17,572 questions
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finding my identifier when it says some settings are controlled by the system administrator....which is me.
I want to find the identifier on my computer, but when I go to bitlocker settings I get a message that says some settings are managed by your system administrator....which is me. how can I log in as an administrator to find this information?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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unable to change location services telling me its managed by my organization
unable to change location services telling me its managed by my organization and I am not in an organization
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
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2026-04-12T22:44:40.8+00:00
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James T
5
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commented
2026-09-19T07:22:42.7833333+00:00
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Milan Ghevariya
0
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1 answer
Account Recovery/Deletion
hello, i have had my microsoft account hacked and the email got changed. i have no way of accessing the acount. I need help either recovering the account or just deleting it completely. I have made a new account and am currently using this one. My main…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-18T00:46:06.11+00:00
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Martin
0
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answered
2026-09-18T01:25:28.55+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte
46,090
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
How can I resume BitLocker Protection?
For the past month, everytime I log in to my laptop, I've had to put in my Microsoft Recovery Key. I didn't know what the issue was but I saw someone post on here that what worked them was suspending protection, restarting computer, and then resuming…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-17T16:41:23.76+00:00
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Lillian Derby
0
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answered
2026-09-17T20:35:22.6233333+00:00
Horace Wiggins
530
Reputation points
1 answer
Tamper protection managed by your administrator on local device.
my home computer has at some point greyed out option to turn on tamper protection. It has also been put off. haven't been able to put it back on in safe mode with registry editor either.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-11T13:50:45.27+00:00
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toni
20
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-09-17T07:35:46.34+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
22,710
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
I am being given the eternal runaround on my Windows Digital License activation after installing a BIOS update that changed secure boot keys.
I have a Windows 10 Pro Digital License which still shows in the Order History of my Microsoft Account. The windows settings app tells me that the hardware of my device has changed with error code 0xC004F211. The Troubleshoot button under that will…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-15T01:38:48.4766667+00:00
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epic Dabber
0
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commented
2026-09-16T13:17:27.81+00:00
epic Dabber
0
Reputation points
2 answers
I remotely locked my computer and now i want to unlock it
I remotely locked my computer and now i want to unlock it
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-16T01:21:58.48+00:00
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Malka Feldman
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-16T01:57:48.6033333+00:00
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Estrella721
46,015
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
how to fix windows defender
windows defender is not working is says windows security service centre cant be started while windows defender app is showing a blank white screen tried to repair and reset but it didnt work
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-14T01:03:33.4+00:00
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Praise Thom
0
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answered
2026-09-14T05:13:25.4766667+00:00
ApexNáV
360
Reputation points
2 answers
secure boot
I am on windows 10. microsoft symbol has an alert sign. it says secure boot. what is secure boot and how do I fix it ?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-11T17:47:35.8066667+00:00
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tony welch
0
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edited an answer
2026-09-11T18:26:26.34+00:00
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Ivan B
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Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How can I fix the password problem that does not open?
المفروض اني بكتب باسورد الدخول عشان افتح اللاب مش بيرضي يفتح بيجيب ان الباسورد غلط وانا متاكد انو صح
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-10T11:50:19.81+00:00
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Mohamed Magdy
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-10T12:25:07.8+00:00
DaveM121
932.4K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Account hacked and suspended
My account was hacked roughly 1 week ago, and when i filled out the forms it said my account had been suspended to protect it. A support agent told me there is no way to recover it unless i fill out the "account takeover form", but i could not…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-05T14:32:01.6433333+00:00
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Davis Vitols
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-10T10:42:38.6+00:00
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Vikki-T
10,375
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How do I change my PIN for signing/logging into computer upon Startup?
I need to change the PIN number I use for signing into my computer upon startup. How do I change it?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-05T19:27:33.2433333+00:00
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Shirlene D
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-09T09:30:50.03+00:00
Vikki-T
10,375
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
My computer doesn't connect to the internet and I can't recover my pin
My computer has no access to internet and I can't recover my pin to log into it
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-08T15:52:32.5733333+00:00
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PINEROLO Alina Sinescu
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-08T17:48:27.14+00:00
Bulldog
4,625
Reputation points
2 answers
How to fix macafee virus from popping up over and over
I have macafee virus popping up over and over - i dont know how to fix it - i need to know what to do to remove it from my computer - i am not tech savvy
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-06-17T02:15:50.8666667+00:00
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Kathy Carpenter
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-08T04:58:31.03+00:00
JuliaMarvin
22,710
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
I need live support. My computer has been hacked and taken over by someone
I need live support. My computer has been hacked and taken over by someone
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-05T16:00:59.51+00:00
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James McGrath Personal
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-05T16:37:49.5333333+00:00
EmilyS_726
29,285
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
change e mail on Microsoft account for new one
i need to change the e mail associated with a couple of microsoft games from my old e mail to my new one as i cannot access the codes microsoft keeps giving me.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-05T10:40:37.4233333+00:00
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David Naylor
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-05T12:59:23.84+00:00
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Onyx Is here
4,850
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
defender doesnt show
hello i got a probleme that microsoft defender icon doesnt show at the task bar but it still works also doesnt show when i go to task manager and then startup im just scared if its like a virus or something idk.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
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2 answers
unsure what these services are?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-04T15:33:30.05+00:00
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Snowe
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-04T16:11:13.4766667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig
32,865
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
PROBLEM WITH TEXTING
SOMEONE Hck ed my cmputer and started texting as me on my documents and got me fired how do i stop them
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
asked
2026-09-03T21:07:39.2733333+00:00
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(Student)Shania Towns
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-04T07:29:12.7966667+00:00
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Carl-L
21,995
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
When I try to access my protection history Inside Windows Security, there are four blue dots that load forever. I've tried everything. Can I please get some help here? Thank you
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,572 questions
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