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Windows (10/11) Learn

Free Downloadable Software

Notes / Advice

  • KeePass and KeePassX are not maintained aka legacy.
  • MalwareBytes should be used as a 'spot-check' and not permanently installed.
  • DriverEasy was removed due to recently requiring a subscription.

Useful Methods

  • Load Microsoft Word Documents: insert -> object -> from-file
  • Encrypt Microsoft Word Documents: file -> info -> protect doc -> with password

Built-in Security Hardening Tools

  • Event Viewer: auditing and logging
  • Task Manager: process management - viewing
  • Task Scheduler: process management - scheduling
  • Active Directory: policy enforcement
  • Group Policy Management Console: policy enforcement
  • Registry: system management
  • PowerShell: system management
  • Windows Terminal / Command Console: system management
  • Windows Security: system mangement
  • Windows Defender Firewall: network management
  • Malicious Software Removal Tool (mrt): system management

Update

Not all may apply to your device.

  • Microsoft Store: get updates
  • Windows: check for updates
  • Intel/AMD/Nvidia: driver updates
  • Microsoft Office 365 Apps: account -> update options
  • Any other software updates

Clean / Reset

Please look into each method online before trying!

  • MalwareBytes: scan
  • Run: "mrt" -> quick scan or full
  • Privacy Settings: location -> clear
  • File Explorer: view -> options -> clear file explorer history
  • Run: "wsreset"
  • CommandLine: "ipconfig/flushDNS"
  • CommandLine: "dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth"
  • Restore Points: delete all
  • Delete Temporary files: delete all
  • Disk Cleanup: delete all include system
  • Run: "prefetch" -> delete all
  • Run: "%temp%" -> delete all
  • Run: "temp" -> delete all
  • Run: "SoftwareDistribution" -> delete all
  • Trash Bin: delete all
  • Optimize Drive: optimize
  • CommandLine: "chkdsk"
  • CommandLine: "sfc /scannow"