2,808 questions with Windows 10 Security tags

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'Wacatac' malware was detected (Agentless preview)

Hi Team on one of the linux machine Microsoft Defender for Cloud in Security alerts shows malware how to remediate it.

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,401 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.
2,808 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,238 questions
asked 2024-06-04T05:28:32.25+00:00
Pradeep Khantwal 50 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-20T20:28:23.6066667+00:00
deherman-MSFT 34,691 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

My account was hacked

My account has been hacked. They changed my email, and deleted my phone number.

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-20T13:00:52.5866667+00:00
Brian Brenner 0 Reputation points
1 answer

your system administrator has blocked this program. for more info contact your system administrator

I am using a domain account and, as per company policy, I cannot create a local account. Additionally, I am unable to access the User Account Control (UAC) window to add or remove programs on this system. Could you please provide assistance with this…

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.
2,808 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,659 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.
366 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
A Microsoft cloud access security broker that enables customers to control the access and use of software as a service apps in their organization.
117 questions
asked 2024-06-12T05:42:38.8066667+00:00
Mr Sonbir 40 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-20T07:27:39.76+00:00
Karlie Weng 15,681 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
5 answers

Windows 10 - How to disable password prompt after screen blank

We have a set of Windows 10 (2004) domain PCs setup for shared use with autologon as a limited domain user. They automatically reboot nightly. We want the screen to blank after a period of time (via Power & sleep > Screen: When plugged in, turn…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2021-08-25T01:29:24.363+00:00
JWit13 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-06-19T23:53:00.2+00:00
Quinn Shanahan 0 Reputation points
3 answers

how can i stop my password from expiring every 30 days

Hello please help me i'm really desperate Im on windows 10 My password keeps on being expired every 30 days and i just noticed that my pc is on "business mode" but i dont have a business its my pc i searched for soooo long an…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2022-05-26T11:02:48.253+00:00
Mina Al Bayati 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2024-06-19T10:46:54.7366667+00:00
Figek 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Backing up Bitlocker key to Azure AD

Hi, I have project to join PC's to Intune and enable Bitlocker. The PC's are already joined to active directory we will be joining them to Intune by adding the account via Access work or school account. I have the policy created and working to enable…

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.
2,808 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,593 questions
asked 2021-11-29T11:06:12.743+00:00
Irish84 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-06-17T22:18:08.4533333+00:00
Gavin Singh 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Blue screen erroo ( video scheduler internal error )

I have this problem for 6 months and i know the app who make the problem but i dont know how to fix it and i dont wnna delete the app , the app is apple music and i download it from microsoft store , please help me and tell me what to do to fix the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,293 questions
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
460 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.
1,918 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-14T18:27:04.3166667+00:00
Liu Kang 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-17T15:46:58.3266667+00:00
Wesley Li 5,800 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

When will Microsoft support ed25519, x25519 and SHA-3 SSL certificates

I was using openssl to make a certificate. but after I made it, it seems didn't suppported by Windows

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-15T05:40:56.53+00:00
烽煜 黄 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-17T12:18:46.2+00:00
烽煜 黄 20 Reputation points
2 answers

WSUSSCN2.cab file for Windows 11

I have been using a the wsusscn2.cab file and WUA in a script for years to determine the latest non-superseded applicable UpdatesIDs so that I can download them and bring them to my offline networks. Now that we are moving to Windows 11 it seems to me…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,483 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.
2,808 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,659 questions
asked 2024-06-13T15:51:07.07+00:00
ArmoredEmu01 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-17T02:23:53.45+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 12,066 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Unable to renew certificate for Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate

I am unable to renew my certificate for Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate. On the renewal page, I see the message that this certification is renewable, but the "see if you're eligible" button is greyed out. I still have…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-03T17:28:17.1633333+00:00
stefan van leeuwen 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-15T21:53:26.6733333+00:00
Graham Zahra-Hansell 0 Reputation points
4 answers

D drive locked with bitlocker after windows reinstallation

Hi, I formatted my c drive for windows clean installation, after the installation I found my D drive is locked with bitlocker automatically. after some search on internet I found one recovery key on my Microsoft account under the same device but its…

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2022-07-14T13:17:20.357+00:00
Purushothama V 6 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-06-15T01:59:39.17+00:00
DonaldRoland-5847 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Bitlocker recovery after bios update

J'ai fais une mise à jour de bios. Après ce processus j'ai obtenu une page bleue demandant une clé de bitlocker. Cependant la clé de bitlocker est déjà sauvegarder dans ce disque dure du pc dans le dossier document. Mais je ne peux pas l'acceder. J'ai…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-12T03:07:15.9333333+00:00
saad gheouany 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-12T15:49:34.42+00:00
Wesley Li 5,800 Reputation points
2 answers

What does this error message mean? error: invalid_client Error subcode: Description: failed%20to%20authenicate%20user

I'm trying to set up my pc's main identity as my work logon and password. I'm in settings. I go to add work or school account, then put in my work logon and password. This is what it comes back as error: invalid_client error subcode: …

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.
2,808 questions
asked 2022-09-29T19:21:29.377+00:00
Sandy Miller 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2024-06-12T15:28:58.5133333+00:00
Caleb Govostes 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Cómo introducir un código de verificación?

Entro a teams y me da un código y me pide que vaya a la app de autenticador y escriba en l número que me dice ay para verificar la identidad, por ejemplo un 89 pero ya en la app no se dónde poner o escribir ese número ni da alguna opción o algo, así que,…

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
9,401 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
4,316 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.
2,808 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,170 questions
asked 2024-06-11T20:16:16.5933333+00:00
Alexander Zenteno 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-06-12T14:45:46.07+00:00
romungi-MSFT 43,451 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

AppLocker blocking MicrosoftCorporationII.WinAppRuntime.Main.1.5 and breaking Photos app

Recently we've noticed that the Photos app no longer works. It is being blocked by our AppLocker policy, which shows a block for MicrosoftCorporationII.WinAppRuntime.Main.1.5 every time anyone tries to open Photos, including double-clicking on a .jpg…

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.
2,808 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,659 questions
asked 2024-06-10T17:25:12.8933333+00:00
RobinCM 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-12T09:48:00.56+00:00
RobinCM 11 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Do windows security still can be used?

As we know, in October 2025, Windows 10 will no longer be supported and that means it will no longer receive security updates. So can you still use Windows security features on Windows 10? like anti-virus and others, they just don't get the latest…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-11T13:55:47.2733333+00:00
abraham theo 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-12T08:50:28.2+00:00
abraham theo 20 Reputation points
2 answers

How to give a domain user admin permissions to their laptop

I have some domain users that need to be given admin permissions for their laptop. I dont want to add them to any of the built in groups i only want them to be able to install software, drivers, printers etc on their machine only. thank you

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.
4,954 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2021-10-03T22:10:47.84+00:00
clgunz 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-11T12:46:58.1966667+00:00
Martin 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Issues with Dell Optiplex after Release KB5025885: Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932

Hello all, We have noticed changes in the Bitlocker Event Manager on some Optiplex from Dell after the update release. Several reboots were performed and the system goes into Bitlocker recovery mode, we also had cases where the boot order was…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,974 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-11T07:55:09.9933333+00:00
B. Guinea 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Role of BitLocker Drive Encryption in Device Migration.

Hi Team, I have a device that is hybrid-joined and co-managed. The system drives are encrypted using BitLocker and the recovery key is stored in Entra. The device is being migrated from one domain to another using a third-party tool called ForensIT User…

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.
2,808 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.
366 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,593 questions
asked 2024-06-03T13:06:33.67+00:00
Garima Das 1,041 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-11T07:00:13.01+00:00
Wesley Li 5,800 Reputation points
0 answers

How to fix persistent Windows Defender threat detection that no longer exists on the system?

Hello, I have a persistent threat detection in Windows Security (Defender AV) that I cannot rid myself of. My system is running Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 10.0.19045. The threat detected is 'PUA:Win32/AskToolbar', which was hidden inside of an…

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.
4,954 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.
2,808 questions
asked 2024-06-10T21:58:17.85+00:00
TTown 0 Reputation points