{keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml -

Add this to your theme's functions.php file to remove the link from your site's header: remove_action('wp_head', 'wlwmanifest_link'); Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 2. Block Access via .htaccess (Apache)

This XML file acts as a resource manifest. It tells Windows Live Writer (and similar tools) how to interact with the WordPress site, providing details on: Supported blogging APIs (like XML-RPC). Capabilities for tagging and categorizing posts. Formatting and style information for the blog. Security Implications {keyword}/blog/wp-includes/wlwmanifest.xml

Since Windows Live Writer was discontinued years ago, most modern sites do not need this file active. 1. Disable via Code Add this to your theme's functions

Order Allow,Deny Deny from all Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 3. Use Security Plugins Most popular security plugins can automate this process: : Blocks malicious scans targeting core files. It tells Windows Live Writer (and similar tools)

If you tell me you're seeing (like high server load or a security scan report), I can help you: