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    Windows Defender WTF!!

    Like I said, when we update the option I said to turn off, it will not turn back on with the new updates. The only way to turn it back on is to reinstall Windows. Do a search about it. FYI I see your point as well :)
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    TCP OPTIMISER Usage help.

    I have a 1 gig connection, and with those settings i get 948mb UP and 948mb Down 24/7
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    TCP OPTIMISER Usage help.

    To obtain the absolute fastest speeds, you need to set the dns in your adapter to cloudflare DNS 1.0.0.1 and 1.1.1.1. Example: Setting the lower numbers' DNS to cloudflare DNS will make this blistering fast. I also share that PC with my network; that is why i have the system ip set in the top...
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    Windows Defender WTF!!

    When the system does a Windows update, the setting under security/apps & browser control/smart app control, just turn it off. Does not turn back on and will remain disabled/off.
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    Windows Defender WTF!!

    Clicking that download shows Google Drive can't scan this file for viruses. 24122024.rar (447k) is encrypted or a multi-volume archive. Would you still like to download this file? That will cause a lot of people to doubt the file is safe FYI
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    Windows Defender WTF!!

    Excluding the drive or folder from the SCANS, then under security/apps & browser control/smart app control, just turn it off. For me and what I do, this pretty much covers it all.
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    lost password

    You say an M-2 stick. What exactly is that? An SSD drive, giving the correct information, will get better answers. If it's an SSD drive, you can put it in a system and then boot the system with a password removal USB. Plenty of those can be found that can remove Windows passwords so you can...
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    Adobe Photoshop error installation

    I have never used Photoshop or anything from Adobe.
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    Adobe Photoshop error installation

    I used this back in the day for just that kind of reason. I assume what you shared has the same approach; you control what talks and what does not. inbound and outbound Kerio Personal Firewall Kerio Personal Firewall Company: Kerio Technologies Inc. Author: -- (Liteware) (free for personal use)...
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    Problems after security update

    Did you read this from Microsoft? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5872029/system-tray-icons-on-the-right-side-of-the-taskbar
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    Adobe Photoshop error installation

    Search Assist To stop the Adobe Photoshop sign-in prompt, you can disable the Adobe ID sign-in pop-up by going to the Registry Editor and modifying settings, or by adjusting preferences in the application to turn off sync settings. Disabling these features will help prevent the sign-in requests...
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    Adobe Illustrator wants me to log in now?

    To stop Adobe Illustrator from asking you to log in, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Creative Cloud desktop app, and ensure that you are using the correct version of the application. Additionally, you may need to delete any stored Adobe credentials from your system. Adobe Adobe Steps to...
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    Newbie here!

    Welcome to the Forums
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    Hi folks

    Welcome to the Forums
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    "The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer" driving me crazy!

    To disable the message "The file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer" in Windows 10, right-click the file in File Explorer, select Properties, and then click Unblock. This will allow you to preview the file if you trust its source.
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