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How to disable Security Questions in Windows 11/10 using a PowerShell Script

In one of our earlier post, we talked about removing Security Questions from Windows. This post offers an alternative way of disabling the same via a PowerShell script. Update-AllUsersQA is a PowerShell script designed to remove or disable the security questions and answers for local users on a Windows 11/10 machine. It lets admins take control of the security questions in the environment and minimize the risk that arises from them.

If a user has his Microsoft Account configured to sign in to Windows 11/10 then, he’ll probably never notice Password Recovery questions. However, if he has chosen a local account for installing Windows, he’ll be prompted to create three security questions. These can be used to reset the password and log into Windows 11/10 account should there be an event of misfortune.

However, if you do not find it of much use, you can disable it via a simple PowerShell script which is available for download on GitHub.

To disable the security questions, simply download the .ps1 file from the GitHub repository and open the PowerShell window with admin rights.

Next,  navigate to the folder where .ps1 file is saved – In my case it is the Downloads folder. Copy the folder location address.

In the PowerShell window change the directory by using this command:

Then, enter the following text to disable the recovery questions.

Following this, the security questions feature will be disabled. If you try to set a security question, you will get a message alerting that the feature has been disabled.

To enable it again, you’ll need to run the same script with one more parameter –answer. The syntax is as follows-

Please note that you need to replace SecretAnswer with an answer of your own choice. When done, it will be set as the answer for all questions. After that, you can go to the Settings app to change the answer to the questions.

Security questions don’t come across as a very great feature for account security. This is because they appear too easy to set and too hard to monitor in networks made up of hundreds or thousands of computers. A single person with administrator credentials can remotely enable/disable them on any Windows 10 machine and can go unnoticed. As such, if any unknown person gains unauthorized administrative control, he can use the security questions as a backdoor to gain complete control over the network.

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Answers to Frequently Asked Social Security Disability Questions

In this post-COVID era and period of long COVID health complications, many Americans have become increasingly aware that they could become the victim of a life-threatening illness, injury or disability that makes it impossible for them to work and support their families. This has sparked new attention toward the intricacies of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process and its many requirements for approval.

American workers should become familiar with the financial protections and career support that this federal disability insurance offers just in case the unexpected strikes. Having the right information and the right representation can increase the likelihood of approval and yield financial and professional security.

Here are answers to some common questions about this federal insurance, which covers more than 156 million U.S. workers.

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What is the minimum and maximum Social Security will pay for disability benefits?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines how much a person receives based on the amount of past earnings that an individual has paid into their FICA taxes for all the years they’ve worked. It’s important to know that the severity of a disability does not affect how much a person will receive. The average SSDI payment is $1,358 in 2022, with the maximum amount reaching about $3,300. In addition, individuals with dependents (under 18) could receive an additional amount of half the monthly benefit. An easy way to estimate a monthly SSDI payment is to use a benefits calculator.

What conditions are considered a disability?

Any condition could quality for SSDI benefits, if the person’s severity and medical evidence support the claim for benefits. To meet the SSA’s definition of disability, an individual must not be able to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months or lead to death.

The SSA maintains a list of physical and mental impairments and guidelines for specific conditions that will automatically qualify a person for SSDI benefits. However, applicants can still apply for SSDI even if their condition is not listed. Social Security may consider the applicant's conditions as long as it limits function and ability to work.

What makes someone eligible for Social Security disability?

There are a few criteria for someone to be eligible for SSDI.

It’s also vital that the person applying for benefits is under the care of a health professional, who can confirm their condition, and has medical documentation. Working with a representative can dramatically improve an applicant's chances of receiving SSDI benefits. A quick quiz can help you find out if you are eligible for SSDI.

How often does Social Security review your disability?

Benefits continue as long as the individual has a disability that prevents them from working. However, Social Security conducts Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR), which means they review someone’s claim for medical improvement. Those reviews can be scheduled at intervals of six to 18 months, three years, five years and seven years after benefits began, depending on Social Security’s exam of whether medical improvement is likely.

Does Social Security disability last for life?

Technically, no, because individuals will see their disability benefits convert to Social Security retirement benefits when they reach retirement age (65-67). Also, if someone decides to return to work when they reach medical stability, they may be able to leave the SSDI program and actively work full-time until they decide to retire and then seek Social Security retirement benefits.

What other benefits can I get with Social Security disability?

Individuals receiving SSDI benefits automatically become eligible for Medicare coverage after a 24-month waiting period. During the waiting period, beneficiaries receiving COBRA can extend that health insurance coverage an additional 11 months.

Can I work while receiving Social Security disability?

Yes, you can attempt a return to work while receiving SSDI benefits. The Social Security Administration administers a program called Ticket to Work (TTW) with the help of authorized Employment Networks. The Ticket program includes important benefits and it includes protection for a participant’s SSDI and Medicare benefits while they pursue a return to work.

What is the income limit for Social Security disability in 2022?

The earning limit for receiving SSDI benefits is known as the substantial gainful activity (SGA) amount, and that is $1,350 per month, or $16,200 annually in 2022 (non-blind). You usually cannot make more than that or your benefits will stop.

What is the best way to get approved for Social Security disability?

The best way to increase your chances of receiving the benefits you have earned is to approach the application process with an understanding of how complicated it can be. The government wants to ensure people receive benefits who are truly deserving of them.

A representative like Allsup helps people with disabilities fully understand the complexities of the SSDI process. A representative has experience with the rules and regulations, they can help get medical records or additional information to support your claim. They can also assist with requesting a reconsideration, a hearing or an Appeals Council review, if needed. It’s important to have representation at the start of the application process, since it can improve an individual’s chances of SSDI approval, rather than waiting to seek help at the hearing or appeals level.

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