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how can i disable "na.01.safelinks" for selected trustworthy senders?

how can i disable "na.01.safelinks" for selected trustworthy senders?

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asked 2026-01-04T04:29:29.37+00:00
alan babington-smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-12T22:32:27.4233333+00:00
Sandra Mull 0 Reputation points
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Unable to Run C Programs in VS Code Due to Windows Application Control Policy

Title: Application Control is blocking MinGW GCC-generated executable files in VS Code on Windows 11 Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am a student learning C programming using Visual Studio Code on my personal Windows laptop. I am facing an issue while…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-11-09T11:54:32.72+00:00
Vishal Varma 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-12T18:06:53.1866667+00:00
Ansh Tiwari 0 Reputation points
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t account hacked – Recovery repeatedly rejected despite evidence, and no way to reach a human support agent

Microsoft account hacked – Recovery repeatedly rejected despite evidence, and no way to reach a human support agent Hello Microsoft Community, I'm writing here because we have exhausted all the official Microsoft account recovery and support options, and…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-11-10T14:09:12.43+00:00
Daniel Fiala 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-11T21:03:45.83+00:00
Rob Koch 26,205 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Defender showing with special looking characters

Why is Microsoft Defender is showing up in Task Manager with special characters spelling out Microsoft Defender? Μįċѓõśǿƒτ Ðĕƒėñđ℮ř Ðĕтéćтιǿπ απđ Ŕєśρóńśе Ѕёŕνīςе

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asked 2026-10-21T13:04:22.55+00:00
de Fisser, Winifred 45 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T14:04:53.35+00:00
Lucas Ribeiro 0 Reputation points
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webthreatdefence is using 8.3% of CPU. how to reduce it?

after a new update in my PC a new process starts i.e. webthreatdefence which uses 8.3% of Cpu continously i tried everything o reduce it by deleting all junk files and many more but it didnt worked . it remains 8.3% even after latest update

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asked 2026-11-11T04:29:30.46+00:00
pravin kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T04:30:37.1066667+00:00

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Patch Tuesday security update KB5132061

Todays Patch Tuesday Security Update KB5132061 installs on some machines and fails on others with various error codes dependong on which machine. It will install on one of my desktop Pcs and one laptop, but fails to install on another desktop and…

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asked 2026-11-10T22:09:22.7133333+00:00
Derek Sanders 10 Reputation points
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defender offline scan is not starting

Microsoft Defender Offline is not starting on Windows 11 Personal. No error message. I need steps diagnose and fix the problem.

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asked 2025-12-14T20:02:21.94+00:00
Max de Freitas 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T21:30:46.0133333+00:00
Allen Whitaker 0 Reputation points
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how do i remove screen connect from my computer

i believe the screen connect app or program is causing malware on my pc... how do i remove it? i can't find it listed in apps or programs to uninstall

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asked 2026-07-26T02:27:02.8133333+00:00
Stephen Becker 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T19:18:47.18+00:00
Brian Abraham 6 Reputation points
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how to fix: amsi: \Device\HarddiskVolume4\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\MSBuild.exe

I had this on my pc: amsi: \Device\HarddiskVolume4\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\MSBuild.exe

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asked 2026-11-03T22:17:30.4366667+00:00
rachid benyahya 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T15:08:32.78+00:00
Vasileios Dionysopoulos 821 Reputation points
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Unicode homoglyph characters in the FileDescription and ProductName

I've noticed unusual Unicode homoglyph characters in the FileDescription and ProductName metadata of the recently distributed Microsoft Defender Update Service. Executable: DefenderUpdateService.exe Version: 10.8839.26080.2008 SHA256:…

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asked 2026-11-09T10:51:42.47+00:00
Alan Bentley 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-10T14:57:16.8066667+00:00
Mike Junor 5 Reputation points
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Update KB5005292 Version 10.8839.26080.2008 von Anfang November führt zu merkwürdigen Typo Kennungen bei Prozessen.

Wir bekommen im Taskmanager unter administrativen Rechten bei MsSense.exe folgenden Eintrag Мΐčѓőѕóƒť Đ℮ƒėиđёг Đеŧе¢тίοň äηδ Яėşрõņŝ℮ Şĕŗνï¢ε Unter Benutzerrechten sieht der Eintrag anders und normal aus. Windows Defender Advanced Threat…

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asked 2026-11-10T10:29:14.5033333+00:00
Thomas Fischer 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warning for my unsigned game installer – how can I establish file reputation?

Hello Microsoft Community, I am an independent game developer working on a Windows multiplayer game called Shadow Protocol: Dead Drop, developed using Unity. The game is distributed through my official website: https://shvgd.com The installer is hosted…

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asked 2026-11-10T04:34:12.8366667+00:00
Shadow Protocol Developer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T04:35:19.2533333+00:00

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Request for AMSI Detection Review — Trojan:PowerShell/AmsiBypazz.D!MTB

Hello Microsoft Security Support, I am requesting assistance with a Microsoft Defender AMSI detection that interrupted a legitimate local development diagnostic on November 6, 2026. Detection details: Threat name: Trojan/AmsiBypazz.D!MTB Threat ID:…

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asked 2026-11-09T20:59:50.1433333+00:00
Linnovation Enterprises INC 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-09T21:00:51.0233333+00:00

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CrowdStrike Removal Issues During Migration to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

We are currently migrating from CrowdStrike Falcon to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) across our End User Devices (EUDs), servers and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. We have completed the majority of the migration for our EUDs. Our…

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asked 2026-11-06T01:16:35.92+00:00
Nana Poku 365 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-09T15:35:31.03+00:00
Mohammed Hamed 165 Reputation points
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No puedo iniciar sesión en la aplicación Microsoft Defender en Windows 11

Hola. En la aplicación Microsoft Defender de Windows 11 aparece exactamente «No se ha podido iniciar sesión en Microsoft Defender». No muestra un código de error. El asistente de Microsoft recomendó comprobar que Defender use la misma cuenta personal…

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asked 2026-11-08T20:17:24.8133333+00:00
Jorge Hernández 0 Reputation points
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Your PC couldn't be scanned

Windows defender Antivirus returned the message that "Your PC couldn't be scanned". running windows 10.

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asked 2026-11-08T19:24:29.5+00:00
Stephen Funk 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-08T19:28:02.83+00:00
Stephen Funk 0 Reputation points
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my pc security

can I get microsoft to check all of my pc security to make sure its up to date

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asked 2026-11-07T16:10:24.6866667+00:00
jack haight 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T16:10:59.64+00:00

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My account has been accessed and the email has been changed and i dont have access anymore.

But i have proof of this happening and they have taken my account but i have a minecraft java edition order email to show proof of me purchasing it so if i can be able to get java back because i got hacked that would be really good Thank you,

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-11-06T20:39:40.79+00:00
Camil El Khabbaz 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T11:34:05.2566667+00:00
Camil El Khabbaz 20 Reputation points
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How do I fix TrojanDownloader:JS/FakeUpdates.D?

Defender Scan says I had an TrojanDownloader:JS/FakeUpdates.D infection.

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asked 2026-11-07T03:43:34.61+00:00
Tony C 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T06:01:35.46+00:00
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Microsoft Defender AMSI False Positive — PowerShell Diagnostic Blocked as Trojan:PowerShell/AmsiBypazz.D!MTB

Hello Microsoft Support Community, I own a Windows computer and am requesting technical guidance regarding a possible Microsoft Defender Antivirus false-positive detection. Detection information: Threat: Trojan/AmsiBypazz.D!MTB Threat ID:…

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asked 2026-11-06T22:31:26.05+00:00
Linnovation Enterprises INC 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-06T22:32:43.1266667+00:00

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