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Message says "The Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get a new one."

I am trying to sign in to a new computer using my Microsoft account. I know the account is valid because it is the same one I am using in this forum. But, I get a message saying "The Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2021-04-07T23:57:25.717+00:00
S. Lenear 86 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-17T15:13:55.57+00:00
BOWEN Philicia 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Logon Type 2 - Strange Activity

This morning I noticed some strange activity last night on my event viewer. I checked it after seeing in my internet history that the Microsoft Edge had accessed two sites at 12.29am. See attached. In my event log there is an event type 4624 logon type 2…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,758 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2021-04-14T12:05:55.543+00:00
Graham Smith 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-05-17T12:58:31.7266667+00:00
Justin W 0 Reputation points
1 answer

windows 10 login error:

windows 10 login error: "security policy on this computer are set to display last login information, but windows can t display that information"

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2024-05-15T17:59:48.0666667+00:00
Howard Beny 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-17T09:53:07.8033333+00:00
Howard Beny 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Share point security compliance certificate

Good day, We currently have an application that is connected to sharepoint, our data security team wants to get a certificate of compliance for sharepoint as a requirement for vulnerability assessment. Where can I get/ask for a Security compliant…

SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
2,243 questions
SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
9,799 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
Microsoft Intune Compliance
Microsoft Intune Compliance
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Compliance: Adhering to rules, standards, policies, and laws.
141 questions
asked 2024-05-16T07:00:04.93+00:00
Pepero Qwerty 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-17T02:12:14.8133333+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 16,561 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers

Windows 10 without any Admin access / Adminstrator Disabled

Short version -- I have no local Admin access to a computer, though there is an Administrator account. Is there any way I can fix things? I was told I should ask this over here. -- I have several computers and an AD domain. Let's call the computer…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2022-05-30T19:33:04.78+00:00
rylen 11 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-16T20:44:10.4833333+00:00
daphneal 0 Reputation points
1 answer

what is the schedule for patching: CVE-2024-2398

Hi, we would like to know. what is the schedule or ETA patching: CVE-2024-2398 

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2024-05-15T13:00:43+00:00
Malik 15 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-16T14:01:58.77+00:00
Berger, Frank 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to Make Visual Studio Update Itself Without Asking for Administrative Permission?

Hello, How can a standard user update Visual Studio without Windows 10 prompting for an administrator username/password? In my company, laptops are provided with only standard user access. Currently, when auto-update on closure is enabled, closing Visual…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,758 questions
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio Setup
Visual Studio: A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
975 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2024-05-15T16:22:54.68+00:00
Kitsantas, Fotios (Capita Public Service) 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-16T10:16:45.25+00:00
RLWA32 40,861 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I customize Microsoft Edge browser plugins to use separate email accounts for work and personal purposes?

I've begun using the Microsoft Edge browser [Version 124.0.2478.97 (Official Build) (64-bit)], and I require assistance in segregating my browser profiles using distinct accounts on my Windows 11 PC: Personal account: personal.account@outlook.com Browser…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,161 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,758 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,962 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,362 questions
asked 2024-05-14T01:26:54.8266667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,866 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-16T04:03:41.19+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,866 Reputation points
6 answers

TEAP GPO on Windows 10

Hello everyone, Let me explain my issue. I configured a GPO to apply 802.3x "settings" (Computer Configuration, Policies, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies with "Microsoft: EAP-TEAP" as a Network…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,823 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,279 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2023-07-02T17:25:12.1633333+00:00
Andrea Gaviraghi 106 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-15T21:47:45.6266667+00:00
Anthony Hill 6 Reputation points
7 answers

Windows 10 TPM 2.0 Client Authentication in TLS 1.2 with RSA PSS making trouble

Hi everyone I just wanted let you know that we have found an error in combination with TPM-saved RSA certificates and Client Authentication on TLS1.2 with newer Windows 10 Clients (probably all after 1909). It seems that a lot of 2.0 TPMs have a…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2021-07-08T07:55:53.607+00:00
S1ngl3t0n 16 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-15T12:52:49.83+00:00
Gino 6 Reputation points
0 answers

CredUI selects wrong Smartcard certificate

Hi Community, I experience an issue, that not the certificate I would expect according to the "Filter duplicate logon certificates" Group Policy is shown by CredUI when the certificate was issued using the certreq.exe command. If I issue…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,758 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,248 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,962 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,737 questions
asked 2024-05-15T09:46:25.74+00:00
TheGrea 11 Reputation points
0 answers

Persistent Error 80090034 "Cannot be Encrypted" in Company Portal and Azure VPN Sign-In

Hello, I'm facing a persistent issue with the error code 80090034 "Cannot be encrypted" across multiple devices when trying to sign into the Microsoft Company Portal or Azure VPN. This error seems related to the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,823 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,340 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2024-05-10T21:35:38.9333333+00:00
Alper Takcı 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-15T08:55:32.4333333+00:00
GitaraniSharma-MSFT 48,006 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

M365 Security Portal - Audit Logs

Dear All, I have security admin access, under email and collaboration - explorer. I can see all important users email and i can preview and download it. My management wanted to audit or disable this feature. Please advice on how to do it. No where it is…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
3,913 questions
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.
402 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2024-05-14T07:53:59.04+00:00
karthik palani 1,016 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-05-15T08:28:11.5533333+00:00
Bruce Jing-MSFT 1,075 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

GPO to let standard user run applications that need elevated privileges

We have some apps that needs to be used on our LAN, on the clients PCs. But some of those apps needs "elevated privileges" to run, that means, the user must belong to the administrators group. That would be a hole for our workstation security,…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,494 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,962 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2023-03-02T00:48:02.0633333+00:00
Scorpion 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-15T08:25:29.38+00:00
Darren B 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I want to turn off safe search

I want to turn off safe search

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2023-09-05T04:58:47.9566667+00:00
Stephen Earwood 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T22:53:30.9366667+00:00
Greg Cleary 0 Reputation points
3 answers

KB4023057 downlaod for Windows version 21H2

Hi, Have successfully installed KB4023057 via Windows updates. However, I am in a need to update the .WIM (21H2) image with this package and it seems to be not available for 21H2 on update catalog : …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,758 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,912 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,362 questions
asked 2022-02-02T11:05:35.633+00:00
~OSD~ 2,131 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T17:34:53.2033333+00:00
Didier Dupont 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Update keeps looping through and asks to restart | KB5036892 - 2024-04

Hi All, Hope you are well. We are experiencing issues with the Windows update. It keeps updating, installing, asking us to restart, after the restart, again it asks to update the windows. This loop keeps going through. Issue occurs with this security…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,451 questions
asked 2024-05-08T12:38:49.9366667+00:00
Nasrul Islam 66 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T13:21:22.1766667+00:00
ilorenz 10 Reputation points
0 answers

User showing succesful MFA-satisfied Microsoft login in random location with same device ID

One of my users in Massachussetts has a sign in log located in KY randomly within her day. It shows as MFA requirement being met succesfully, and the device ID matches with her logs from her normal location. I asked her if she used a VPN, or had any…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2024-05-13T15:07:16.9733333+00:00
Micah 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Changing permissions on multiple files at once (Windows 10)

Hey everyone! I need some assistance with figuring out how to change the permissions on multiple files at once. I recently had to reload my computer, and pulling files back onto my local disk from my SSD is sending me into an error loop of "access…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,758 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,912 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2023-01-08T07:28:09.027+00:00
B Obey 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-05-13T13:20:31.9833333+00:00
Alex Montero 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Defender Firewall Connected to Public Instead of Domain

Hi, Suddenly our PC that Joined to a Domain has Incorrect Network Profile on Windows Defender Firewall: -- But Connection Profile in Network Settings is Correct: -- I also has tried to delay Network Location Awareness on Startup: This is happening…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,776 questions
asked 2023-07-05T00:16:08.0066667+00:00
Henoch Setiadi 66 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-11T19:04:58.6733333+00:00
Jonathan r 0 Reputation points