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How do I recover my microsoft account when my email and password were both changed?
My microsoft account was hacked on 7th June, the email was changed, so was the password, and I can't log into my minecraft account anymore, altough, I can prove that I own the account with a minecraft buyment receipt sent to the email used and also…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-19T09:35:59.1033333+00:00
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Marin Andrei
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answered 2026-06-19T10:16:48.05+00:00
DaveM121
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My Microsoft account has been hacked, Please help immediately!
I can't access my microsoft account. The hacker change my password and recovery gmail and i didn't find a way to get my account back from any microsoft form. Right now the hacker still get access to my account and i still can't sign in. I really in need…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-18T17:25:23.0966667+00:00
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ceesaa chome
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commented 2026-06-18T23:12:28.07+00:00
ceesaa chome
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Computer Breached?
Dear Microsoft Technical Support: I received a pop-up on my laptop purportedly from Microsoft saying my computer was breached. I was instructed to call a customer service number. Has my computer been breached? Please advise. Thank you. Michael Bell
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-18T18:13:46.15+00:00
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Michael Bell
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accepted 2026-06-18T18:59:06.69+00:00
Michael Bell
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How to review recent sign on activity
I received this message from Microsoft is this a scam or actual warning message? Microsoft account Microsoft account Unusual sign-in activity We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to the Microsoft account (PII Removed). Sign-in…
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17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-17T16:19:26.68+00:00
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Jim Meduna
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edited the question 2026-06-17T17:06:07.4233333+00:00
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DaveM121 (2)
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How to fix macafee virus from popping up over and over
I have macafee virus popping up over and over - i dont know how to fix it - i need to know what to do to remove it from my computer - i am not tech savvy
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17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-17T02:15:50.8666667+00:00
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Kathy Carpenter
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answered 2026-06-17T02:53:16.3633333+00:00
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Lester Bernard Reyes
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Blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen
Why users downloading our company's software are blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen, and why the blue small pop-up informs users that there may be a risk. The installation package (.exe) is over 100 MB, and there are many of them. I don't know what…
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17,461 questions
asked 2026-04-17T07:37:29.79+00:00
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博艺 施
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commented 2026-06-16T21:36:35.46+00:00
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Gerard O'Donnell
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My microsoft account was hacked, they changed the email, password, and turned on 2 factor authentication
I got invited to a discord server for a minecraft team while playing on a public smp, and when I joined it asked to verify my minecraft account by giving my minecraft username and email associated with it. After I did this and nothing happened, I left…
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17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-16T05:08:13.1+00:00
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Logan
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answered 2026-06-16T06:55:16.4133333+00:00
DaveM121 (2)
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computer has root kit. need it removed
My computer has a root kit happening and i entered my recovery key got the computer back to starting point but now i am worried that there is still a unauthorized user in the background monitoring my private information. How do i find them? How do I get…
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17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-15T15:41:26.17+00:00
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WorkComputer L
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answered 2026-06-15T16:21:08.7766667+00:00
Manoel Barros
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Notification from Chrome. "This site has been updated in the background"
I keep on getting this notification via Chrome when i start my PC: "This site has been updated in the background." and the site in question is this: y2aia8.aiforeematone.com I have not seen much discussion online about this one particularly,…
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laptop compromised for one of bank accts. did all standard procedure. no use.
Please don't send online links or anything. Nothing worked. Please someone call me and I can explain over phone. Than you can run tests over online. I did all that. But in BankOfAmerica there was an illegal debit of $6,000 from this laptop or other old…
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asked 2026-06-10T23:44:27.56+00:00
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Ravi Jegga
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answered 2026-06-14T17:09:29.7733333+00:00
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Lucus-V
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how to fix memz virus on my pc?#MEMZ
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Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
17,461 questions
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My account got hacked cuz im stupid and they got my minecraft account so in trying to recover it right now
I was trying to verify in 1 discord server but never knew that was a scam I typed my microsoft account verified everything said my single use time code but didnt knew that they scammed the man who died me blocked me and I just wasted 30€ I rlly hope i…
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17,461 questions
asked 2026-06-12T20:34:32.22+00:00
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Adribs Anins
20
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commented 2026-06-13T17:35:07.4133333+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon
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My Microsoft account has been hacked.
can you help me recover my stolen microsoft account my email was changed alongside password and in minecraft launcher i can see that there is another email address not mine and i cant play minecraft unless i confirm that i own the game i dont think i…
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asked 2026-06-13T12:01:47.1366667+00:00
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Sujica Pel
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answered 2026-06-13T12:35:16.3733333+00:00
DaveM121
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How do I use find my computer
How do I find my computer from this app? It is registered.
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asked 2026-06-13T00:41:52.62+00:00
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Robert Liss
20
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accepted 2026-06-13T01:04:46.6066667+00:00
Robert Liss
20
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Computer is infected. McAfee renewal is not working and completely install new virus protection on Dell Desktop computer.
I have five viruses on my Dell Computer. I have McAfee protection, but it is not working. The McAfee subscription is supposed to protect my computer, but it did not. I am constantly getting warning signs about saying "scan now, remove viruses now. …
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asked 2026-06-12T19:02:53.4433333+00:00
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Horace Carney
0
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answered 2026-06-12T22:05:45.4633333+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig
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I want to undo a "Clear TPM" request
AT one time I wanted to clear the TPM on my computer. I no longer wish to do that. Whenever I restart the computer the Clear TPM message appears. If I clear the TPM, will it automatically restart when the computer is rebooted? Thanks for the…
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asked 2026-06-12T00:55:07.24+00:00
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John Hamel
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answered 2026-06-12T02:51:14.03+00:00
EmilyS726
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Cant reset laptop password
Trying to reset laptop password Message appears asking to insert mobile media. No option to reset password/pin Changed password on authenticator and on line several times Booted up in safe mode, entered old and new passwords as microsoft help…
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asked 2026-06-11T20:37:30.1266667+00:00
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David Baber
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answered 2026-06-11T21:14:16.59+00:00
EmilyS726
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Windows Security is unable to start
My Windows Security is unable to start, When i try to start it shows "Security at a glance" Please resolve this problem
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asked 2026-06-10T21:32:27.6733333+00:00
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MohitK Sharma
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answered 2026-06-11T13:30:39.6866667+00:00
Kapil Arya
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verify customer service person identity
I called a number that popped up on my computer after it locked up supposedly for Microsoft Customer Service. The person I spoke with seemed to be more interested in running the clock and providing scare tactics. I ended up terminating the contacts and…
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17,461 questions
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Windows 10 “Secure Boot is on, but your device is using an older boot trust configuration”
“Secure Boot is on, but your device is using an older boot trust configuration”
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asked 2026-06-10T18:57:07.6266667+00:00
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Ralph Fehr
40
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accepted 2026-06-10T19:24:11.53+00:00
Ralph Fehr
40
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