exclusions

Windows’ built‑in protection is usually a silent, helpful bodyguard — but when Microsoft Defender (Windows Security) quarantines or removes a file you know is safe, it can suddenly become a workflow blocker. This guide explains why Defender removes files, how to safely prevent automatic...

A growing number of administrators are reporting a perplexing problem: virtualized Windows Server instances running the Remote Desktop Server role suddenly become unresponsive for Remote Desktop users at a consistent time of day—sessions appear attached but the remote desktop shows a black...

Microsoft’s safeguards can be frustrating when they interrupt workflows, block legitimate programs, or insist that perfectly serviceable hardware is suddenly “unsupported.” The practical reality is that Windows exposes several levers—both built-in and third‑party—that experienced users can use...

Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...

Let’s face it, we’ve all been there—a trusted app flagged as a malicious entity by Windows Security. It’s a nuisance, but that’s where exclusions come in handy. Microsoft makes it relatively straightforward for users to tell their system, “Hey, this file, folder, or process is in the clear, so...

In the digital landscape where cybersecurity threats loom large like dark clouds on a sunny day, having an efficient antivirus system is imperative. Microsoft Defender Antivirus, the built-in security solution for Windows users, is designed to protect your device against malware and other...

So, this is something that took me hours to figure out because it's so unbelievable. I use a game trainer program that is blocked from executing in an AppData temp folder because it uses code-injecting behaviour associated with malware. Usually, I just have to disable my AV program and Windows...

Does someone know and tell me the list of Win 7 Updates KB...... which are responsible for fixing Spectre & Meltdown (from the Windows side (not by BIOS-fimware updates))? May be there is a comprehensive list published in Internet? My intention is NOT to install these patches, but on the...

Hi Anyone, After installing/uninstalling Win 10, with much help from Kemical, I finally got Win 7 reworking and un-corrupted (ish). So, I upgraded to Win 10 again and it's good! However, I can't seem to make File History work properly. When I go to 'More Options' in Settings, Backup, I ask it...

Hi. I've had no luck in Win10 forum so I'm asking here as the answer is probably the same... File History does not backup Desktop or any files on Desktop. Can somebody suggest why this should be? I have turned File History off, turned it back on, reset the backup drive and the only folder to...

I have windows 7 very recently installed in my Laptop . I usually download a lot of softwares from isohunt or thepiratebay etc . But immediately my Norton Internet security 2013 discovers some sort of virus ( mostly trojan in it and moves it to quarantine ) . But sometimes I have restored some...

Hi I was trying to restore my OS from a back up I made but when I run it, it comes up with this message: "restore failed because a disk which was critical at backup is excluded. to continue you need to either remove the disk from exclusion list or detach it from machine or clean it using...

The show desktop thing in the right-bottom corner of my screen is great. I'm using it very often. The only thing I want to do with it, is to add an 'exclusion'. I'm running Rocketdock (Something that looks like Mac OS it's Dock), but that is also seen as a 'window'. It's minimized once I hit...

Hey I am wondering I have auto-sleep function on my windows 7 computer and have noticed something. Windows 7 won`t sleep if Windows Live Messenger is running... So I`m wondering is there a way to configure windows 7 to not sleep if say google chrome is running. P.S. My keyboard went french so...

When searching in Windows Explorer I've noticed that it gives you "date modified" and "size" as two search filters that you can click and add to the search box. Besides those two I was able to use a semi-colon to separate the "date modified," for instance, and at in *.extension. I've even added...

The games menu item is not as flexible as the Pictures, Music and Documents menu items. It seems to be more hardcoded into the system. A few things I noticed: -Right-clicking on Games in the windows menu doesn't show the same options as the Documents, Pictures, and Music menu items. For example...