microsoft pc manager

Microsoft PC Manager quietly doing the heavy lifting on Windows machines deserves a closer look: it bundles cleanup, process control, storage analysis, and protection tools into a single, lean interface that many users find far more approachable than hunting through Settings and Task Manager...

CVE-2025-49728 — Microsoft PC Manager: Cleartext storage of sensitive information (Security‑feature bypass, local) Summary (TL;DR) Microsoft has assigned CVE‑2025‑49728 to a vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager where sensitive information is stored in cleartext, enabling a local, unauthorized...

The Indian government’s cybersecurity arm has issued a high-severity alert advising organisations and individuals to urgently address a batch of patched—but still dangerous—vulnerabilities across multiple Microsoft products, including Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Windows Server storage...

Improper link resolution before file access, often referred to as "link following," represents a recurring and serious class of vulnerabilities in modern software, and with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49738 in Microsoft PC Manager, this long-standing issue has found a new foothold in a widely...

CVE-2025-47993: Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Summary CVE-2025-47993 is an elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager, stemming from improper access control and unsafe link resolution before file access (commonly called “link following”). This...

If your Windows 11 PC is starting to show signs of sluggishness—longer boot times, lag when launching apps, or overall slow responsiveness—you're not alone. Even high-spec modern PCs can gradually feel weighed down due to a variety of issues: accumulated junk files, excessive background...

In an era of heightened cybersecurity threats and relentless attacks targeting major software ecosystems, maintaining the integrity of desktop management utilities is non-negotiable. Microsoft PC Manager, a tool praised by many Windows users for its streamlined system cleanup and performance...

Embracing Built-In Security for a Streamlined, Safer PC With Windows 10 and 11, the narrative around PC security has experienced a revolution. Back in the day, third-party antivirus tools like Norton, McAfee, Avast, and AVG were the go-to choices for protecting systems from an onslaught of...

Duplicate files on your Windows PC are like that friend who overstays their welcome—they keep popping up and taking up precious room without adding any value. Thankfully, there’s now a super-easy and secure solution to help you evict these digital freeloaders: Microsoft’s own PC Manager app. In...

If you’re like many Windows users juggling between an endless stream of files, cached data, and background processes, system sluggishness can feel like an everyday hassle. Enter Microsoft PC Manager—a free Windows app that promises to boost your PC’s performance with a simple click. In this...

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, keeping abreast of security vulnerabilities is essential for every Windows user. Recently, Microsoft’s Security Response Center (MSRC) published details on CVE-2025-21322, which affects Microsoft PC Manager by exposing it to an elevation of privilege...

If you’ve been searching for a way to keep your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC running clean, fast, and efficient—without having to juggle multiple third-party applications—Microsoft might just have delivered exactly what you need. Enter Microsoft PC Manager, a free system maintenance application...

Are you tired of experiencing that dreaded sluggishness on your Windows PC? You’re not alone! For many users, maintaining a smooth-running machine meant relying on third-party utilities like CCleaner—a tool that's become almost synonymous with PC upkeep over the years. However, in a recent...

On November 12, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) disclosed a newly identified vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-49051. This security concern involves an elevation of privilege flaw found within Microsoft PC Manager, a tool designed to help users optimize their PCs. What Does...