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  1. Solved Local Security Authority: good or bad?

    I am not recommending whether you should or shouldn't have it on, just providing informtaion. Yes — for nearly all Windows 11 Pro users there is a good reason to turn Local Security Authority (LSA) protection on. What it does LSA protection runs the critical LSASS.exe process (Local Security...
  2. AOMEI cloner

    Key Details on the Free Version: What it supports for free: It allows efficient disk/partition cloning and data transfer for non-system disks (e.g., cloning data drives, external HDDs/SSDs, or partitions without the OS). It includes features like intelligent cloning (copying only used sectors)...
  3. Solved Can't download from the MS Store

    I was unaware that HP doesn't have a direct download, anymore. The following may be useful, however. Unfortunately, HP Smart can only be installed from the Microsoft Store — there is no official standalone installer available from HP directly. HP Support Community That said, here are your...
  4. Solved Can't download from the MS Store

    The site below is the HP Download for HP Smart app. https://start.hp.com/us/en/
  5. Solved This free Windows tool shows exactly why my PC is slowing down (and it beats Task Manager)

    Check the following weblink for an answer to that question and some other useful information. https://pureinfotech.com/appcontrol-windows-11-task-manager-alternative/
  6. Cannot delete Office account from 365

    Some of the following may not be applicable, that's for you to decide. On Windows 11, the old school account can remain in: Office apps themselves Windows “Access work or school” Credential Manager OneDrive Outlook profiles Microsoft Edge/Teams sign-ins Cached Office licensing tokens Try these...
  7. No Bootable Device.

    1. Force a Complete Shutdown Since it can’t shut down normally: Press and hold the power button for 10–15 seconds until the screen goes black. Wait 10 seconds and press the power button again to try turning it on. 2. Check Boot Order / UEFI Settings If the “No Bootable Device” message...
  8. Virtual Machines and anti-malware

    The host anti-malware protects: The VirtualBox application itself, VM files stored on disk (.vdi, .vbox, snapshots, etc.), network traffic it can observe, and some interactions between host and guest. But it may not fully inspect: malware executing inside the guest OS, memory activity inside the...
  9. Virtual Machines and anti-malware

    VirtualBox VMs are only partially protected by the host anti-malware. A native-boot Windows VHD is essentially not protected by the host’s AV while booted into it. Your setup (host Webroot + Defender disabled; Defender enabled inside VMs) is generally the correct way to think about isolation.
  10. WinSCP Question

    Visit the following site, the current version supports both 32 bit and 64 bit. On a 64-bit version of Windows, it will install the 64-bit edition automatically. https://winscp.net/eng/download.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com
  11. How Do I Recover My Computer?

    You may already know this, but... You typically still have a password even if you choose passwordless sign-in for Windows 11. Microsoft Accounts: Enabling passwordless features (like Windows Hello or the Authenticator app) does not remove the password from your Microsoft account itself. The...
  12. Shurcut virus impossible to irradicate

    Translated; Hello everyone (again). My problem seems to be solved (fingers crossed). In fact, before getting your replies, I ran a Windefender offline scan just to be on the safe side, and it seems to have done the trick. I’m still testing it on USB drives. The shortcut can be deleted (which...
  13. Shurcut virus impossible to irradicate

    TrendMicro has a free app that will clean any infections found. The app is Housecall and it is web based. Use the link below to visit the site and you can download it from there. I used it a long time ago and it did find and resolve my issue. Good luck...
  14. Download error 0x8000ffff for windows 11, version 24H2 (repair version)

    Did you purchase the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise version for a particular reason? The website below lists some of the differences for that version and they are quit different from standard and pro editions...
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