You may need to delete a service when fighting a malware attack This article explains how to delete a Windows service that you suspect may contain malware. Instructions apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, ...

There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...

TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module. It is a technology designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions to the supported devices. A TPM is a chip and is one of the required hardware ...

In context: Every now and then, Microsoft security patches can wreak havoc on Windows PCs. Users are understandably cautious these days, and even an innocent, empty folder can raise concerns about ...

Update, April 15, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with detailed instructions on how to restore the controversial Windows “inetpub” folder if it had already been ...

In recent years, users have repeatedly reported that “Windows Security” no longer starts. As Windows virus protection is also included here, this error should be ...