I downloaded the installer from GitHub and was unable to install it on Windows 10 due to Windows Defender -- it flagged the installer as "Unknown" and did not provide any option to bypass. I think ...

The .exe files uploaded yesterday as the latest release, v1.0.1, were automatically quarantined by Windows Defender as they were detected as Trojan viruses. I'm not strong enough to overcome my common ...

Windows Defender in Windows 11 and Windows 10 is set to automatically download and install the definition updates using Windows Update, once a day. If for some reason, your Windows Defender will not ...

Windows Installer is a core service that manages the installation of everything in Windows, including apps, features, and many other things. If it breaks, you will be stuck with new installations and ...

If you see “Windows Installer Service could not be accessed” on Windows 11, the system cannot start the installer engine required for app setup and updates. Use the steps below to restore it quickly.

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...