Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

User Account Control (UAC) is designed to prevent unauthorized changes to Windows. When an action requires administrator-level permissions, UAC prompts you to approve or deny the change. This helps protect your Windows device from malicious software and unauthorized modifications.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

This utility is particularly useful for IT professionals or advanced users who need to configure system properties, environment variables, performance settings, and user profiles for optimal system performance.

Select This PC, then select the hard drive that Windows is installed on (it's usually your C: drive), then the Users folder, then the folder with the name of your account.

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.

This tip will allow you to view, add, remove or edit the stored .NET users names and passwords. Each user's name and password has the unique credential which helps one to authenticate to services in domains.

Discusses the release of the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) to help remove specific prevalent malicious software from Windows-based computers.

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.

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