8,590 questions
8,590 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy tags
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REMOVING apps from the Microsoft Store library
I've seen numerous forum posts dating back to 2016 expressing the need for a feature that lets users delete previously purchased or downloaded apps from the Microsoft Store library. For clarity, this is not about uninstalling apps, but removing them from…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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How to find my computer verification key?
I need this verification privacy key to say this computer is trusted.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-22T17:00:36.51+00:00
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MARRIETTA HARPER
0
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commented 2026-08-22T19:59:39.4433333+00:00
Bulldog
3,865
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1 answer
account hacked and email deleted from account
my account was taken from me and they changed my email address i have the emails verifications to prove it and i made a request to get it back and nothing has been done at all its been 2 - 3 months now all my minecraft progress is gone help please i…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-22T16:40:12.4666667+00:00
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Fear Jay
0
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answered 2026-08-22T18:22:36+00:00
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Virginia M
41,560
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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Intel PTT AIK enrollment fails with HTTP 404 – Microsoft AIK authority does not exist
Hello, I am experiencing a reproducible Windows TPM 2.0 / AIK attestation issue with an Intel PTT TPM. The TPM itself appears to be fully functional: TPM 2.0 is present Manufacturer: INTC TPM model: TGL TPM firmware: 600.7.0.0 Get-Tpm reports…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-22T11:15:40.3266667+00:00
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anton potter
0
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asked 2026-08-22T11:15:40.3266667+00:00
anton potter
0
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2 answers
Forgot sign in pin
Forgot sign in pin for windows 11. Where can I find my pin in my Microsoft account
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-21T21:51:43.11+00:00
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Barbara Tobias
0
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answered 2026-08-22T00:06:40.3033333+00:00
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GsN5034 - IA
75,235
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
PIN problems
The Windows 11 asks me to reset my PIN every day. Del tells me it is not a hardware or corrupted folder issue
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-21T21:16:01.4333333+00:00
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Paul Chrzanowski
0
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answered 2026-08-21T23:52:26.9066667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
75,235
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Security Editor
how to enroll software in security editor in Windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-19T20:07:29.91+00:00
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Brad Buffington
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-21T03:21:02.33+00:00
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Emma1-N
10,755
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Security Intelligence Daily updates ceased since 17 August
I am Windows 11 (64) fully updated. I have set my laptop for Manual Updates. Each morning, I go into System and updates -Check for updates. Most days there is an update for Security Intelligence. My last one was on 17 August -1.457.198 Each day since…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-20T23:14:08.9566667+00:00
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NeilFitzjames-0675
0
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answered 2026-08-20T23:58:16.88+00:00
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John DeV
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Independent Advisor
6 answers
How can I permanently disable Passkey prompts?
Hello, A lot of websites lately when I try to login give me this popup that interrupts and delays my normal login: This makes it seem like I have no choice but to set this up, when I do, I could just simply exit out (sometimes a few times in a row) and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
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How to verify the validity of my Microsoft tech, and how to confirm my case
Been working for a few years with a "Microsoft" tech and I have no complaints but how do I verify his validity and confirm my case?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-20T18:12:44.64+00:00
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Scott Blackstone
0
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answered 2026-08-20T18:57:21.73+00:00
CrazyKats
18,225
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
False ‘Turn on virus protection’ notification after every startup
Windows Security gives a false “Turn on virus protection” notification approximately 2–5 minutes after every Windows startup. The notification is headed Windows Security and says: “Turn on virus protection. Virus protection is turned off. Tap or click to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-17T12:55:33.4366667+00:00
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Brian Bramson
0
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commented 2026-08-20T18:06:53.6533333+00:00
DaveM121
919.8K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Blocking pop-ups, Macfee and Norton.
Keep getting Macfee and Norton pop-up's and I don't find them on my system. This has been going on for days, what can I do? Everything so far is talking about when you have it installed and how to get rid of it. I have Window 11. LaVerne Dobbins
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2025-11-06T22:34:36.4366667+00:00
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La Verne Dobbins
40
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T16:06:13.7666667+00:00
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Michael Chetsko
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Why has Windows 11 suddenly lost "Recall & Snapshots"?
Hi I was finding Recall very useful since I bought my new pc in September 2025, but it has suddenly disappeared. There is no longer an icon on the taskbar, and the “Recall and Snapshots” option on Settings / Privacy / Permissions has disappeared. The PC…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-01-15T13:17:17.55+00:00
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David Hunter
0
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commented 2026-08-20T14:51:53.03+00:00
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Patel Software
0
Reputation points
5 answers
Cannot access Windows Security in Windows 11
When I open Windows Security in Windows 11, all I get is a black screen with a shield. There also is no shield in my taskbar. After trying a variety of fixes that didnt work. I did a clean reinstall of Windows 11 but there still is a blank screen in…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
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Intel PTT EK certificate service returns 404 "Certificate not found" — TPM attestation fails (Z790, i9-14900F)
Intel PTT (firmware TPM) endorsement key has no EK certificate available from Intel's EK cert service, which breaks Windows AIK attestation. This blocks anti-cheat attestation (Call of Duty) even though the TPM, Secure Boot, and CSME firmware are all…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-06-08T21:56:47.41+00:00
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lag_of_duty
10
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T07:14:32.0966667+00:00
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Владислав Бервинов
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows defender crash on scan
I get this every time I quick scan as of august 18th. Here is the xml file. Anyone else getting this? It was fine yesterday and now it's not. Edit I posted the wrong event :p <Event…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-18T21:49:04.9333333+00:00
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Xander Warren
50
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T18:41:36.1633333+00:00
Xander Warren
50
Reputation points
1 answer
My personal Microsoft account was compromised.
My personal Microsoft account was compromised. My original Microsoft account/alias was cha***@gmail.com. I still have access to the Windows PC that was previously connected to this account, and OneDrive on that PC still identifies cha***@gmail.com.…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-17T05:35:16.3533333+00:00
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Gautam Chand
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T17:27:00.5233333+00:00
Gautam Chand
0
Reputation points
2 answers
PC is locked due to Window Defender reporting trojan spyware
Windows Defender for security reasons is preventing access to my PC. My computer is locked and has been reported to be infected with Trojan_type_spyware.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-19T14:46:24.7533333+00:00
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Kathleen Sliwiak
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-19T15:32:04.3866667+00:00
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Quinn.HP
9,625
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Passkey options
Can an YUBIKEY be used with passkeys and if so how?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-17T19:23:23.2833333+00:00
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Vernon Reynolds
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T14:53:51.2933333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
21,315
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Windows 11 Virus Scan NOT WORKING
I never had a problem running the Virus Scan before until now. It starts to run and then stops part way through the process. And then it just returns to the original page to start a scan. It does it with any of the scan options
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,590 questions
asked 2026-08-18T19:07:41.1433333+00:00
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Craig Kalugin
40
Reputation points
answered 2026-08-19T14:32:40.8833333+00:00
David-M
123.5K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor