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How to fix MS Defender app Web Protection has been turned off on Android phone issue.
Hello, I just recently reset my app and now I am getting constant messages from the app saying: Web protection has been turned off. Then seeing the details, I get the Protection off Anti-phishing Settings. The app is already set to Unrestricted. Managed…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2025-11-07T04:38:50.62+00:00
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Christina Szeman
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edited the question 2025-11-07T04:47:04.0066667+00:00
Christina Szeman
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How to Fix: Microsoft Defender Denial of Service (DoS) Vulnerability For December 2023
Microsoft Malware Protection Platform is affected by a denial of service vulnerability CVE-2023-36010. Affected Versions / Software: Microsoft Malware Protection Platform prior to Version 4.18.23110.3 QID Detection Logic (Authenticated): The…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-06T16:10:18.36+00:00
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Socorro, Harold
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answered 2025-11-06T18:49:31.0333333+00:00
Socorro, Harold
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How to FIX: Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability June 2020
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Defender that leads arbitrary file deletion on the system. Affected Software: Windows Defender antimalware platform Version prior to 4.18.2005.1 QID Detection Logic (Authenticated): The…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-06T16:08:01.6166667+00:00
Socorro, Harold
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answered 2025-11-06T16:08:20.12+00:00
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How to solve thisthis installation package could not be opened. contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid windows installer package.
How to solve this problem' installation package could not be opened. contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid windows installer package.' I had downloaded the QGIS software and when tried to open the file, it pop up this message.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-06T09:54:27.8733333+00:00
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yeoh zi hui
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asked 2025-11-06T09:54:27.8733333+00:00
yeoh zi hui
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Microsoft Defender Full Scan keeps stopping in Windows 11. How might I solve this?
This application froze at 1:29:02 yesterday after 7 minutes. and probably 2:22 something the previous day after 7 minutes. I would like to ask how I might resolve this situation? I have windows 11 home 64 bit.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS fails to update via Microsoft AutoUpdate on Intune-managed device
I’m experiencing an issue with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS where updates fail through Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). I’ve already tried: Restarting the Mac Verifying network connection Running sudo /Library/Application\…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-23T11:29:31.44+00:00
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Meriton Veseli
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commented 2025-11-05T14:15:46.3633333+00:00
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Thomas Barbay
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How To Fix IT Adminstrator Problem
I have been trying to access my virus and threat protection but they telling me that my administrator has limited my access to that area and many others so can some one help with this
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-05T12:21:57.38+00:00
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Marvel Ezeofor
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asked 2025-11-05T12:21:57.38+00:00
Marvel Ezeofor
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Should I get Microsoft Defender for my laptops?
Hi there, I recently completed a migration from GoDaddy-managed Office 365 to direct Microsoft 365. My business uses 4 Windows laptops: Two are shared laptops used by multiple employees (4 total). Two are single-user laptops for two employees I'm…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-05T00:39:23.6+00:00
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Misty Maher
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asked 2025-11-05T00:39:23.6+00:00
Misty Maher
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How to use Microsoft Defender api '/api/files/{id}' to detect malicious file
If i have a file and i convert it into hash can Microsoft defender api '/api/files/{id}' inform me if the file is malicious ?
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-04T05:32:08.6666667+00:00
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Gandbhir, Aseema
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asked 2025-11-04T05:32:08.6666667+00:00
Gandbhir, Aseema
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how to permanently eliminate Trojan:Win64/InfoStealer!MSR
I have run the Defender and it quarantined various files that contained Trojan:Win64/InfoStealer!MSR (identified as a "severe" threat). Some were not succesfully quarantined and those I deleted. Also ran full scan and deleted any suspicious…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-02T19:45:53.16+00:00
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Beryl Heidorn
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asked 2025-11-02T19:45:53.16+00:00
Beryl Heidorn
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Cannot figure out how to Turn on MS Defender web protection Anti-Phishing protection on Android phone
Hello, I just recently had to reset my Android phone. Because of this MS Defender was effected. Now I am trying to turn it back on. But my problem is that, I got a message saying Web protection is turned off. I click on see details it says protection off…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-11-01T04:20:48.1166667+00:00
Christina Szeman
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asked 2025-11-01T04:20:48.1166667+00:00
Christina Szeman
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Estamos experimentando un problema que devuelve el código de error (0x87d1fde8) al aplicar una configuración de dispositivo: Desactivar instalación de PWAs en Chrome ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Chrome/WebAppInstallAllowed ¿Alguien se ha encontrado
Estamos experimentando un problema que devuelve el código de error (0x87d1fde8) al aplicar una configuración de dispositivo: Desactivar instalación de PWAs en Chrome ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Chrome/WebAppInstallAllowed ¿Alguien se ha encontrado…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-30T21:52:10.47+00:00
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Lenny Johanna Rendón Correa
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asked 2025-10-30T21:52:10.47+00:00
Lenny Johanna Rendón Correa
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Access Microsoft Defender Advanced Hunting shared queries programmatically
I am trying to automate the creation and management of Advanced Hunting queries for use in the Microsoft Defender portal under the "Investigation & Response -> Hunting -> Advanced Hunting" sidebar items. There are APIs provided by…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-30T15:17:21.7666667+00:00
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Owen Davey
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asked 2025-10-30T15:17:21.7666667+00:00
Owen Davey
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There is a Particular problem in some devices shows in defender, Sensor status : No sensor data & device : Onboarded
We have a particular issue on some endpoints shows no sensor data but the device is onboarded to defender, In the portal i can able to check the policy configuration and device details and no active alerts on the device and no timeline for all the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-15T07:32:56.2766667+00:00
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Shanmuganathan
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commented 2025-10-29T09:36:27.56+00:00
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Pauline Mbabu
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How do i stop windows security pop up asking for password on an old user name
when i open any office documents I get this windows security pop up asking for my password for this old network which I have not had access to for 12 years> I have cleared any credentials from credential manager and 4 or 5 other steps but no change …
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-29T08:29:35.33+00:00
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Ian Woodhouse
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asked 2025-10-29T08:29:35.33+00:00
Ian Woodhouse
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Devices under security portal
I check devices in the security portal and found why my Access Point is showing there? What logic from security portal to knowing the devices?
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-29T08:03:51.01+00:00
Handian Sudianto
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asked 2025-10-29T08:03:51.01+00:00
Handian Sudianto
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LE RunDLL window 7 enpêche l'installation de Dragon Naturally Speaking 9.5
LE RunDLL window 7 enpêche l'installation de Dragon Naturally Speaking 9.5 Entrée manquante : Run DLL entry @ 16
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-28T23:23:20.5166667+00:00
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pierrick cornu
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asked 2025-10-28T23:23:20.5166667+00:00
pierrick cornu
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Is Microsoft's Backup/Restore (Win 7) creating Trojans ?
I have had this happen now across 4 devices, Canary, Dev, Release Preview and Public Release. I am old school and still use Backup/restore (win 7) on my systems. Ran a full system scan yesterday and no problems. Just ran another this morning and lo and…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-10-28T12:18:47.8+00:00
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kirbster 1
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asked 2025-10-28T12:18:47.8+00:00
kirbster 1
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Protected Folder Access Blocked
Hi all, since around February/March this year, our cloud based staff keep receiving the "Protected Folder Access Blocked" message on their work laptops. All laptops are win 11 pro and there are no BYOD allowed. The external support company says…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
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Threats detected: Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
Thursday September 4, 2025 I booted up my PC to find Windows Defender detected malware called "Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A" The threat was quarantined: Did a full system scan and Windows Defender has this 2nd message, "remediation…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
208 questions
asked 2025-09-04T16:05:45.6666667+00:00
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Ryan Watts
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commented 2025-10-28T10:06:28.9633333+00:00
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Terry Cox
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