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ransomware protection
by Guest sobchall- 0 replies
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will microsoft defender's ransomware protection work if using avira free antivirus.avira free's ransomware protection is locked behind a paywall. Continue reading...
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Unnamed folders appearing on my desktop, Should i worry ?
by Guest ertyking23- 0 replies
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After turning on my computer, I noticed a strange, unnamed folder that I could either delete, cut, or create a shortcut to. If I delete it, it simply reappears, and if I copy it somewhere, it just gives an error (Non-implemented) and i haven't checked if it does anything if a create a shortcut of itNote : i noticed that when pasting it somewhere, and, gives the error, it gives me that the file is 3,12Mb, working in windows 11 by the way Continue reading...
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Windows Defender
by Guest AdrianoMoccia- 0 replies
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A causa di problemi di aggiornamento di windows 10 ho usato windows defender offline, dopo il riavvio il risultato si evince dall'immagine allegata.Dubbio: sembra che la minaccia sia stata rimossa, ma il tasto "Azioni" offre solo la scelta "Consenti" e per ottenere questa schermata ho dovuto autorizzare tramite uac l'accesso. Comunque il file interessato\asKSBarSetup.exe non compare nel percorso indicato nei dettagli.Cosa posso o devo fare per rimuovere PUA:Win32/Vigus.A? Continue reading...
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PS.trojandownloader.LM
by Guest Robert K1- 0 replies
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I keep having a command screen pop up for less than a second before closing. It sets off my Webroot antivirus system and says there is a threat called PS.TrojanDownloader.LM located in C:\windows\synative\WindowsPowerShellv1.0\powershell.exeEach time the program runs it kicks me out of whatever game I'm playing.This has been happening for the past few days and I have scanned my computer after with both the Windows Security and Webroot. Both will come back that everything is clean. How can I stop this thing from popping up randomly. Continue reading...
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_shared with playtoreceiver in it.
by Guest AntB104298- 0 replies
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Hello, i need some help. In my local app data i see a file named _shared, i click on it it brings me to a subfolder named PlayToReceiver.1) does anyone know why this is happening2) is PlayToReceiver used for malicious intent or is it a normal program thats on my pc3) what is PlayToReceiver Continue reading...
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"Device Security" no longer compatible after PC reset
by Guest Remmius- 0 replies
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I reset my pc yesterday, and it deleted all my drivers, I downloaded them again from my PC's official site (MyASUS app->User manual->Drivers & Tools), to be sure, I also redownloaded my AMD processor's driver in it's official site (AMD support->AMD Adrenalin Edition->Download all missed drivers), and restarted my PC but my Windows 11 still says "The page you are trying to access has no supported features and is not available.", when I click on it, it says "Standard hardware security not supported; Your device does not meet the requirements for standard hardware security. Device Continue reading...
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Protection History not showing
by Guest Zer0Will- 0 replies
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Hiya, i am pretty new to PC and i do not know a lot about them. About a month ago, I lost the ability to see my protection history. I know that there should be stuff there and I have something that can deliberately trip it to see if it works or not and it is not showing anything.I still receive a notification on the side of my screen about it tripping the defender but it still shows no history. I checked the logs of the Windows Defender Antivirus to see if anything had happened to it. The logs started off at the 24/09/2022 even though I have had my PC for almost a year now. Looking at the appl Continue reading...
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VirTool:PowerShell/MaleficAms.L
by Guest BillB 1- 0 replies
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Defender keeps detecting VirTool:PowerShell/MaleficAms.L but will not remove it. Nor will Malwarebytes or any other antivirus. Also, none of the other antivirus find this malware. Google not much help on solution. Any advice? Continue reading...
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Virus makes cmd appear, taking me out of any window i am curently in.
by Guest Andrei_668- 0 replies
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I tryed to download a industrial design program for school and i accidentaly downloaded a virus. There's a cmd randomly appearing and dissapearing, i tryed screen recording it but doesn't appear on video. I scaned my pc with Farbar Scan Tool, here is the log: FRST - Google Drive Continue reading...
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Hello guys i watched a youtube fake advertisement and it has a malicious or suspicious link on description but i didnt click it am i getting hacked is it possible pls help me and tell me :( Continue reading...
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event log
by Guest aginash mannarath- 0 replies
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some of my pc users getting locked because of login failed due to bad password, i cleared credential manager and other kind of stored passwords .but issue still same and getting high . is there anyway to find which app is using credential exactly ??? Continue reading...
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No periodic scan option windows 11 defender (solved)
by Guest Loyed230- 0 replies
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My computer came with Mcafee installed, I uninstalled it and chose to use defender for now. But there is no option on my computer for periodic scans. I’ve even tried scheduling scans, but that only worked a few times. I’ve tried resetting and repairing, but I can’t get the option to show up. Continue reading...
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Help
by Guest EddisChenKS- 0 replies
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Hey! can anyone help me with this thing? it is called supposedly a TUOW file in my downloads. When I download something, It sets it like that. Is it a virus? Continue reading...
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microsoft extensions and vpn
by Guest Misery Burcham- 0 replies
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Does anyone know which one in the Edge extension choices is the best, completely free vpn app? thanks so much for any and all help. Misery B. Continue reading...
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I am just trying to find a live human being to ask about a possible scam.
by Guest AL HENRYSON- 0 replies
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please, somebody answer my question. Continue reading...
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suspicious activity on google account
by Guest Jovian Alvino1- 0 replies
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i have 2fa on my google account, how is this possible Continue reading...
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Scam alert?
by Guest cs83.- 0 replies
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Received this today take it it's a scam just want to be sure that's all. Never had an email like this before put the frighteners on me as its so well written any help would be great Thanks in advance Greetings! I have to share bad news with you. Approximately a few months ago, I gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities. Here is&nb Continue reading...
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ran windows defender full scan and received this
by Guest Temisan Odumu- 0 replies
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I ran my windows defender for a full scan after installing virtual box and putting a kali linux VM on it. I got the kali iso from the website and virtual box from its website and installed as correctly as i could if not perfect. I ran one one scan after everythign and saw one threat and it was the hacker tools but that was native to kali linux, I ran a full scan again and then it sad this. 132 threats found but no actions i can take on them? I need help to understand this. Continue reading...
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How to get rid of SearchHost.exe & LockApp.exe virus Windows 11
by Guest Handymanim6112- 0 replies
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How to remove SearchHost.exe & LockApp.exe Continue reading...
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i got a virus named exitnode and i tried removing it from opening the file location from the details tab in the task manager
by Guest squid yed- 0 replies
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i started getting this error after removing the virus from the details tab in task manager and this message keep popping up every 3 seconds please i want fix to this proplem[moved from de-de] Continue reading...
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Is this a genuine Microsoft email address
by Guest Andrew_S_Hatton- 0 replies
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*** Email address is removed for privacy *** Email program has marked it as junk - but it looks alright to me Continue reading...
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Missing protection history - windows defender
by Guest 5james- 0 replies
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For anyone having trouble with missing protection history in Win Defender. Try going into CMD from Troubleshoot and type:del "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service\DetectionHistory\*" del "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\mpenginedb.db"and del rest of mp cache filesThen turn off real time + cloud protections and restart PC. Then turn them back on. It worked for me after fighting for awhile so maybe someone will benefit from it. Continue reading...
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No periodic scan option windows 11 defender
by Guest Loyed230- 0 replies
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My computer came with Mcafee installed, I uninstalled it and chose to use defender for now. But there is no option on my computer for periodic scans. I’ve even tried scheduling scans, but that only worked a few times. I’ve tried resetting and repairing, but I can’t get the option to show up. Continue reading...
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virus update has no engine dowload
by Guest angelapalmer21- 0 replies
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my definitions on virus and spyware will not update, says no engine Continue reading...
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Virus & Threat Protection unclear instructions
by Guest Sidney Canada- 0 replies
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I opened Windows Virus & Threat Protection to check for virus. The first line says "Threats found. Start the recommended actions.“ The button below says, "Start Actions" However., when I click on it nothing happens. Simple English. Why doesn't it do what it says? Continue reading...