107 questions
107 questions with Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other tags
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Getting Error: PERMISSION DENIED, Error Code: 800A0046 related to Powershell.exe. Thoughts on what I might try to correct this?
Had a malware attack which has apparently affected the Windows Powershell.exe. Following is what I continue to get with my virus/malware protection software (I have tried multiple softwares): Threats Blocked Powershell.exe (get this 5 times…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2025-08-28T18:18:07.0166667+00:00
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John Curham
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answered 2025-08-28T19:03:57.6066667+00:00
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Michele Ariis
4,505
Reputation points MVP
2 answers
Getting winlo64.sys error after update
Good afternoon, we have ViewSonic IFPs in our classrooms with the integrated PCs, over the summer we updated all our systems for our PCs. Now we are getting an error message when our users - teachers - login: winlo64.sys. From the research I've done,…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-18T19:22:41.9566667+00:00
Natalia Joaquin
36
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answered 2025-08-28T12:26:37.4733333+00:00
Natalia Joaquin
36
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0 answers
Microsoft Defender False Positive Assessment - Medical Healthcare CD Distribution
Microsoft Defender detected a file as "Trojan:Win32/Leonem!rfn" from an official medical CD distributed by ASL Cagliari (Italian Public Health Service). This CD contains DICOM medical imaging data and viewers for patient care. File Details: …
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-27T16:15:07.2833333+00:00
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Federico Lutzu
0
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asked 2025-08-27T16:15:07.2833333+00:00
Federico Lutzu
0
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0 answers
Get back my hacked account
How can I get my hacked account back? Can't get a recovery form, plus the email has been changed on my account as well as the password.
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
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How to handle kernel level anti-cheat software
I've only recently become aware of this potential security problem. Some of my favorite games (which I have already played on my current Windows 11 installation) use it. I've seen a lot of disagreement online about how big of a problem this actually…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
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How to set up differnet roles to only see specific devices
Im trying to set up different roles based on device groups so that different support teams can only view their managed devices but not getting the results I expected. New Entra ID group set up and required users added to it All servers tagged as…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-22T15:06:56.2833333+00:00
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Wilson, David
0
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commented 2025-08-26T13:37:58.0533333+00:00
Wilson, David
0
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How to get the windows security app work correctly
I have the error in running the Microsoft Windows security as it shows the black screen only and on trying to un Windows viruses and Threat protection i get the error and it says that its any IT administration related error or something. I had checked…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-22T10:54:57.1133333+00:00
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Abubakar RAWAL
0
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answered 2025-08-26T12:03:23.19+00:00
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Pauline Mbabu
1,410
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers
Virus & threat protection, error "Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app"
The windows security is saying Virus & threat protection, error "Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app" i killed all active of the virus and ran Hitman pro but i still cant get the Defender back up i need some…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-21T16:20:50.35+00:00
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Nathaniel .James
0
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commented 2025-08-26T09:10:43.8466667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu
1,410
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers
Is this maleware?
I was disabling some start up apps in autoruns and some defender files were unverifed should I be worried? https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/9848df8c900444767421bf0b462d26c76cf8ebb9360b5d7ca7f0019a53cbe171/relations
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-22T16:27:01.4666667+00:00
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Green Green
0
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asked 2025-08-22T16:27:01.4666667+00:00
Green Green
0
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Defender still detecting 'SuspSignoutReq' even after patching Sharepoint CVE-2025-53770
After applying the Sharepoint 2019 patch for CVE-2025-53770 and following the remediation advice from MS, I continue to see detections for 'SuspSignoutReq' and "Possible exploitation of SharePoint server vulnerabilities". Should I be expecting…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-07-28T15:46:05.5233333+00:00
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MikeFox-9914
55
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commented 2025-08-22T14:59:22.6933333+00:00
MikeFox-9914
55
Reputation points
1 answer
Microsoft Sentinel content hub and other features are not showing to configure in defender portal
Dear Support Team, I am currently exploring the new Microsoft Sentinel features within the Defender portal using a free account. I have successfully enabled the Log Analytics workspace defender portal, which is showing as connected. However, I am unable…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-19T09:35:13.38+00:00
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VENKADESHPRABU-1191
0
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commented 2025-08-22T13:06:22.61+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
5,406
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Windows security keeps finding and removing TrojanDownloader:Win32/Nemucod!ml
Window security has been continuously finding a threat "TrojanDownloader:Win32/Nemucod!ml" every hour and proceeds to remove it automatically. The threat is always in the same folder under…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-07-26T21:23:52.37+00:00
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Martin
0
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answered 2025-08-22T11:42:39.63+00:00
Pauline Mbabu
1,410
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
Urgent Help Needed: Possible Win32/Expiro Infection
I am experiencing repeated alerts from Windows Defender about Virus: Win32/Expiro, Virus: Win64/Expiro.DA!MTB and Virus: Win32/EK!MTB. Every time I try to open Defender, it closes immediately, and attempting a Windows Defender Offline Scan results in an…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-19T20:58:13.07+00:00
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Moyin
0
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answered 2025-08-22T01:53:51.19+00:00
quietman7 MVP Alumni
19,645
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
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Could Microsoft do more to defend users against hackers?
I learned today that my computer has been hacked. I'm not a reckless user from the viewpoint of security. Still, this isn't the first time I've been hacked. Previously I used Malwarebytes. It had been running the first time I was hacked. I'm…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-20T07:27:44.21+00:00
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SweetTasha
1
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answered 2025-08-22T01:51:31.08+00:00
quietman7 MVP Alumni
19,645
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
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Security Recommendation Not Updating After Policy-Based Remediation
We have remediated the Defender for Cloud recommendation: "Container images should be deployed from trusted registries only" for the resource of AKS cluster Remediation actions taken: A regex was configured in the security policy under the…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-05-21T12:06:23.1533333+00:00
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PANDUGAYALA Sai K
0
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answered 2025-08-20T05:46:05.56+00:00
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Timothy Lavandar
0
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2 answers
Unable to install defender for endpoint on Windows Server 2016
I'm trying to onboard and install MDE a few Windows 2016 servers via Azure Arc. I did manage to onboard them to Azure and get the MMA up and running. Now the problem is, I can not install MDE on the servers for whatever reason. Its always about…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-12T10:07:40.31+00:00
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Kalle Kinnari
0
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answered 2025-08-18T11:30:30.23+00:00
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Catherine Kyalo
2,195
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
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microsoft mark all my git repo as unsafe though they are safe
microsoft detect all my git repo unsafe .when i try to open my web from github it says unsafe .my repo don't contain any harmful info .please check my repo and review .Iam a student and learning developmemt .it would be very helpful for me if u do this…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-08-16T11:53:15.75+00:00
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soha tabassom
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-18T11:13:19.6766667+00:00
soha tabassom
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Defender API and Defender Portal
Hello, Got interesting behavior using Defender portal and Defender API: I can run a command towards the machine: "https://eu.api.security.microsoft.com/api/machines/someID" The results show that the device has: "isAadJoined":…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-07-31T11:35:53.5366667+00:00
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Oscar
177
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commented 2025-08-18T08:53:06.03+00:00
Pauline Mbabu
1,410
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
Win64/LummaStealer.
i am getting this multiple time a day. i scanned the file ( choice.exe) with ESET and Microsoft online as well no malware detected
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-07-29T20:38:48.42+00:00
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Jaswinder Singh
0
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answered 2025-08-16T06:15:56.0533333+00:00
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Asher K
0
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1 answer
Defender or McAfee LiveSafe pre-installed Windows 11s
Hello My laptop came with pre-installed Windows 11 in S mode. During OOBE and first time accessing Windows, I can't remember if Defender or McAfee LiveSafe was the selected antivirus. How can I find out, which one of them was the selected antivirus from…
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
107 questions
asked 2025-07-14T15:19:37.3366667+00:00
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Ysera_Dreamer
0
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edited a comment 2025-08-15T19:18:31.92+00:00
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Rob Koch
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