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Phony Passkey
Upon logging into my account today, I was prompted as to whether or not I wanted to create a passkey. I tried to say no, but the next prompt asked if I would like to store the passkey in my mobile device and the prompt was automatically selected to do…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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2026-09-10T14:00:30.9033333+00:00
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St. Mark Lutheran Church
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2026-09-10T14:29:12.7833333+00:00
Bulldog
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"backed up" EFS files' User is on a dead computer, how can I access those files?
For years, I have been copying important files from Win10 off to a USB drive formatted in exFAT. Once in a while, I checked that I could open some of the copied files and it all seemed to work fine. The computer I used perished. I bought a new one and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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Windows 11 TPM AIK Enrollment Fails – HTTP 400 / 0x80190190 – Intel PTT
I’m experiencing a Windows TPM/AIK attestation failure despite TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot both functioning normally. System: ASRock B860 Pro-A WiFi Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Windows 11 Home BIOS 3.32 / UEFI Intel PTT / TPM 2.0 TPM firmware:…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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2026-09-10T12:53:41.5766667+00:00
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Bryan Manning
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2026-09-10T12:53:41.5766667+00:00
Bryan Manning
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Defender detected Win32/Commando.A!ml
I've done the full scan and Defender is still detecting Win32/Commando.A!ml. Is there a way to remove it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-07-29T23:56:48.4766667+00:00
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Kris Raymond
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2026-09-10T11:02:16.6066667+00:00
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Jorge Hidalgo
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notifications about Defender on start up
i keep getting a notification to turn on my Defender when after i sign in with my pin but its already turned is something trying to attack or hack my pc?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-09-08T13:55:47.2133333+00:00
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Danny L Dortch
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2026-09-10T10:56:56.2966667+00:00
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Antonio Macedo
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Distributing a firmware update utility: SmartScreen and Smart App Control requirements on Windows 11
We manufacture a device called Solamente-Z and plan to distribute a Windows desktop application that allows customers to update its firmware using their own PCs. The application has been used on our older company PCs. However, we have not yet verified…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-09-10T05:55:54.1233333+00:00
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Yuhsuke TODA
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2026-09-10T10:46:17.0433333+00:00
Yuhsuke TODA
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Persistent "Turn on Virus Protection" Notifications Even When it is On - Windows 11
Wrote in detail the steps I took below. This is driving me crazy. PART I. GENERAL ITEMS Roughly 3-4 days ago (July 30, 2026) I suddenly got a notification on the lower right from windows saying to turn on virus protection, that it is turned off. I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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How to shut down some annoying aspect of windows security. this is what I am talking about: "NOT SECURE. Your connection to this site isn't secure". How to shut this down.
"NOT SECURE. Your connection to this site isn't secure". How to shut this down.I am trying to access my router on 192.168.1.2 I always get the same message on all my computers, so, apparently this is a window problem. I need access to my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-09-10T08:03:02.99+00:00
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Finn Harder
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2026-09-10T09:45:54.7533333+00:00
Bulldog
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AIK enrollment fails with 0x80070490 on Microsoft Pluton (EK issuer name mismatch) - blocks Call of Duty secure attestation, latest OEM BIOS does not help
My Microsoft Azure Attestation (MAA) check fails, which blocks Call of Duty (RICOCHET) secure attestation. My TPM is locally healthy and fully provisioned, and my OEM firmware is already the newest available for my model. The failure reproduces through…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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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
8,663 questions
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2026-08-29T20:44:44.7266667+00:00
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Julia Cragin
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2026-09-10T05:42:20.28+00:00
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Rod Anderson
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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
8,663 questions
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2026-09-02T18:32:57.79+00:00
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Anshu Rompicherla
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2026-09-10T03:49:45.59+00:00
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Emma1-N
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Windows 11 home compromised and infect
Hãy giúp gia đình chúng tôi. Tôi cóp nhặt mãi mới mua cho con gái tôi cái mái tính có phần mềm Windows 11 home bản chuẩn Tiếng Anh Quốc Tế và một tài khoản Microsoft cá nhân để phục vụ việc học nhờ gói hộ trợ học sinh nên được 50 năm thời hạn là 2076…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-09-08T15:17:15.7666667+00:00
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HanhNguyenThi-1542
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2026-09-10T00:01:35.54+00:00
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Ian-T
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windows security keeps asking for my password no matter how many times i enter it
windows security keeps asking for my password no matter how many times i enter it
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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I can’t recover my bit locker recovery ID
I cannot find my bit locker recovery ID it’s not saved in my Microsoft account also and I haven’t saved it I didn’t even knew about this feature that it exists and not my laptop is not starting
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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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
8,663 questions
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2026-09-02T14:03:51.52+00:00
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Wayne Basnett
20
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2026-09-09T10:48:04.0333333+00:00
Wayne Basnett
20
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1 answer
Windows 11 25H2 Recall still missing after August cumulative update KB5121003 — AIX/CoreAI installed but Recall won't launch
Hello, I am trying to troubleshoot a Recall (Preview) issue on my HP Copilot+ PC. System configuration HP Copilot+ PC CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with Radeon 860M Windows 11 Home Single Language Windows 11 25H2 Current OS Build: 26200.9168 Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-08-15T08:43:22.68+00:00
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Patel Software
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2026-09-09T07:03:10.9233333+00:00
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Kai-H
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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
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Windows Defender flags and blocks a random .dll file upon startup, possible malware?
Hello, Recently, Windows Defender has started to flag a seemingly random .dll file located with the temp folder every time my laptop is booted up under the pretense that it was a malware. It is somewhat similar to the same problem as this reddit user…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-09-06T13:41:05.8933333+00:00
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RoombaRoombies
20
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2026-09-09T06:02:40.59+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
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photos missing folder in navigation menu
navigation menu shows: Gallery. Favoriotes, Personal(Memories. pictures). i cloud photos. This PC (DCMI> Pictures). does not show albums or folder
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
asked
2026-09-05T18:09:49.97+00:00
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Charlton Watkins
0
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2026-09-09T04:00:31.95+00:00
Emma1-N
11,865
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
How to block ads on pc.
Trying to block ads on pc. It said to go to privacy and security and clip on general. I could not find anything with general anywhere.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,663 questions
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2026-09-07T14:35:43.16+00:00
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sherry nixon
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edited an answer
2026-09-08T16:17:36.67+00:00
Bulldog
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