Recent content by geoffL

@Sinto Yes I use LibreOffice. The message appearsi a LibreOffice Calc file.

When I open a file the following message appears in a yellow banner at the top of the page "Security Warning Automatic update of external links has been disabled" Why am I receiving this message? Does it mean that I will not receive any updates?

Thank you for your reply. I entered the email address of my secondary account. It then asked for the password but I can't remenber the password (for the secondary account). So I clicked "Forgot password" and got the following response: How can I reset the password for the secondary account?

I created a second gmail account (for my wife). This worked fine. When I clicked on my profle the second gmail account would appear as an option. But this option no longer appears. I suspect that this problem occurred after I recently cleared my cache (using Ctrl - Alt - Delete). How...

I got a fake "Microsoft Seccurity Alert" with a voice telling me not to switch off my computer but to phone **REMOVED**. The computer was locked up so could not click on anyhing. I DID NOT PHONE THE NUMBER> I was suspicious so phoned a friemd and asked them to enter this telephone number...

Why does Windows system backup and restore include Windows 7 in its title?

Hello @glasskuter I have New Outlook installed without Microsoft 365. Is 'myname@outlook.com' a valid email address? Can I just ignore Googles request for an alternate email address (they have my mobile phone number)? One of ElevenForum members infers that New Outlook is useless as a stand...

Google account asks for an alterntive email address. I use Gmail have just installed Thunderbird. Can I use 'myname@thunderbird.com' as an alternative email address? If not, has anyone any suggestions.

I have downloaded New Outlook without installing Microsoft 365) (I use LibreOffice). I can see all my Gmail messages in New Outlook but it seems to lack other features. For instance I do not see a ribbon (of icons) and there is no File menu. The Help menu directs you to 365. If my Gmail address...

@Ben Myers, @Fabler2 Thanks for your response. The Windows 11 bug that you mention refers to a preview build of Windows 11. I have just run 'Check for updates' and it confirms that my system is up to date. Surely, this bug should now be fixed by Microsoft.

To further explain my problem, here is a screenshot:

@Fabler2 Yes - 'Windows Security' appears in Start > All apps. But when I right-click this item and select More > App settings, it does not appear in the resulting list.

@Fabler2 Thanks for reply. 'Windows Security' is not listed in Settings > Apps > Apps and features.

When I go to Windows Security , it indicates 'Action recommended' against 'App & browser control'. When I click this item, a dialog says "You'll need a new app to open this windows defender link" and suggests 'Look for an app in the Microsoft Store'. But, when I click the OK button, I get "No...

I have the same problem as @NavyLCDR. Nothing happens when I press the Verify button. Did @NavyLCDR find a solution? I am trying to setup File History (to backup to an external hard drive) but it will not allow to proceed until I verify my identity. I have just upgraded my new desktop PC from...