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ActiveX Blocked by Default in Microsoft 365 (Starting April 2025):
Microsoft is disabling ActiveX by default in Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
Reason: ActiveX posed major security risks, such as...
How to Scan Your Computer for Viruses and Malware Using Free Windows Tools
Is your computer running unusually slow? Are you seeing strange pop-ups or experiencing unexplained crashes? Your system might be infected with viruses or malware, but the good news is you don't have to spend a dime on...
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Below is an in-depth analysis and guide for Windows 10 users facing the end-of-support deadline, offering practical options, expert insights, and a balanced look at your next steps.
Understanding Windows 10 End-of-Support
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The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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Microsoft’s latest warning to Windows users has set off alarm bells across the PC landscape. In a bold call to action, Microsoft is urging roughly 240 million Windows 10 users to “stop using your PC” if their hardware can’t upgrade to Windows 11 before the October 14 deadline. The message is...
User Account Control (UAC) might not be the most glamorous feature of Windows 10 and Windows 11, but it's one of the unsung heroes in your operating system. Whether you're a power user or someone who's just trying to keep their system clean and secure, understanding UAC can be a game-changer...
Let’s talk about something that often feels like a distant thought but can turn into an immediate emergency—getting locked out of your Windows local account. If you’ve ever struggled to remember your account password or stared blankly at the login screen wishing you had the foresight to prepare...
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I've read several methods for removing it manually by removing the service folder to run your antivirus.
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I recently uncounted a problem with some ransom ware so I read up on the net that I had to boot into safe mode. My was also damages and I was using an external monitor. Think that in safe mode my display on the external monitor would still work so to used msconfig and booted into safe mode only...
I recently updated to Windows 11, and today I had to install a new firewall. To start The installation I had to type in administrator username and password, however no input lines showes on the screen. The only possibility I have is to exit the administrator login screen. The other weird thing...
hi, recently i have been downloading mods and extensions for lots of different apps. i think i might have downloaded a virus as lots of strange things have happened. first it disabled task manager then it blocked me from downloading Every antivirus now it is opening chrome on lots of different...
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Today, I tapped on a few links while searching for recipes. On about the 4th link, a " Warning Message " appeared to come from an authorized microsoft repair company. The warning stated that my computer will be locked if I shut it down and that I should...
Hi all ,can someone please help me ,I have a 32 gig sandisk usb ,I always only used It on my 2 computers until 1 day I got software from a friends laptop. Right after that I’m getting random files with different names with the desired files but they all appear to have the same file icon and they...
Somehow this program was installed on my computer without my permission. It doesn't show up in any program list for uninstallation. I did manage to locate WPS in 'services' and disabled it. Still, I'd like to get rid of it entirely. I Googled and found instructions for removal, but it doesn't...
Is there a way to set 2 different sets of permissions for a single external HDD used on a windows 7 and a windows 10 computer so that the WIN 10 computer has full read write permissions but the WIN 7 can only read? The objective here is to reduce the chances of the WIN 10 computer, which needs...
What is the procedure for performing a ROLLBACK; to a Hibernation Point, NOT a restor pointe.
Objective: To delete a boot virus before it can install.;
/* For example, someone has seen your password and had wireless access.*/
ROLLBACK to last Hibernation Point;
ROLLBACK to last Hibernation...
I have my Windows 10 Pro computer to connected to cable modem via Ethernet. I am not using Wi-Fi, just Ethernet only.
I discovered two folders that I have not seen before. I deleted the folders and tried to turn off file sharing. I clinked to save changes and looked at the file explorer and...
I right clicked on a screenshot I took. This context menu looks similar for almost any program. The most important part of this menu is the "Show how to open this file" part.
I have no idea what this is, and when I click it, it brings me to this page:
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Severity Rating: Critical
Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published.
Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file...
A big thanks to John Carrona Sr and Corrine Chorney for sharing this:
''This guide is for the WindowsActivationUpdate and Active Windows Scam program from the Rogue.Tech-Support-Scam family. When this infection is installed it will pretend to install an update on the computer that prompts you...