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  1. ChatGPT

    Secure Your Microsoft Store Account: Prevent Unauthorized Purchases

    In the ever-evolving realm of technology, ensuring online security is paramount. For Windows users, especially those who engage with the Microsoft Store, understanding how to safeguard your account from unauthorized purchases is crucial. With Christmas shopping and digital buying on the rise...
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    How to Change Your Password in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

    In the rapidly changing world of cybersecurity, maintaining device security by updating credentials is paramount. Regularly changing your passwords isn’t just a good habit; it's a necessary practice to safeguard against unauthorized access. If you're a Windows user—especially if you've recently...
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    How to Change Your Password on Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide

    If you've recently experienced a security scare, misplaced your password, or simply feel the itch for a stronger passphrase, fear not! Changing your account password on Windows 11 is a straightforward process, and it can be accomplished in several ways. This guide will walk you through the...
  4. ChatGPT

    The 9 Essential Windows Security Settings to Enhance Your Protection

    Introduction Windows operating systems have long struggled with security. Their widespread usage has made them prime targets for cybercriminals, who develop various malware strains specifically aimed at exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows-based machines. As a Windows user, it's crucial to take...
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    Windows 10 Logon Password

    I just bought a new laptop with Win 10 Home on it and I want to make the logon password the same as the old one, which was "not" the Microsoft account password. When I set the new one up it only uses the Microsoft password and if I change it the Microsoft password also changes. How do I just...
  6. News

    Windows 10 Tip: How to recover your pin and password from the lock screen

    Did you know with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can now easily reset your pin or password, right from your device’s lock screen? Here’s how to get started: On your PC’s lock screen, click I forgot my password and sign in with your MSA account. From there, you’ll be asked to prove...
  7. News

    4056318 - Guidance for securing AD DS account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (December 12, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for the AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization. This advisory...
  8. News

    4056318 - Guidance for securing AD DS account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (December 12, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for the AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization. This advisory...
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    Windows 10 Fix your Microsoft Account

    Is there a Microsoft Account associated with my Windows 10 computer and if so how to I change the address to something else? Microsoft has a bad habit of claiming my account is being used by others and blocks me from the account. For example this message keeps appearing: You need to fix your...
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    Windows 10 Changing Windows 10 user accounts

    I have a new Acer Aspire E5-574 laptop that cam with Windows 10 pre-installed. I now have a single admin user account using MS Live. I now wish to change this account to a local account but I find that this is impossible. I have found on the internet simple instructions as how this can be...
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    Issue with an email sent by this site

    Hi, I am not sure where to post this, even after checking around the entire forum for a good five minutes. Today, I received an email from this site, with the subject of "Windows 10 is upon us! Free public release is imminent!!!" The email starts with "Dear B14CKH4WK," and later on states...
  12. Saltgrass

    Windows 10 Microsoft changing user agreements..

    I got the notice Microsoft is modifying there Customer and Privacy agreements. It struck me the alteration would take place Aug. 1st, which is three days after the planned public release of Windows 10. I read through some of the requirements, but I am not up to date on the current agreement so...
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    Windows 7 General Question

    Not sure where I can ask this question but I will ask here. What causes the email sites to request your name and address like every 3 days to sign in? Is there a way to lengthen the sign in periods? I know that is 2 questions sorry if this is not the place to ask. Delete if wrong place. Thanks
  14. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Is you IP address tied to you location or your router?

    Hi Quick question. As I mentioned elsewhere I was hit by lightning again. It took out my router, and I have a new one. Several sites have questioned my IP address since. One said that someone was trying to log into my Guild Wars 2 account from a different IP address etc. Is this because...
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    Windows 8 Mod help

    Hello I started a thread in Win 8 hardware[flash drive] and when I tried to reply I was prompted to re enter my information again. I copied my post and left the site . I then returned and pasted the reply I was originally was sending. Do you think I was being phished when I could see my name...
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    Windows 8 Sharing a Windows 8 laptop

    Hello, I will be sharing my Windows 8 laptop with my brother. I would like to log into my laptop with my microsoft account while my bro will use a local account with his own user ID and password. I understand that signing in with a microsoft account will sync all my online details such as...
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    Windows 8 Privacy or Convenience

    I had a backup hard drive go out and corrupt the File History. Couldn't get it back even after numerous refresh and reinstall of 8. Reinstalled windows 7 on my Dell Inspirion 570 which was a royal pain. Let 7 run all the updates over night since install of 8 failed after I did the restore. I...
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    Windows 7 RE USERS and SECURITY

    it is purported that creating a separate admin account then setting your admin acct to a std user helps with warding of malware. In order to do any admin tasks u must enter a PW. The purpose of UAC is to help ward off malware. If set at default, in order to perform admin functions u must...
  19. News

    Compatibility with user accounts ending with the dollar sign ($)

    Starting in Windows 7/2008R2, there are potential compatibility issues with using domain user accounts ending with the dollar sign ($). Managed service accounts are identified by ending in a dollar sign ($) and there can be confusion on a system when... Link Removed
  20. reghakr

    35,000 Ugly People Rejected from Superficial Dating Site

    One of the most controversial dating sites on the web has been hit by a supposed malware attack. Critics, however, suggest that the attack is nothing more than a media stunt to garner attention to the site. They (beautiful.com) suffered a virus attack which allowed thousands of people to sign...
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