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How to run Microsoft Defender full virus scan on Windows 11

How to run Microsoft Defender full virus scan on Windows 11

On Windows 11, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is always running in the background to detect and remove virtually any kind of malware, such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, rootkits, and others. Also, the security feature can proactively protect the device against hackers and other threats. However, sometimes, you may still have to perform a full virus scan manually to make sure that nothing…

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How to clean install Windows 10 21H2, November 2021 Update

How to clean install Windows 10 21H2, November 2021 Update

Windows 10 21H2, November 2021 Update, will be available in November for compatible devices, and the best way to upgrade is to perform a clean installation using a USB flash drive bootable media. Typically, it’s recommended to perform an in-place upgrade using Windows Update, but changing the current installation can lead to problems and errors due to possible compatibility issues and custom…

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Convert MBR drive to GPT to enable UEFI and Secure Boot for Windows 11

Convert MBR drive to GPT to enable UEFI and Secure Boot for Windows 11

If you plan to upgrade to Windows 11, and you enable Secure Boot, the computer won’t probably start anymore because the hard drive is using the MBR (Master Boot Record) partition table instead of the GPT (GUID Partition Table), which is a requirement to use Windows in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) mode and enable Secure Boot. This is not a problem if you are about to perform a…

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8 Things to do before installing Windows 11

8 Things to do before installing Windows 11

Windows 11 is a massive overhaul, which means you will need to prepare your computer before installing to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Although Windows 11 is based on Windows 10, no matter the release on your laptop or desktop computer, the upgrade process will require full reinstallation, which means there is a good chance of problems before and after the installation. However, if you…

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How to backup Windows 11 to external USB drive

How to backup Windows 11 to external USB drive

On Windows 11, a full backup creates a security copy of the entire system, including from secondary hard drives (if specified) that allows you to restore your computer in case of critical system problems, malware attacks like ransomware, hardware failure, or when you are upgrading the primary drive. In addition, a backup can help you to roll back to a previous installation after upgrading to a…

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How to check and enable TPM and Secure Boot to install Windows 11

How to check and enable TPM and Secure Boot to install Windows 11

If you have a computer with modern hardware that you plan to upgrade to Windows 11, you want to check and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot as part of the upgrade preparation process. On Windows 11, one of the most significant changes is the requirement for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 and Secure Boot. According to Microsoft, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are needed to provide a better…

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How to install Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account

How to install Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account

You can install Windows 11 Home without a Microsoft account using a local account even though the official specifications said you can’t, you only need to know the workaround. Usually, you would want to use a Microsoft account to set up a clean installation of Windows 11 because it’s a more secure approach, and it offers integration with various cloud services and content syncing across devices.…

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How to check your PC's UEFI version on Windows 11

How to check your PC’s UEFI version on Windows 11

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is one of the most important components on your laptop or desktop computer because this firmware is what makes it possible for the software to interact with the hardware. In a nutshell, the UEFI firmware instructs the system to perform some basic functions like starting up, and it also finds and configures the hardware like processor, memory, hard…

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