2,926 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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How to reschedule the exam which is now get started because of some protection in laptop

I have launched the OnVue application and went through all the verification and space testing activities after that one of your assistance call me and verify again the surrounding and he said the exam will start after 2 min but exam not get started then…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,850 questions
asked 2024-10-30T19:24:01.1333333+00:00
Samiksha Dalvi 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-11-05T06:00:37.3+00:00
Karlie Weng 18,521 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers

Cant remove work or school account from personal PC

recently left an organization and my ID there was disabled. When employed there, I used my personal PC for work as well as my own stuff. Now I get frequent requests to log in to my Work or School Account. How do I remove the Work account from my personal…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,861 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
430 questions
asked 2023-05-18T19:28:15.87+00:00
Redistro 191 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-04T22:58:35.37+00:00
RSV 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Since microsfot is part of Call of Duty now, how do I contact Activision to prove I'm innocent and falsely shadow banned by mass reports?

I was shadow banned twice on Black Ops 6 by mass reports, but I'm innocent. There's no customer service to contact Activision and I don't have an option to appeal the ban. Is Microsoft in partnership with Activision? Is there someone that can assist me?…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,484 questions
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
7,086 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
39,628 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-11-04T20:35:26.31+00:00
Bowen Vorster 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-11-04T21:45:12.3966667+00:00
VarunTha 9,105 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

problem in electronic signature under Windows 10 with an external magnetic card reader (HID)

problem in electronic signature under Windows 10 with an external magnetic card reader (HID), when signing, error message: Windows Security, Smart card, Select smart card device. Any idea to fix this problem?? on other PCs it's OK. THANKS

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-11-04T08:12:07.6666667+00:00
BACHELET Frederic 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-04T08:33:42.63+00:00
Hania Lian 17,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers

WInows 10 System Restore rejects microsoft account password

Computer did not boot windows 10 normally and went into attempts to Automatically repair which failed. Then when option System Restore from a restore point was attempted, System Restore asked to select account (only 1 in a list) with account name, after…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,947 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2021-10-24T16:58:30.287+00:00
yan simkin 56 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-03T03:30:30.1533333+00:00
UnusualHornet6 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 Lifecycle/Security Updates

Hi All, Looking for some clarification around true EOL for windows 10 versions. As you may or may not know 1709 is due in a few weeks for EOL. It seems as if perhaps extended support is still providing security updates…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2020-09-28T18:54:17.91+00:00
Sean W 161 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-31T22:43:16.1433333+00:00
Sean W 161 Reputation points
2 answers

How do I disable Windows Security pop up everytime I used a saved password on Chrome?

I am tired of having to scan my fingerprint/enter my windows hello pin every single time I need to use a saved password on Chrome. How do I turn this off? I tried disabling windows hello on chrome settings but it still doesn't help!

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-09-28T02:31:31.8233333+00:00
Ramya Bhagirathi 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-30T17:05:36.81+00:00
JJ James 0 Reputation points
2 answers

My microsoft store is blocked, can you help me?

Hello there, my problem is that : Microsoft store on my notebook from second hand (probably it is from some company) is blocked, notebook is mine for my personal use. Its running Windows Enterprice, can you someone help me please, I do not want to buy…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-02-07T16:59:17.06+00:00
Filip Henkeľ 5 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-30T15:10:23.37+00:00
simo-k 555 Reputation points
3 answers

Bitlocker locked my hard drive D -/i have recawery KEY

Please help. I use drive D connected to a laptop. I used the bitlocker function and everything was fine until a certain moment, One day I connected the drive as usual - I enter the password - incorrect. OK I take out the printout with the security code I…

Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
39,628 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,861 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
430 questions
asked 2024-10-28T13:38:45.99+00:00
Karol J 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-29T20:11:07.7166667+00:00
Karol J 20 Reputation points
1 answer

mdatp growing /Library/SystemExtensions/.staging

We are currently experiencing an issue with mdatp growing the .staging file located in the following path: /Library/SystemExtensions/.staging So far we have had the issue with macOS from version 12.4 - 12.6.1. We did not deploy using script,…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2022-11-17T00:30:36.15+00:00
Michael Acosta 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-28T08:55:06.4266667+00:00
Mirco Bauer 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is the Windows Defender Firewall Service Always Necessary to Stay Running?

Hello, In my current collegiate studies, we are doing labs where Trellix is installed on Windows 10 as a third-party AV and Firewall provider. When Trellix is running, the Windows Defender Firewall shows disabled in Windows Security. However, the service…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,362 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-10-26T22:15:38.8766667+00:00
StudentAdmin 65 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-27T01:03:49.45+00:00
StudentAdmin 65 Reputation points
1 answer

Failed to open Windows session with CPS smartcard starting with Windows 11 23H2

Hello, We are the maintainer of french CPS healthcare smartcard which driver consists of a legacy CSP (Cryptographic Service Provider). And after conducting some tests on the Windows 11 release (23H2) we have the behavior that smartcard logon no longer…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,861 questions
asked 2024-10-24T07:39:21.33+00:00
Perret Bertrand 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-25T07:29:10.3133333+00:00
Daisy Zhou 24,741 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Windows security popup keeps showing up

this exact windows security popup keeps coming up even if i login. please help its really annoying.

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-10-24T05:53:22.0566667+00:00
CS 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-24T06:58:39.9166667+00:00
Hania Lian 17,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Security Center service is turned off and cannot be enabled

When I turn on my computer, it says “Enable the Windows Security Center service, Windows Security Center service is disabled, click or tap to enable. Big red X.” I clicked on it and it doesn't work, it won't start, it reports an error, what's wrong with…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,850 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
430 questions
asked 2024-10-22T08:31:59.1666667+00:00
Strilen Liu 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-24T06:18:47.12+00:00
Strilen Liu 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Defender for Endpoint with proxy

Hi, We have a closed environment, so no access to internet. We use SCCM to patch windows machines, so the WSUS server download the updates within a timeslot. Now we are going to start using Defender for Endpoint, and have been told to configure…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,205 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,850 questions
asked 2021-10-26T07:44:05.85+00:00
andreas bright 561 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-23T15:42:52.95+00:00
Roggenbuck, Julie 0 Reputation points
0 answers

What is the difference between Platform mode and Software mode among the passwordless authentication methods provided by Microsoft?

I have a question about the passwordless authentication method provided by Microsoft. According to the docs(https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/concept-authentication-passwordless), the passwordless method is divided into…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,484 questions
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
7,086 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-10-22T09:04:23.49+00:00
민수 김 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Persistent PUA

Windows Security repeatedly identifies a PUA threat. I "Remove" the threat and then an hour or two later the same threat appears. It was suggested that Security is finding reference to the offending file in the archive or history file for…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-10-20T02:07:41.6266667+00:00
Tom Hartman 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-22T08:15:36.77+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,105 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Robocopy: copy drive root directory creates Hidden backup folder

Windows 10 Home 21H2 19044.1526, 64-bit Robocopy 10.0.19041.1266 Run Robocopy via .bat file, Run as Administrator. Hello: When I use Robocopy to copy the root directory of a drive (D:) to a folder (non-root directory) on an external drive, the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,205 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2022-02-17T21:04:52.667+00:00
franklin-xy 21 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-21T11:59:18.0866667+00:00
Michal Šovčík 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Re-install Windows Defender

I have corrupted Windows Defender on our machine. How do I re-install or remove and re-add Defender. I have try following SFC /SCANNOW DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
39,628 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,861 questions
asked 2024-10-07T15:37:50.2166667+00:00
lalajee 1,811 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-21T11:10:33.6766667+00:00
Rakesh Gurram 9,055 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Where can I find Information on KB packs that are not listed on the MS Catalog?

https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/home.aspx does not list information about KB5018506 I have had this issue multiple times, we need to prove where these patches come from for our Security Baselines.

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,926 questions
asked 2024-10-18T16:00:19.37+00:00
Cuoco, Patrick 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-21T01:52:37.6433333+00:00
Hania Lian 17,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor