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i backup the Microsoft Authentication but I can't restore the Authentication codes....

Hi reset my mobile.... Before reset the mobile i backup the Microsoft Authentication but I can't restore the Authentication codes.... Now I can Login Some of the Account Like NVDIA,Call of Duty, Samsung Etc.... pls recover my backup codes pls ...…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-13T09:39:53.98+00:00
V.S KABILAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T11:30:45.5766667+00:00
Alisha ali 0 Reputation points
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Domain System Taskbar Hanging

Hi, I have an ADC, it is at a different location and there are 500 to 600 users running there. I am facing the problem of taskbar hanging on one or two PCs daily. I have formatted them pc , updated them properly, and patched them, but they still keep…

Microsoft Security | Active Directory Federation Services
asked 2025-07-13T09:42:46.3233333+00:00
Ravinder Makkar 40 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Security won't launch in Windows 11

When I try to open the app it just hands on the logo screen. Have tried various steps - resetting via powershell, resetting and repairing via settings, followed all the steps I can find in online guides, and nothing seems ot work. I'm fully up to date on…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2025-07-13T09:15:42.75+00:00
Quazi Mahmudul Huq 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T09:19:08.7633333+00:00
Quazi Mahmudul Huq 0 Reputation points
2 answers

i need to change my legal name

i need to change my legal name in Microsoft portal for exam

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-13T08:26:49.3866667+00:00
Soumya 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T09:15:18.7666667+00:00
Ron Barker 220 Reputation points
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AADSTS5000224

We are currently unable to sign in to tenant ID GT1028 , GT1101 None of the users can access the environment, and this is blocking a critical training session scheduled for tomorrow. Sign-in failed Error code: AADSTS5000224 Error message: AADSTS5000224:…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-07-12T22:41:54.44+00:00
Jason 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-13T09:06:56.1466667+00:00
Jason 0 Reputation points
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How can I recover my school account without the Autentificator App?

Hi, I have the two step verification for my school mail, I changed password due to unrecognized activities registerd on my account. I don't have in my Autentificator App this mail, but when I try to sign in, it only gives me the option of the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-13T04:41:36.28+00:00
Marlene Matus 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T06:50:54.85+00:00
EmilyS_726 760 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Azure AD Sync

Hi Team, I need your help to disable Azure AD directory synchronization for my tenant. Here is the current situation: I have uninstalled Azure AD Connect (Entra Connect) from our on-prem Windows Server VM. The VM is still running, but the sync tool has…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-07-13T06:08:54.1066667+00:00
Bhavesh Gokhale 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-07-13T06:28:43.8533333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten 123.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Why am I unable to add a (goes) user as contributor?

Why am I unable to add a user as contributor? The role does not apple in the pulldown menu.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2025-06-18T14:56:01.2666667+00:00
Hovig Tchalian 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-13T06:22:42.2666667+00:00
Hovig Tchalian 0 Reputation points
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Find a way to unlock Hotmail.com account as account recovery request not working

Hi, My wife has locked herself out of her Hotmail email account. The recovery email is an email address we don't have access to any more. We have tried the account recovery forms with information we believe to be very accurate but it isn't working saying…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2025-07-13T06:06:46.02+00:00
Steve NZ 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

change old phone number to new phone number

I got a new number and i can no longer access my old number so my account is asking for a code to my old number or thur the authenticator app and i cant access neither of them cause i dont have access to my old number

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2023-09-24T12:38:57.04+00:00
Cassy Cortes 75 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-13T05:39:38.5533333+00:00
Jeanette Eubanks 0 Reputation points
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Account Hacked

I've tried to login to my account multiple times and it keeps asking to send a code to an account I don't own. Someone has taken my account and changed my recovery email. On top of this I'm being charged for xbox game pass and can't cancel it since I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-13T05:11:31.2333333+00:00
Nathan Freeman 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Microsoft Entra External ID – How to allow Google sign-in to fall back to sign-up?

Hi all, I've set up Microsoft Entra External ID for my app, with Conditional Access policies (MFA) enabled, and the basic sign-up and sign-in flows are working as expected. I've also added Google as an external identity provider, and users can…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2025-06-12T04:39:33.7233333+00:00
Dennis Nguyen 40 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-13T04:05:46.4966667+00:00
Dennis Nguyen 40 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows Goodbye

I am shocked (shocked mind you.... ) that Windows Haaaaaalo no longer recognizes me nor gives me any feedback as to why or how to fix it, ( Your "winnings" monsieur....ty )

Microsoft Security | Active Directory Federation Services
asked 2025-07-13T03:37:01.26+00:00
Gordon Conner 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T03:39:45.5033333+00:00
Gordon Conner 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Account blocked

I have lost my device and can't access to my account When press to get code via sms it end with can't send code I m from Pakistan

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-13T02:59:34.8166667+00:00
Sheraz Ahmad 0 Reputation points
0 answers

My Firewall is responding to pings (ICMP echos) even though all settings in the firewall show that it shouldn't.

Microsoft Windows 11 Home. I've manually added rules to prevent response even though this should be done by default. Pings are still receiving response. Help!

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2025-07-13T01:17:23.35+00:00
RWT-6546 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to Modify Azure AD B2C Components Using Local Account

I created a local (email + password) account in my Azure AD B2C tenant, which successfully signs into my web application via user flows. However, this account cannot access or modify B2C components such as user flows or policies. Can a local B2C account…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-07-08T20:52:51.32+00:00
Ebin Tom 45 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T01:02:03.3333333+00:00
i3i5i7 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Não consigo acessar o caralho do Authenticator

Infelizmente, devido ao baixo Q.I., dos funcionários da Microsoft, existem diversos erros e problemas ao usar e acessar os serviços. E dessa vez o problema é acessar o Microsoft Athenticator, já que a Microsoft me obriga ter essa merda de aplicativo…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-07-12T23:38:31.4+00:00
Jonatas Branco 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Como logar no Xbox 360 em uma conta sem senha

Eu uso minha conta sem senha com o autenticador e recentemente liguei meu Xbox depois de anos mas pede oara fazer login novamente mas não tenho mais senha e não me lembro qual era

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2025-07-12T22:34:11.09+00:00
Enzo Galban 0 Reputation points
1 answer

I have a RAT on my PC

Hey there, I have a RAT on my PC. It was flagged by window's AV and so I downloaded MalwareBytes and it seems to have stopped the person from connecting remotely? The person keeps connecting and keeps trying to redirect themselves to Roblox in order to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2025-07-12T00:44:45.43+00:00
Failed 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-12T22:21:37.0033333+00:00
Pavle Pekovic 5 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Disabling SSPR security questions

If the SSPR security questions are disabled/turned off - is this possible? - after users have already registered, how does this affect the user? Will the user have to re-register? Thanks!

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2020-10-05T12:15:21.473+00:00
Cokic, Emina 21 Reputation points
answered 2025-07-12T21:20:57.0233333+00:00
Alexandre Emanuel Capita 26 Reputation points