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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
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2026-10-05T11:46:24.5233333+00:00
Apolônio Serafim
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2026-10-05T11:47:07.8366667+00:00
Apolônio Serafim
0
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Recurring Startup Errors: "AI_Cub64.exe - Bad Image" (Error 0xc0e90007) and Suspicious C:\ProgramData processes
Hello Microsoft Community, I am facing two recurring error popups immediately after starting my Windows 11 laptop. These started appearing after a system reboot, and standard system repairs have not fixed them. Here are the exact errors I am…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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2026-10-05T08:00:07.7533333+00:00
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Samadhan Erande
0
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2026-10-05T08:19:09.26+00:00
Ramesh
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Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
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
8,765 questions
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2026-09-30T21:57:34.8433333+00:00
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Isabel Manrara Diaz
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2026-10-05T07:08:21.1066667+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
16,640
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
How can I verify that it was WIndows Defender that asked me to allow sending a file about Brave update?
I am using Windows 11 Home on my pc. Yesterday, some time after updating Brave browser, Windows Defender asked me to allow a file to be sent. The name of the file had something like the words 'brave' and 'update' so I allowed it. Now I think this was the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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Lockscreen that requires PIN every time it "locks"
Not sure why this should be so difficult to set up, but I want my screen set to lock out access when there is no activity for several minutes. To me, that's what "Screenlock" means. I've tried following the instructions and I can get the screen…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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2025-08-25T01:28:38.32+00:00
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Ali
25
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2026-10-04T16:57:27.5433333+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
23,010
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
I think my microsoft account got hacked and this is my alt account
I tried to login to my microsoft account but it says that it doesnt exist and when i tried to recover, it also says that it cant recognize the microsoft account. This happened after I join a discord server and do the verfication with my microsoft account…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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I keep getting popups about viruses
I clicked on a website on chrome that I didn't know (stupid, I know, lesson well learned) and now I keep getting popups in the corner of my screen about viruses. I'm currently running a full scan with windows protection and have run three quick scans,…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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2025-12-24T12:39:59.4433333+00:00
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Natasha TRELOAR
25
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2026-10-04T10:25:46.4466667+00:00
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EDWARD BUSSEY
0
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2 answers
how fix windows security issues my laptop windows security has not been operational
I need to bring my windows security it has not been operational; it does not open when click on its icon
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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2026-10-04T08:30:07.6766667+00:00
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Moussa Doukoure
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2026-10-04T09:06:39.7533333+00:00
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Estrella721
46,525
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
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
8,765 questions
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2026-10-03T11:41:12.31+00:00
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Auquier Cyril
35
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edited an answer
2026-10-03T23:56:12.69+00:00
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Hendrix-V
19,650
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
constant windows 11 login
why just recently now do I only have a minute and windows 11 goes back to original screen and sign on and I mean in the middle of anything if you stop typing or mouse you are back for another sign on which is super annoying when dealing with a…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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2026-10-03T13:36:23.4933333+00:00
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Thomas Neville
0
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2026-10-03T23:51:56.5933333+00:00
Hendrix-V
19,650
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
How do I know if it is microsoft tech or scammer
I've been dealing with who I thought was Microsoft tech support. Now i'm wondering if it is real or a scammer
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
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2026-10-03T15:44:06.6966667+00:00
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melanie wilcher
0
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2026-10-03T16:18:48.2533333+00:00
EmilyS726
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Independent Advisor
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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
8,765 questions
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2026-10-03T01:54:22.3233333+00:00
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Lucas Kimura
5
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commented
2026-10-03T12:33:52.2266667+00:00
Lucas Kimura
5
Reputation points
2 answers
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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
8,765 questions
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2026-10-03T03:49:24.98+00:00
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Florentino Otero Rodriguez
40
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2026-10-03T05:14:56.62+00:00
Florentino Otero Rodriguez
40
Reputation points
2 answers
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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
8,765 questions
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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
8,765 questions
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2026-03-05T12:52:54.38+00:00
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james farrow
0
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2026-10-02T18:14:27.7433333+00:00
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Liam Sullivan
0
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2 answers
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
8,765 questions
asked
2026-09-27T04:15:28.2633333+00:00
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Duncan R. Olney
0
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2026-10-02T14:37:35.1266667+00:00
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Thomas4-N
22,380
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
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
8,765 questions
asked
2026-09-30T18:02:01.76+00:00
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Jim Beucler
0
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commented
2026-10-02T08:44:02.79+00:00
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Clary-N
16,565
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
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
8,765 questions
asked
2026-10-02T04:49:34.7266667+00:00
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Chris Bondie - Tails230
20
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answered
2026-10-02T06:01:39.2233333+00:00
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Paulo GM
72,675
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
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
8,765 questions
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2 answers
correct location
How can I get windows to accurately indicate my location?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,765 questions
asked
2026-09-30T21:04:44.9+00:00
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Terri Freeman
0
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commented
2026-10-01T19:46:48.6333333+00:00
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John Jefferson Doyon
88,925
Reputation points
Independent Advisor