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  1. On-Demand Virus Scanners: The Essential Rescue Toolkit for Malware Cleanup

    Lifewire’s roundup of free on-demand virus scanners is a timely reminder that even the best real‑time antivirus can miss threats — and that portable, one‑off removal tools remain essential for recovering an infected PC or providing a second opinion. The list spotlights utilities you can run only...
  2. Yearly Windows 11 Deep Clean: 5 Steps to Speed, Space, and Security

    Your Windows PC will collect junk, cruft, and small misconfigurations over time — and a deliberate, methodical “deep clean” once a year can return responsiveness, reclaim storage, and reduce the chance of surprise failures. The short, practical plan in the XDA piece the community shared boils...
  3. Lenovo Windows Antivirus Roundup 2025: Free Defender to Premium Suites

    Lenovo owners get a surprisingly clear message from the latest roundup: you have excellent antivirus choices whether you want a free, lightweight defender or a fully loaded, multi‑device security suite — and the tradeoffs are predictable: top detection and extra privacy features cost money; free...
  4. Is Antivirus Slowing Windows? How to Banish Bloat & Speed Up Your PC

    Security software is supposed to defend your PC — but when it’s outdated, duplicated, or packed with extras, it can quietly turn into the single biggest cause of a “slow but not ancient” Windows machine. Background Modern antivirus products have evolved far beyond a single malware scanner. What...
  5. Top Student Software in 2025: Boost Productivity, Creativity & Security

    As students gear up for another school year, the search for the perfect laptop is often only half the equation. Equally vital is the choice of software—applications that empower students to organize their work, fuel creativity, enhance productivity, and safeguard their digital lives. In the...
  6. Top 9 Essential Apps Every Student Needs for Academic Success in 2025

    As students gear up for another academic year, there’s a persistent urge to hunt for the perfect student laptop, but software often plays an even more pivotal role in achieving academic success. In a digital landscape increasingly driven by technology, the right suite of applications can...
  7. Top Antivirus Software for Windows in 2025: Expert Reviews & Insights

    The digital battleground has evolved, and so have the tools designed to protect your Windows PC. In 2025, staying secure means selecting antivirus software that not only blocks malware and phishing attempts but also works harmoniously with your system without slowing it down. Drawing from expert...
  8. Malwarebytes Unveils Native ARM Support for Enhanced Windows Security

    Malwarebytes Bolsters Windows Security With Native ARM Support Malwarebytes has announced native ARM support for Windows devices—a move that signals not only an evolution in the company’s security offerings but also a broader recognition of ARM’s rising influence in the PC market. With the rapid...
  9. Windows 11 suddenly drastically slowed down

    My Windows 11 pc has suddenly slowed down to a snail’s pace. It takes two or three times as long to boot up, applications open very slowly, etc.. I ran a Malwarebytes scan which showed one minor PUP error but no other problems. I also ran an SFC /scannow and a DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image...
  10. Top Antivirus Software for Windows Users in 2024: Essential Guide

    As we look into the cybersecurity landscape of 2024, the necessity for robust antivirus software has never been more pressing. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated—ranging from malware to spyware and ransomware—having reliable antivirus protection remains essential for all...
  11. How to complete remediation

    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...
  12. Question about, VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore

    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...
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    Aomei Partition Assistant 10.2.1 is a virus

    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?
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    Question About Scammers and Remote Access to Computers

    I am using Windows 10 Home Edition on a Lenovo laptop. Today, my Epson printer would not connect to my laptop via wi-fi, and after trying a lot of things (updating the printer drivers, turning the computer and printer off and back on, updating printer firmware, etc.), I gave up trying to fix it...
  15. How do I get my Hyper-V set up back?

    How do I get my Hyper-V set up back? I set up a couple of vitrual machines using Hyper-V. There seemed to be some memory and resource issues. So I closed down the virtual machines and Hyper-V and then I ran malwarebytes, ccleaner, and avg to clean up my system. I uninstalled a few programs...
  16. VIDEO Malwarebytes 2022: Test vs Malware

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    Windows 10 One website misbehaves on one Windows 10 system in all browsers

    Here's an odd one. On a Windows 10 laptop (build 19042), a webpage at one particular web host suddenly misbehaves in an elementary way: a simple PHP login form which posts to itself fails entirely to post the user's data input---once Submit is clicked, the form repopulates with the browser's...
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    Windows 10 An odd issue

    This issue has been going on now for some time even before I upgraded to the latest windows update. than its stopped but continued. The issue, I have this system monitor to shut off in 10 minutes. This happens and on time. but than the monitor pops back on with no one near it and stays on 1o...
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    Windows 10 Windows suddenly will not detect one monitor and the other one flickers!

    I left my PC running last night which I dont normally do and my main monitor now cant be detected by windows and my secondary monitor flickers every few seconds and when it flickers the screen kind of refreshes, my cursor goes away for a second, it stops recognizing keystrokes, and the computer...
  20. What System Security Do You Use On Your Windows/Mac/Linux?

    Hello Everyone. My security goes like this: Bitdefender Total Security+Voodoo-Shield+Simple Windows Hardening. Second opinion malware scanners: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool+Norton Power Eraser+Emsisoft Emergency Kit+Malwarebytes Free+HitmanPro(paid) & Eset Online Scanner. How do you secure your...