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How to Use Windows Defender from the Command Prompt

Windows Defender is the default antivirus software in Windows 10 and is no less than any third-party antivirus software. In fact, when it comes to system resource usage, Windows Defender is one of the best. Though the Windows Defender GUI is pretty easy to use, you can also use the Windows Defender via command prompt. This is especially useful when you are creating your own scripts or scheduled tasks. The Windows Defender command line lets you do all the basic things like performing different types of scans, listing and restoring quarantined files, adding dynamic signatures and removing or updating the virus definitions. This article will… Read more

How to Fix ‘Bad System Config Info’ Error in Windows 10

Bad System Config Info is a common bug check error on Windows systems, caused mainly by malfunctioning of system and registry files or the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file. Some boot order files in the BCD, or even some older ones, may conflict with newer, stable files. When this happens, the error otherwise known as the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) occurs. The bug check error can also be caused by: faulty hardware incorrect system settings a bad driver installing an important update However, most error messages will often have a description of what the problem may be. Below are some tried and tested… Read more

How to Run Automatic Commands at Command Prompt/Powershell Start

If you work with a computer long enough, you’ll end up developing a few workflows. These can be simple or complex, but it’s likely you’ll end up with a few that are unique to you. The more you do with your computer, the more likely you’ll end up using the Command Prompt or the more powerful PowerShell. Sometimes you might find yourself running the same few commands every time you launch PowerShell or the command prompt. Instead, why not save some time and run them automatically on launch? What Can You Do with Automatic Commands? You may have a workflow that sees you creating a… Read more