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Windows Hello Face not working

my windows hello face feature is not working. Says there is no camera available yet both types of camaras are up and running in my Lenovo idea centre computer model F0DJ0050UK Windows 11. What can I do to make it work again as it did before?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T21:57:34.8433333+00:00
Isabel Manrara Diaz 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-03T13:10:14.9433333+00:00
Isabel Manrara Diaz 0 Reputation points
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Intel Alder Lake PTT AIK Enrollment Failure – HTTP 400 (0x80190190) Blocking RICOCHET Secure Attestation

Hello, I am experiencing a reproducible TPM/AIK attestation problem on Windows 11 using Intel Alder Lake Platform Trust Technology (PTT). The main symptom is that Windows is unable to complete AIK certificate enrollment. As a result, Call of Duty…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-03T01:54:22.3233333+00:00
Lucas Kimura 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T12:33:52.2266667+00:00
Lucas Kimura 5 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Smart App Control broken

Hello, It often happens that windows Smart App Control block some of my application and then after one or multiple reboot of my pc the app isn't blocked or sometimes after a reinstall of the same exe. But what annoys me, is that sometime the apps (like…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-03T11:41:12.31+00:00
Auquier Cyril 35 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-03T11:41:32.3433333+00:00

AI answer

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Can not find the TPM on me motherboard

Were is the TPM in me Motherboard? i have looking every were in the BIOS but is not were to be see, me Printer not working

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-03T03:49:24.98+00:00
Florentino Otero Rodriguez 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-03T05:14:56.62+00:00
Florentino Otero Rodriguez 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Malware Notification

I just got this pop-up tonight on my Microsoft Edge Browser; how do I get rid of it, and what harm can come from this notification? Also, how can it be deleted completely from my system? https://davsgn7p3sis73ajps9g.txqj-adguard.co.in

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-03T02:09:55.6266667+00:00
Arthur 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-03T04:09:28.28+00:00
Arthur 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Trying to clear pop up trojan virus windows

I'm getting multiple pop up claiming a Trojan virus has been detected. I ran MS safety scanner in quick mode and it found an infected file, but still the oopo ups persisted. Ran a full scan and it found 18 infected files, but still persisted. A…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-03-05T12:52:54.38+00:00
james farrow 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T18:14:27.7433333+00:00
Liam Sullivan 0 Reputation points
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Hacked by AGTA BAckup malware and can't fix it

I was hacked, and my computer has AGTA Backup malware. I cannot get into the BIOS to boot into Safe Mode, and my power button only shows the Lock option. I have tried to boot with a Recovery Disk, but it didn't help

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-27T04:15:28.2633333+00:00
Duncan R. Olney 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T14:37:35.1266667+00:00
Thomas4-N 22,380 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My computer security defers to my wife's account and has for years

Any time I go into a program, Ebay, Amazon etc., for years I have to completely go through a complete security questionnaire, (what items need to be in a refrigerator, etc.), after answering, it then says somebody unauthorized is signed into my…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T18:02:01.76+00:00
Jim Beucler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-02T08:44:02.79+00:00
Clary-N 16,550 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can't Disable Passkeys, even though the option is there!

Can someone explain WHY I am unable to disable 'Save Passkeys to this Windows device?' I don't use passkeys. I will never use passkeys. And I'm tired of Windows asking me EVERY SINGLE TIME to add a prompt key everytime I log into something! And its not a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-02T04:49:34.7266667+00:00
Chris Bondie - Tails230 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T06:01:39.2233333+00:00
Paulo GM 72,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Hello hardware attestation

I need help diagnosing Windows Hello hardware attestation without resetting or compromising my existing Windows profile or credentials. Environment: HP OmniBook X Flip Laptop 16-as0xxx Windows 11 Home 25H2, build 26200.9457 Intel TPM 2.0, firmware…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-10-01T17:01:28.5066667+00:00
M M 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T04:40:47.3933333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,470 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

correct location

How can I get windows to accurately indicate my location?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T21:04:44.9+00:00
Terri Freeman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T19:46:48.6333333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Intel PTT AIK enrollment fails with HTTP 400 – Intel ADL EK certificate rejected by Microsoft AIK service

Hello, I am experiencing a reproducible Windows 11 TPM 2.0 / AIK attestation failure on an Intel PTT system. The TPM itself is healthy and Windows reports the system as attestable, but AIK enrollment fails against the Microsoft AIK service. This prevents…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-26T10:20:45.2133333+00:00
Timur Tursunkhujaev 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T12:13:07.7433333+00:00
Timur Tursunkhujaev 0 Reputation points
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MEMORY INTEGRITY IS OFF ISSUE ON MY LAPTOP WITH W11

getting a warning in Windows 11 that "memory integrity is off" and it may make my PC vulneable. It suggests incompatible drivers might be the problem after I click "ON" but says to scan again and nothing happens. Already UPDATED,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T18:48:44.8133333+00:00
john doe 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-01T11:55:39.51+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,496 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Windows Security stuck on logo; SecurityHealthService starts then stops, KB5007651 repeatedly reinstalls on Windows 11 25H2

I am using Windows 11 25H2, build 26200.9457. Windows Security does not open properly. It stays on the logo screen, and Event Viewer shows: SecHealthUI.exe Event ID 1002 - Application Hang SecurityHealthService also does not stay running. When I start…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-17T18:12:35.94+00:00
Emre Anlan 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-01T06:41:48.69+00:00
Griffith N 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Scam re infected computer

Occasionally a black screen appears and says Microsoft has locked my computer due to numerous viruses and trojan horses. It also says I have infected the Microsoft program and can cause damage if I close my computer. It then says to call the phone…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T19:56:51.53+00:00
D'Anne Andrews 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-30T23:14:04.16+00:00
D'Anne Andrews 20 Reputation points
1 answer

hack compiter

my computer was hacked per windows defender. called numbrt feel insecure

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-30T19:50:23.8+00:00
JAMES BEACH 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T20:24:57.61+00:00
EmilyS726 270.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Location Disabled on 1 of 4 devices on same MS account.

Location disabled on Desktop Windows 11 25H2 26200.9550. Settings correct. Logged in as adminstrator. Tried suggestions for registry and services settings. Location services and app access are on. Default app address is correct. This system is not a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-26T19:54:38.8366667+00:00
John Giles 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T14:35:37.5666667+00:00
Alex-L 12,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Trying to add my phone number to my Microsoft account but the Add phone number option not showing up

Trying to add my phone number to my Microsoft account but the Add phone number option not showing up

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-08-10T21:13:02.7066667+00:00
Darren AGeckoCan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-30T13:49:51.2766667+00:00
Paul Annis 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Smart App Control blocked something -- how do I find out what it was???

Win11. A pop-up appeared from Smart App Control. It said a .dll for a program I use had been blocked. But (as per usual with Windows), it disappeared before I could read what the issue was. So, I went into Settings: Privacy & Security > Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-25T13:34:04.4266667+00:00
MatthewDunn-4390 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T06:52:16.85+00:00
Clary-N 16,550 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Help with recovering an account

I need help with recovering my Microsoft account as it was recently stolen. I've already tried to contact Microsoft directly, and they told me to use the recovery tool. Unfortunately, not only my Microsoft account barely used, it is quite old, and I am…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-09-29T16:07:03.34+00:00
papaja496 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-30T05:41:11.9166667+00:00
DaveM121 936.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor