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WIN 11 S Mode
If I uninstall Win 11 S Mode will BitLocker continue to work? I really do not want to do this but I need Quicken and am I correct in what I am reading that Quicken will not work with WIN 11 S Mode?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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2026-10-10T18:26:55.99+00:00
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Kimberly B
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2026-10-11T17:57:30.7233333+00:00
Kimberly B
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Ive been getting this virus popup lately, and i dont know how to stop it, i need help.
It says this is the affected item when quarantined "amsi\harddiskvolume5(Zayden)\downloads\tcblaunch.exe" and im very confused because i dont understand why tcblaunch.exe is being found in downloads, i think it is a trojan, and i need help.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-11T00:03:48.89+00:00
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Zayden Koen
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2026-10-11T15:58:16.56+00:00
Zayden Koen
0
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Account creation has been blocked
I attempted to create a Windows Live / Hotmail account for my son. I got the error message "Account creation has been blocked". After reading Q&As like this, I paused trying to create an account for 8 days. I have again attempted to create…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-11T09:35:39.81+00:00
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neil
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2026-10-11T09:36:31.77+00:00
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Windows 11 Fingerprint Reader intermittent disconnects.
Was asked to submit this as a new solution and not a comment to another user. Symptom: The fingerprint reader intermittently disappears (becomes unavailable) on the Windows login/lock screen. Temporary Workaround: Physically unplug and reconnect the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-10T21:07:22.3233333+00:00
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Ryan Marshall
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2026-10-11T03:39:16.25+00:00
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Hendrix-V
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Moderator
1 answer
Acer BIOS Update
How to update Acer BIOS for Secure Boot Certificate
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-10T20:25:47.0466667+00:00
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Thor Hysing
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2026-10-10T20:42:05.7333333+00:00
Dio Xavier
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i cant add a phone number
i dont have the option to add a phone number to my account
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-10T20:14:03.8866667+00:00
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Jensen Love
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2026-10-10T20:29:25.19+00:00
Dio Xavier
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Windows defender blocking access
Windows defender blocking access to web but I am using my own personal account and pc and I am of course the administrator
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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WDAC / Code Integrity policy blocks a legitimate executable on my personal Windows P
Hello, I am using a personal Windows PC and I am trying to set up a development environment for creating my own mobile application. Windows is blocking a legitimate executable because of an active WDAC / Code Integrity policy. When I try to run a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-08-30T08:47:08.55+00:00
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ardıl gedikli
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2026-10-10T17:14:58.55+00:00
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Muskan
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How to fix microphone privacy error messaging
Microphone can't be accessed. Privacy and security permissions for Google Meet are not allowing access to the microphone.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-08T20:27:29.2566667+00:00
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Corey Loehr
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2026-10-10T06:25:54.0233333+00:00
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Emma1-N
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Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
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ZebraBootStrap Tool Background process
What is the ZebraBootStrap Tool background process shown running in Windows Task manager and is it safe?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-10T04:49:17.66+00:00
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Karen Koenig
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2026-10-10T05:32:33.0533333+00:00
Karen Koenig
60
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1 answer
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How to rid of McAfee pop-ups when you don't have McAfee on your computer!
McAfee Popup (like crazy!) making it look like my computer is hacked, and every time I delete one, another pops up. To be clear, I do not have McAfee! I got rid of the problem very simply, by clicking on the three dots "..." to get the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-09T20:30:52.49+00:00
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Richard Mauser
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2026-10-09T20:41:14.4033333+00:00
Richard Mauser
20
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2 answers
Scam computer lock out with instructions to call Microsoft.
Am I compromised if I called the number, talked briefly, shut my computer down, then answered a spam call on my phone?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
asked
2026-10-09T19:34:17.12+00:00
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Carole Zander
0
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2026-10-09T20:07:48.6966667+00:00
EmilyS726
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BitLocker recovery without saved recovery key
It's a bootable drive, so I'm locked out. The laptop partition has a linked Microsoft account that I have access to. I can verify that I neglected to save my recovery key. What are my options? Additional lockout data attached.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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Windows Google passkey QR sign-in to Android fails; related transaction reports 0x80072efd
I am following up with the device owner's authorization and would appreciate supported Windows diagnostic guidance for cross-device passkey sign-in. Windows displays the Google passkey QR code. The Redmi K80 system camera scans it, but the flow fails,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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2026-10-09T12:58:37.8933333+00:00
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Augustus Windsor
0
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commented
2026-10-09T16:24:02.53+00:00
Augustus Windsor
0
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2 answers
How to recover my Microsoft account that was stolen
My Microsoft account was stolen and the email was changed so I've not been able to recover it. How can I get it back?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
asked
2026-06-17T05:52:15.88+00:00
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gbc XmxrleyX6 Gbc XmxrleyX6
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2026-10-09T14:15:27.5666667+00:00
Stefan Blom
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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
8,788 questions
asked
2026-10-03T01:54:22.3233333+00:00
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Lucas Kimura
5
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commented
2026-10-09T13:42:15.28+00:00
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Carl-L
23,280
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
secure boot certificate
How to manually update the secure boot certificate
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
asked
2026-10-09T11:33:10.8166667+00:00
Thor Hysing
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-09T12:17:14.7033333+00:00
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SD - IA
180.9K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
computer has been hacked by playwithonetap.com
computer has been hacked by playwithonetap.com. What should I do?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
asked
2026-10-08T23:45:04.1633333+00:00
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John McDowell
0
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commented
2026-10-09T09:20:27.26+00:00
_AW_
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
After Windows 11 26H2 update: apps lose saved logins, WhatsApp won't open (DPAPI "Could not get the master key") - cause and fix
Environment: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, version 26H2 (build 26300.9457), signed in with a Microsoft account and a Windows Hello PIN. Right after the feature update to 26H2 was installed, I had these symptoms: WhatsApp Desktop (Store app) would…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
asked
2026-10-05T11:46:24.5233333+00:00
Apolônio Serafim
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-08T21:59:26.9666667+00:00
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🐻 祺
210
Reputation points
3 answers
Lumma Stealer virus
Require procedures for removing Lumma Stealer virus. Device is currently shut down. How do I boot up and remove the virus without connecting to the internet?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,788 questions
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