2,776 questions
2,776 questions with Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy tags
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No puedo iniciar mi sesion en microsoft teams
Es que por temas de almacenamiento tuve que borrar mi app de autheticator y ahora no me deja ni iniciar sesion en mi celular, ni en mi compu y tampoco me arroja el codigo qr para entrar nuevament
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
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2026-09-08T22:26:58.76+00:00
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Andrea Navarro Gómez
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2026-09-10T09:30:25.8766667+00:00
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Carl-L
21,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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How to set up authenticator app when it has been set up on a past phone
I need assistance setting up Microsoft Authenticator on my new phone. My account was previously configured on a phone that I no longer have access to. Unfortunately, I am unable to sign in to update my authentication methods because I am being prompted…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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Computer password
Microsoft requires a password for me to sign in to my computer. I am told this is because I am using the Microsoft account that is on another computer in our home. I have lost that password information. How can I get a new password to sign in to my…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-09T14:40:16.94+00:00
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Mary Etta Reinhart
0
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answered
2026-09-09T15:16:44.8866667+00:00
DaveM121
928.6K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Fake McAfee Popups - How to disable
I keep getting these popups on the right hand side of my screen as well as new tabs. I have run scans through Defender and it is telling me that my system is clean. Help!
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-06-15T12:17:59.4333333+00:00
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Erin L
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2026-09-07T04:39:24.7+00:00
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Peter Davey
0
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1 answer
Kunghac.com Led to My Snapchat Hack – How to Recover My Account and Secure My PC
Kunghac.com is the malicious website that led to my Snapchat account being hacked, and I am writing to seek professional technical support to fix my compromised device and recover my stolen account. I recently discovered that my personal Snapchat account…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-07T02:14:00.81+00:00
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Snapchat Hack
0
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answered
2026-09-07T02:49:46.0433333+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Kunghac.com Illegally Hacked My Snapchat Account – Urgent Demand for System Cleaning and Account Recovery
I am submitting this urgent formal report to condemn the illegal and malicious behavior of the website kunghac.com, which has directly caused my Snapchat account to be hacked and put my computer system and personal privacy at severe risk. This fraudulent…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-07T02:29:12.28+00:00
Snapchat Hack
0
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answered
2026-09-07T02:31:16.51+00:00
_AW_
69,041
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Help recovering Microsoft account.
Hello, I am working on recovering an account for my Minecraft account on a different email address. The email address & password was changed, but I still have the username, authenticator, migration from Mojang to Microsoft account, as well as older…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-06T00:14:37.9366667+00:00
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Griffin Broge
20
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2026-09-06T14:31:28.97+00:00
Griffin Broge
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows Phone Link Remote attack - Abusing the mandatory Phone Link Requirement
I have been getting attacked through remote trojan that fights with my mouse and before being pressured to give up to Microsoft Phone Link, I get some malware attacks with lock screen saying Device pending, you must connect with phone link to unlock…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-02T15:30:47.44+00:00
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John Peter McGrath
0
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2026-09-06T14:11:22.2266667+00:00
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Alex-L
12,555
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
How to undo my admin password that i have forgotten on my laptop
I always have new applications and antivirus software that i want install on my laptop. The challenge is it will always ask for Admin password which i don't remember anymore. Is there any other way of bypassing this withput reinstalling the Operating…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-05T20:29:55.39+00:00
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Chris Pedzy
0
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answered
2026-09-05T22:24:00.01+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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"Successful Sign-in" followed by "Unusual Activity Detected" log
Hi Microsoft Experts,I recently checked my Microsoft account's Recent Activity and noticed something confusing. At the bottom of the log, there was a "Successful sign-in" from an unfamiliar IP address. Immediately above that entry,the session…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-02T11:43:26.5066667+00:00
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vu hai dao
40
Reputation points
accepted
2026-09-05T12:49:11.6433333+00:00
vu hai dao
40
Reputation points
1 answer
Microsoft security
Help me to update my account phone number and email accounts
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-02T20:51:44.3333333+00:00
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Scotty Hayes
0
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2026-09-05T10:14:56.82+00:00
Carl-L
21,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Stolen laptop. I couldn’t find my device or even lock it. It keeps on displaying “Error”
Good day my laptop was stolen last August 17. My Microsoft account was logged in on that device. No I am trying to locate my laptop by signing in on my Microsoft account on a different device, but it keeps on saying that it cannot do it right now. Also,…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-04T10:24:07.6433333+00:00
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Mikaela Mago
0
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2026-09-05T01:12:19.1233333+00:00
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Ian-T
10,695
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
blocked computer
My computer has been blocked for security reasons according to the note on the screen. I have been told to Phone a number of xxx-xxxx-xxxx saying they are Microsoft support. I don't feel happy phoning this number as I think it is a scam, if this is your…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-04T09:35:09.5266667+00:00
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mervyn simpson
0
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2026-09-04T11:51:34.22+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
16,065
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Something happened and your PIN isn't available error logging on to PC.
Something happened and your PIN isn't available error logging on to PC. NO Alternate ways of logging in are showing and it refuses to send codes to email or phone How do I force the Windows 11 PC to let me log in with my Microsoft Username and password.…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-03-11T22:23:31.42+00:00
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Maureen Powell
0
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2026-09-02T22:02:58.8133333+00:00
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Guerrier, Alexander
0
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2 answers
account was hacked
Hello , my wife microsoft account was stolen and was hacked and changed to another unknown email ******@taraxacummail.com email address. When i recover on microsoft recovery , it says it didnt find the account .we have some family memories in one drive…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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Trojan Virus Found and Critical Error
I am getting pop ups with Trojan Virus Found, Critical Error, System Error & Trojan found in Win/32! I ran the "Microsoft Safety Scanner". With "no viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software detected". Would…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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Cerrar sessions todos dispositivos ciber ataque
Necessito cerrar la sessions de Windows de un ordenador
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
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2026-09-02T09:30:36.7566667+00:00
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maria pujol
0
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answered
2026-09-02T10:17:37.03+00:00
DaveM121
928.6K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Is Defender active though yellow warning?
Yellow triangle as though my Defender is not turned on. I want to use my computer safely. Recently canceled Webroot.
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-01T20:20:58.43+00:00
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Christine Joyce
0
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edited an answer
2026-09-02T05:04:31.9633333+00:00
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Hendrix-V
18,515
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How do I add a phone number to my Microsoft account?
Currently I have no phone number associated with my Microsoft account and want to add one. Under "your info" the phone number is listed as none. If you choose "edit account info" there is only the option to add email addresses. Other…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-01T15:39:43.7966667+00:00
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Phillip Boys
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-01T16:11:28.68+00:00
TaoLi
110.6K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
My mail was hacked and they changed the microsoft account mail.
I am unable to access my microsoft account as the mail was changed. I know what the mail was changed to, but it's a different password as well. Please help!
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,776 questions
asked
2026-09-01T12:55:34.09+00:00
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liva eriksen
0
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answered
2026-09-01T14:06:26.6366667+00:00
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paulr0511
48,205
Reputation points
Independent Advisor