To prevent this kind of tampering attack, the __VIEWSTATE field is protected by a message authentication code (MAC). ASP.NET validates the MAC that is submitted together with the __VIEWSTATE payload when a postback occurs. The key that is used to calculate the MAC is specified in the application's element in the Web.config file.

One of the Windows Security app features is protection history, which provides a comprehensive list of actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken on your behalf, potentially unwanted apps that have been removed, and key services that are turned off.

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Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. If you receive a phone call claiming to be from Microsoft, or see a pop-up window on your PC with a fake warning message and a phone number to call and get your "issue" fixed, it's better to be safe and not click any links or provide any personal information.

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Quick Assist lets someone you trust take over your Windows PC and fix a problem from wherever they are.

Windows 11 Windows 10 Summary The Windows Update Assistant helps you manually download and install the latest Windows feature update on a compatible PC. Feature updates introduce new capabilities and help keep your device secure. Use this tool if your device hasn’t received a feature update automatically through Windows Update.

Open Device Manager Select Start , enter device manager. Then, select Device Manager from the search results.

To delete a device-bound passkey (a passkey stored to your Windows device), select > Delete passkey next to the passkey name. Manage where your Windows passkeys are saved Use the Settings app to manage advanced options for your passkeys. In the advanced passkeys options, you can configure passkey services. In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Passkeys > Advanced ...