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FYI, WSC stands for Windows Security Center.
Thank you for the help. It is really frustrating when authors do not define an acronym when it is first introduced in the text.
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yeah sorry i didnt feel like implementing my own RAII stuff for all the COM thingies due to time constraints. it will be changed in the next update though
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D (for example) has the concept of statements that trigger at end of scope built into the language.
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You can also disable Windows Update entirely by taking ownership of wuaueng.dll and .exe. It’s the only effective method on Windows Home.
But disabling updates on the system connected to the Internet is a terrible idea. How do you update that afterwards?
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You can also disable Windows Update entirely by taking ownership of wuaueng.dll and .exe. It’s the only effective method on Windows Home.
But disabling updates on the system connected to the Internet is a terrible idea. How do you update that afterwards?
Both Chrome and Windows are now in that position.
Basically, unless you are of interest to state level attackers, in 2025 even unpatched Chrome/Windows wont get drive by exploited.
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Thank you for the help. It is really frustrating when authors do not define an acronym when it is first introduced in the text.
But they do: > The part of the system that manages all this mess is called Windows Security Center - WSC for short.
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I do a lot of copy editing for clarity and non-native speakers so I have keep these things in mind. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Lmao reverse engineering WSC on vacation sounds like some real dedication - honestly can't tell if that's commitment or just a cry for help. Made me think: if tuning all this stuff gives you a headache, would you rather have max security or just peace of mind and a fast machine?
Or, to avoid making that choice at all, just don't use Windows.
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But disabling updates on the system connected to the Internet is a terrible idea. How do you update that afterwards?
Since the rest of the world updates their PC's, malware authors rarely focus on exploiting older versions. Both Chrome and Windows are now in that position. Basically, unless you are of interest to state level attackers, in 2025 even unpatched Chrome/Windows wont get drive by exploited.
Like leaving your door unlocked, because you live in such a sketchy neighbourhood that everyone else always locks their doors.