To disable Windows Defender SmartScreen on your computer, you have to open the Internet Properties dialog box (also known as the Internet Option) in Control Panel. Here, you can choose to block or warn about unrecognized apps, files, and sites, as well as set various security settings. After you’ve made the changes, close the Internet …
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If you are looking to merge two partitions on your computer, one of the most effective ways to do so is to use Windows Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, select the option to resize or delete a volume. There are several different ways to do this, including extending or shrinking the volume, changing …
Many people aren’t aware that they can manually uninstall a driver in Windows 10. This is due to a problem that affects Windows, preventing it from removing a problematic driver when it’s broken. Windows 10 will automatically backup and restore a previous installation of the driver if you attempt to uninstall it. However, this backup …
If you’re looking for a solution to the white search box in Windows 10, you’re not alone. There are many users who’ve had to deal with this issue since the Fall Creators Update, which introduced the light and dark themes. The white search bar made the search box very obvious, creating a distraction. To fix …
If you’re wondering where your computer’s temporary files are stored, you’re not alone. Almost every application on your computer stores its own temporary files in folders named for the software. The temporary files are commonly called “temp files,” and they’re a hotbed for malware. However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure …
Delete the old version of Windows Defender and reinstall the new one to get a clean slate. You can do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Defender. In the Settings window, click the ‘Real-time protection’ toggle. If the Windows Defender option is disabled, click it to enable it again. If …
There are several ways to edit the boot menu. You can do this from BIOS by selecting the Advanced Boot Options menu. Alternatively, you can use the “Return to OS Choices Menu” option to bring up the boot selection screen. Either way, it is important to choose a default operating system. This way, your computer …
If you’d like to factory reset your laptop to its original factory settings, you can do so in two ways. The first way involves restarting the computer and pressing the “F” key. The second method involves pressing a combination of keys on the keyboard during startup. The exact combination of keys varies by manufacturer, so …
The Windows Boot Manager is a piece of software that helps your computer boot up your operating system. It stores all of your computer’s boot configuration data, known as BCD, in a hidden file called the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store. This file resides on the System Reserved Partition or in the system/boot partition. If …
If you are unable to install a new version of Windows from the Microsoft store, you may encounter the error “Windows Update Standalone installer is not offline”. This problem might be caused by a corrupted system file or incorrect RAM allocation. When you encounter the error, it’s best to try to install the updates again …