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Windows 11 virus protection turns off itself

I have updated to windows 11 but I am having a problem, every time my pc is restarted the virus protection turns itself off and I have to turn it on every time. I was using windows 10 before and I didnt have any problems with it can someone help…

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asked 2021-07-17T12:17:02+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Windows Insider Sign In and Hello broken for the last two builds and for about two weeks

I am writing here because I cannot sign into my Game Pass Ultimate, change my account from Local to Microsoft Account. Windows Hello is broken for most Apps. I have change my password twice, but when I try to switch to the Microsoft Account from Local,…

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asked 2025-06-30T05:40:21+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

What is this and how do I fix it?

What is this and how do I fix it?

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asked 2025-04-17T16:44:59+00:00
Anonymous
47 answers

Builds 19593 to 20226 User Profile Logon Issue - Workaround Included

If you'd like to share a link to this post, we've created a short URL to assist:https://aka.ms/20226profile *Edit*  This scenario could impact users in the Dev Channel (only) on builds 19593 through 20226.  The same workaround applies to any user in this…

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asked 2020-10-06T04:41:28+00:00
Anonymous
9 answers

Windows Defender feels invisible to system, but not for me... (Windows 11)

Windows defender app exists, their registry files are still there, nothing looks wrong, but there is no service called windows defender. If you try to open windows defender, nothing will happen. But the windows security notification still appears, but…

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asked 2021-09-04T06:44:57+00:00
Anonymous
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Using PIN and always get the message to wait 2 hours. (fixed)

Since updating to build 25387 I get this message when I first try to sign-in (see screenshot). If I wait then the PIN is accepted without a problem and all is well. Next time I start the virtual machine I get the same message. Is there anything I can do…

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asked 2023-06-30T15:33:13+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Can Surface Book 3 run Android Apps with Windows 11

Hi, I have been a Windows preview user with my surface book 3 (i7-1065G7/1660Ti/32G/1T). I would like to try the new android app integration but found it required virtualization. First I found that I need a Windows Pro system to enable Hyper-V, then I…

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asked 2021-10-21T21:40:25+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Leave Insider without Diagnostics on afterwards!

Please tell me the steps needed to get out of WindowsInsider and disable the optional diagnostics also (afterwards I guess)! I can only find a old question regarding another Build and Versions…

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asked 2024-07-10T18:11:09+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Can't change Optional diagnostic data

So when I'm trying to get into the windows insider program it says "Go to Diagnostics & Feedback settings to turn on optional diagnostic data".. then i go to go there and the option is blanked out can someone help me fix this i've tried…

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asked 2021-10-15T21:18:37+00:00
Anonymous
26 answers

Process1_Initialization_Failed Error During Rollback from Windows 11 back to 10

I'm attempting to Rollback to Windows 10 from Windows 11 preview. When I attempt to, however, I get the "Black Screen of Death" and the error: PROCESS1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED. How can I resolve this? Update, I accidentally marked this inquiry…

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asked 2021-08-06T18:45:33+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Windows update Insider page blank, multiple PCs - Account issue?

I have 3 desktop and 1 laptop, The desktop PC's are all on Win11 Dev, the laptop 24H2 ie NOT insider build. I am using the same work (local AD joined) accoun, whcih is my insider account for all the of these PC's. All of them have a blank page for the…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
asked 2025-01-27T20:50:01+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Way is defender blocking downloads

Way is defender blocking downloads

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asked 2024-05-27T13:47:51+00:00
Anonymous
5 answers

endless loop Security settings need attention

I am stuck in a loop of "your insider account needs attention to get preview builds" "your security settings need attention" allow and restart. I can't access the feedback hub, nothing happens when I click. Can anyone help?

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asked 2021-06-08T06:48:57+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Will windows insider program affect all accounts on my pc

Hello Microsoft I have been deciding if i should join the windows insider program I have been looking at the questions from others and I have seen a lot of complaints that some video games don’t work in the program My brother likes games but I don’t…

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asked 2021-06-25T17:18:16+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

err code 0x7fffffff

please give me resolve my err solusation my name piyush thakar my contact nomber ((removed number)) comfortable in hindi

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asked 2024-09-09T03:21:27+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Windows 11 - Windows Security - Virus and Threat Protection

Updated my Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 265GB) to Windows 11 Home 21H2 OS Build 22000.65 Every time I restart the device the Windows Security - Virus and Threat Protection is turned off and I have to manually turn it on. Is there a solution…

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asked 2021-07-14T07:09:07+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

This email address is not registered as a Windows Insider

This email address is not registered as a Windows Insider

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asked 2023-10-10T09:56:36+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

BAD MD5 hashes on release preview iso install

C:\Windows\System32\winlogon.exe => MD5 is legit C:\Windows\System32\wininit.exe => MD5 is legit C:\Windows\explorer.exe => MD5 is legit C:\Windows\SysWOW64\explorer.exe => MD5 is legit C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe => MD5 is legit…

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asked 2022-03-09T16:31:08+00:00
Anonymous
11 answers

Windows Security UI/App Missing in Windows 11

I have a new Lenovo x64-based desktop with AMD Ryzen 5. As it was RECOMMENDED BY MICROSOFT, I chose Windows 11 instead of Win10 when I intially set up my system few days ago. Mistake, really a mistake. The Windows Security was available for one day, but…

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asked 2022-06-02T14:47:26+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Azure Cloud Shell - Authentication - Azure Cloud Shell Fails | AADSTS50076: Due to a configuration change...

I'm trying to use the Azure Powershell, but every time I use the OAuth to authenticate (e.g. "sign in" to a device, from a different device-- CLI to Edge in this case-- separately authenticated (as a separate "device", I should…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
asked 2022-09-23T03:40:22+00:00
Anonymous