17,592 questions
17,592 questions with Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy tags
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Message about wiretapping
This popped up in a new browser window while I was reading an article on a local TV station's news site. It let me close it out, and it does not have the usual phone number scam to call. My security on the PC says everything is fine. Is this a marketing…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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Pin Numbers
Does Microsoft security use require pin numbers in addition to user names and passwords? If yes, how does a user maintain a current PIN?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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No Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus received since two days ago
According to the Reliability Monitor, I have received no Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus received since two days ago (2026-10-06). I have Defender configured (via Set-MpPreference -SignatureUpdateInterval 1) to update…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-10-08T16:04:11.32+00:00
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e.c. marm
35
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commented
2026-10-09T01:43:06.7966667+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
88,880
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
The M.D.A. On The Screen Shows A Restart Needed To Remove Deteted Threats?
Do you have to always restart the computer to remove threats as shown on the screen by the M.D.A?.,and did as the M.D.A wanted?,only to notice the detected threats still listed/showing in the downloads folder left untouched?,after reentering the…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-10-06T00:33:04.3466667+00:00
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maroner pierre
65
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-07T10:23:56.8933333+00:00
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Vikki-T
12,070
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Microphone allowed however says not detected when i want to access on apps
I have a link that I have to view and wanted to allow camera and microphone which i did, however it says it cannot detect the microphone
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-10-01T22:48:26.0166667+00:00
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Fikile Sedibe
0
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2026-10-07T08:40:09.3433333+00:00
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Clary-N
17,000
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
quick security scan
I know you can press the Windows key and a letter to run a quick security scan on a laptop. I just can't remember what letter to press.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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2026-10-06T23:54:00.2233333+00:00
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Tim Joos
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-07T00:32:51.84+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
46,765
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
I think my account has been hacked.
So earlier today I was just playing games, and when I took about a few hours of rest and wanted to play again I noticed the my Microsoft account primary email has been changed to some random unfamiliar email. I then tried to sign in to my Microsoft…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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2026-10-04T13:19:21.1533333+00:00
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artemis artemis
0
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2026-10-06T11:05:24.94+00:00
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amanda arthur
0
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1 answer
Account hacked, cannot provide enough evidence to retrieve, all PC's logged in with hacked account.
My account was hacked. Submitted form for account retrieval, was told unable to restore, 14 year old account gone. All of my PC's are logged in with original account, cant switch over to new account, wont let me login, cant set PIN etc etc. How can i…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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My old Microsoft Account used now-discontinued Cox.net email; I created new Microsoft Account using Gmail, but am prompted to enter cox.net email
My original Microsoft Account was created using Cox.net email, which Cox permanently discontinued one to two years ago. Thus, I can no longer use my Cox.net e-mail to sign in to my Microsoft Account, so I created a new Microsoft Account using my Gmail…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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2026-10-04T21:26:01.0866667+00:00
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Doug Stordal
0
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answered
2026-10-04T22:02:23.6666667+00:00
EmilyS726
273K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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locked bios
i bought this off some guy on offer up, he did not tell me this bios was locked. im a dev and i cant even work on my because i cant open the master password. 100% im dumb yes i know that but yo can you please help me and no i have no proof that a…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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2026-10-03T15:51:38.3833333+00:00
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Joshua Lourito
0
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answered
2026-10-03T19:12:35.3766667+00:00
Bulldog
4,870
Reputation points
1 answer
My account has been hacked and seperated from my control
I accidentally installed a script and which ended into my browser getting skimmed and passwords reset I've managed to salvaged my accounts except my Microsoft account where i have all of the proof that i have right and ownership with my Xbox network id,…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-10-02T16:18:17.97+00:00
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Over Driven
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-02T16:18:40.07+00:00
AI answer
2 answers
Repetitive notifications, which continue even after I do what you ask
Microsoft keeps sending me notifications to check my recovery password, even after I've done it. Then, there's no way to stop them. So, stop!
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-09-24T09:01:25.63+00:00
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marcusmembrane
45
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-01T12:46:12.3733333+00:00
Vikki-T
12,070
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Removing Account
I'm trying to remove the admin account from my Asus Vivobook laptop. I'm not the head admin, and I'm trying to remove the head admin account without doing anything complicated or requiring me to find their password or send them an email.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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Not Recognized
My computer is not being recognized. Chase bank texts me I am logging in from a new source, EVERY TIME. This has been going on for approx. a month. The only thing that has changed is my WIFI source. I used Spectrum for years, now I have T-Mobile. What do…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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How do you calculate the HASH on the Microsoft Update Catalog?
The HASH on the download page of any Microsoft Catalog update file does not match the one generated by a common command. This command works in PowerShell ISE in almost every other situation. Where/how can I get a matching HASH to the one provided? I.e.:…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-09-28T19:20:15.3266667+00:00
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Mark-C
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-29T03:29:15.9166667+00:00
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Marcin Policht
110.5K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
4 answers
Getting email with single use code that I did not request
Received a single use code that I did not request.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-05-10T22:01:08.5833333+00:00
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Bernita Dinwiddie
55
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-29T03:19:36.2066667+00:00
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janille balliao
0
Reputation points
3 answers
cannot turn tamper protection on and CPU usage drops from 80% to <10% when i open taskmanager
I think I might have a virus, I have noticed my CPU usage drop everytime I open task manager, from 74% to 1% when i just have a browser open to write this post. I have frst and ran a scan, but i have no clue how to use said scan. I asked ai, but it…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
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Account compromised, primary alias replaced with throwaway email, ACSR auto-failing
My account was hijacked and the hacker changed the primary alias to a burner domain, completely deleting my original email address from the account. He also changed the password and as I suspect, other info as well. Because my original email was deleted…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-09-26T06:31:10.63+00:00
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fish tweens
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-09-26T08:11:30.6333333+00:00
fish tweens
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Request to immediately check and stop violation of privacy by hacking of microsoft window 10 operating system
Request to immediately check and stop violation of privacy by hacking of microsoft window 10 operating system
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-09-24T03:25:22.4266667+00:00
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ATUL THAKUR
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-24T04:24:57.78+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
78,700
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Is this a legitimate phone number for Microsoft support, (425) 219-8579? Just received a support assist from a Mike Williams and not sure it wasn't a scam.
Is (425) 219-8579 a legitimate Microsoft support number? If not, we were just scammed by someone claiming to be Mike Williams. ID # MSMike1115. Please let me know so we can take corrective action, if necessary, for my husband's computer. He has been…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,592 questions
asked
2026-09-23T20:46:04.08+00:00
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Jane Ekbatani
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-23T21:05:02.37+00:00
CrazyKats
20,095
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator