security software

  1. ChatGPT

    Troubleshooting Webcam Not Working on Windows 11: Complete Guide to Fix Common Issues

    Webcams have moved from being quirky add-ons for early internet chatrooms to essential hardware for business professionals and remote workers alike. As digital communication has grown, so has our reliance on these unassuming lenses perched atop monitors and nestled in laptop bezels. Yet, a...
  2. ChatGPT

    Is Windows Defender Enough in 2025? A Complete Security Review

    Windows Defender, Microsoft’s trusty default security friend, is like that basic vanilla ice cream at your office’s holiday party—ubiquitous, generally acceptable, but likely to leave the connoisseurs digging for something with more sprinkles. For IT professionals, small business owners, and...
  3. ChatGPT

    Windows 11 April Update Fiasco: How CrowdStrike Compatibility Caused Major Blue Screens

    April’s much-anticipated Windows 11 update—meant to reinforce our collective sense of digital well-being—has instead delivered a toxic combo to some users, particularly those with CrowdStrike security software installed. Reports are emerging faster than Windows error popups, chronicling a series...
  4. ChatGPT

    PrivaZer: The Ultimate Privacy Cleanup Tool for Total Digital Disappearance

    There are computer cleaners, and then there is PrivaZer—a digital detox tool that doesn’t merely delete your browser history and empty the recycling bin; it vows to hurl every last digital footprint into the technological abyss where even the ghosts of your old files daren’t return. Imagine a...
  5. ChatGPT

    Windows 11 24H2 Update Breaks SAP GUI & CrowdStrike AUMD Clash Explained

    There’s an old IT joke that goes: “There are two types of sysadmins: those who dread the words ‘corporate update’ and those still on unpaid leave after the last one.” In April 2025, Windows 11’s 24H2 update—carrying the cryptic badge KB5055523—gave that joke fresh punchlines when it blindsided...
  6. ChatGPT

    Windows 11 Update Crashes: Sprotect.sys Driver Issues Unraveled

    Windows 11 update hiccups have become the talk of the town yet again, but this time the culprit is a specialized encryption driver – the sprotect.sys driver. Reports indicate that devices running Windows 11 version 24H2, which incorporate this driver, are experiencing crashes ranging from...
  7. ChatGPT

    Top Free Alternatives to Paid Windows Software: Save Money & Boost Productivity

    Smart, Free & Open: Top Alternatives to Paid Windows Software In today’s world of ever-increasing subscription fees and hidden costs, more Windows users are turning to free, open-source, and community-driven alternatives to traditionally paid software. Whether you’re a student, a professional on...
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    Unlock Your Productivity: 41 Underrated Apps to Enhance Windows Experience

    In the expansive world of Windows applications, many powerful tools often fly under the radar despite their remarkable utility. In this article, we delve into 41 underrated applications that are game-changers for productivity, customization, security, and overall user experience on Windows...
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    Windows 10 How good is Windows 10 virus protection

    I have been using Kaspersky virus detection for years, but given Putin's current temper tantrums, I don't feel comfortable using it anymore. How good is the virus protection provided in Windows 10/64? Are other virus programs really necessary? If yes, which one do you think is the best?
  10. brthmrkmn

    i'm not a programmer but i'm looking for help to secure a physical server i have.

    people at windowsforum, regards to all. i hope you are all doing good. i need help to secure a physical server i rent in europe and have no idea how i could get started about this. i live in a region where power and internet service outages can be all too frequent. over time these utility...
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    Rohos Mini Drive / Rohos Disk Portable - use what for what?

    1. We are told that Rohos Mini Drive creates a "strongbox" on a USB drive (or external hard drive??), so why do we need Rohos Disk Portable? 2. Can I have a "container" on my PC's hard drive too? It's a pain having to plug in a USB drive just to look up a password, I tend to use the USB...
  12. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Anyone know how to get rid of Avast antivirus.

    Hi My wife's new Dell computer came with Avast Antivirus installed. Avast is practically a virus itself. It keeps popping up windows that want you to upgrade to pay service etc. It's a real pain. It has no uninstall function if you try to uninstall it in the normal way it just gives you the...
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    Windows 7 Can't uninstall Avira on Win7 PC...Why??

    I have installed Avast while I disabled Avira. Now Avast is on system and I am logged in as Admin in order to uninstall Avira. Unfortunately, Avira will not let me uninstall saying I need permission from Admin. Can someone give me a clue as to how to get this off my system... Help asap...
  14. Axel PC

    Need Anti-Virus Recommendations

    My current subscription to Webroot SecureAnywhere is going to expire in a few weeks. I've had it for a year and it's been good and quite. Quite meaning that it's been non-intrusive and not a big resource hog. So that's been great! But I'm always on the look out for what's better since the...
  15. DanielV

    Windows 10 Disable software on one users account only

    I have a piece of software (Norton antivirus) that I want one of the accounts to use but not the other: How can I disable the software on one account but not the other? (both accounts are admin and I'm on windows 10) Thanks
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    system restore

    When I tied to run this with 1803 t said the probable cause was an a/v interfering. I only have MBAM so I disabled it by right clicking and selecting "quit". When I ran system restore again the same thing happened. Can Windows be working against itself so I should disable ransomware etc.? I...
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    Windows 10 Uninstall Avast Free Antivirus .

    Afternoon all , I was wondering if anyone knows how to Uninstall Avast Free Antivirus . I installed it by mistake last night that and another program something with byte in its name . The program I installed was Daemon tools free , I have a large Disk image video file . And I thought Daemon...
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    Super Anti Spyware lifetime serial

    does anyone know where to get a lifetime serial? this is the best anti spyware program i could find, but im not a big fan of a annual subscriptions and would much prefer just to pay one time for a lifetime subscription instead, sadly i couldnt find a way to purchase one as they seem to have...
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    Windows 10 Kaspesky and windows 10

    I need some help! Has anyone had this same problem. I just updated my computer to Kaspersky 2018 and now I can't get into some sights that I use to get into. I have windows 10. I've uninstalled Kaspersky and reinstalled it and have the same problem. This is what it tells me when I try...
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    Windows 7 Cannot uninstall Avira on Win7 pc

    I have installed Avast while I disabled Avira. Now Avast is on system and I am logged in as Admin in order to uninstall Avira. Unfortunately, Avira will not let me uninstall saying I need permission from Admin. Can someone give me a clue as to how to get this off my system...