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A Windows flaw is being exploited by attackers, according to Microsoft. But there's no fix yet.

Windows Defender, the antivirus component of Windows 10, is skipping files during security scans for no apparent reason.

Microsoft has published a video that provides the best look yet at the new Start menu and other new user experience details.

Microsoft disclosed a Windows flaw, but didn't patch it, leaving users scrambling to take whatever measures they could.

Online crooks have cloned the Johns Hopkins map that tracks coronavirus and are using it to spread malware.

The latest Windows 10 update delivered new annoying bugs. Here's how to stop them and save your performance.

Windows 10 will have a redesigned Start menu, losing the live tiles and streamlining the layout of the remaining icons.

Microsoft is finally making File Explorer better at searching for files, and it's making this Apple user a bit jealous.

The Microsoft Surface Duo shows a new way of dealing with notifications, in a leaked video teasing this "peek" feature.

Microsoft has been working to fix a Windows 10 update that caused users to lose settings and data, but its current fix is not foolproof.

Trackpads, Wi-Fi cards, webcams and other peripheral devices built into millions of PCs have lousy firmware security that let the devices be hacked, a report says.

The Wonder Bar feature coming to Windows 10X devices already looks like it’s far more useful than the Touch Bar on Apple’s MacBook Pro.

North Korean hackers seem to be exploiting a flaw in Internet Explorer that hasn't been fixed. Your best bet is to stop using IE altogether.

A security patch meant to address a severe security bug in Windows 10 is failing to install for some users.

Microsoft fixed a very serious Windows encryption flaw with Tuesday's round of patches.

A flaw in the Dropbox update process lets a local user or software seize control of the entire PC, and there's no official patch yet.

A new malware campaign is under way, with an alleged Microsoft email trying to make users download a malicious Windows 10 'update'.

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update (KB4517389) causes 'Blue Screen of Death' system crashes. Here's what to do if you run into this issue.

There's an issue with low-level diagnostic software on HP PCs that could let hackers take over the machine. Here's how to resolve it.

New Internet Explorer patch uses Windows Update, replaces manual fix that broke printing software.

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Windows 10 users on a Reddit thread and Microsoft community forum are reporting the latest update is causing headaches

Bitdefender found a new Intel chipset flaw that lets attackers bypass all fixes for Meltdown, Spectre, other speculative-execution flaws.

Flaws in a diagnostics program on Dell machines, and possibly on PCs from other vendors, let hackers get total system control.