I ran a full security audit on my Windows PC and found issues I never expected

The green checkmark on Windows Defender is often a reassuring sign to most people that their computer is safe. After all, Windows Security is packed with so many security features. However, realizing that most traditional antivirus programs only catch active threats changed how I consider system health. Forgotten services, orphaned registry keys, lingering startup entries, and permissive execution policies all accumulate over time, negatively impacting performance and security.