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Title: 5 incredibly common Windows PC mistakes (and how to avoid them).
Authors: ZELLFELDER, STEFFEN (AUTHOR)
Source: PCWorld. Sep2025, Vol. 43 Issue 9, p101-104. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Back up systems, Human error, Computer security, Anti-malware (Computer software), Software upgrades, Microsoft Windows (Operating system)
Abstract: The article focuses on common user errors that lead to problems in Windows operating systems and offers guidance on how to avoid them. It identifies five key mistakes: not creating backups, failing to back up the BitLocker recovery key, ignoring Windows updates, disabling Windows Defender without an alternative antivirus, and always using an admin account. The article emphasizes that many issues stem from user oversight rather than technical failures and provides practical steps to enhance system reliability and security, such as setting up regular backups and maintaining updated security measures. [Extracted from the article]
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