If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to the exclusions list.

The tool removes malicious software from an already-infected computer. Antivirus products block malicious software from running on a computer. It is significantly more desirable to block malicious software from running on a computer than to remove it after infection.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)

Cause. This issue occurs because of a reference-counting problem in the csrss.exe process for console handles. The csrss.exe process that maintains the reference count for console buffers is wrong, and the output buffer is freed prematurely.

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a technology built into Windows that helps protect you from malicious code launching from areas of memory that have been designated as for data only.

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow security feature bypass if an attacker logs on to a target system and runs a specially crafted application. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-048.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

Windows 10. This error means that there was a hardware malfunction or a device driver issue. The following are some things to try: If you've installed any new apps or devices, uninstall or unplug them and then restart your PC. Make sure your PC has the latest updates.

INTRODUCTION. Microsoft has released security bulletin MS13-033. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft websites: Home users: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/bulletins/201304.aspx Skip the details: Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update website now:

This security update for Windows 10 version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4 includes functionality improvements and fixes, and it resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows: 3148531 MS16-037: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer.