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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.
3,008 questions
asked 2021-04-07T23:57:25.717+00:00
S. Lenear 91 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-27T08:15:11.5233333+00:00
Carl Allen 0 Reputation points
5 answers

WSUSSCN2.cab file for Windows 11

I have been using a the wsusscn2.cab file and WUA in a script for years to determine the latest non-superseded applicable UpdatesIDs so that I can download them and bring them to my offline networks. Now that we are moving to Windows 11 it seems to me…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,735 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.
3,008 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,875 questions
asked 2024-06-13T15:51:07.07+00:00
ArmoredEmu01 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-26T18:40:07.71+00:00
ArmoredEmu01 5 Reputation points
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

List every possible Windows Event ID

Hi, I am currently trying to discover a way to get a listing of every possible Windows Event ID and associated description? For example I am interested in a listing of every POSSIBLE Windows Event ID for the following in Event Viewer: Active…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,940 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.
3,008 questions
asked 2021-06-04T01:22:14.387+00:00
James Ward-Smith 21 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-25T17:57:37.7233333+00:00
Vittal Sher SHER 0 Reputation points
4 answers

How can I see the passwords stored in Windows Credential ?

I have stored a password for a Network Drive but can'te remember it and I can't see it in "Windows Credentials" (see screenshot). How can I see the passwords ? Thanks in advance !

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2021-11-11T20:48:36.767+00:00
Kingpin31 41 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-25T11:38:51.5833333+00:00
mBardos76 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to get rid of "managed by your organization" status?

All of a sudden on both of my browsers I am no longer in charge. Not sure what I did. This is my HOME computer. Also, I can't uninstall my company's Checkpoint Security. Any help?

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-25T09:38:48.2166667+00:00
Matthew Burris 0 Reputation points
2 answers

tasklist.exe error acces denied

Hello, I activated ssh on Windows 10, when I connect with the admin authorized user, tasklist works without any problems. But when I connect with a limited user, I get an error access denied. But when I go to the computer and log in with a limited user,…

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-19T21:04:13.82+00:00
ILHAN YILDIZ 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-25T04:48:12.8233333+00:00
ILHAN YILDIZ 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix smart hard disk error

my laptop is only showing the smart hard disk error when i turn it on during the windows antivirus test, i want to stop it, what do i do to stop it and return to the normal windows login screen, I also did the diagnostic tests and the most recent one…

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-22T07:42:11.3133333+00:00
Arya k 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-25T04:33:09.73+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 39,951 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Windows 10 ending

When Windows 10 finishes at the end of 2025, can it still be used, and will it still be protected by the latest Windows 10 security updated before Windows 10 is closed. Thanks, David

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-24T07:26:02.8066667+00:00
DWG 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-24T09:58:23.1566667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 30,286 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Cannot re-enable Bitlocker after formatting external drive

Had BL running on an external drive. I had to format the drive because it was acting up and now I can no longer get BL to run. I get a message that refers to "bands not being enumerated." Cannot get it to encrypt again with BL .Lots of…

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-18T15:40:21.7166667+00:00
WE 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-02-18T15:49:29.3533333+00:00
Hari Babu Vattepally 1,725 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

shortcuts when typing in outlook emails

for example: ty=thank you. tysm = thank you so much

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-03T12:52:51.0466667+00:00
Belinda Usmar 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-17T21:22:11.76+00:00
Reza-Ameri 17,031 Reputation points
1 answer

Ssd My pny does not accept formatting

I have a problem. I formatted my SSD because I installed Windows on it and a problem occurred when I downloaded the latest update. When I wanted to install Windows again, it did not want to format. So I used the HDD to enter Windows and downloaded the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,077 questions
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.
5,816 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,729 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.
1,967 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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-12T19:10:59.6666667+00:00
adil hiro 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-14T07:42:55.3266667+00:00
Ian Xue-MSFT 39,951 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Missing User Certificates from windows 11 and windows 10 laptops.

Hi, We are facing strange issue. Starting February 7, 2025 we have few users who could not connect to VPN. We use user certificates through our PKI and when checked our issuing certificate authority we could see certificate there but it was missing from…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,077 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,899 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.
3,008 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,875 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,569 questions
asked 2025-02-11T01:34:06.6166667+00:00
Mohsauga 40 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-13T02:28:55.9533333+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 52,321 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool - What does the "Dataflow order" field do?

Hello! As stated in the subject line, what does the "Dataflow order" field do in the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool? See the attached picture.

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-12T10:37:05.6266667+00:00
Tyler Joseph Huffman 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-12T20:23:41.82+00:00
Anish Ahmed 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Cant switch back to local account

Imposible to switch back to local account. Since that option is not visible in account menu. Why? And how can I solve it?

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2021-03-01T14:30:28.767+00:00
Stefan Mattsson 11 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-12T18:39:33.0333333+00:00
Leonardo Danza 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Connecting to Win11 share using Microsoft ID

I am attempting to connect to a Win11 laptop from another on the same, private network. File and printer sharing are on. When I set up this new laptop, I decided to use my Microsoft ID instead of a local account. Now I cannot connect to shared…

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.
2,387 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.
3,008 questions
asked 2021-11-16T17:41:09.89+00:00
DavidPendleton-7654 26 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-12T05:13:12.9933333+00:00
Michael Paxton 0 Reputation points
1 answer

What and where is my verification code

How can I get verification code

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2023-03-21T21:51:08.95+00:00
Paul Franklin 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-11T00:55:12.73+00:00
Roxy Musat 0 Reputation points
2 answers

This setting is managed by your administrator windows security

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/antimalware-service-executable-eats-memory/2023347e-75b0-4fc3-a829-d83c56041aca?rtAction=1738911939008&page=1 started from there, now I just want to be able to change…

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.
3,008 questions
asked 2025-02-07T07:30:00.45+00:00
Alana Perry 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-10T08:30:20.4733333+00:00
Alana Perry 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bitlocker control in Windows RT 8.1

Hi, I'm trying to disable bitlocker on a surface tablet running windows RT 8.1 There is no option in Control Panel except to backup you recovery key. 'manage-bde -status' shows that the drive is unlocked and protection status is on. 'manage-bde -off'…

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.
3,008 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,875 questions
asked 2025-02-02T17:16:44.88+00:00
Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-09T04:26:26.8266667+00:00
Steve Richardson 20 Reputation points
12 answers

You can’t access this shared folder because your organization’s security policies block unauthenticated guest access

Hi Sir i have two PCs: PC-A: Windows 10 1909 PC-B: Windows 7 (have a shared folder) everything working well when PC-A is Windows 10 1803, after upgrade to 1909, i will get below error when accessing PC-B shared folder "You can’t…

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.
5,816 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.
2,387 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.
3,008 questions
asked 2020-08-05T05:51:36.057+00:00
Ray Huang 11 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-08T18:41:46.9833333+00:00
Ivan Slišković 0 Reputation points
3 answers

When a Computer slows down?

Need to know what questions are important to solve a problem of a slow down computer with windows 10

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
12,077 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.
2,387 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.
3,008 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
251 questions
asked 2024-09-08T00:49:05.1433333+00:00
How do I configure Windows Firewall in Workstation 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-08T17:39:25.7633333+00:00
Computer Guide Online 0 Reputation points