App
What is 7zr (7zr.exe) in Windows Task Manager?
If you notice a process called 7zr (or 7zr.exe when viewed in the “Details” tab) in Task Manager on Windows 11 or 10, it’s likely just a part of the 7-Zip archiver software [...]
Malware
Malware
Explorer.exe Blocked by Windows Defender or Firewall?
When you see the “Protected folder access blocked” message from Windows Defender, it usually means that Controlled Folder Access (CFA) has detected an app or a process attempting to [...]
Antivirus
“Windows locked due to unusual activity” Scam
If you’re seeing a pop-up right now that says “Windows locked due to unusual activity. Please log in again using your Microsoft ID and password“, often with an overlay that [...]
Antivirus
After Reset PC, “Your IT administrator has limited access…”
If, after you reset your PC, you find that when you open Microsoft Defender, it throws up a message that says “Page not available – Your IT administrator has limited access to some [...]
Malware
PowerShell pop up for a second and high CPU usage
If you’ve noticed that some PowerShell windows randomly pop up for a split second and your CPU usage spikes up strangely, you’re probably dealing with some nasty malware. This can be [...]
AMD
What is this random AMDAutoUpdate.exe window?
Say you’re playing a game or working on something when suddenly, a command line window shows up, minimizing your current window. It’s called “AMDAutoUpdate.exe,” and you [...]
Browser
How to Allow or Block Multiple Downloads in Chrome
If you want to stop your browser from downloading several files automatically from a website, or maybe you trust a site and want to allow multiple downloads from it, there is a setting in Chrome [...]
Mac
What is AGCInvokerUtility on Mac or Windows Startup
The AGCInvokerUtility, also known as Adobe GC Invoker Utility or AGCInvokerUtility.exe, comes with Adobe software. You might see it listed in the Task Manager Startup tab on Windows if you have [...]
Malware
What is BrYNSvc.exe Service Used For? Is it Safe?
BrYNSvc.exe is a file you’ll find on Windows computers that use Brother printers, or have previously installed one of its relevant drivers. It’s actually just part of the Brother [...]
Antivirus
Bitdefender: Bdagent, Bdredline, and Bdservicehost.exe
If you’ve ever looked at your Task Manager and found names like bdagent.exe, bdredline.exe, or bdservicehost.exe and wondered what they are, this guide might shed some lights. These names [...]
