Windows 10: How do I know if someone is trying to take over my computer.

Discus and support How do I know if someone is trying to take over my computer. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Lately when I have been working on it all of a sudden I don't have control of my mouse. It seems to just be going around and I can't get it to work.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MardiSinnreich, May 28, 2020.

  1. How do I know if someone is trying to take over my computer.


    Lately when I have been working on it all of a sudden I don't have control of my mouse. It seems to just be going around and I can't get it to work. Also a square comes up in the middle of my screen with a lot of language I don't understand. I am not a technical person at all. Also when one of your things comes up asking to be given permission to make changes on your computer should you check yes if you go in and the certificate shows it is expired? How do you get the certificate updated?

    :)
     
    MardiSinnreich, May 28, 2020
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  2. taward Win User

    One computer cannot access other network computers.


    So I've tried every troubleshooting step I know:
    • Double checked that Net Bios was enabled
    • Ran a bunch of network commands:
      • flushed DNS
      • registered dns
      • pinged and located the named computers successfully
    • Reset my router to factory settings

    Nothing works when I try to access via explorer. I'm still baffled by the fact that every other computer can access each other AND access this computer. It's just the outgoing connection from this machine that doesn't work.

    Any thoughts?
     
    taward, May 28, 2020
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  3. After upgrading to Windows 10, cursor is disappeared while trying to shutdown the computer

    Hi Hana,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    Let me help you to fix the issue.

    To understand the issue better, I would like to know what is the make and model of the computer?

    The issue you are facing could be due to the mouse driver is being outdated. Let’s try simple steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps.

    Step 1.

    Let’s try to shut down the computer from log-in screen and check if it helps.


    • Press Windows key + L and keep tapping
      Tab key
      on the keyboard.
    • Once it select shutdown option hit enter.
    If the issue still persist, try the below steps.

    Step 2.

    I recommend you to update the mouse driver manually and check if this helps. Follow these steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Device Manager
      .

    • Locate Mice and other pointing devices and expand the same.

    • Right-click the device driver and select
      Up-date.

    • Restart the computer, if prompted.
    If the above steps did not helps to fix the issue, try the below steps.

    Step 3.

    I suggest you to go to the computer manufacturer and download the latest updated mouse driver and install the same.

    Hope it helps. Post us with the status, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, May 28, 2020
    #3
  4. How do I know if someone is trying to take over my computer.

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, May 28, 2020
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