Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
578 questions
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Should Windows Defender Firewall settings be left at default or customized for hardened laptops?
While hardening a Windows 11 laptop, I enabled Windows Defender Firewall. Should I keep the default firewall rules in place, or is it best practice to add custom inbound/outbound rules? I'd like to know what Microsoft recommends for a secure but…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(208, 19%, 30%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
1 answer
Windows 11 activation
hello, I have an issue with windows showing me the "Activate windows" message in the bottom corner. Its a brand new HP 250 G9 Core i5-1235U 16GB 512GB SSD 15.6 inch FHD Windows 11 Pro Laptop. However when i go to settings i get the message…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-09-22T12:48:58.3566667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(51.2, 35%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EDV%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Dave Venables
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2025-09-22T17:01:16.9566667+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Azure Portal:Error code: AADSTS5000225 Sign In Failed
Sign-in failed Error code: AADSTS5000225 Error message: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. To learn more about tenant lifecycle policies, see https://aka.ms/TenantLifecycle Trace ID: 93d51dc2-3412-4d5e-9b8a-acb719760901…
Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor
An Azure personalized recommendation engine that helps users follow best practices to optimize Azure deployments.
692 questions
asked 2025-09-22T14:26:44.81+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(316.8, 11%, 40%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESD%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Sainath Dhende
5
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T17:00:48.6833333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
132K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Windows Hello PIN Not Working Consistently
The issue encountered involves the error message: "Your PIN is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device." This message appears after starting the laptop, despite following the instructions to reset the PIN…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(35.2, 80%, 13%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(275.2, 20%, 36%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAP%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
1 answer
Renewal certificate DP100
Hi Team, I have completed my DP-100 certification on 11-November-2024. I am unable to view my certificate in my dashboard. Azure data scientist Associate I have checked with exam center/Pearson VUE and informed to check with Microsoft support…
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
54,506 questions
asked 2025-09-22T13:59:56.86+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(51.2, 63%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EBS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
BACHU SUBBARAYUDU
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:57:18.39+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Data Bricks Unable to Access Delta Live Tables
I have a premium Databricks subscription and when going through the workspace I am unable to see anything under Data Engineering that refers to Delta Live Tables or Pipelines. I am the owner of the workspace and location for resources is US East. I have…
Azure Databricks
Azure Databricks
An Apache Spark-based analytics platform optimized for Azure.
2,960 questions
asked 2025-09-17T22:44:05.61+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(198.4, 15%, 29%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJR%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
jake ramsey
30
Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:55:57.2066667+00:00
PRADEEPCHEEKATLA
91,866
Reputation points
1 answer
Test migration is failing
Sufficient number of cores are not available in the subscription Azure subscription 1.
Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
1,096 questions
asked 2025-09-18T16:01:51.5066667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(64, 27%, 16%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESK%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
saif khan
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:55:08.87+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(38.4, 72%, 13%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ENP%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Naveena Patlolla
9,660
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Wireless Microsoft Surface standalone keyboard stop responding
I have a Microsoft standalone Bluetooth keyboard. When the battery is full, the keyboard works but then stops responding. I take out the battery and reinstall it, and then it works again briefly before stopping. Any ideas?
Surface | Surface Pro | Performance and maintenance
2,322 questions
asked 2025-09-19T22:53:18.1333333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(224.00000000000003, 34%, 31%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EGC%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Gary Church
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:53:38.09+00:00
Edward Schlobohm01
10,175
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
0 answers
New laptop
I bought a new laptop and cannot verify my email even though I am logged into the authentication app it doesn’t generate a code
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
14,485 questions
asked 2025-09-22T16:51:46.7433333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 8%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Anonymous
edited the question 2025-09-22T16:53:18.37+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(6.4, 92%, 10%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Clover-L
20
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Delayed SS benefits and MCT Status reflecting on learn profile.
Dear Microsoft Certification Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to report an issue regarding my Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status. I was officially enrolled into the MCT program nearly two months ago, but my Learn…
Community Center | Not monitored
Community Center | Not monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
54,506 questions
asked 2025-09-22T14:26:20.8566667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(54.400000000000006, 72%, 15%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAS%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Adikpe Stephen Nathaniel
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:52:44.65+00:00
Gérard Oomens
123.1K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Edge for Android
I am trying to stall Edge on my Galaxy z Fold 7. Edge will not let me install it unless I make it my default browser. I never this problem before. What gives Microsoft the right to choose my browser
Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Android
Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Android
Managing and troubleshooting browser extensions in Edge on Android
34 questions
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(278.4, 33%, 36%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ES%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
0 answers
I accidentally removed my Instagram account
I accidentally removed my Instagram account from the authenticator, is there any way to recover it?
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
14,485 questions
asked 2025-09-22T16:50:58.4566667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(204.8, 81%, 29%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EVH%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Victor Henrique
5
Reputation points
asked 2025-09-22T16:50:58.4566667+00:00
Victor Henrique
5
Reputation points
0 answers
Subject: Unable to Unlock Device After Remote Lock Hello, I used the Find My Device – Remote Lock feature from my Microsoft account for my laptop (Dell Inspiron 15 3530). After that, my laptop now shows a screen asking me to enter a PIN
Subject: Unable to Unlock Device After Remote Lock Hello, I used the Find My Device – Remote Lock feature from my Microsoft account for my laptop (Dell Inspiron 15 3530). After that, my laptop now shows a screen asking me to enter a PIN at boot. The…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
14,485 questions
asked 2025-09-22T16:50:34.45+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(316.8, 80%, 40%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EST%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
shams tabrez
0
Reputation points
asked 2025-09-22T16:50:34.45+00:00
shams tabrez
0
Reputation points
1 answer
I cannot restore the MySQL azure server in the sam region.
I cannot restore the MySQL azure server in the sam region. It says nto supported. How will I resrtore the backup then.
Azure Database for MySQL
Azure Database for MySQL
An Azure managed MySQL database service for app development and deployment.
1,249 questions
asked 2025-09-18T16:50:24.45+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(233.6, 1%, 32%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ES%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Suraj
21
Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:48:18.18+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(252.8, 60%, 34%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EMK%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Mahesh Kurva
10,520
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do i turn off animations in Excel 2013 without turning off all animations on my computer?
The Hardware Acceleration option in Excel does nothing. The Animation Effects toggle in the windows settings (I'm using Windows 11) turns off all animations everywhere, which i don't like. But the page transition effects in Excel are horrible.
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | For home | Windows
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
57,436 questions
asked 2025-09-22T15:31:57.94+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(214.4, 97%, 30%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAM%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
alco mohito
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-22T16:48:10.6133333+00:00
alco mohito
20
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
I think I put the wrong year for my birthdate and now I can't get into my account without a seperate outlook email
I just made an outlook account and when it asked my age, I thought I put the year 2005 in because that is the year I was born, however as I was finishing up it said that I needed to have an adult sign in with their outlook to approve of the account. I…
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email
Sending, receiving, and organizing email in Outlook.com
8,991 questions
asked 2025-09-22T14:00:36.74+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(268.8, 89%, 36%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EHE%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Hause, Elijah
20
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:47:46.4666667+00:00
Hause, Elijah
20
Reputation points
1 answer
why does windows 11 not work with intel i5 7400t??? what is the problem?
why does windows 11 not work with intel i5 7400t??? what is the problem? i meet all the requirements. (so don't tell me the processor is not on the list). Why doesn't it work. Ik think Microsoft wants me to buy an new processor so it's all about the…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | PC Health Checker
628 questions
asked 2025-09-22T16:03:35.09+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(176, 94%, 27%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ENV%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
nico van gelder
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:47:41.96+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
71,690
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
my xp pen pad not showing in my lapto
in my laptop xppen pad pointer not showing and moving
Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
6,559 questions
asked 2025-09-22T14:10:34.67+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(192, 79%, 28%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ESK%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Satish Kumar Merugu
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:45:14.9466667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(48, 27%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EI%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
IGYQ
19,280
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
How do I activate code signing
Trying to enroll subscription in Azure Trusted Signing (Code Signing) preview. Microsoft.CodeSigning is registered but Certificate Profiles only show attestation (Public/Private Trust). I nooed to enable Code Signing profiles for EXE/MSI signing.
Artifact Signing
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
830 questions
asked 2025-09-18T02:08:43.3733333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(6.4, 68%, 10%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EMT%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Michael ThompsonBrown
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-09-22T16:40:51.6466667+00:00
Alison A
5,195
Reputation points
Admin
4 answers
Why doesn't NumLock work after Windows 11 update?
I have a user that we just updated to Windows 11 (Enterprise). Everything works except for NumLock. It happens on the laptop keyboard as well as external keyboards. We have run all the Windows updates, driver updates and restarted the computer (HP ZBook…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
23,134 questions
asked 2025-09-15T18:42:40.3166667+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(12.8, 45%, 11%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EHN%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Harrell, Nick
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-09-22T16:40:34.5933333+00:00
Stefan Blom
341.8K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator