You can get the DST.exe is blocked by Microsoft Defender problem solved by adding an exception for DST.exe or folder C:\DR0 in Controlled folder access. The file is not malicious but still, you can ...

A utility called Fluent Cleaner will analyze your Windows environment to find and remove junk files, temp files, unused ...

We're working to make Widgets feel less distracting and overwhelming by making the experience quiet by default. To do this, we're releasing a new set of default settings designed to reduce unexpected ...

If you have been running Windows 11 for any length of time, you already know the story. The OS arrives packed with telemetry, pre-installed apps you will never use, aggressive advertising, and a ...

Nearly every major product family needs immediate patching, from Windows to Office to Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and even Microsoft Developer Tools. Windows admins are going to be busy this month, ...

Bloatware Removal Utility, for automating removal of pre-installed, factory bloatware from devices running Windows 7-10 and newer. Silently removes items selected if possible. Preselects common ...

A financially motivated operation codenamed REF1695 has been observed leveraging fake installers to deploy remote access trojans (RATs) and cryptocurrency miners since November 2023. "Beyond ...

Microsoft confirmed Smart App Control can now be turned on or off at any time, without requiring a clean install of Windows. The toggle sits under Windows Security ...

I do like the Windows 11 look and feel, but some app modernization efforts are more successful than others. File Explorer, sadly, is in the loss column. It’s a ...

Cybercriminals have rapidly pivoted to a new evasion technique following Microsoft’s recent crackdown on malicious email attachments. Just weeks after Outlook began blocking inline Scalable Vector ...

Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented the opening of an unrecognized app is a common warning but after a while it gets annoying. The blockage of certain suspicious ...

Combine a Standard User account, Microsoft Family Safety, UAC Always Notify, and Group Policy or AppLocker rules to effectively restrict kids from installing softwares in Windows 11 from all possible ...