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Is a virus hiding on your PC too? Here's how to clean it up in a snap using Windows Defender—learn the full process.

If your computer has suddenly slowed down compared to before, keeps freezing, or shows unfamiliar processes in the Task Manager, you should not ignore these signs. They could indicate the presence of ...
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Types of computer viruses: what each kind does and how to remove it on Windows

Types of computer viruses explained: virus, worm, trojan, ransomware and spyware, with the signs of each and how to scan and ...
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Best Antivirus for Windows 11 PCs in 2026 Ranked

Best Antivirus Software Best Antivirus for Windows 11 PCs in 2026 Ranked Every Windows 11 PC comes with an antivirus already enabled. In fact, Microsoft Defender now scores well in independent lab ...

Microsoft Defender update causes scans to crash

A bad security intelligence update causes Microsoft Defender to crash during Full and Quick Scans on some PCs. Upgrading to Security Intelligence Update v1.457.236.0 resolves the issue.

Can't click Windows Security scan? 3 steps to restore it after installing other software

When you opened Windows Security, you found that Quick Scan and Full Scan were no longer available. Looking at that screen, ...