Windows 10: Is there a way to completely pause all security on a computer.

Every time I try to download one of my old games or programs Windows defender pops up and if it's not one with the fenders it's I need administrator permission... My programs in my computer it is simply overwhelming. Sorry if this has been asked a thousand times.

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Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Best regards.


And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.

 

Windows 11 Search Index Pauses and never completes.

Hi



Welcome to Microsoft community.



The issue you're encountering with Windows 11 search indexing pausing and never completing is indeed frustrating, especially when it affects several users within your environment. While this problem has sporadically appeared in previous versions of Windows, it's concerning to hear it's persisting in Windows 11, despite your efforts to rectify it, including disabling antivirus software and changing the index location.

Given the steps you've already taken, here are some additional troubleshooting steps and considerations that might help resolve the indexing issue:

Ensure all devices are fully updated. Sometimes, Microsoft releases patches for known issues through Windows Updates.

Ensure that the PCs are not set to a power-saving mode, which might limit background processes like indexing.

• Go to Settings > System > Power & sleep and adjust the settings for the PCs to be more performance-oriented.
  

Disk errors can cause problems with file indexing. Running a check disk can identify and potentially fix these issues.

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator and type chkdsk /f /r then press Enter. The system may need to restart to complete the scan.
  

Microsoft provides a troubleshooter that can reset Windows Search completely:

• Download and run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter from Microsoft's official website. Follow the prompts to diagnose and resolve any issues found.
  

It sounds like you've already tried rebuilding the index, but ensure to follow these steps to completely reset it:

• Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows.
  
• Click on Advanced indexing options > Advanced > Rebuild under Troubleshooting. Note that rebuilding the index can take a long time, especially if there are many files to process.
  

If these PCs are part of a domain, ensure that there aren't any Group Policy settings inadvertently affecting the indexing service.

• Run gpedit.msc and navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search. Verify that policies like "Allow Cortana" and "Allow search and Cortana to use location" are configured correctly.
  

Improper file permissions can hinder the indexer's ability to scan certain locations. Ensure that the SYSTEM account has proper permissions to all directories included in the index.

Ensure that the Windows Search service is set to start automatically and is running:

• Press Win + R , type services.msc and press Enter.
  
• Find Windows Search in the list, right-click it, select Properties, set Startup type to Automatic, and ensure the service is running.
  

Event Viewer may provide more insight into what's causing the indexing to pause. Look under Windows Logs > Application for any warnings or errors related to search or indexing.

As a test, create a new user profile on one of the affected machines. If indexing works correctly on the new profile, the issue might be specific to the user profiles, which could necessitate more specific troubleshooting or profile recreation.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Corporate Security Solution

That made me so facepalm. Some people have absolutely no clue. I hope they don't take you for granted with all this you're doing for them.

SonicWall is a good security product, so Mindweaver's suggestion sounds like a good one and should make for a rather bigger baby step. Let's hope they take it.