Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
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Microsoft authenticator login verification
I am trying to login to my account on microsoft authenticatior but its saying i need to use the app to confirm the number but i cant login to confirm it. I tried logging into my school account on my computer which requires a verification so i went on my…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-08T20:35:13.22+00:00
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Tyler Klade
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asked 2026-08-08T20:35:13.22+00:00
Tyler Klade
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How do i fix virus messages when Norton and McAfee report all clean
I clicked on a bad link to hobby lobby and got a virus. I have McAfee and Norton installed and both say my system is clean. My 'Download' folder is no longer accessible but everything else seems to be intact.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
670 questions
asked 2026-08-08T20:34:18.26+00:00
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Paul Schwartz
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answered 2026-08-08T20:34:35.1466667+00:00
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USB not recognizing
Hello This message always exists from right corner of laptop . Please try to resolve this issue. Thanks
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
1,764 questions
asked 2026-08-08T19:23:18.99+00:00
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asmahan gbara
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answered 2026-08-08T19:23:39.26+00:00
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Microsoft Defender false positive and WDSI submission details unavailable for signed app
Hello, I am the developer and publisher of Pulse Launcher, a legitimate signed Windows application / Minecraft mod launcher. I am seeing two related issues: Microsoft Defender cloud ML false positives keep appearing on VirusTotal for the same signed…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
670 questions
asked 2026-06-25T02:39:11.0833333+00:00
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Mykola Haponiuk
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answered 2026-08-08T18:05:47.2366667+00:00
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sigmov sigma
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How do I download the authenticator App? Where do I go to fine this app?
How do I download the authenticator App? Where do I go to fine this app?
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,066 questions
asked 2025-12-29T22:57:24.7766667+00:00
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Thomas Euker
5
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commented 2026-08-08T17:44:45.54+00:00
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clint theuerkauf
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How do I get my Microsoft Authenticator to move to my new phone?
I got a new phone and I switched everything over and I can seem to find away to sign in to my Authenticator on my new phone and I keep having to use my old one. English
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,066 questions
asked 2026-08-08T17:41:59.5766667+00:00
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Evan Crabtree
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answered 2026-08-08T17:42:21.1433333+00:00
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Building a Microsoft Security Career: AZ-900 → SC-300 → SC-500
I’m new to the Microsoft community, and I’m ready to build my cybersecurity career around the Microsoft ecosystem. 🚀 Coming from an offensive cybersecurity background, my goal is to grow into a Microsoft Security/Cloud Engineer and build strong hands-on…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
Additional Microsoft Entra services and features related to identity, access, and network security
2,990 questions
asked 2026-08-08T17:31:37.7+00:00
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AUGUSTINE ALFRED ABA
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asked 2026-08-08T17:31:37.7+00:00
AUGUSTINE ALFRED ABA
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Azure Portal login: Asking for 6 digit code, but MS authenticator shows 8 digits code for my Hotmail account
I used my hotmail account to create an Azure account couple of years ago. It's a pay-as-you go account and I'm actively being billed for it. Today, I tried to sign-in using my same hotmail account but its asking for MFA. When I try to send notification,…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,040 questions
asked 2026-08-08T16:58:29.0733333+00:00
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Rambo
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answered 2026-08-08T17:10:59.7233333+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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Can't login to my azure account. Login asks for 6 digit code, but my authenticator gives me 8 digits code
I am unable to log in to my Azure account. Azure asks for a 6-digit Microsoft Authenticator code, but my app generates an 8-digit code. I can log in to Outlook and other Microsoft services, but not Azure. Please help me resolve this issue. Thank you.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
Additional Microsoft Entra services and features related to identity, access, and network security
2,990 questions
asked 2026-02-06T03:08:40.07+00:00
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Luis Carranza
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answered 2026-08-08T16:51:10.59+00:00
Rambo
21
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1 answer
defender not letting me log in
defender not letting me log in. I click to log in on the defender app and it says unable to log into defender
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
Additional Microsoft Defender tools and services that provide security across various platforms and environments
670 questions
asked 2026-05-31T23:22:57.4233333+00:00
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matthew ewing
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commented 2026-08-08T15:38:29.1966667+00:00
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Erik Putrycz
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IP geolocation correction request — Spanish IP reported as US location by Windows Location Service
IP geolocation correction request. IP address: 46.25.19.183 IP range: 46.24.0.0/14 ISP / ASN:AS12430 — VODAFONE ESPANA S.A.U. Currently reported by Microsoft as: Riviera, Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Correct location: Jávea (Xàbia), Alicante,…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,040 questions
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forgot my old acc the one with the windows 10 pro and now i cant connect to windows 11 pro
ok on this laptop i was using windows 10 pro but yesterday i changed my ssd and when i was reinstalling windows 11 i put pro bc i read that if my old one was pro i would get pro on the new one too but bc this laptop is old i dont remember my microsoft…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
A tool for managing user identities, credentials, and access across on-premises and cloud environments
1,528 questions
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Recently received email
I recently received an email from Microsoft re Microsoft Defender, which went into my junk mail. Please would you confirm that it did come from you before I do an update. Thank you
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Protection against phishing, malware, and other threats targeting email and collaboration tools in Microsoft 365
231 questions
asked 2026-08-08T11:46:58.6633333+00:00
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Carol Walden
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accepted 2026-08-08T11:51:05.4933333+00:00
Carol Walden
0
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Validation of public IPs from microsoft
Dear Microsoft Support Team, We are reaching out to inquire about the following IP addresses: 131.107.2.221 131.107.2.131 141.107.2.61 192.167.1.2 Could you please confirm if these IP addresses are part of Microsoft services? We have received…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
A cloud-native SIEM solution that provides intelligent security analytics and threat detection across systems
1,448 questions
asked 2026-08-08T08:43:23.1933333+00:00
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Siddhesh Rajesh Jaiswal
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edited an answer 2026-08-08T11:01:16.74+00:00
Marcin Policht
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How to fix Teamsbackground with Intune
Hi I currently have an Intune script that installs the team backgrounds for users. However, users have to select the background themselves. How can I automatically activate the copied background (also with Intune)? Kind regards, Moved from…
Microsoft Security | Intune | Application management
Microsoft Security | Intune | Application management
Managing apps and software deployment through Microsoft Intune
1,080 questions
asked 2025-12-08T07:56:54.7733333+00:00
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Thomas Forster
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Microsoft Sentinel UEBA data source fails with InternalServerError (HTTP 500)
Hi, I am trying to enable an additional AWS CloudTrail data source under Microsoft Sentinel UEBA in the Microsoft Defender portal. The AWSCloudTrail table is already receiving data normally in Sentinel. I also checked the CloudTrail data and confirmed…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
A cloud-native SIEM solution that provides intelligent security analytics and threat detection across systems
1,448 questions
asked 2026-08-08T10:25:16.79+00:00
Aditya Beniwal
26
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asked 2026-08-08T10:25:16.79+00:00
Aditya Beniwal
26
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Cannot enroll in Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program — Legal info & Identifiers empty; enrollment loops to “Join a program”
I cannot complete enrollment in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. I need a Partner One ID (Partner Global Account) to finish Microsoft Entra app publisher verification for a multi-tenant app. Setup (redacted) Signed in with an organisational /…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,040 questions
asked 2026-08-08T06:19:47.4866667+00:00
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AdviserAlly Limted
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commented 2026-08-08T07:11:45.2866667+00:00
AdviserAlly Limted
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My Account has been Hacked contacting from work account
My personal account ******@gmail.com has been hacked after i mistakenly pasted a code in window run and power shell flashed for a brief. The hacker has removed my number from account recovery and added his own email, pls help
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
A tool for managing user identities, credentials, and access across on-premises and cloud environments
1,528 questions
asked 2026-08-07T23:29:34.37+00:00
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Cafe Manager Hlp Galleria Origins
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edited the question 2026-08-07T23:30:28.8366667+00:00
Cafe Manager Hlp Galleria Origins
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Disabling "Target specific AAGUIDs" in FIDO2 settings causes passkey authentication to fail
We've had both Authenticator and Yubikey passkeys working well for over a year for all users. We've had the "Target specific AAGUIDs" setting enabled, because it seemed like a good idea at the time. I now wanted to disable it to allow any…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
A cloud-based identity and access management service for securing user authentication and resource access
31,040 questions
asked 2026-08-07T22:09:12.6933333+00:00
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Robert Claeson
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asked 2026-08-07T22:09:12.6933333+00:00
Robert Claeson
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how do I add a phone number
Up to now I have only had a land line. I cannot get text messages on it, so I cannot get verification codes. I have recently bought a mobile phone but I cannot find a way to add the number to my account.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
15,066 questions
asked 2026-08-07T20:53:50.71+00:00
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Michael Grogan
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answered 2026-08-07T20:54:05.0933333+00:00
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