each of my devices so that I could identify which ones were mine, as I've had some 30 or 40 different devices connected to one…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-04T15:37:17.78+00:00
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ERash
0
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answered 2025-11-12T21:50:56.3533333+00:00
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Patel, Rushabh
0
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2 answers
how to change device setup region?
i cant change Device setup region how i can change it?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-10-20T15:31:15.2233333+00:00
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Shai
5
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commented 2025-11-12T19:13:16.9266667+00:00
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jesse hayes
0
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3 answers
Windows 11 changed to local account and can not find a way back to administrator account
I saw the recommended to use local account and changed from administrator account to local account. After changed to local user account my PC cannot install or uninstall any program. I can not find a way to change it back to administrator account because…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
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1 answer
Error on Laptop
I set up the steps for my Microsoft using the instructions my contractor gave me but it will not let me log in on the laptop
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-10-31T14:54:36.66+00:00
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Caneesha Byers
0
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answered 2025-11-12T08:40:30.72+00:00
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Carl-L
2,615
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Use one drive password rather than pin
On my samsung tablet one drive asks for my pin. How do I use a password instead?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-10-05T13:16:10.13+00:00
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Jancy Johnstone
0
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answered 2025-11-12T03:17:33.43+00:00
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Emma1-N
340
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Forgot pin
Forgot my pin for login how to reset the same or get it
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-10-15T17:59:04.35+00:00
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Ganesh Bodake
25
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commented 2025-11-11T21:27:12.0533333+00:00
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poweowe
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Broken Windows Security Update
Hello Everyone, Im Rexxzz guy And I Have Some Problems With My Windows Security Not Updating. Each Time I Try To Update It Always Errors And Im Having Problems To Update It So Im Willing To Find A Way To Fix It Thank you. Moved from: System Center…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-11T07:48:36.4133333+00:00
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Rexxz Guy
0
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commented 2025-11-11T19:15:07.22+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
43,140
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
My password never works, even when updated it is never accepted
My password never works, when I update it it still isn't recognised and I know my bloody caps lock isn't on. It is not me it is microsoft's stupid system.
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
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I can’t log in computer due forgetting pin also I think after mulitiple I been logged out of hotmail and now I think I’m blocked
I forgot pin and logged out of password. And verification text not going through phone I need help! Moved from: Outlook | Outlook for mobile | Outlook for Android | For home
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-10T23:59:01.0333333+00:00
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aysha ahmed
0
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answered 2025-11-11T01:37:52.3933333+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
23,140
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
IM NOT REMAKING A PASSWORD
NOT A QUESTION! Just for me to singing in on Minecraft.net you are making me remake my password? Nope, not happening this is would be my fourth time in a year and a half I have had to test my password. I can barely remember my password as is thank to…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-10T23:46:11.1133333+00:00
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nathanel hague
0
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answered 2025-11-11T00:56:02.1966667+00:00
CrazyKats
12,265
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
i have locked myself out of my laptop (forgot password) and we are trying to change it or get in any help please
hi not used our pc for some time and we have been locked out we have been trying to reset but with no joy can you help please. Moved from: MSN Partner Hub | Accounts, profiles, and login
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-10T21:54:49.4566667+00:00
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david kerslake
0
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edited the question 2025-11-10T22:07:56.53+00:00
Gérard Oomens
112.7K
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
charge on my venmo for $108.74
Hello Has anyone else seen a charge for $108.74? I had this on my Venmo app. It says microsoft purchase but it's not in my order history. I'm having trouble contacting microsoft/
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-10T14:47:49.3266667+00:00
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Julian G
0
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answered 2025-11-10T15:45:49.7633333+00:00
Marcelo Mendoza
2,585
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Popup with what to open DLL file?
Periodically, a popup appears and says What software do you want to open dll file. I selected Notepad. A popup with a ton of different tabs appears with different files?? and Notepad is showing jibberish. Some files look like they're photos. Others…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-09T12:57:26.9266667+00:00
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Mark and Debra Littleton
0
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answered 2025-11-10T12:22:17.5533333+00:00
DaveM121
802.2K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Does Microsoft Windows create Account issues for Adults that can't be changed?
My question is for the Adults. If i don't have kids or let my kids use a Microsoft device and Operating system, Does Microsoft Windows create issues when using the PC when I am Over my countries Age of adulthood? My concerns are that since Windows Store…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-10-31T06:57:16.5933333+00:00
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ArthurSmith-8361
0
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commented 2025-11-10T10:04:18.0733333+00:00
Carl-L
2,615
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
I have lost my microsoft authenticator linked with linkdin
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Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,134 questions
asked 2025-11-10T06:23:34.3333333+00:00
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Dipti Bhesania
0
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answered 2025-11-10T07:12:23.3166667+00:00
Gunasekar N
46,750
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Independent Advisor