- KeePassXC:
self-contained password vault - PDFEncrypt:
encrypt a pdf file - MalwareBytes:
anti-malware/virus - Sysinternals:
enhanced system toolset
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.
- Load Microsoft Word Documents:
insert -> object -> from-file - Encrypt Microsoft Word Documents:
file -> info -> protect doc -> with password
- 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
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
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"