Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows' own security architecture.

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With computer components growing more expensive by the minute, its critical to save as much computing power as possible for the functions you really use.

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company ...

Free support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025, leaving unpatched devices exposed. We answer the key questions every IT professional must consider, from Windows 11 hardware requirements and ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Patch My PC Home Updater keeps Windows 11 apps updated automatically, cutting security risks and saving time without manual installs.

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Microsoft Defender gives your PC strong real-time protection, but you don’t always want a full system scan. Sometimes, you only need to check one folder, perhaps a downloads directory, a USB drive, or ...

This guide compares Windows Defender Full Scan, Offline Scan, and Quick Scan so you understand when to use each option to remove threats effectively. Each scan mode handles different security needs. A ...