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Enable or Disable Windows Security Virus and Threat Protection Notifications

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Windows Security Virus and Threat Protection Notifications

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable non-critical virus & threat protection notifications from Windows Security for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Notifications page of Windows Security settings lets you configure what kind of notifications you want to receive. The Virus & threat protection notifications below are purely informational and none of them require immediate action from you. You'll always receive notifications when there's a problem that requires immediate action. The settings on this page simply let you specify whether you want to know things such as that a threat was successfully blocked, or that a malware scan completed uneventfully. Recent activity and scan results Threats found, but no...
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Enable or Disable System Guard Secure Launch for Firmware Protection in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable System Guard Secure Launch for Firmware Protection in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender System Guard Secure Launch for firmware protection in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Secured-core PCs. Microsoft has worked with OEM partners to offer a special category of devices called Secured-core PCs. The devices ship with additional security measures enabled at the firmware layer, or device core, that underpins Windows. Secured-core PCs help prevent malware attacks and minimize firmware vulnerabilities by launching into a clean and trusted state at startup with a hardware-enforced root of trust. Virtualization-based security comes enabled by default. And with built-in hypervisor protected code integrity (HVCI) shielding system memory, Secured-core PCs ensure that...
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Turn On or Off Device Encryption in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Device Encryption in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off device encryption on a Windows 11 PC. Device encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. It’s particularly beneficial for everyday users who want to ensure their personal information is safe without having to manage complex security settings. When you first sign in or set up a device with a Microsoft account, or work or school account, Device Encryption is turned on and a recovery key is attached to that account. If you're using a local account, Device Encryption isn't turned on automatically. Unlike BitLocker Drive Encryption, which is available on Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions...
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Clear Camera Last Accessed History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Camera Last Accessed History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear the camera last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11. If your device comes with a camera light, the light will turn on when the camera (webcam) is in use. If your system doesn’t have a camera light, you’ll get a notification to let you know when the camera (webcam) turns on or off. You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Camera to see which apps are currently using your camera or have recently or previously accessed your camera. If an app had accessed your camera, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when. If wanted, you can clear the camera last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and desktop apps. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Tailored Experiences in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Tailored Experiences in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable tailored experiences for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft uses diagnostic data to keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements as described in more detail below. Regardless of whether you choose to send Optional diagnostic data, your device will be just as secure and will operate normally. This data is transmitted to Microsoft and stored with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device's service issues and use patterns. If you choose to turn on Tailored experiences, Microsoft will use your Windows diagnostic data to offer you personalized...
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Enable or Disable Block Files Downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Block Files Downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable blocking files downloaded from the Internet for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Attachment Manager is included in Windows to help protect your PC from unsafe attachments that you might receive with an e-mail message and from unsafe files that you might save from the Internet. If the Attachment Manager identifies an attachment that might be unsafe, the Attachment Manager prevents (blocks) you from opening the file, or it warns you before you open the file. It uses the IAttachmentExecute application programming interface (API) to find the file type, to find the file association. When one of these applications saves a downloaded file on a disk formatted with...
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Disable Ads in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Disable Ads in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of Windows 11. Some people may find these ads helpful, while others may find them annoying. Option One: Disable Ads in File Explorer Option Two: Disable Ads on Lock Screen Option Two: Disable Suggested Content in Settings Option Four: Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications Option Five: Disable Suggestions to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device Option Six: Disable Windows Welcome Experience Option Seven: Disable...
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Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add "Hash value" to the context menu of files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Hash value context menu allows you to get the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and/or RIPEMD160 hash values (checksum) of files. The Hash value context menu uses the Get-FileHash cmdlet in PowerShell to compute the hash value for a file by using a specified hash algorithm. A hash value is a unique value that corresponds to the content of the file. Rather than identifying the contents of a file by its file name, extension, or other designation, a hash assigns a unique value to the contents of a file. File names and extensions can be changed without altering the content of the file, and without...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Phishing Protection Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Phishing Protection Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Phishing protection in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Microsoft is introducing two powerful new features that strike against the most common cyberattack techniques: phishing and targeted malware. New in Windows 11 is enhanced phishing detection and protection built into Windows with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. This new feature will help protect users from phishing attacks by identifying and alerting users when they are entering their Microsoft credentials into a malicious application or...
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Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change User Account Control (UAC) settings in Windows 11. User Account Control (UAC) helps prevent malware from damaging a PC and helps organizations deploy a better-managed desktop. With UAC, apps and tasks always run in the security context of a non-administrator account, unless an administrator specifically authorizes administrator-level access to the system. UAC can block the automatic installation of unauthorized apps and prevent inadvertent changes to system settings. UAC allows all users to log on to their computers using a standard user account. Processes launched using a standard user token may perform tasks using access rights granted to a standard user. For instance, Windows Explorer...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. By default, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects your device by checking web content that Microsoft Store apps use. You can turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11. On = Warns users that the sites and downloads used by Microsoft Store apps are potentially dangerous but allows the action to continue. Off = Turns off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, so a user isn't alerted or stopped from...
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Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear the microphone last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11. When your microphone is in use, a microphone icon will be displayed in the notification area of the taskbar. You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone to see which apps are currently using your microphone or have recently or previously accessed your microphone. If an app had accessed your microphone, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-camera-microphone-and-privacy-a83257bc-e990-d54a-d212-b5e41beba857 If wanted, you can clear the microphone last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and...
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