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How do I disable "Antimalware Service Executable" (Windows 10, 2004)??

I have an older laptop and this thing is hogging memory. I would prefer to have malware. I've already shut off every user/administrator accessible element of Windows Defender. How do I get rid of this?

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2020-11-26T01:32:33.187+00:00
Steven Harder 6 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-03T01:50:13.75+00:00
TP 93,916 Reputation points
1 answer

Having issues debugging CI Policy signature transition from Local CA -Windows 10

I'm performing some internal tests around migrating WDAC CI policies from a local CA instance to the Azure signing backend using the documentation provided and I'm hitting a bit of a brick wall. We're able to sign the existing base policies using the…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-10-01T22:14:02.5333333+00:00
Evan Sorenson 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-01T22:14:02.55+00:00
Q&A Assist
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Windows update are getting failed in Windows 11 version 23H2.

Hi, Since we have updated our devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11 version 23H2. Many users are reporting that the updates are getting failed. Even we admin also faced the same issue in our test machines. Eventually patch is getting installed after few…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-10-01T10:02:22.65+00:00
Tathagata Bhattacharya 125 Reputation points
0 answers

Smart Card Troubleshooting - Decode ETL trace

Hello, I am having a problem with my smartcard and my smartcard reader driver development. I own both code (smartcard and reader driver). So I can see what happen there. My problem is when I want to login to Windows with my smartcard, I have the error…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
A set of Microsoft tools that are used to develop, test, and deploy Windows drivers.
98 questions
asked 2024-09-20T08:53:07.99+00:00
Olivier 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-30T13:39:01.21+00:00
Olivier 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Protected Users AD security group issue with remote server access using the IP address or alias name?

After adding to the Protected Users AD group, I am unable to access the remote server using the IP address or alias name. Protected Users Security Group | Microsoft Learn Guidance about how to configure protected accounts | Microsoft Learn Now people…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,514 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,541 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
asked 2024-09-30T11:19:53.7666667+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 5,376 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-30T11:58:06.51+00:00
Marcin Policht 23,545 Reputation points MVP
6 answers

WInows 10 System Restore rejects microsoft account password

Computer did not boot windows 10 normally and went into attempts to Automatically repair which failed. Then when option System Restore from a restore point was attempted, System Restore asked to select account (only 1 in a list) with account name, after…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,942 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2021-10-24T16:58:30.287+00:00
yan simkin 51 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-09-30T08:26:54.3133333+00:00
Sami K 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How can I tell if `wuauclt` is doing anything?

Hi All, W10Pro-21H2 I have a customer who need to have their updates and reboots done at a specific time. How can I tell is "wuauclt" has actually done something? All it does it return to the next line on the command line. I can…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2021-12-27T03:56:11.043+00:00
Todd Chester 666 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-28T07:32:45.06+00:00
3ly_1224 0 Reputation points
1 answer

What is the latest version of wincredui.dll

Windows Security window is showing extra password label that was not there in previous versions. Trying to identify what Windows or .NET update causes this.

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-09-27T16:54:09.9666667+00:00
John Wilson 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-27T16:56:49.2966667+00:00
youzeliang 735 Reputation points
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What is the latest version of wincredui.dll

Windows Security window is showing extra password label that was not there in previous versions. Trying to identify what Windows or . NET update causes this.

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-09-27T16:54:57.9+00:00
John Wilson 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to fix persistent Windows Defender threat detection that no longer exists on the system?

Hello, I have a persistent threat detection in Windows Security (Defender AV) that I cannot rid myself of. My system is running Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 10.0.19045. The threat detected is 'PUA:Win32/AskToolbar', which was hidden inside of an…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,375 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-06-10T21:58:17.85+00:00
TTown 10 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-27T13:15:03.6133333+00:00
TTown 10 Reputation points
2 answers

How to stop Windows Defender from responding to pings

McAfee transferred incoming firewall functions to Windows Defender. I did a GRC Shields-Up test and ports are still reported as "Stealth", but incoming ping requests are not blocked and are responded to. I have blocked ICMPv4-In, and v6-in in…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2023-06-13T14:48:50.68+00:00
jimike 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-27T00:41:19.0933333+00:00
Charles-4459 0 Reputation points
1 answer

W11 - Virus & Threat Protection

Hi, When I disable "Automatic sample submission" (see below) I receive periodic popups that the device may be vulnerable (see below), and it remains the same until I "Dismiss". Is there any workaround to NOT show this popup…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
417 questions
Microsoft Defender for Identity
Microsoft Defender for Identity
A Microsoft service that helps protect enterprise hybrid environments from multiple types of advanced, targeted cyberattacks and insider threats.
201 questions
asked 2024-09-25T10:05:43.5833333+00:00
~OSD~ 2,176 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-26T19:42:05.44+00:00
~OSD~ 2,176 Reputation points
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Custom detection in MDE

I am trying to create Custom Detection in Microsoft Security Center where my query has multiple Join and summarize statements. Whenever I am running query its providing results but after saving in Custom Detection form and under its results section its…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,864 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
An Azure service that provides threat protection for workloads running in Azure, on-premises, and in other clouds. Previously known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.
1,370 questions
asked 2024-04-23T12:01:01.1433333+00:00
Ankush Kumar 35 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-26T12:56:11.6333333+00:00
Jan Farwick 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Won’t accept letters when trying to enter recovery key

Unable to type letters in tab for recovery key

Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
475 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2023-09-06T03:11:54.33+00:00
Yvette Watson 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-25T23:41:10.38+00:00
Beverly Morgan-Fullilove 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to Enable App Installer in a Secure Way After CVE-2021-43890 for many domains as sources?

Hi there, I'm interested to know if there's an update regarding this Github issue after CVE-2021-43890 was reported. In a nutshell, I'm looking for a secure way to enable App Installer for installation from the web in many domains as ms-appinstaller…

.NET MAUI
.NET MAUI
A Microsoft open-source framework for building native device applications spanning mobile, tablet, and desktop.
3,469 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-09-12T16:49:25.05+00:00
Mueller Marc 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-25T07:23:24.3+00:00
Yonglun Liu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 42,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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transports "internal" type credential windows hello PIN pop-up issue

Steps to reproduce the problem Prepare two Windows PCs. Called PC A and PC B for distinction (both PCs, using WIN1022H2 version) Go to the webuathn.io site PC A attempted to register FIDO2 with test_account account. When registering FIDO2, create…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-09-25T04:15:28.6633333+00:00
현택 오 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How do I diagnose (debug) errors that occur in Authenticator or browser end during webauthn authentication?

Hello. I would like to inquire about the contents of the error during webauthn authentication. For FIDO2 registration and authentication, Passkeys UI should be generated if it is normal to call webautn API The issue I have experienced is that Passkeys UI…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-09-25T04:12:30.2966667+00:00
현택 오 0 Reputation points
1 answer

I have been assigned a COURSE:Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, I have completed the learning paths my certificate of completion is not showing

I have been assigned a COURSE: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, I have completed the learning paths my certificate of completion is not showing, Please what are the learning paths/mdoules i have to complete becuase from what I see, I had completed…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,832 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
417 questions
asked 2024-09-24T04:59:28.8233333+00:00
Mujahid M. Abdullahi 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-25T00:49:49.19+00:00
Ian Xue 36,746 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

My microsoft store is blocked, can you help me?

Hello there, my problem is that : Microsoft store on my notebook from second hand (probably it is from some company) is blocked, notebook is mine for my personal use. Its running Windows Enterprice, can you someone help me please, I do not want to buy…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
Microsoft Q&A
Microsoft Q&A
Use this tag to share suggestions, feature requests, and bugs with the Microsoft Q&A team. The Microsoft Q&A team will evaluate your feedback on a regular basis and provide updates along the way.
837 questions
asked 2024-02-07T16:59:17.06+00:00
Filip Henkeľ 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-24T18:02:04.33+00:00
Haven Carpenter 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Security's Core Isolation features are missing and unable to turn on

Hi Colleague, I have reinstalled my windows many times and most of the features under the windows security are missing. Previously when I clicked on the Window security and nothing is displayed and it is blank screen. Fortunately, now at least is showing…

Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,905 questions
asked 2024-09-24T14:15:32.0266667+00:00
Kim Chong Jonathan Er 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-24T15:58:10.02+00:00
Zunhui Han 2,085 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor