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Here's how I go from a fresh Windows install to everything set up in just 20 minutes
03 Jul 2025 17:43 GMT
… Windows is full of junk you don’t need, and Microsoft … automates the cleanup process of a fresh Windows installation quickly … numerous sources, including Winget, Microsoft Store, Chocolatey, Scoop, Pip … using the painfully slow Microsoft Store app. Ultimately, …
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PowerToys 0.92 brings performance boost, speed test, Windows 11 24H2 default browser fix
01 Jul 2025 23:29 GMT
… AoT) compilation optimization as Microsoft notes "compatibility for … , improved compression, auto-cleanup of old trace logs, … Microsoft Edge instead of the user's default browser on Windows … official GitHub repo for Microsoft PowerToys where you …
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Stealthy WordPress Malware Deliver Windows Trojan via PHP Backdoor
01 Jul 2025 15:36 GMT
… intricate infection chain that delivers Windows trojans to unsuspecting visitors … to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, ensuring the trojan … persistent threats.
The malware includes cleanup mechanisms that remove initial download …
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This Free Tool Solves the Most Common Windows Headaches—Effortlessly
29 Jun 2025 14:36 GMT
… to access all the advanced Microsoft-supplied tools from one centralized … access functions like Windows updates, SFC scans, disk cleanup, or advanced registry … at all. The Cleanup & Optimization section uses Windows' own cleaning …
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7 quick things I did that instantly sped up my Windows PC
28 Jun 2025 11:30 GMT
… need those animations
Microsoft loads Windows with all kinds … room to breathe. Disk cleanup utilities help, but honestly … Hardie (Unsplash)
Windows Defender – now called Microsoft Defender – used … delay updates until Microsoft eventually forces them down …
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Microsoft will start removing legacy drivers from Windows Update
23 Jun 2025 15:54 GMT
… , while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised.”
… expired from windows update. Each time such a cleanup occurs, Microsoft will communicate … company explained.
After the initial cleanup, Microsoft will give hardware partners a …
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Windows Update changes could affect how legacy drivers reach your PC
23 Jun 2025 15:46 GMT
… the first phase of its Windows Update cleanup, Microsoft is focusing on legacy … ;newer replacements already on Windows Update." Once Microsoft considers a driver … for republishing.
"Microsoft removing legacy drivers from Windows Update is a …
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Microsoft is changing how drivers arrive via Windows Update
23 Jun 2025 11:20 GMT
… to any systems through Windows Update.
However, Microsoft will provide a six … the Windows Update. Microsoft also said that this will be a routine cleanup … reaches expiry, Microsoft will permanently delete it from Windows Update after six …
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Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS
23 Jun 2025 11:10 GMT
… for macOS.
For general system cleanup, the tools you choose should … integration with Android.
Microsoft OneDrive – Bundled with Windows and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Great … utility
Display Driver Uninstaller
Driver cleanup
Intel XTU
Hardware utility
AMD …
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Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security
21 Jun 2025 11:18 GMT
… vulnerable) legacy drivers from Windows Update. A Microsoft blog post reports that … driver quality for Windows users with its new driver cleanup strategy. The … first phase of the cleanup will allegedly target legacy drivers …