Category: Windows

This summary discusses how to install a language on Windows 11 after the initial setup. Users can add language packs for features like text-to-speech, speech recognition, etc. If a preferred language doesn’t appear on the Windows display language list, its language pack must be installed. The process includes accessing System Settings, navigating to Language &…

The post guides on how to allow applications to access protected folders using Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11, mitigating potential risks from malicious software like ransomware. The process involves manually adding safe apps to the allowed list in the software and modifying settings in Local Group Policy Editor. The tutorial aims to maintain data…

The post outlines the process to add or remove folders from the controlled folder access by using Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11. This feature aids in data protection against malicious apps and threats like ransomware. Default folders cannot be removed from this list, but users can add additional folders, network shares, or mapped drives…

The post provides instructions on how to manage controlled folder access in Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11 for enhanced protection against ransomware and malicious apps. The guide details turning on/off both the Controlled folder access setting and the cloud-delivered protection in Group Policy, alongside specifying different options to control the access.

The post provides guidance for students and users on managing Microsoft Defender Antivirus Cloud-delivered Protections in Windows 11. It emphasizes that disabling the cloud protection can significantly decrease your device’s security. It details how to toggle the function using Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Group Policy, PowerShell cmdlets, or Windows Security app. Turning on the protection triggers…

The article provides guidance to students and new users on how to activate or deactivate Microsoft Defender Antivirus Real-time Protection in Windows 11. While Microsoft Defender’s always-on protection is default enabled to monitor suspicious and known malicious activity, turning it off can compromise device security. The writer provides step-by-step instructions to change these settings through…

The post explains how to use tamper protection in Windows 11 to prevent changes to Microsoft Defender antivirus settings. Tamper protection stops malicious apps from changing settings via several routes such as the Registry Editor and PowerShell; it does not impact third-party apps. The post also provides a step-by-step guide on how to enable or…

The article instructs students and new users on disabling Bing web search suggestions in Windows 11. Bing’s suggestions appear if a local search doesn’t match any content on the PC, which some users find distracting. The process requires using either the group policy editor or Windows registry, as there’s no straightforward switch-off option. After modifying…

The post guides users through the process of disabling the fingerprint recognition sign-in option in Windows 11 and using the Windows Hello feature instead for a more secure and personal method of authentication. This could involve using a PIN, face or fingerprint to sign into devices, all of which require specific hardware.

The content provides a step-by-step guide for adding more fingers to the fingerprint recognition sign-in feature in Windows 11. It emphasizes the convenience and security offered by Windows Hello Fingerprint feature, which allows users to use multiple fingerprints, a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint for authentication. The process involves accessing system settings, selecting the sign-in…