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macafee ads pop up
how to stop MacaFee ads indicating a virus from popping up
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-07-17T00:03:45.81+00:00
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Chuck Hildebrandt
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commented 2026-07-17T12:32:13.3233333+00:00
Chuck Hildebrandt
20
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Password to access Google Password Manager
I need to find or reset the password to my Microsoft account to access my Google passwords. I reset the account via the webpage and tried to use that on the pop-up window after successfully logging into the Microsoft account website with the new password…
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17,499 questions
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how to download zoom in s mode
I am having trouble downloading Zoom from the Microsoft Store. I have run through the process several times and when I try to download Zoom the message says that I have to leave S Mode even though the Microsoft site indicates that it not the case.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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Old PC can't remember the password
I have tried everything to log into my old computer but I keep getting thrown back to a password protected bs. I have tried logging in to every and I mean EVERY account I have have and changed passwords, I've tried to boot it up in the taskmanger bs,…
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-14T16:24:52.32+00:00
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Miki
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edited an answer 2026-07-14T19:05:47.08+00:00
Craig Long
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Getting email with single use code that I did not request
Received a single use code that I did not request.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,499 questions
asked 2026-05-10T22:01:08.5833333+00:00
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Bernita Dinwiddie
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answered 2026-07-14T17:11:00.7+00:00
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abdelhamid lyda
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Hi, my account was stolen. A day ago, I received an email stating that the security information had been removed; this is the account linked to my Minecraft account. When I tried to check, I couldn't log in—they had changed the email address and everythin
The hacker's account is ******@bibimail.net.
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-13T17:22:41.61+00:00
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julian rodriguez
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answered 2026-07-13T17:58:01.3133333+00:00
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Darhyl Amizola
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MSBuild.exe contacting gamorar.cc every 10 minutes Need FRST Fixlist
Hello, MalwareBytes keeps blocking connections from MSBuild.exe to gamorar.cc every 10 minutes. Regular antivirus scans show nothing. I have ran Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) as suggested in similar threads. Here is the link to my FRST and Addition…
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-12T15:47:31.3566667+00:00
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Emanuele Gioè
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commented 2026-07-13T16:31:17.4766667+00:00
Ramesh
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Microsoft is a mess
Hi, I think Microsoft is not capable to provide a user friendly system for customer. I sign in my Microsoft account, but I can't change my password because it says you are supposed to update your security info and you cant access to your account. How…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-11T17:07:42.3833333+00:00
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Hashem Moradi
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commented 2026-07-13T02:45:25.9233333+00:00
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Sin-D
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BITLOCKER repeat
microsoft surface pro 3 using windows 10 keeps asking for the recovery key which i have entered numerous times. how do i get this to stop?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-05T18:52:23.8666667+00:00
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Carolyn Brennan
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commented 2026-07-12T01:08:58.3+00:00
Sin-D
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It appears I have been hacked.
I got a notice saying my IP is compromised as per Microsoft Defender Security. I use asked to call 1 866 881 5030 - but it went dead when I tried to call it Can someone contact me at MOD removed PII?
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-11T20:57:22.97+00:00
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Neil Lines
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answered 2026-07-11T21:31:55.38+00:00
CrazyKats
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Removing Linked Device
At my previous workplace, I signed on to that computer as a user using my personal email so I could check my email one day. Now, all of my files and bookmarks are on that computer. I have since left the workplace and I am uncomfortable with my…
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asked 2026-07-07T13:01:35.69+00:00
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Madeline W
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answered 2026-07-07T13:42:03.0366667+00:00
EmilyS726
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microsoft email or spam?
Is Defender Prime Express a Microsoft product that you would charge me $400 for 2yrs?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-06T22:17:25.2733333+00:00
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eddie thornburg
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edited a comment 2026-07-07T01:32:21.99+00:00
Bulldog
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Bitlocker recovery Key
My laptop is on the BitLocker screen. Windows prompted me to reboot my device to update the UEFI, I'm not even sure what it was Windows is updating, but as it's from the notification, I rebooted it, and it ended up at the BitLocker blue screen asking…
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asked 2026-07-06T09:00:10.6633333+00:00
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Ian Anastacio
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answered 2026-07-06T09:32:08.3166667+00:00
DaveM121
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Newly added user gets "Your device is offline. Sign in with the last password used in this device."
He was previously on a PC which is irretrievably broken. How do I get this user on the internet now. There is an active ethernet connection but he gets "Your device is offline..." I don't know his last password.
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-05T01:24:39.28+00:00
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elizabeth salvacruz
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answered 2026-07-05T17:18:53.4633333+00:00
Kapil Arya
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Update Secure Boot certificate
I have an older Dell XPS laptop running Windows 10 and has the most recent BIOS installed.. I have extended security and installed all the available Windows updates. Still I have the Secure Boot 2011 certificate. How do I install the most recent…
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-04T15:54:39.57+00:00
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Jack Hoover
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answered 2026-07-04T16:47:23.71+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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I think somebody hacked me
I came back from writing a whole speech to peacefully play my favorite game, Minecraft but oops I can't! The problem is that I didn't sign into my account, I tried to sign in but then "Your account doesn't exist!" (Yes I made sure I put all…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,499 questions
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This is not a question and more of an explanation
It is insane to require internet upon login, let alone account creation because you end up locking the users account and computer down temporarily for your benefit. It’s entirely insane that I have to go out of my way to install wifi drivers before login…
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-03T05:06:33.29+00:00
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Nathanial Rupp
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answered 2026-07-03T05:44:12.84+00:00
DaveM121
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windows warning screen
turn on pc get screen telling me to call Microsoft; don't know if it's really Microsoft
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-02T17:06:28.8+00:00
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kathleen martin
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answered 2026-07-02T17:40:38.85+00:00
EmilyS726
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Wipe the drive on my PC
How do I wipe the drive on my windows 10 PC ready for recycling? The option doesn't come up when I go to Reset the PC
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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asked 2026-07-02T14:27:57.0933333+00:00
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Maria F
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answered 2026-07-02T15:05:22.8866667+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig
31,440
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Independent Advisor
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Is security alert telling to call 855 616 2892 valid
My computer is giving me a security alert to call 855 616 2892. Is this a real Microsoft number
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17,499 questions
asked 2026-07-01T19:06:22.5466667+00:00
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Jim Sukalac
0
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answered 2026-07-01T19:38:20.3066667+00:00
EmilyS_726
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