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Secure Boot
How do I update secure boot certificate???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
asked 2026-06-04T19:33:14.4033333+00:00
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Frank Dalton
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edited an answer 2026-06-12T22:50:07.4566667+00:00
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Ivan B
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How to fix secure boot mismatch in keys on ASUS D700SA
Had a USB overage issue popping up, so finally reinstalled Windows 11 Pro on this computer, now secure boot does not work when I turn on. Get error and I think the keys are corrupted or mismatched. Tried restoring factory in Bios but did now help
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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RDP not accepting my Microsoft password
I have used RDP with a miniPC with no problems at all, but recently set up another miniPC which I also need to access with RDP, but for some reason, when I enter my Microsoft user name and password, RDP is not accepting it. I then tried changing my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-01T13:40:59.3366667+00:00
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Howard Kaye
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edited an answer 2026-06-12T21:53:05.31+00:00
Ivan B
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Insane "These files might be harmful to your computer" when opening or moving my own files on my own computer!
I am now on Windows 11, fearing that I would have a whole new set of maddening problems, and it turns out to be the case. I have Windows 11 Professional, and I cannot open most files on the computer, or do something simple like moving a photograph from…
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8,269 questions
asked 2025-10-28T18:28:02.75+00:00
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Loren Moss
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commented 2026-06-12T21:33:54.06+00:00
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StuH
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HOW TO FIX WINDOWS 11 AFTER INFECTED FROM Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A ?
HOW TO FIX WINDOWS 11 AFTER INFECTED FROM Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-12T19:08:06.5866667+00:00
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Elliot Wagner
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answered 2026-06-12T19:37:20.38+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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My laptop screen is locked and gives me a tech support number to call. I have gone into task manager and ended the two browser apps but still have the message on the screen
Screen is locked and and gives me a tech support number to call. I have gone to task manager and ended the 2B browser apps. I still have the message on my screen. What do I do now?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-12T18:40:14.7366667+00:00
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Judy Hagen
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answered 2026-06-12T19:20:14.5233333+00:00
EmilyS726
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how do I get rid of a popup
A popup keeps popping up that says "Your Norton's Antivirus or McAfee Antivirus Expired Protentional Risk". I have run Microsoft Safety Scanner 1.451.180.0 and Bitdefender's Total Security software, but the popup is still popping up on the…
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8,269 questions
asked 2026-05-30T14:22:21.08+00:00
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John Silva
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edited an answer 2026-06-12T18:57:23.3566667+00:00
Ivan B
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new user account creation has been blocked
new user account creation has been blocked due to irregular activity. How to fix this issue?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-12T18:18:05.3033333+00:00
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Jameel H. Shakir, MBA, LSSGB
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answered 2026-06-12T18:25:30.5133333+00:00
CrazyKats
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running mset security
II ran the MSET security checker & it found 54 infected files while running. it stopped runing short of completion & then said no infected files found. what's the problem?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-12T15:01:06.55+00:00
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Mario Martino
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answered 2026-06-12T15:40:03.71+00:00
David-M
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Hacked account with 2fa
Hello, I just found out that my account has been hacked. I don't know when it happened because my brother is using my laptop. The hacker changed my email address to mail.ru and added two-step verification, preventing me from accessing it. I know this…
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asked 2026-06-12T14:18:51.42+00:00
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Muhammad Juan Syarin
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answered 2026-06-12T14:19:18.6833333+00:00
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how to manually/force apply updated secure boot certificates without a firmware update?
Is there a way to manually apply or force apply the certificates to existing firmware. I computer manufacturer (Acer) has stated they do not plan to release updated bios for my model. In event viewer, I get the message updated security certificates are…
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How to manually update secure boot certificate.
How can I manually update secure boot certificate due to hardware or firmware limitations.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-12T04:31:18.8233333+00:00
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Eduard van Driel
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answered 2026-06-12T05:12:00.25+00:00
DaveM121
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How to fix laptop getting stuck in this boot loop?
I am experiencing an issue with my Windows 11 laptop constantly boot looping, where it tries to start up but then restarts repeatedly without fully loading the operating system. I am unsure what is causing this problem and how I can fix it to prevent my…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
8,269 questions
asked 2025-10-07T07:06:28.9366667+00:00
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Steven Witt
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commented 2026-06-12T02:31:02.4733333+00:00
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Secure boot enabled, hardware firmware limitation however
Hi! sorry new to asking here, title says it all basically. I just wanted to know what I need to do in order to fix windows security saying that Secure boot is on but not supported for updates due to hardware firmware limitations. I've tried to attach…
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why is my network showing both known and unknown networks?
Hello, I am showing my connectivity to the network, both known and unknown networks connected. Why? I only have one network attached to my account. It is not showing disconnected; it is connected. Both are connected. Should I be concerned? Also,…
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8,269 questions
asked 2026-06-11T15:43:54.05+00:00
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Malissa Sheese
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edited an answer 2026-06-11T16:54:00.49+00:00
Bulldog
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locating bitlocker key
I have done all of the steps to locate it and stil cannot locate my bitlockocker key
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asked 2026-06-11T16:13:57.1+00:00
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Emily Mendoza
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answered 2026-06-11T16:46:19.65+00:00
DaveM121
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keeps flashing up trojan.
Hi team why does my pc keep showing a trojan when anti-virus shows nothing
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asked 2026-06-11T15:08:54.1066667+00:00
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Richard Maltby
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answered 2026-06-11T15:45:29.3766667+00:00
David-M
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How do I access my BitLocker recovery key?
Hello. Something terrible happened to me today. The system suddenly and without any action on my part locked all my drives with BitLocker and asked me for a 48-digit password to unlock them. I didn't take any action to activate BitLocker, and my laptop…
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asked 2025-12-25T20:23:07.33+00:00
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reza kheradmand
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commented 2026-06-11T13:56:42.54+00:00
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Nivash
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I received an email I believe to be a scam
SENDERS EMAIL ADDRESS: Microsoft ******@notificationmail.microsoft.com Can I presume this is a scam in view of the fact that I don't use cloud storage as far as I'm aware?
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asked 2026-06-11T10:59:33.97+00:00
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Anthea Sue Goddard
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answered 2026-06-11T11:35:08.58+00:00
DaveM121
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Security popup when I am transfering files between locations on my laptop
I've already tried to use the "exclude folder" in Windows Security.
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asked 2026-06-10T01:30:26.51+00:00
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tyler cloar
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answered 2026-06-11T03:33:14.5166667+00:00
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