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Responding to the Windows Defender Malware
I have found that when the Windows Defender malware affects my desktop that there is no way to exit the displayed window. However, Task Manager can be accessed to close all running instances of Google. That stops the threat. Upon restarting Google, users…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-08-11T15:32:11.83+00:00
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Tom Holmes
0
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answered 2025-08-13T06:51:55.87+00:00
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Hendrix-V
230
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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My desktop says I am in a different location than I am.
Last week I noticed my weather app was showing weather from Bonney Lake Washington (I live in Minnesota). I then also noticed that all of my searches on chrome and edge where showing results from Bonney Lake and so did my google maps. I changed my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-13T06:31:12.9166667+00:00
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Michael Kasper
0
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asked 2025-08-13T06:31:12.9166667+00:00
Michael Kasper
0
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Please tell me the steps to switch out of S mode. I need to put Webroot antivirus on my new computer.
I am not sure if I am doing this right. I need to put Webroot virus security on my new computer. I understand that I must switch out of S mode. I need the steps to do this.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-12T20:36:58.31+00:00
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Letha Watkins
0
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edited an answer 2025-08-12T20:58:45.5633333+00:00
Craig Long
13,965
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Volunteer Moderator
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disable microsoft defender
how can i disable windows security app. completely?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
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How to remove CTRL+ALT+DLT at login screen
I do not like how with the latest update it is now required to hit Control Alt Delete in order to log in any time my computer goes to sleep. Why did this happen without me okaying it, and why is it so difficult to remove? Everything I have read is a 50…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-12T13:13:27.32+00:00
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Kristyn Isaac
0
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edited an answer 2025-08-12T13:30:52.38+00:00
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JinQiao Li
1,270
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
cant log in on microsoft account windows 11, store or phonelink
cant log in on microsoft account windows 11, store or phonelink. I can open both store and phonelink but when i press log in, it becomes grey and then goes back like nothing happend.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
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sign in with password issue
Hi, got a new PC from Dell. There seems to be a glitch in the Windows 11 set up. I am not able to login with my password. Tried to change it, that did not work. There is no "change password" line on the login screen. Dell support was not able…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-10T23:23:13.9966667+00:00
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Isil Clark
0
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answered 2025-08-12T05:47:01.7+00:00
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Quinnie Quoc
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Why am I getting the following email "current credential & multi-factor authentication assigned to my account rends today"
Why am I getting the following email "current credential & multi-factor authentication assigned to my account rends today" from this email address: "IT…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-11T21:39:54.5833333+00:00
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Beau Hammet
20
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edited the question 2025-08-11T22:56:23.9166667+00:00
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Duane Hookom
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Windows defender blocked access to protected folder from explorer.exe process
Windows defender blocked access to protected folder "PICTURES" from process explorer.exe anyone knows what that means? Does that mean that i caught virus on my computer or something else? And after two hours it happened again
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-08-09T18:45:13.3766667+00:00
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Mustang1990
20
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accepted 2025-08-11T18:07:31.5966667+00:00
Mustang1990
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Fixing Bitlocker infinite loop
Today when I restarted my computer it asked for a bitlocker code. I entered my account, looked for the key, but when I enter it, it just says the PC couldn't be repaired then the only option is to shutdown, restart or other advanced options. When it…
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asked 2025-08-11T12:38:56.49+00:00
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Diana Brand
0
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answered 2025-08-11T13:32:37.26+00:00
DaveM121
758K
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Independent Advisor
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Need Help - This module is blocked from loading into Local Security Authority (vFVPNActNsp.dll)
After installing the Accops client on three different Windows 11 machines, I’m getting a Program Compatibility Assistant pop-up saying: This module is blocked from loading into the Local Security Authority.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
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How to force termnate any non-antivirus process?
Hello, I have Ccleaner free installed, and it keeps bombarding me with their ad notifications, which reminds me I do not want Ccleaner in the background anymore, so I use task manager or process hacker 2 to terminate it, but not today. It seems like my…
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BitLocker auto-enables on secondary partition (Windows 11 Home, dual-boot with Linux)
Setup: Dual-boot system with Windows 11 Home (latest) and Ubuntu Single NVMe SSD, partitioned: C: - main Windows OS S: - 100 GB partition intended for shared use between Windows and Linux BitLocker encryption is enabled by default on both…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-07-09T16:09:06.5866667+00:00
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Paipeti Sai Yaswanth Reddy
20
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commented 2025-08-09T10:45:43.08+00:00
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Carl Bid
0
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Why you should never buy anything Microsoft
Completely locked outve my laptop for the 3rd time. Tech Support says they cant do anything so I have to wait for the lockout to time out. This is costing me time to use my laptop when I need it and business I could be doing on a pc that costed me 1400$.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-07T03:17:00.4666667+00:00
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Tyler Peterson
0
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commented 2025-08-10T07:06:56.7666667+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
890
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Migrating from on Win11 PC to another
My old laptop is on its last legs, but still functional. I bought a new laptop and clearly would like to just transfer my entire life on my old PC to the new one. I have found Windows Backup (Note - doing a search in the task bar does not bring up the…
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asked 2025-08-09T02:52:28.14+00:00
Van Nam Nguyen
0
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answered 2025-08-09T11:38:21.36+00:00
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Marcin Policht
53,675
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
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I can not get into my laptop says your pin is required to sign in
I have been locked out of my laptop for months and have exhausted all troubleshooting options. I need immediate help to regain access before school starts in two weeks. After scanning my fingerprint, the system requires me to enter my PIN. The PIN I use…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-09T09:57:47.7333333+00:00
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Amanda Fisher
0
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answered 2025-08-09T10:37:28.6566667+00:00
DaveM121
758K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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Why is event viewer constantly showing ID 7000 followed by ID 10005?
I noticed this pattern several times in event viewer. What does this all mean? Is this hinting a malware? Event ID 7000: The ConsentUxUserSvc_afffe service failed to start due to the following error: Access is denied. followed by Event ID 10005: DCOM got…
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Is my PC safe based on this VirusTotal result?
I was on Chrome browsing a website and upon a click, a separate window opened. It was one of those things where anywhere you click on the page would automatically open separate/different window. I scanned that window URL in VirusTotal and it showed these…
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Utilman privilege escalation
Hi, I have a security question regarding the utilman.exe privilege escalation technique at the Windows logon screen. Even when the primary profile is bound to a personal Microsoft account, an attacker with physical access can boot into WinRE, replace…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
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how to remove partque.co.in
how do you remove partque.co.in malware pop-ups, is it in the task manager, or add/remove programs, changing chrome browser settings doesn't remove it
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
6,866 questions
asked 2025-08-10T05:28:04.09+00:00
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Tim O’Neil
0
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answered 2025-08-10T06:08:34.0666667+00:00
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DYARI BARHAM
27,636
Reputation points
Independent Advisor