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Picture this: you’re deep into an important project on your Windows PC, maybe crafting that perfect Excel sheet or launching into a gaming session, when suddenly, your screen lights up with a red alert—your antivirus has detected a virus! Panic might set in, but fear not! Let’s unravel what...

In yet another twist for our digital lives, Microsoft has officially acknowledged a couple of new issues plaguing Windows 11's 24H2 update, causing significant disruptions for users. Join us as we dive into the details. Task Manager Reporting Errors First up, users have discovered that the Task...

Today I run into a problem trying to get onto outlook.exchange365.com for my email. Dialog box pops up requesting correct username and password. It will not accept the correct data. It has been a couple of weeks since I was on the desktop but outlook worked fine. I have outlook on my laptop...

In a digital world where cyber threats lurk around every corner, having a robust antivirus solution is non-negotiable. Yet, time and again, Windows users find themselves confronting a frustrating issue—Windows Security won’t start. Fear not! Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or a casual...

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, understanding the tools at our disposal is imperative. The article from Microsoft Support that's featured here, titled "Antivirus and Antimalware Software: FAQ," delves into common queries surrounding Microsoft's security solutions...

Introduction In the fast-paced digital world we inhabit, efficiency is king. For the vast majority of users navigating the modern space of technology, Windows 11 has emerged as the operating system of choice, luring in users with its sleek design and user-centric features. However, even the best...

Hello All I've just purchased a Dell PC with Window 11. This is new to me and I'm having a wee bit of difficulty coming to terms with it all. I have had McAfee security suite for many years on my PC and have been informed by an associate of mine that Windows Security as built into Windows11...

Image Credit: Digital Trends In an era where cybersecurity threats are rampant, ensuring the security of your Windows PC is not just an option, but a necessity. The article "Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings" published on Head Topics emphasizes the importance of...

The Indian government has issued a high-risk warning specifically directed at Windows users, urging them to take immediate action to safeguard their systems. This alert, coming from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through its cybersecurity body, the Computer...

In a significant advisory for Windows users, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the national cybersecurity agency, has issued a warning regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting various versions of Microsoft Windows, particularly Windows 10 and Windows 11. These...

Dear people of the Windows forum. I came in here to learn how to use my Windows system. I switched to windows from Linux because I, due to being an avid gamer, want to eliminate all compatibility issues and decided to try to embrace the MS Windows system. One condition for me is that I can...

Started having intermittent problems seeing devices on my network so i checked sharing options and discovered network discovery was turned off. I made the changes to turn discovery on then saved settings. I went back and discovered that the settings reverted back to turning discovery off. I...

Hello Everyone, I am curious to know which application using my camera and micophone currently? Most of the anivirus like avast, norton,Kaspersky they are having the feature called "webcam Protection", in that they can easily showing that, I know in windows setting>privacy & Security we have...

Every time I boot, I get this warning from Windows Defender. I've found different information about what this is, from the worst virus in the world to being a glitch in the system. I've read several methods for removing it manually by removing the service folder to run your antivirus. When I...

Hey folks! I've been driving myself nuts for the past couple hours trying to find the answer to that. I know that having two AV running real-time protection is defintley a bad idea, but, I was wondering about just breaking one out as solely a scanner. Any thoughts? Thanks for having me...

PA 10.2.1 is reported as having 2 viruses by Webroot. VirusTotal.com reports no virus, and Malwarebytes scan reports no virus as well. Why does Webroot report a virus?

I'm running Windows 11 Home on a Gateway notebook. I'm wondering if WD provides protection when using a browser other than MS Edge. I'd rather not have to install another AV if WD is providing sufficient protection. Thanks for your help, folks. Ed

I cannot turn on firmware protection in windows 11 pro. I have a brand new surface laptop 5 windows 11 pro so it meets all reqs. The firmware protection does not even show at first. I am able to make it appear by going into group policy and turning on, enabling, Virtualization based security...

Well guys, if this message seems rare is because english is not my natal lenguage (I am from Chile) and i am using a traductor, also is my first time using Windows Forum I remember trying to save a picture from the internet and just grabbing the picture and putting it on the desktop, then this...

Hey everyone, I really need help from an expert. I have made mistakes with my account, and I have several questions. The situation is a bit messy now, so I'll try to be chronological... 1. When I attempt to loggin to my Windows 10 profile, now it always logs me to a temporary account. I have no...