Until now, anyone wanting to know exactly which processes Windows loads at start-up had to use the external tool Sysmon.

While ZTHelper might seem unfamiliar or suspicious at first glance, it is a Microsoft-signed component that helps enforce secure, policy-driven DNS resolution in enterprise environments. ZTHelper is a ...

To fix high memory usage by Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 11, try turning off real-time protection, uninstalling pirated apps, scanning for malware, rescheduling Windows Defender scans, or ...

The moment you turn on your PC, Windows runs dozens of background services. Most people never notice them or question what they really do. Some of these are critical to system security and stability, ...

Microsoft fixed a Windows Update issue that installed drivers despite blocked policies due to a caching service ...

Update, April 30, 2025: This story, originally published April 28, has been updated with further information regarding the hotpatching security update service for Windows Server 2025 users, as well as ...

Here's what those enrolled in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program need to know about each monthly security ...