Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

If you experience frequent game crashes or instability while playing State of Decay 2, Sea of Thieves or Crackdown 3 on Windows 10, this may mean that your antivirus software is scanning the game. You can set file exclusions to prevent this from happening.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

After 13 March 2020, players who purchased State of Decay 2 must uninstall and reinstall the game from the Microsoft Store to receive the latest and greatest updates with our Juggernaut Edition. Visit https://stateofdecay2.com/upgrade for detailed instructions.

Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with security and malware prevention in Windows.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has the ability to block potentially unwanted apps before they're installed and if that happens you'll see a blocked event in the Protection History. If you believe the block was a mistake and you want to allow the file to run you can select Actions, then Allow.

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

Real-time protection is a feature in the Windows Security app that continuously monitors your device for potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware. This feature ensures that your device is actively protected by scanning files and programs as they are accessed or executed.

In the Windows Security app on your PC, select Device security, or use the following shortcut: Device security. A Secured-core PC is designed to provide advanced security features right out of the box. These PCs integrate hardware, firmware, and software to offer robust protection against sophisticated threats.