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Windows Sandbox is the safest way to test unknown files without risking your PC

Run untrusted installers in a disposable Windows desktop. Add a simple config to lock it down, then close it to erase ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...
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Program won’t open when you click on it in Windows 11/10

If you are not able to open the .exe file on your computer and you see a message Can’t open .exe file, read this article for some suggestions that may help you fix the problem. Some users upgraded to ...

Watch out for this fake Windows BSOD - it's actually malware

The Windows Blue Screen (or Black Screen) of Death is typically a sign that some unrecoverable error or conflict has occurred. Now, cybercriminals are using the dreaded BSOD as a way to trick people ...

ClickFix attack uses fake Windows BSOD screens to push malware

A new ClickFix social engineering campaign is targeting the hospitality sector in Europe, using fake Windows Blue Screen of ...