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Windows operating system coverage, including update issues, system bugs, troubleshooting guides, performance fixes, and platform feature changes. Articles focus on Windows 10 and Windows 11 behavior, security features, system settings, and known problems affecting desktop and enterprise environments.

Windows 4 min read

What Is NTVDM.EXE ? NTVDM.EXE File Information – Remove NTVDM.EXE Malware

Ntvdm.exe is a legitimate Windows operating system file and process used to handle a single MS DOS environment but may also be the name of a malicious file and Windows process relating to malware and computer viruses. Though ntvdm.exe is a name of a file and process utilized by cyber criminals, most of the time errors and issues concerning the ntvdm.exe file are related to bugs in system updates and it has been reported that uninstalling both KB2707511 and KB2709162 system updates has fixed problems concerning the NTVDM.exe file.

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How to block advertisements and malicious resources with Windows hosts file

Specially crafted entries in Windows hosts file and additional custom replacement hosts files (relating to size and performance) can be utilized to block online advertisements, or the domains of known malicious resources and servers that contain, consist, or relate to adware, spyware, botnets and other forms of malware and cyber criminal activity. Blocking malicious sources can be achieved by adding entries into the hosts file for the malicious domains to redirect requests over to another domain that does not exist or to a harmless destination such as a localhost or security tracker.

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Windows 2 min read

How To Search On Windows 8 Operating Systems (Win 8)

The search function/option on Windows 8 can be accessed very quickly which comes in handy, but for first time Windows 8 users the option to search can be difficult to locate. Previous Windows operating systems had a convenient search field at the bottom of the desktop Start menu, but Windows 8 does not have a start menu (with exceptions to customization), so how do you find search on Windows 8?

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Windows 2 min read

How To Show Or Hide The Windows 8 Recycle Bin Desktop Icon

This article explains how to properly disable or enable the Recycle Bin in order to delete files immediately or move files to the Recycle Bin before deleting them, and we will explain how to show or hide the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows 8 desktop (and all Windows operating systems).

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Windows 3 min read

How to refresh or reset Windows 8

How to refresh and reset Windows 8 Operating Systems. Windows 8 allows users to Refresh or Reset their computers as well as restore recover, or use the command prompt via the new Windows 8 boot menu. A Windows 8 refresh allows you to reset your computer while allowing you to keep all your computer’s items and settings. Resetting Windows 8 restores factory settings with a new Windows 8 install.

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