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My Microsoft account was stolen twice and Microsoft just tells me its not there problem
My Microsoft account was stolen by an attacker using a weird email removed - the attacker stole my account by deleting my emails from the account and I tried everything to fix it. furthermore Microsoft just tells me its not there problem and tells me to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-03-12T17:19:40.52+00:00
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L psyche
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edited the question 2026-03-12T18:57:06.1933333+00:00
VARADHARAJAN K
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User Profile Service Error 1512: Access Denied During Startup or Shutdown
Hello, I am using Windows 11 25h2. Version: 26200.0837 Feature: Home When shutting down or turning on the computer, the following error is logged to eventvwr.msc: Windows cannot remove your registry file. The memory used by the registry could not be…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-12T14:38:42.33+00:00
MovelessMove-0585
80
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edited the question 2026-03-12T18:20:25.4133333+00:00
MovelessMove-0585
80
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3 answers
Can't change my primary user email
I go to the page asking to add a new email address and when I put the one I want to use it says it is already part of my security info. I can't get beyond that. What can I do?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-12T16:46:40.1266667+00:00
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Martin Howcroft
0
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edited an answer 2026-03-12T17:31:36.9266667+00:00
Gunasekar N
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Independent Advisor
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Cannot sign in to Office apps - error 0x800704cf - Windows authentication broken
Issue: Unable to sign in to any Microsoft Office desktop applications (Word, OneNote) on Windows 11. Receiving error code 0x800704cf on every sign-in attempt. What I've tried: Reset network stack (netsh winsock reset, ip reset) Cleared Windows…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-12T15:19:04.17+00:00
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Danosch Zahedi
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answered 2026-03-12T15:55:42.3666667+00:00
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Sumit D - IA
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How do I sign onto OneDrive after OneDrive has completely filled up my laptop hard drive
I use an HP laptop with windows 11 there is now zero space on the 1 TB hard drive because OneDrive has used up all available space files on-demand has not worked thank you
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-02-27T23:45:26.29+00:00
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Jim McGrath
15
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edited a comment 2026-03-12T14:09:36.44+00:00
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Thomas4-N
10,990
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
cara memperbaiki laptop hp yang tidak bisa login
Login dengan pin benar tapi tidak bisa masuk, dan ada keterangan signout secara terus menerus
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-12T12:20:46.9066667+00:00
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Bashir Hastaryo
0
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answered 2026-03-12T12:21:06.1466667+00:00
Q&A Assist
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My account got hacked and it's alias changed.
hello, i need help in recovering my hacked account. Its alias has changed, but I have proof that it's mine. Contact us at microsoft doesn't show how to do it. I can't sign in and i can't do anything but watch it get hacked. Pleaase i need help on how to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-12T11:57:41.3166667+00:00
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John Andrew Alea
0
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commented 2026-03-12T12:08:55.6+00:00
John Andrew Alea
0
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3 answers
Create New Administrator on 11
How to Create New Administrator and remove old account on Windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-01-04T12:23:06.4833333+00:00
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Abdul-Hakeem Caesar
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answered 2026-03-12T11:54:57.5533333+00:00
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shikha tiwari
0
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I am trying to ask a question on MS Community.
But they ask for a PIN code. I do not have one. Alternative, please. BR/Sivert J
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-12T11:05:16.67+00:00
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Sivert Jonsson
0
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answered 2026-03-12T11:05:34.3866667+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Login Window Closes Automatically When Attempting to Sign In to Microsoft Account
I am experiencing an issue when attempting to sign in to my Microsoft account on my system. When I try to log in through the Microsoft Store and other Microsoft platforms, the sign-in window initially appears and displays my account. However, after I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-11T10:11:24.5366667+00:00
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Md Zafar Jawed
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answered 2026-03-12T08:15:07.2266667+00:00
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John DeV
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Windows 11 + makes me reset pin after update, on multiple computers
Hi Team, I have an issue whereby after receiving a Windows update, my laptop and PC both will ask me to re-login to the computer and then also reset my pin code. This isnt just a one off issue, this happens after nearly all Windows Updates. This issue…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
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PIN will not work. PIN glitch needs fixed.
At each time I start my computer I need to enter my PIN. I know my PIN, I did not forget it. I get a message saying my PIN does not work and I click on the message on the screen and get a message about not changing my PIN because I will lose all…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-10T21:38:36.4433333+00:00
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Gary Ruegg
0
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commented 2026-03-12T07:41:23.76+00:00
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Norah-L
4,030
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Cannot Sign In To My Win 11 PC With Passkey
I shut down my Win 11 PC, and attempted to power it on. I received a message on lock screen that my PIN could not be found. It gave me 2 options. One to find my pin, which did not respond. The other had me use my password, which let me in. However I…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-10T05:14:54.7033333+00:00
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Jeff Warner
5
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commented 2026-03-12T07:34:57.03+00:00
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Emma1-N
4,350
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Help logging in to my computer
Computer or Microsoft account login problems….doesn’t recognize my face nor my PIN for logging in. I can login to my Microsoft account through my phone but not my computer!!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-11T16:42:26.74+00:00
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Trenda Warren
0
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answered 2026-03-12T04:06:40.8566667+00:00
Gunasekar N
60,795
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
change computer administrator
I bought 365 with my Microsoft alias. How can I tell Microsoft that I am the same person? I want to change my windows 11 computer's system administrator.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-11T16:05:29.1366667+00:00
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Marina Semprevivo
0
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edited an answer 2026-03-12T03:22:30.2933333+00:00
Norah-L
4,030
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
What is this pop-up trying to tell me?
I run Windows 11 Pro on a Dell Inspiron laptop. Whenever I boot up, the following messaqge appears on my screen: What does it mean, and what do I do about it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-05T22:06:40.7866667+00:00
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Roger Blair
210
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commented 2026-03-12T01:28:54.0266667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
11,680
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
unable to log in to my hotmail account on my laptop
When I try to log in a passkey is requested no alternatives but to scan the qrcode which my phone says no qr code , create qr code how as i keep going round in circles
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-10T10:43:41.2366667+00:00
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Donna Mulligan
0
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commented 2026-03-11T23:06:58.4933333+00:00
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Chloe-L
10,340
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
I am locked out of my microsoft acct.
I need to use my computer, it says I am locked out. What do I need to do or can I talk to someone to get this fixed? Thanks, Wayne
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-09T14:10:42.4266667+00:00
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Wayne Ball
0
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edited a comment 2026-03-11T22:56:55.37+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
18,540
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
account hacked
hello, today i had one of my other accounts hacked. (they still have access) now i want to change the password but i can get into the email because it has the security info change. the only option its giving me to take this off is a phone number that i…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2026-03-11T18:34:31.11+00:00
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Scott
0
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answered 2026-03-11T18:34:53.8866667+00:00
Q&A Assist
2 answers
how to remove old email from my system that was hacked
so i was recently hacked and lost my Microsoft account i was told to create a new account because we would not be able to recover it so i did but know my pc keeps asking me to sign in to the old account i cant remove the email as my primary can someone…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
8,575 questions
asked 2025-12-18T09:01:48.93+00:00
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JP Buitendag
0
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commented 2026-03-11T16:56:44.5+00:00
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Ethan
0
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