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CryptoPokemon ransomware decryption tool released

By AnandKhanse@TWC | April 12, 2019

Ransomware is the new generation computer virus. It can completely lock down Windows 10 computer pretty much known to everybody. One of the recent strain of ransomware is CryptoPokemon. It encrypts your files and demands a payment of 0.02 Bitcoin […]

Windows 10 v1809 has transitioned to broad deployment

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 29, 2019

Finally, Microsoft has designated Windows 10 v1809 as a ready product for deployment for all, including businesses. Originally released last fall and dubbed as Windows 10 October 2018 update, the version was abruptly pulled back by Microsoft because of numerous […]

Microsoft Defender ATP investigation uncovers a privilege escalation flaw

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 26, 2019

Microsoft has achieved a considerable level of progress in avoiding the exploitation of its native kernel components. However, the problem continues to loom large as attackers have started targeting third-party kernel drivers. This new domain has thus become an important […]

Ransomware encounters have declined significantly, says Microsoft

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 7, 2019

Microsoft has published the latest Security Intelligence Report. This report is published every year and offers an insight into the security threats and how they have been affecting the stakeholders. This year’s report is comforting as it talks about the […]

Windows Defender ATP’s EDR capability for Windows 7 & 8.1 is available for all

By AnandKhanse@TWC | February 28, 2019

Even though a lot of businesses have migrated to Windows 10, few remain. While they all must have a security program on their computer, Microsoft wants to make sure that they can also take benefit of Windows Defender. The Redmond […]

Microsoft highlights dangers of using Internet Explorer

By AnandKhanse@TWC | February 9, 2019

Microsoft is making users aware of the perils of using Internet Explorer as their default browser, suggesting that you switch to another browser. Microsoft’s cybersecurity specialist in a blog post said that although it is fine to use Internet Explorer […]

PyLocky Decryptor Tool is now available for download

By AnandKhanse@TWC | January 17, 2019

PyLocky is relatively new ransomware written in Python, which is responsible for encrypting all the files on the victim’s computer and then ask for a ransom to let the user access their encrypted data by decrypting them. Till date, the victims […]

KB4480960 and KB4480970 causing Network & other issues

By AnandKhanse@TWC | January 10, 2019

On Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, January 8th, the company released new monthly rollup for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, along with the security updates for these Operating systems versions. But, soon after the release, reports emerged that the […]

WACUP (Winamp Community Update Project) brings new Skins and Plugins for Winamp

By AnandKhanse@TWC | January 10, 2019

Winamp Music Player – the legendary music player, ruled for a very long time. I still remember using it in my college time. There was so much craze to experience all the graphics it carried along with it. Now, although […]

Microsoft details how it is driving the Driver Quality Improvements

By AnandKhanse@TWC | December 24, 2018

Following its promise of bringing out transparency in revealing more about how Windows 10 operates, Microsoft has come out detailing how Driver quality evolves in the Windows 10 ecosystem. Elaborating how drivers are tested extensively through a process that involves […]

Windows Defender ATP now offers protection for USB and removable devices

By AnandKhanse@TWC | December 21, 2018

When it comes to threats and data protection involving removable devices, Microsoft seems to have a solution in the name – Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). The company says that Windows Advanced ATP now offers complete protection for USB […]

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.5 released for Windows 10 v1809

By AnandKhanse@TWC | November 13, 2018

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.5 supports Windows 10 October 2018 Update (v1809) and adds several new tweaks. While you may be able to access all these via the Windows 10 Settings app, the Registry Editor or the Group Policy Editor, Ultimate […]

Did your Windows 10 just deactivate? Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Activation issue

By AnandKhanse@TWC | November 8, 2018

Some users over the web are reporting that their Windows 10 has suddenly been deactivated. Others reported that their Pro edition got downgraded to Home. They are reporting that the Activation status of their Windows 10 changed from Activated to […]

Microsoft’s AI Challenge is an open invitation for groundbreaking innovations

By AnandKhanse@TWC | August 18, 2018

It all begins with an idea. In the advent of human mankind, idea has always been a pathway to greater things. More than often we lack the conviction to execute the ideas because we don’t strongly believe in them or […]

Microsoft announces the Windows Insider Women in Computing Award

By AnandKhanse@TWC | July 26, 2018

Despite facing gender-based discrimination earlier, women all around the world have achieved great progress and made some invaluable contributions in diverse fields. Noticing this, and the growing trend of women leading expeditions in the world and technology, Microsoft has taken […]

Windows Server v1803 will be generally available on May 7, 2018

By AnandKhanse@TWC | April 29, 2018

Windows 10 Server, v1803 will be made available for customers on May 7, says Microsoft Official blog post. To be able to install and use it, you will, however, have to make sure that you have the Software Assurance on […]

Windows Server 2019 is here – Features and new advancements

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 23, 2018

The wait is over! Windows Server 2019 is here and is available in preview. The Microsoft Windows Server Team recently mentioned the launch of Windows Server 2019 in a blog. According to this blog, the new Windows Server will be […]

Windows Defender just prevented a dangerous crypto mining malware epidemic

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 12, 2018

Windows Defender recently prevented a crypto mining malware epidemic from spreading to millions of PCs across the World. The trojan, known by the name – Dofoil or Smoke Loader, had plans to deliver a range of coin miner payload on […]

Azure for Students – New Cloud computing service for Students

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 4, 2018

Today, cloud computing competency is a hard skillset that most recruiting firms desire their employees to be equipped with. As such, Microsoft has stepped up to the challenge of bracing the upcoming job seekers with cloud computing. Yes, Microsoft via […]

Ultimate Windows Tweaker has been updated to v 4.4.1

By AnandKhanse@TWC | February 3, 2018

Ultimate Windows Tweaker has been updated to v 4.4.1 to accommodate the requirements of the users of Windows 10 v1709. Apart from including over 200 tweaks, this popular freeware tweaker now lets you remove 3D Objects folder for This PC […]

Windows Update error 0x80248015 troubling Windows 7 users

By AnandKhanse@TWC | December 6, 2017

A new error message is currently plaguing Windows 7 users. Whenever the users are trying to search for new Windows Updates, the system is throwing up a 0x80248015 error. A quick look at the Microsoft forum reveals that this problem […]

Windows ADK for Windows 10 v1709 is now available

By AnandKhanse@TWC | October 19, 2017

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update v1709 is here and along with it we also have the updated Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) available for download. For the record, this is the first time that Microsoft has provided simultaneous ADK […]

Compromised CCleaner version was used to distribute Malware

By AnandKhanse@TWC | September 18, 2017

A CCleaner version that was available for download during the period 15th August and 12th September was compromised and hacked to distribute the Floxif malware. According to Piriform, its developers, the affected versions were CCleaner v5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud v1.07.3191. […]

Ransomware attacks reach new levels of sophistication

By AnandKhanse@TWC | September 7, 2017

Ransomware silently renders your files/folders inaccessible by encrypting them. Repeated incidents of this kind have brought cyber security to the forefront of mainstream conversations as the impact of it is felt around the world by organizations and individuals alike. The […]

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations targets power users

By AnandKhanse@TWC | August 12, 2017

Microsoft caters for separate categories of customers. For example, there’s Windows 10 Home for personal use, Windows 10 Pro for working professionals and Windows 10 Enterprise for its volume customers. Moving a step forward, the software giant has announced a […]

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.3 adds Search functionality and more

By AnandKhanse@TWC | July 21, 2017

One of the most requested features was for Ultimate Windows Tweaker to have a Search functionality that would let users easily search for the over 250 tweaks that the popular tweaking software has to offere. We are happy to say […]

Microsoft Build Tour 2017 India Highlights and News Roundup

By AnandKhanse@TWC | June 27, 2017

The Microsoft Build Tour is a World Tour where in developers building applications for Microsoft hear about the latest Microsoft updates firsthand from Microsoft experts at the Microsoft Build conference. After the keynote, Microsoft hosts practical sessions covering recently released […]

No need to enable Untrusted Font Blocking setting in Windows 10, says Microsoft

By AnandKhanse@TWC | June 26, 2017

With the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft added a new security feature in its GPO setting for blocking font downloads. Any untrusted fonts outside of the %windir%\Fonts directory, if encountered were blocked instantly. This feature was available for configuration in […]

Microsoft lists Outlook problems caused by recent updates & Workarounds

By AnandKhanse@TWC | June 25, 2017

Users of Microsoft Outlook are facing several problems after applying the recent June 2017 updates. Users of Outlook 2016/2013/2010/2007 have been affected by these issues. Microsoft has acknowledged the problems and suggested that users make use of these workarounds till […]