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How can I prevent windows security from taking over browser passkey?
I'd like to use passkeys saved on my phones to sign in various services. The problem is every time I click the option "sign in with a passkey", windows security would pop up and ask for a hardware device. Previously, I was able to get these…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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How to remove RAT from my PC?
Hello, I need help to get rid RAT on my PC. I have already factory reset my PC, but it still has infected files. I have run Microsoft Safety Scanner, which found infected files. However, when running MSRT, no infected files were detected. Is there any…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-12-12T18:48:05.1566667+00:00
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Soggy Cereal
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commented 2025-12-13T11:46:02.3133333+00:00
Soggy Cereal
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smart card issue
I am windows 11 HP i5 laptop , how to fix this error Moved from Windows development Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
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Windows cannot access \\Mars
I'm in the process of setting up a new, Windows 11 Home, laptop. In my case Windows networking among my own computers running on my own private network is particularly important. The setup procedure looks to be quite similar to prior versions of…
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Memory Integrity will not turn on no matter what I do, Cannot play certain games anymore
How's it going! To anyone who can help, I play Valorant, and out of nowhere two days ago, i got kicked out of my game for HVCI needing to be enabled, which, based on my knowledge, is directly linked to Memory Integration in settings. It originally was…
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How it is that this can be done from someone else to my pc? ...
I appreciated very much the help from the microsoft/windows people who joined with my pc to check out whether there was any malicious software. I'm glad there isn't, but the problem is still happening. Just now. I always try to get video of this event…
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i keep getting constant virus notifications
I do not know what to do. I am getting constant virus notifications. While I'm typing this no notifications are occurring . What was the cause of this? I'm on Windows-11. Moved from: Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback
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asked 2025-12-12T22:50:16.3266667+00:00
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john macco
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answered 2025-12-12T23:46:59.5133333+00:00
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Paulo GM
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code via SMS "That verification method isn't working right now. Please try another method."
Hi My mother has forgotten her microsoft password. She has been using the PIN to log into her computer. Last week the computer stated that the PIN was no longer working and prompted her to change her PIN or use different means of login. As she has not…
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asked 2025-12-10T11:12:36.85+00:00
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Per Berglund
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answered 2025-12-12T21:06:02.5333333+00:00
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Igor Leyko
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disable windows security app
how can i remove windows security app? it always annoy me.
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can't open windows security app
Can't open windows security app, and yes I have tried everything, tried to reset, tried to do everything, can't I upload a log from somewhere, so someone would help me out?
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asked 2025-12-12T18:09:28.6566667+00:00
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Marijus Pilkis
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answered 2025-12-12T18:57:58.08+00:00
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Harold Milan
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Is there any agency I can report hacking of my pc, and also my phone?
By the time I got a new password I was too exhausted. I have had the worst time I can think of between my notebook and my phone. I want to know where other than the FBI online website I can report hackers. I know who they are, they are neighbors and they…
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Kensington Fingerprint Scanner Not Working Properly on Win11 DT.
Running Virus & Malware free Win 11 Desktop, and Chrome (enabled for Win Hello), with all updates. The attached pic shows the window I routinely get at various times / sites. My Kensington Fingerprint Scanner lights up but the system / window is …
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-12-03T19:11:46.52+00:00
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Tom Perkins
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commented 2025-12-12T16:53:00.0466667+00:00
Tom Perkins
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To find your BitLocker recovery key using the key ID
To find your BitLocker recovery key using the key ID
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-10-10T09:42:15.56+00:00
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sam mayekar
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commented 2025-12-12T07:10:49.8566667+00:00
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Shahin Ahmed
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I never receive my code for two-factor authentication
Hi, I have set up two-factor authentication for Windows login, and I can receive the security code either by email or by text to my cell phone. Usually, my personal Windows 11 Surface laptop is a trusted device, and I am not redirected for two-factor…
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asked 2025-12-11T21:26:35.61+00:00
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Nick Nitello
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commented 2025-12-12T02:10:14.8366667+00:00
Nick Nitello
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Strange MidisrvTransferComplete File not found: activity
Hello everyone, I suspect my laptop has been infected by a malware. Currently I'm inspecting my OS so as to hunt down any malware. I did a clean reinstallation of MS Windows. In autoruns program under codecs section there is this entry:…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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Windows security not offering a passkey option that I have to sign into Minecraft.
I am trying to get Minecraft on my new computer, but I am unable to sign in to my account. I enter my email for my Microsoft account and Windows Security asks me to choose a passkey to sign in, instead of asking for my password. The two options it gives…
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asked 2025-10-28T00:49:38.1833333+00:00
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Grant Andrews
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commented 2025-12-11T17:20:55.1966667+00:00
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Barbara Mihelin
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Sandbox Volume Error "\Device\Harddisk3\DR5
Error: The filter manager could not establish a connection with the volume ‘\Device\Harddisk3\DR5’. This volume will only be available for filtering after a restart. The last status was ‘0xC03A001C’. Hi, I'm having a problem with the Windows 11…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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How do I enable location on my Windows 11 PC
I am unable to set up my HP printer because my location is turned off. HP Smart gives the following error message. "HP Smart is unable to use signals like GPS or WIFI to determine your location because your device administrator has turned off your…
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asked 2025-09-29T14:11:11.3466667+00:00
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Dudley Roach
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answered 2025-12-10T22:26:57.79+00:00
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Chester Magda
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How do I remove personal information from a Windows 11 laptop?
I purchased a new laptop because my old one could not upgrade to Windows 11. However, I'm having major issues with video conferencing and need to return the laptop. Obviously I want to remove my personal information before returning it, but the Reset…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-12-10T04:24:38.7666667+00:00
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Tina Hayes
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answered 2025-12-10T21:02:27.45+00:00
Tina Hayes
20
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Forgot pin computer will not give option to use password
Forgot pin to sign into an HP laptop. It will not give me the option to sign into with password.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-12-10T17:06:37.6666667+00:00
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Matthew Howard
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answered 2025-12-10T17:40:30.8333333+00:00
Harold Milan
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