Windows 10: Multiple authentication/access issues

Long post but wanted to be thorough and provide as much info as I can.Background: I switched my laptop from Linux back to Windows 11 just because I found it easier to use. I reinstalled all my apps and tried launching Minecraft via Modrinth. Didn't work due to several different errors trying to link my Microsoft/Minecraft account to Modrinth.1. Minecraft authentication Hydra error: Error getting bearer token: Error fetching URL: error sending request for url https://api.minecraftservices.com error trying to connect: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host. os erro

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Microsoft Authenticator

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you want to how the Microsoft Authenticator App works.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign-in to your accounts if you use two-factor verification. Two-factor verification helps you to access your accounts more securely, especially while viewing
sensitive information. Because passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised, two-factor verification is an additional security step that helps protect your account by making it harder for other people to break in.

You can use the Microsoft Authenticator app in multiple ways, including:

• Respond to a prompt for authentication after you sign in with your username and password.
  
• Sign-in without entering a password, using your username, the authenticator app, and your mobile device with your fingerprint, face, or PIN.
  
• As a code generator for any other accounts that support authenticator apps.
  

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What is the Microsoft Authenticator app?and you may also
refer to the article about Microsoft Authenticator app FAQ

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FireFox Account Sign in Authentication Issue

I don't have an answer, but maybe something here can help. (It looks like maybe the time sync for codes is off. It's in one of these posts.)

1617201 - Trying to activate 2FA always returns "Invalid two-step authentication code" error Two-step authentication in Firefox Account Problem, Invalid two-step authentication code | Firefox Support Forum | Mozilla Support My authenticator give codes but firefox say invalid codes | Firefox Support Forum | Mozilla Support

 

Cannot access shared network drive


Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


If this helps.
step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
step 3a remove Everyone from list
step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.