Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
800 questions
1 answer
Accidentally downloaded a malicious file and it was a trojan virus, been reoccurring in window security notifications
Hello, I'm wondering how to ensure a permanent removal of a trojan virus after accidentally clicking on a malicious file and downloading it weeks ago. At first it had been reoccurring after a week or two each period where window security will notify me…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
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2026-10-15T06:01:53.7966667+00:00
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F.X
0
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answered
2026-10-15T06:02:15.66+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
need human to contact
can I get a human to contact me by email? I have account but can not access at all after signing in asked me to enter code from authenticator app which I can't access. anyone can email me back? my email address ******@hotmail.com
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,646 questions
asked
2026-10-15T05:49:24.3566667+00:00
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Nat Hayter
0
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answered
2026-10-15T05:49:37.5833333+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
Compromised Microsoft Account — Original Email No Longer Exists
I have now attempted to sign in using my original Microsoft account email address, but Microsoft reports that the account does not exist. I suspect that an unauthorised person may have removed my original email address as a sign-in alias and replaced it…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
A tool for managing user identities, credentials, and access across on-premises and cloud environments
1,562 questions
asked
2026-10-15T05:24:30.1933333+00:00
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WANNI HUANG
0
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answered
2026-10-15T05:25:34.2066667+00:00
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0 answers
Sole Global Admin (personal Microsoft account) blocked by security defaults (AADSTS530035) - cannot sign in or open a support request
I created an Azure pay-as-you-go subscription with my personal Microsoft account on 2026-10-06. That account is the only Global Administrator of the tenant and the subscription Owner. Since 2026-10-14 every sign-in to the tenant fails with AADSTS530035…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
asked
2026-10-15T05:12:52.8466667+00:00
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Azure-tenant-owner
0
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asked
2026-10-15T05:12:52.8466667+00:00
Azure-tenant-owner
0
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
To check which microsoft antivirus is installed
How can I check whether I am on Microsoft defender or Windows security? And how to execute them?
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
800 questions
asked
2026-10-15T04:47:20.59+00:00
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Noordin Ahmad
0
Reputation points
accepted
2026-10-15T04:55:08.3366667+00:00
Noordin Ahmad
0
Reputation points
3 answers
Is the email ******@microsoftsupport.com a genuine support email or a scam?
Hello, I am unable to update my payment (new card) information. After using Microsoft's online help, I received a follow-up email from ******@microsoftsupport.com Is this an official Microsoft customer service email address or a scam email address? Thank…
Microsoft Security | Active Directory Federation Services
Microsoft Security | Active Directory Federation Services
Federated identity management using Active Directory Federation Services
1,557 questions
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2 answers
My school email account was deleted?
I have a school email that was in use four months ago. At first I was having trouble signing in as it needs the Microsoft authenticator app to validate, however, I was also signed out of the authenticator app and have no way to access the two other…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,646 questions
asked
2026-10-15T02:40:53.7366667+00:00
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Grace Romanoff
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-15T03:25:30.9+00:00
EmilyS_726
30,795
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Are All Free Antiviruses Now At The 100% Virus Detection Rates In 2026?/ Just A Few Reached That Target?
In 2026,Experts are claming that all free and paid antiviruses have reached the 100% virus detection rates,and it's just not worth moving from one free antivirus to another one free/paid?.AV-Comparatives also show weird end results,as shown in a…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
1,798 questions
asked
2026-10-15T02:33:26.2766667+00:00
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maroner pierre
65
Reputation points
asked
2026-10-15T02:33:26.2766667+00:00
maroner pierre
65
Reputation points
0 answers
Locked out of Entra/Tenant
Hey, I was trying to set up the free tier of a tenant through Azure to experiment in Entra. Unsure if I explained that well but here is how I locked myself out. In Entra users, I converted my personal account from an external to an internal user,…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
Additional Microsoft Entra services and features related to identity, access, and network security
3,034 questions
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1 answer
Entra ID Free after Azure free-trial expiry: personal Microsoft-account OAuth without PAYG
I am preparing a locally hosted personal email application. Zero mandatory subscription charges is a firm requirement. I have not created an Azure subscription and do not want a paid plan, premium trial, or hosted Azure resources. Please clarify the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
asked
2026-10-15T01:33:22.0766667+00:00
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Steve Lutz
0
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answered
2026-10-15T01:35:43.95+00:00
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1 answer
HTTP 502 errors in NGINX reverse proxy when processing large Microsoft Entra ID SSO headers
We are experiencing intermittent HTTP 502 errors on our NGINX reverse proxy when users authenticate through Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-On. During the authentication process, the authorization headers and identity claims returned by Microsoft Entra ID…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
asked
2026-10-14T03:35:45.7633333+00:00
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Jiya Raha
100
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-10-15T01:21:50.55+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,980
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Publisher verification fails with "MPN ID has not completed the vetting process" although Partner Center account is fully verified
Hello, I cannot mark my multitenant Microsoft Entra app as publisher verified. Calling setVerifiedPublisher (and using "Add MPN ID to verify publisher" in the portal) returns: "The MPN ID (7168720) you provided has not completed the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
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1 answer
Microsoft Authenticator – Lost 2FA Codes After Phone Change | Account Recovery Assistance
I'm reaching out for assistance with Microsoft Authenticator after losing access to my authentication codes when I switched to a new iPhone. My previous phone had Microsoft Authenticator set up to generate two-factor authentication (2FA) codes for my…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,646 questions
asked
2026-10-15T00:11:34.11+00:00
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Martina Adrianza
0
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answered
2026-10-15T00:11:51.95+00:00
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2 answers
Microsoft account immediately locked again after successful reinstatement/recovery
First of all, I had to make this post with another Microsoft account...My Microsoft account was locked, and I completed Microsoft’s recovery/reinstatement process. Microsoft approved it and sent me an email confirming that the account had been unlocked.…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,646 questions
asked
2026-10-14T22:54:46.8266667+00:00
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Braden P Wuesthoff
0
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answered
2026-10-15T00:01:05.1666667+00:00
Dio Xavier
297.2K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Windows ONLY allows login using Passcode. Passwords no longer work.
Just, 10/14//26, updated Windows 365 Pro Family plan. I also subscribe to MS Office pro 365. Since immediatly after update & reboot, all my passwords no longer work. Everything only wants passcodes. I have several MS email Accounts, and all are…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Protection against phishing, malware, and other threats targeting email and collaboration tools in Microsoft 365
248 questions
asked
2026-10-14T23:37:20.9766667+00:00
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Norm Johnson
0
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answered
2026-10-14T23:38:22.4266667+00:00
Norm Johnson
0
Reputation points
0 answers
Error Code: AADSTS5000224
Hello, I am reaching out hoping to get this fixed ASAP. All admins and users can't sign in to our Microsoft tenant. The error code "AADSTS5000224" appears whenever we try to log in to Entra Admin center. The exact error message is... The…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
asked
2026-10-14T23:34:25.0666667+00:00
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LemerySHS
0
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0 answers
old phone still registered but does not have service
my old phone is still registered but dose not have service
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,646 questions
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0 answers
Where???????
Whee do I put the code at? Bc it is not working for me
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,646 questions
asked
2026-10-14T21:58:16.28+00:00
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XxRIP BOZO
0
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asked
2026-10-14T21:58:16.28+00:00
XxRIP BOZO
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Azure Enterprise App/App Registration tracking
I am looking for an efficient way of tracking Enterprise Apps and App Registrations. More specifically, tracking when App certificates or secrets expire. What ways does your organization use to track their Azure Applications?
Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
1,838 questions
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
asked
2024-08-12T13:13:13.46+00:00
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Pawlak, Owen - (BOS)
0
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answered
2026-10-14T21:44:40.9566667+00:00
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Martin Müller
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Tenant lockout: sole Global Administrator (personal Microsoft account) lost access to MFA authenticator
I'm the only Global Administrator of my own Azure tenant. It's the directory that was created automatically when I signed up for Azure with my personal Microsoft account (an outlook.com address). When I sign in to the Azure portal or the Microsoft Entra…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,353 questions
asked
2026-10-14T21:07:05.31+00:00
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Leonardo suarez
0
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answered
2026-10-14T21:07:53.1733333+00:00
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