Windows 10: Windows is asking for a USB security key, even though I didn't make one...

Discus and support Windows is asking for a USB security key, even though I didn't make one... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; https://i.imgur.com/dAywwIW.jpgI get tha prompt. I have no other choice but to hit cancel. It then gives me 3 options: “Back” “Try Again” “Other ways... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JasonMuro, Dec 1, 2021.

  1. JasonMuro Win User

    Windows is asking for a USB security key, even though I didn't make one...


    https://i.imgur.com/dAywwIW.jpgI get tha prompt. I have no other choice but to hit cancel. It then gives me 3 options: “Back” “Try Again” “Other ways to sign in”The mouse click doesn’t work so I push tab til’ I finally have “other ways to sign in” selected and I hit enter. It goes back to the game, and while saying “press any button to start”https://i.imgur.com/w8i3nlK.jpgSo I comply.It again asks for the usb key.https://i.imgur.com/dAywwIW.jpgI haven’t found any other person with this issue.Im stuck, I just wanna play this game. How can I remove this sign in option? I go to settings, and clic

    :)
     
    JasonMuro, Dec 1, 2021
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    dont have usb for security key

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    In order to get better clarity on the issue, please let us know:



    • When you say “got deleted off usb or usb flash drive is not working either way", are you unable to use USB flash drive on the computer?
    • When you say “I don't exactly have a security key", which security key are you referring to?
    • Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? Refer
      Which version of Windows operating system am I running?


    I would suggest you to try plugging the USB to a different USB port and check if that helps. You can also try connecting the USB to a different computer and check.



    Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

    Error: “USB Device not recognized" when you try to access a USB external hard drive
    except Method 1 & 2 and see if that makes any difference.



    A security key is a physical device that you can use instead of your user name and password to sign in. Since it’s used in addition to a fingerprint or PIN, even if someone has your security key, they won’t be able to sign in without the PIN or fingerprint
    that you create.​​​



    However, if you had configured security key earlier by any chance, you may refer Sign
    in to your Microsoft account with Windows Hello or a security key
    .



    For additional information, see
    Windows Hello and FIDO2 Security Keys enable secure and easy authentication for shared devices
    .



    Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Dec 1, 2021
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  3. Notification didn´t appear

    Windows 10 has ben released for 1 day and a half,and I didn´t get the notification for installing.I reserved it.Can anyone help me?

    PS I am running Windows 7 and it´s up to date.
     
    Megabladme, Dec 1, 2021
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  4. Ivandrum Win User

    Windows is asking for a USB security key, even though I didn't make one...

    My Asus laptop didn`t accept the password, Microsoft asked to change it

    Today my Asus laptop didn`t accept the usual password I have been using for years. A note asked me to reset Microsoft password and after that, using this new password, I was able to start my computer.

    Anybody knows why did this happen? Since when Microsoft is controlling my personal computer in such a way that I can`t even open if they don`t want to?

    thanks
     
    Ivandrum, Dec 1, 2021
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