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Fake COM Surrogate is keeping on coming back.
Hello everyone so I had that com surrogate problem where it consumes about 70% from the CPU non stop, also it have a deluding name where the file executing the com surrogate is located at C:\Users\Ahmed\AppData\Roaming\Dll and the file name is dlI.host…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2025-12-15T15:10:05.54+00:00
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Ahmed Reda Saied Ahmed Elshazly
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answered 2025-12-15T15:10:19.0933333+00:00
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How do I turn location services on, permantly
I am unable to download updates to the HP Smart app because I am unable to let apps access my location. "Location is turned off and Windows and other users on this device will not be able to use location". How do I turn Location on?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-15T14:02:49.3966667+00:00
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Dudley Roach
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answered 2025-12-15T14:37:29.65+00:00
DaveM121
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can't open windows security app
Can't open windows security app, and yes I have tried everything, tried to reset, tried to do everything, can't I upload a log from somewhere, so someone would help me out?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-12T18:09:28.6566667+00:00
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Marijus Pilkis
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answered 2025-12-15T13:57:00.69+00:00
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Harold Milan
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Independent Advisor
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Memory Integrity will not turn on no matter what I do, Cannot play certain games anymore
How's it going! To anyone who can help, I play Valorant, and out of nowhere two days ago, i got kicked out of my game for HVCI needing to be enabled, which, based on my knowledge, is directly linked to Memory Integration in settings. It originally was…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
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disable windows security app
how can i remove windows security app? it always annoy me.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
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How can I prevent windows security from taking over browser passkey?
I'd like to use passkeys saved on my phones to sign in various services. The problem is every time I click the option "sign in with a passkey", windows security would pop up and ask for a hardware device. Previously, I was able to get these…
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Syntax error when unlocking bitlocker
When trying to do unlocking of BitLocker using command prompt, I keep getting syntax error, when unlocking. the command used: manage-bde -unlock c: -rp <48 digit recovery password> The error I get: The Syntax of the command is incorrect. Need help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
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Is there something wrong with the new update on FRST on bleeping computer? virus total? trojan
Hello i downloaded frst from bleeping computer and ran it through virustotal and it got flagged as a trojan dropper is there something wrong with this updated version? Should i be…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-09-08T06:20:46.36+00:00
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Dimploz Mark
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accepted 2025-12-14T20:31:56.3133333+00:00
Dimploz Mark
20
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Sign-in options - PIN is not available
Hello, I am unable to change my login PIN. My PIN has been compromised, and I cannot change it. this has caused a major security issue with my laptop, and I have tried everything to change it but I am blocked from changing it. Can someone please help?…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-14T18:22:16.7833333+00:00
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Joshua C
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answered 2025-12-14T19:06:19.99+00:00
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Jeronimo Fuerte
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Independent Advisor
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unauthorissed access to my pc
I am a target irl gangstalking and online harassment. my offenders have access to my pc constantly and ruin my online activities by making my com slow when downloading or by pressing buttons remotely to ruin my games and deleting content from my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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I've updated my bios to the latest version... now windows is saying my pin is bo longer available due to a change in security settings on this device... when I try sign in it sends the security code to a number I no longer have....
I've updated my bios to the latest version... now windows is saying my pin is no longer available due to a change in security settings on this device... when I try sign in it sends a security code to a number I no longer have.... I know the password for…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-14T11:52:16+00:00
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devz wilson
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answered 2025-12-14T15:33:25.43+00:00
EmilyS726
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How do I get Bit Locker to Auto-Lock an encrypted drive after the PC goes to sleep
Good afternoon, and apologies if this topic has already been covered—I did my best to sift through the wealth of information available, including the excellent insights I’ve received from Copilot. Here’s the situation: when I step away from my desk and…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-10-01T19:11:01.94+00:00
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Gustave Verbraak
5
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edited a comment 2025-12-14T01:18:37.38+00:00
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Lucus-V
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Latest Windows Security Updated has me locked out of my account.
Hello, this is my first time using this to get assistance so i’ll try to give you as much information as possible. When I got home last night to turn on my computer it gave me a blue screen for the bitlocker security protocol, my concern is that I’ve…
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Windows cannot access \\Mars
I'm in the process of setting up a new, Windows 11 Home, laptop. In my case Windows networking among my own computers running on my own private network is particularly important. The setup procedure looks to be quite similar to prior versions of…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
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Frequent Crashes + Error 0x80070005
So my system has been crashing pretty regularly while playing minecraft, and I am trying to access the dmp files as well. I was not able to open them, and now I am not being able to upload them as well due to an Error 0x80070005 when attempting to upload…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-09T18:35:06.0466667+00:00
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Shaurya Gupta
20
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commented 2025-12-13T18:42:15.0766667+00:00
Shaurya Gupta
20
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1 answer
How to remove RAT from my PC?
Hello, I need help to get rid RAT on my PC. I have already factory reset my PC, but it still has infected files. I have run Microsoft Safety Scanner, which found infected files. However, when running MSRT, no infected files were detected. Is there any…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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asked 2025-12-12T18:48:05.1566667+00:00
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Soggy Cereal
0
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commented 2025-12-13T17:43:35.68+00:00
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Ivan B
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Independent Advisor
2 answers
virus scan is mislukt melding hoe los ik dit op in windows 11
virus scan is mislukt melding hoe los ik dit op in windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-13T15:43:45.1166667+00:00
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Jac Valentijn
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answered 2025-12-13T16:18:11.54+00:00
DaveM121
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Independent Advisor
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smart card issue
I am windows 11 HP i5 laptop , how to fix this error Moved from Windows development Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
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How it is that this can be done from someone else to my pc? ...
I appreciated very much the help from the microsoft/windows people who joined with my pc to check out whether there was any malicious software. I'm glad there isn't, but the problem is still happening. Just now. I always try to get video of this event…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
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i keep getting constant virus notifications
I do not know what to do. I am getting constant virus notifications. While I'm typing this no notifications are occurring . What was the cause of this? I'm on Windows-11. Moved from: Community Center | Discuss the Q&A site | Other feedback
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
7,499 questions
asked 2025-12-12T22:50:16.3266667+00:00
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john macco
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answered 2025-12-12T23:46:59.5133333+00:00
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Paulo GM
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