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Windows Defender Service missing.
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Computer Type: PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number: Custom Build
OS: W10Prox64
CPU: Core i7-6700
Motherboard: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero
Memory: 2x8GB DDR4-2400
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX-960
Sound Card: on-board
Monitor(s) Displays: ASUS VE247
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Keyboard: Logitech K800 Wrls, Illuminated
Mouse: Anker Ergo
PSU: EVGA NEX750G
Case: Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling: Corsair Vortex Plus
Hard Drives: Samsung SSD 850EVO 250GB + 2x2TB Spinners
Internet Speed: 100Mbps
Other Info: Many thanks to essenbe for his help putting this monster together!
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