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It may or may not have come after an update, but Edge constantly uses too much CPU. Even closing it down doesn't kill the process and it keeps using CPU, I have to kill the process myself. Edge doesn't start at boot. Edge's behavior is also abnormal. If I click on the title bar, the computer...

In recent years, the threat landscape for Windows devices has evolved significantly, prompting Microsoft to take proactive measures to safeguard users against vulnerabilities like the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit. With a focus on maintaining the integrity of Secure Boot, Microsoft has introduced...

As I age, I"m a couple of weeks short of 86 now, I get inundated with scam emails. Now I'm not just getting ones that say they are from Amazon, my bank, UPS, other retailers, and payment services they are claiming to be from the Social Security! The first thing I do is look at the address...

Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to seek some advice and share knowledge on a topic that's become increasingly important in today's digital landscape: securing our Windows Link Removed from malware and cyber threats. With the rise of cyber attacks and malware...

Hi, I have developed a python based application for windows 10 and I created a setup exe for installation into Program Files (x86) folder via inno setup tool. My problem is whenever I execute my setup.exe file on another windows device, SmartScreen shows "Microsoft defender SmartScreen...

Remediation Incomplete. I got a notification from Windows Defender that a Trojan had been detected on my laptop, but “Remediation was Incomplete” and the threat remained “Severe”. How do I complete remediation please? So far I have tried: 1. A Windows Defender Quick Scan – nothing detected; 2...

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to this community because I've been encountering a perplexing issue with my Lenovo Link Removed, and I'm hoping someone here might have some insight or suggestions. Problem Description: Recently, I've been experiencing some unexpected...

This is a weird one that my computer has been doing on and off for the last couple months. Every now and then after startup/login it will freeze but only system related apps. CTRL ALT DELETE doesn't work, taskbar is unresponsive, however non-system related apps such as games will function as...

Hello everyone, I need your help to resolve an annoying issue affecting my latest-generation Windows PC. The operating system is Windows 11, and the hardware configuration includes an Intel Core i7-11700K processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB graphics card. The bug I'm facing causes a...

Hello Bro, I need a help. Last year i got ransomware attacked. All my file were encrypted. Now I want to decrypt one of my file. Its an excel file. After encryption the format if !.lockfile. If anyone can help me please reply my message or mail me [email protected] so that I can send the file...

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 have a dual monitor setup with Kaspersky Internet Security. The first monitors taskbar doesn't contain the white circle yet the second monitor does. Please refer to pictures. Would someone please help me understand what this is and if it is malicious?

Tile App is being flagged by Windows 11 Pro as a potential virus, and yet nothing can be done to prevent this error showing.

My main question is does anyone know how to block incoming requests through bluetooth/wifi at the login screen? Everything below is an explanation of what is currently happening to my system: I have been getting hacked this past year. My router is Wi-Fi 6. I am not getting hacked though the...

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I was trying to install a train driving simulator (because I LOVE trains!) and suddenly my eyes beheld a beautiful sight, every vowel you could ever want in one easy installer. I was so impressed by this that I almost clicked Aaeaa without thinking about it (to install) but after giving it some...

Windows 7 and Windows 8 Support As of January 1 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems. After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows. In order to continue running Steam and any games or other...

My computer was running slow and hot, and I noticed that a process called vmmem was using 85-99% of my CPU at all times. I ran wsl --shutdown in the command line, and shut down my computer. Now, my CPU is running at a more normal level, but I'm concerned that I have a virus on my computer. I...