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Can I tell when someone logged into my machine, and what they did?
It may be possible to determine when someone has logged into your machine, but knowing exactly what they did while there is more difficult. (Continue reading...)

How can I recover files encrypted with Windows filesystem encryption?
The Windows encrypting filesystem ensures that only you can access your files. However if you lose your login account you could have a serious problem. (Continue reading...)

How do I fix this high CPU usage svchost virus or whatever it is?
Many people are experiencing high CPU usage, often 100%, in svchost. Svchost is not a virus, but many people think it acts like one. (Continue reading...)

How do I tell what svchost is doing?
Svchost.exe is a Windows component that can do many, many things. We'll look at how to identify exactly which services svchost is hosting. (Continue reading...)

How does Windows delete files, and what can I do to keep my files secure?
Windows file deletion can be a complex process that might not work as you expect. If you need to keep data secure, extra steps are likely required. (Continue reading...)

I accidentally deleted my Recycle Bin, but got to thinking: do I even need a Recycle Bin?
The Recycle Bin is a convenient safety net for accidental deletions. The cost is low, and the value can be very high. But it's not required. (Continue reading...)

I have multiple winlogon.exe files on my machine, and one's taking up a lot of memory - what do I do?
It's quite possible to have more than one winlogon.exe, but knowing which are good and which are suspect isn't always clear. (Continue reading...)

Svchost and Svchost.exe - Crashs, CPU maximization, viruses, exploits and more.
Svchost (and Svchost.exe) is a required Windows component that often shows up in errors caused by viruses. Review Svchost, Svchost.exe, and how to stay safe. (Continue reading...)

What is "LSA Shell" and why is it an "Export Version"?
LSA Shell is an important Windows component that unfortunately shows up in some virus related error messages. "Export Version" has a murkier history. (Continue reading...)

What is Remote Desktop?
Remote Desktop allows you to use your Windows machine remotely, almost as if sitting in front of it. Coupled with a VPN solution, it's very powerful. (Continue reading...)

What is svchost, and why is there more than one copy running?
Svchost is a component of Windows. It can be confusing because more than one copy is running, and it often shows up in errors caused by viruses. (Continue reading...)

svchost.exe error: svchost.exe has generated an error - now what do I do?
Svchost.exe is a Windows component that often shows up in error messages. Unfortunately, quite often when it does the news isn't good. (Continue reading...)