Potentially unwanted programs have plagued the Windows operating system for some time. To no fault of Microsoft’s, people create these programs as applications, and there is no way of stopping you from downloading it if that is what you want to do. A Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) is a program that you might want to remove rather than definitely want to remove because it is […]
Windows 10 System Security
How to Find an EFS Encrypted File from Local Drive in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature on Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides file system level encryption. The encryption is designed to stop hackers who have physical access to your computer from stealing your data. Like BitLocker, EFS is only available for businesses versions of Windows (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education). If you have one of those versions, your files will not […]
How to Decrypt Files and Folders with EFS in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 comes with two different file encryption options for its users: BitLocker and EFS. Neither of them is available to Windows 10 Home users; what separates them is BitLocker is typically used to encrypt an entire disk while EFS is handier for single files and folders. BitLocker and EFS encryption can be used at the same time: if you have Windows 10 Pro and […]
How to Open Windows Security in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 offers most users all they need for malware and virus protection with Windows Security. Since Windows Security comes fully integrated with Windows 10, you are automatically protected as soon as you start using your computer from the threats, as you would expect to be after installing antivirus. There are three different sections to the Windows Security in Windows 10. They are as follows: Windows […]
How to Deny Write Access to Fixed Data Drives not Protected by BitLocker
BitLocker is the name for the disk encryption that comes with some editions of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 Home does not come with BitLocker encryption because Microsoft keeps it reserved for the business and education editions, but you can find it starting from Windows 10 Pro. If you have a computer that runs on Windows 10 Home and you want to it […]
How to Deny Write Access to Removable Drives Not Protected by BitLocker
BitLocker is the name for the disk encryption that comes with some editions of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 Home does not come with BitLocker encryption because Microsoft keeps it reserved for the business and education editions, but you can find it starting from Windows 10 Pro. If you have a computer that runs on Windows 10 Home and you want to it […]
How to Open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows [Tutorial]
The Local Group Policy Editor is a tool found in some editions of Windows for administrators to set privileges and permissions to users within groups. Most casual computer users haven’t heard of Group Policies because you can’t set Group Policies or get access to the Local Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Home, which is the edition of Windows that most everyday computers have running. […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows Defender is the default antivirus that ships with Windows 10. You don’t have to do anything to set it up; just starting using Windows 10 and it’s already working in the background automatically and comprehensively protecting your computer from all the different types of malware that are threats to your computer: viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, and other rogue security software. For more on […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender Real-Time Protection in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Throughout Windows’ history, Microsoft preferred to defer antivirus protection to third-parties, so it was common to use antivirus from a company that wasn’t owned or operated by Microsoft. Windows Defender originally began as just spyware protection; however, with the release of Windows 10, Windows Defender was now a full-fledged antivirus solution and one that is optimized by Microsoft to run seamlessly in the background while […]
How to Scan with Windows Defender in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 offers a few options to scan with Windows Defender. When you start using Windows 10, you’d be forgiven for wondering where the Windows Defender is and if it’s operational. But in truth, all versions of Windows 10 do come with a built-in antivirus, just as it did with all versions of Windows 8. That antivirus is still called Windows Defender, and it’s almost […]
How to Open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
If you only use your Windows 10 operating system at home, then you might not know anything about Group Policies. If your Windows 10 computer happens to be at work, then the likelihood if you or your administrator knowing about a Group Policy. The Local Group Policy Editor, otherwise known as just “gpedit.msc” for short, is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in to get access to the Computer […]