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windows defender
by Guest Mike55089- 0 replies
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hi what do I do when I close windows defender it stops scanning befor it said I could close site and it will scan but do not show it now;when I leaves my computer over night I have to restart it every morning please tell me what I have to do I am not computer smart mike 61 year old *** Email address is removed for privacy *** thank you for your help mike Continue reading...
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Malware detecction
by Guest pollarmmap- 0 replies
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I ran a full scan with Windows defender and Malwarebites and the Malwarebites detected, isolated, and deleted over 900 items. Windows defender detected none! How di I verify that Windows defender is working? Continue reading...
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run scan
by Guest PAULP516- 0 replies
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When I try to run scan come up not in coorect state to run scan Continue reading...
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can't update windows defender lists and programes
by Guest clairemaynard- 0 replies
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I cant seem to update my windows defender is say it is interrupted or cant finish I think can anyone help? code: 0x80072ee2 Continue reading...
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Having decided my old Acer Travelmate 2700 was starting to run a bit slow I decided to install W7. The install went well and for the most part runs fine. I have a Ethernet a decent screen and sound but the one thing I cannot get working is the wifi. I can't even see the wifi card in the system so have no idea what to try. The wifi ran fine under XP but the Acer website does not offer any W7 drivers. So how can I find a driver for my wifi again? I tried installing the XP driver but it wont install saying the system is not compatible - _I even tried in XP compatibility mode but it came to the same thing. Any ideas please?
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I hope every one is well, An elderly friend succumbed to a scam telephone call from ”TalkTalk” where they "connected" to his computer. Somehow the Toshiba Satellite C50D – A – 133 on Windows 10 became unusable and was subsequently taken back to Windows 8.1. I got the machine at our house yesterday and rang Microsoft who provided a link to restore W10. After a number of hours it seemed to have loaded W10. When I tested it later it only got as far as the Toshiba Leading Innovation screen and stopped at that. I rang MS again and they said it probably didn’t have the correct drivers for W10, I can only assume the W8.1 wasn’t up to date when I started loading the W…
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opentech.pw warning
by Guest KatieColvin- 0 replies
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How do I remove the opentech.pw warning that appears every time I open the internet? I've tried rebooting and have run a McAfee virus scan that didn't pick it up. Not sure what this is, why it's suddenly here, and how to remove it. Thank you in advance! K Continue reading...
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Problem in installing windows defender in windows 10
by Guest ApareshNath- 0 replies
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Dear altruist, I got a problem in installing windows defender in windows 10. While trying to install windows defender it shows the following notification. I tried many tricks to fix it but everything was in vain. Could to please suggest me any effective method to solve it?https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/c99deba73e0518360edd65f91151f48c._.jpg Continue reading...
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Windows Defender
by Guest cuz746- 0 replies
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How do I upgrade to the latest version of win. defender version (1607) I think. I Upgraded to win.10 but defender still has old brick wall icon. Continue reading...
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Excluding a .exe process - No file chooser: What to put in the "Name" field?
by Guest mdemierre- 0 replies
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What format should be used for the "Process" exclusions in Windows Defender? It just opens a box and asks for a name, without any file chooser or format indication. After entering a name, it just appears in a list and that's all. It seems that earlier versions used a file chooser, so it may be a bug. Otherwise, it's just terrible UX. I have Windows 10 Pro with all the latest updates as of this post's date. I want to excluded the ".exe" of my Roccat mouse configuration panel, I tried inputting the full path but I don't know if it works or not... https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/2fe4a13eb61b4fe63841f809c28ca1d6._.png Continue reading.…
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Adding a .exe process - No file chooser: What to put in the "Name" field?
by Guest mdemierre- 0 replies
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What format should be used for the "Process" exclusions in Windows Defender? It just opens a box and asks for a name, without any file chooser or format indication. After entering a name, it just appears in a list and that's all. It seems that earlier versions used a file chooser, so it may be a bug. Otherwise, it's just terrible UX. I have Windows 10 Pro with all the latest updates as of this post's date. I want to excluded the ".exe" of my Roccat mouse configuration panel, I tried inputting the full path but I don't know if it works or not... https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/2fe4a13eb61b4fe63841f809c28ca1d6._.png Continue reading.…
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Why does Microsoft Security Essential stop update in the search mode?
by Guest ThomasSpero- 0 replies
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When I try to do an update with Microsoft Security Essential it seems to stop in the search mode. The green progress bar goes a quarter of the way and then stops. If I try to cancel update I get the Windows popup that ask if I want to let this program change my computer and I click yes but the update will not stop. The only way I can stop the update is to shut down the computer and restart. After I shut down and restart and run the update process it will update OK. Why does it stop in the search process? I am running Windows 7 SP1 with Internet Explorer 11. Thank you, TomS Continue reading...
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Microsoft Security Essentials cant run full scan, eror code:0x800106ba
by Guest Jarred 331- 0 replies
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Hi All Security Essentials keeps failing to scan and this error comes up. Also happens when computer is running for a while. Not sure what has caused it. Had some malware on the PC before all this started. Nothing that looks to severe just lots of junk. I have removed the malware with Malwarebytes and the Adware Cleaner tool but can't seem to fix security essentials. I have tried a reinstall of Security Essentials. I have also uninstalled all other anti malware/ virus protection software form my PC. I am running windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit and I am up to date with windows updates. Any Assistance would be greatly appreciated :) Continue reading...
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Games, Nuclear throne
by Guest qboxBlinky- 0 replies
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https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/147c6a415cff6ab3535499312c18a92f._.pngHow i can fix this?. Everytime i try to play NT, this appears. Windows say that the game is incompatible, but a few weks ago was working. Somebody can help me? Continue reading...
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Wil I lose my information already dowloaded
by Guest BettyRavin- 0 replies
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Wil I lose my information already dowloaded Continue reading...
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My windows defender has been corrupt and stuck with Real-time Protection on. I can't be repaired since automatically and since I don't have a backup of Defenders, is there anybody who can send me a download link to reinstall or fix it. I have try Microsoft Security Essentials and it doesn't work since I have it already installed. I also tried SFC again, didn't work. (If you can help me uninstall Defender that would be just as good if not better) Continue reading...
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Flashdrives shortcuts
by Guest Jeniel Pantolin- 0 replies
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Hello Sir, I have a problem with my windows 8 netbook. Whenever I inserted a flashdrive , it makes a shortcut of it, and I can't see my files. I always used to type "attrib -r -a -s -h /s /d" in cmd in order to see my files. But when I tried inserting the same flashdrive on other pc's , nothing happen. The original files are still there. Do you think there is something unusual in my laptop? Continue reading...
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hi
by Guest pratibhabista- 0 replies
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I have been getting critical alerts messages in my computer whenever I try to open a page via internet. I am not able to decide whether its scam or truth. It says and error SL9DWL... what shall I do to stop these alerts. Continue reading...
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Windows Defender been stuck for hours removing Adware & Trojan
by Guest LizzySnow- 0 replies
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I've had ad bombing malware on Firefox then an alert box popped up telling me to call some number so I had to shut down. I was using Avira, fat lot of good that did me so I switched to Windows Defender. First I did an offline "quick" scan which wasn't that quick but no threats were found. Then I did a full online scan which took more than 24 hours & Adware & Trojan were found. Now Defender is removing it, it says it will take a few seconds but it's been several hours, it's stuck at around 70%. Will this also take another 24 hours to remove or is it stuck forever? Continue reading...
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Damaged msfeeds.dll File
by Guest JamesMitchellJr- 0 replies
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Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (Updated from Windows 7/8/8.1/XP/Vista ---------- IObit Malware Fighter Pro version 4.3.0.2739 Database version: 1580 The malware software listed above reported the "msfeeds.dll" file is infected with a generic.Trojan virus. I read that this file was used by Windows 7 and/or 8. My question is should 1. the file be removed; 2. be repaired; or 3. be replaced? If the file should be replaced, what is the best method/software to accomplish this? Thanks! Continue reading...
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there is no where to wish Pete a happy birthday so here goes HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETE Dont give me the ol stopped counting reply Bob
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WindowsVirus10.com
by Guest MaryDunovant- 0 replies
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Received an "error 3657db218628a6b" while on the internet yesterday. Today I got a something from System32x.com. does anyone know what this is? I immediately disconnected from online and running a scan on my PC. Continue reading...
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my computer is constantly running at CPU 100%
by Guest SUEFISHER_57- 0 replies
- 160 views
Hello i am at my wits end with this computer running @ 100% CPU not allowing me to do anything!! Continue reading...
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Tavanero Deletion
by Guest DustinGale- 0 replies
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Hello, just the other day my google chrome search engine switched to Tavanero, which is a browser hijacker. And i have no idea how to uninstall this.. i can't download any virus detecting/removing apps or whatever their called, because this is a school laptop, and i need a password to install anything. There is one that comes with it called "Windows defender" but that's it. I was told that i can remove it from my windows control panel, but i still don't know what i'm supposed to do after i open it. Theres many options and i dont know too much about computers.. so my question was, either, could you help me out with the steps to complete deleting this from my control p…
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window defender
by Guest Abhijswal- 0 replies
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since the last time .I update my window.my window defender virus definition didn't update. I try most of times but this message still showing...... Continue reading...