Update, April 30, 2025: This story, originally published April 28, has been updated with further information regarding the hotpatching security update service for Windows Server 2025 users, as well as ...

Windows comes with a lot of additional baggage, and if your PC isn't equipped to handle the overhead, you'll find your CPU being hogged by hidden Windows services. Not all of these services are ...

To fix high memory usage by Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 11, try turning off real-time protection, uninstalling pirated apps, scanning for malware, rescheduling Windows Defender scans, or ...

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Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty "inetpub" folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft's Internet ...

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

PCWorld examines whether Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender security suite provides adequate protection for everyday users without third-party antivirus software. Windows 11 includes ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...