2,815 questions
2,815 questions with Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy tags
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My xbox privacy setting do not save.
I have a problem with my xbox privacy settings that has been going on for a while now. Everytime i switch my settings it switches back to the old settings. I realised my account was in the United Kingdom and changed it to Sweden because i wasn't gonna do…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
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2026-09-26T21:03:33.2266667+00:00
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Malte Westerdahl
0
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commented
2026-10-03T10:16:58.0166667+00:00
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Carl-L
22,915
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Xbox gift card fraudulent scam
I was fraudulently misled to believing my IP address had been compromised. So under fraudulent circumstances I purchased Xbox gift cards and was misled into believing they were trying to help protect my ip address. I really need to speak to someone to…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
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3 answers
What is Aumha?
Is the site genuine? There are many, many, links on the Aumha site.
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
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My microsoft account get stollen and i cant get back it for 1 month
they stole my account mail and now i cant fill a form or do anythink i talk with live support and they always saying fill the form,fill the form i done it fo 8 times and still i cant get any help can anyone help me ?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-30T11:03:58.0733333+00:00
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Yunus Durmas
0
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commented
2026-09-30T11:45:30.73+00:00
DaveM121
936.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Forgotten pin to my new device
Device will only provide pin option and I have forgotten it
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
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account hacked and email changed
my account got hacked and the email got changed so I cant use the account recovery for because my email is no longer associated with Microsoft. this has been going on for like a week and there is no way to actually talk to someone who can fix this with…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-30T05:32:27.58+00:00
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Rowan Anderson
0
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answered
2026-09-30T06:05:38.2266667+00:00
DaveM121
936.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Breach into my emails by a Windows user.
I hope you can help me. I just got a notification that someone accessed my Gmail account with a Windows account. Can you tell me who it is? Unfortunately, I didn't see the security alert for over an hour. I've since changed my password but I'm worried…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-29T20:27:31.3033333+00:00
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Jean Linn Thompson
0
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answered
2026-09-29T21:54:49.1166667+00:00
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Brian Tillman
27,320
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Application douteuse microsoft store.
Bonjour, Voila, je ne suis pas du tout expert en informatique et je pense avoir fais quelque chose de potentiellement grave. J'ai telechargé une appli pour telecharger de video youtube sans l'abonnement premium sur le microsoft store, et a son…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-29T15:26:39.76+00:00
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Dimitri VDK
0
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answered
2026-09-29T16:04:40.13+00:00
DaveM121
936.3K
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
Location set by organization
Privacy & security Location states some of the settings are managed by your organization. This is a personal computer with only my sign on.
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-25T20:51:12.9766667+00:00
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Paula Gross
0
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commented
2026-09-29T14:16:47.7+00:00
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Alex-L
12,740
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
I want to use a previously used password - is there a way to bypass the restriction of using an old password?
When I first set my password requirements for my new Dell Pro 14 PC the other day, I set my password and while it accepted the password, it made me change my password again at the end of setup and I want to go to the original password if thats possible?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
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HP laptop pin
I have not got a pin to enter into my new laptop to start it up and as my phone number is different to my current phone number I'm stuck. Not knowing what to do please help me if possible. Thanks
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-28T14:04:01.7933333+00:00
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John Brookes
0
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answered
2026-09-28T15:42:00.1933333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
77,900
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
wiping mcafee completely from my desktop
i uninstalled the mcafee app that came with my desktop but i still have mcafee pop ups all the time. how do i completely and totally rid my desktop of anything and everything to do with mcafee?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-28T03:25:43.6566667+00:00
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mikey mike
0
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answered
2026-09-28T04:02:56.5366667+00:00
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Paulo GM
72,670
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Bitlocker help
Every piece of documentation says reach out to Microsoft to get bitlocker keys, but it only directs me here. How does this help.?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-25T15:18:07.8966667+00:00
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Kris Turner
0
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commented
2026-09-27T20:52:13.51+00:00
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TB
0
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Proposal to Stop Utilman.exe Password Bypass with Hardware Security
Subject: Proposal to Fix Utilman Password Bypass Dear Microsoft Security Team, The command ren utilman.exe is used to bypass Windows passwords. This is a big security hole. My proposal: Move Windows security from software commands to the motherboard TPM…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-27T15:03:25.7233333+00:00
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mustapha ayuba
20
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accepted
2026-09-27T16:49:11.7566667+00:00
mustapha ayuba
20
Reputation points
3 answers
Feltört microsoft fiok visszaszerzés
Kedves Microsoft! A mai nap megpróbáltam bejelentkezni a microsoft fiókomba de azt írták hogy a fiók nem található. Amikor megpróbáltam új fiókot létrehozni akkor viszont a regisztrációnál azt írják már hogy létezik egy ilyen fiók. amikor pedig szeretnék…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-25T18:44:36.5733333+00:00
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Paksi Kristóf Zsombor
0
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answered
2026-09-25T19:30:25.0433333+00:00
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Lester Bernard Reyes
85,510
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
What does enabling Periodic scanning by MS Defender do when a 3rd party Anti Virus is installed
I have a third party non-Microsoft Anti Virus, i.e. security suite like Norton or Mcafee, installed. Typically when a third party security provider is installed Microsoft's Defender gets disabled. However in Windows Security > Virus & threat…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-14T15:02:16.3066667+00:00
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Delta Theta
0
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answered
2026-09-25T10:29:44.4733333+00:00
Ramesh
182K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Not got that phone number anymore so can’t get code
I need a Recovery Key ID to reset my laptop but when I went on your page it wants to send a code but I don’t have that landline anymore I tried putting in a new security address now it’s saying I can’t do anything till 26/10/26 I need to get this laptop…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-23T13:20:22.4866667+00:00
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Carole Salisbury
0
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commented
2026-09-23T15:00:51.9166667+00:00
EmilyS726
270.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Hacked and scammed
Yesterday my computer locked down and I was directed to what appeared to be an official Microsoft phone number. The person I talked with told me my computer had been hacked and had me run all kinds "black screen" functions. I'm sorry I don't…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-22T15:54:26.5666667+00:00
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Ellen Hamilton
0
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answered
2026-09-22T16:29:54.8133333+00:00
EmilyS726
270.3K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Two Accounts under the same email causing issues
My original account was hacked yesterday yet my user profile on my computer stayed the same. When i tried to sign into the website it said no account existed. I made another account with the same email. but when i try signing in, my password is always…
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-16T03:18:01.34+00:00
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Aiden Loeza
0
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commented
2026-09-21T07:17:22.7333333+00:00
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Norah-L
11,410
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
pc protection
What can I do to make sure my computer hasn't been hacked?
Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy
2,815 questions
asked
2026-09-20T19:03:15.9066667+00:00
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John Restivo
0
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answered
2026-09-20T19:56:41.0033333+00:00
Bulldog
4,740
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