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ERROR CODES etc
by Guest RayPaget- 0 replies
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As reported in my last question I still have the problem with error codes. The earlier code was 0x80072ee7, thjis has now become 0x80072ee2. I am a novice with computers. however, the problem stops me getting emails. the error code message reads. We can't connect to POP3.blueyonder.co.uk at the moment. Make sure you have a connection then try again later. Web pages are also affected with not displaying again with some several error codes. The computer recently was upgraded to Windows 10 anniversary and the problems seem to start from that point Would it be the right thing to use the 'recovery' tool ?????? HELP Continue reading...
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IP Logger
by Guest Pam_1015- 0 replies
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My computer keeps trying to download "IP Logger." How do I get it to stop. My windows defender is not picking up on any viruses..... Continue reading...
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Windows Defender Error Code 0x80080017 "The Class is not Configured to Support Elevated Action"
by Guest Zac Growz- 0 replies
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Help, I tried to copy a .dll file but Windows Defender keeps interrupting me, so when i try to turn it off (Administrator>Turn on this app) it displays the error code 0x80080017 "The Class is not Configured to Support Elevated Action". I have read other articles about this but none really matches the scenario. Can someone please give me a solution? P.S Yes, I am the Administrator Continue reading...
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Occasional screen flickers
by Guest ChristyS7624- 0 replies
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Hi! Recently, I noticed that every so often, at least once a hour, my computer screen will flicker. I believe this occurs mainly when I am playing a game or busy doing something else online. I am worried that it has to do with a virus or something, because it started around the same time that Trojan,Win32/AnakiA!Plock was discovered on my computer by Windows Defender. I have tried removing it with Windows Defender a couple times, but it isn't working. Does anyone know anything about this and if so, how can I fix these problems? Are there any free programs that could help me with this? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this! I truly appreciate any and all help …
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anti virus
by Guest aaruss- 0 replies
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I have avg installed but can I delete it and just have Microsoft running? Continue reading...
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pcfiXtray on startup
by Guest John Brian MGutierrez- 0 replies
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https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/89057ad8c97c27b99d21c8bf1d11765a._.png I can't seem to delete them even though i deleted the shortcut found in the local disk and also everytime i startup the pc new of these spawn in the local disk and also in the startup, how to delete them? Continue reading...
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windows defender has been corrupted, cannot be restarted and shows error 577. What to to do?
by Guest AkatRT- 0 replies
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windows defender has been corrupted, cannot be restarted and shows error 577. What to to do? Windows defender cannot be started, cannot be updated, and when attempting to restart error 577 shows indicating the program has been modified, corrupted, possibly due to an earlier virus. Cannot find how to overcome. Continue reading...
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No security software is installing.
by Guest OmotayoAkinlaja- 0 replies
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Good day. I recently reset my system to the factory defaults. Ever since then I have been trying to get security softwares on my laptop but they wouldn't install(That is for offline installers). When i then try to install online, they install quite alright but when i shut down my laptop and put it back on, all i see is a startup page with message, "preparing automatic repair" then the "diagnosing your PC" message. The annoying part of all these is that i then i have to restore my laptop to the last restore point(doesn't work always. Sometimes i have to do a factory reset again.) after it shows me a blue screen. I need help. Someone said my recovery could have been corrup…
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My resource and performance monitor never can detect MSE on my Windows 7 32 bit. And I have never had Defender running and I can not turn it on. Any suggestions? Continue reading...
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Startup Password Scam
by Guest KunPeter- 0 replies
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Hi I've just been recently scammed by someone who claims to be a Microsoft Technician. He asked for credit card details but I didnt give it to him so he enabled a syskey thing onto my computer and now I have a pop up saying, "This computer is configured to require a password in order to start up. Please enter the startup Password below." Now I don't know how to log into my computer without this pop up in my way. I can't even get into my desktop. Please help! Continue reading...
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DOTOMI... How does it affect my surfing on ie 11 or Edge, etc. Dangerous?
by Guest PAUL DAMIANSELBY- 0 replies
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I believe in targeted advertising and I don't mind being tracked as part of big data. I've used google and bing, but I can't find any unbiased information. I set my Norton Anti-Virus program to ask me about whether or not I want to delete a cookie. ARE DOTOMI COOKIES TRULY DANGEROUS? I want websites to recognize me and give me targeted adverts that might interest me. I believe in supporting "free" services and whatnot and I know that big data is concerned with advertising. BUT A COOKIE IS NOT A VIRUS!!! Or am I wrong? When I ask search engines to explain what dotomi truly is, all I get are offers on virus removal and some tell me it will hijack and red…
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windows 10 upgrade assistant
by Guest BillPeg- 0 replies
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I downloaded this and it was accompanied with a virus. I tried to uninstall and it has my "Programs and Features" in my Control Panel inoperable to uninstall. It is just frozen so I cannot change anything in the "Programs and Features" uninstall. Continue reading...
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windows defender
by Guest mungez- 0 replies
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want to restore windows defender after removing kaspesky but am being directed to system 32 Continue reading...
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I CAN'T FIND AND KILL, REMOVE, FRESHY TOOLBAR, , CAN'T KILL TOOLBAR?
by Guest TaraConnor777- 0 replies
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I SPEND HOURS TRYING TO REMOVE AND KILL FRESHY TOOLBAR,CANNOT FIND IT OR KILL IT; NO anti malware or anti virus rEmoves it;avast won't remove it; nothing in windows help can remove it; how do i find and kill it? dump all the browsers?"regedit.exe" is supposed to have it. but no virus ware will kill and remove it; it keeps removing google; where is it, do updates put it on? HOW DO I KILL AND DELETE IT? SETTINGS IN FIREFOX OR CHROME?PLEASE HELP MALWARE GETS WORSE AND WORSE; WHY AVAST WON'T HELP I DONT KNOW' REIMAGINEWON'TKILL IT OR SPYhUNTER OR REVOu INSTALLER wHICH IS THE BEST ANTI MALWARE.IT CAN'T FIND IT'. do i delete all my browsers fire fox and chrome…
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redirects and access denial to router
by Guest LydiaRaley- 0 replies
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I'm unable to connect to my router and my service provider cannot explain why, however I'm connected via a remote connection and IPv4 that I did not set up, and cannot access IPv6 access. Continue reading...
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virus expolit.swf.bd error code 0x8024402c
by Guest GuidoDelavega- 0 replies
- 94 views
how can I get rid of it Continue reading...
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I.E. is gone from my computer after window anniversery update.
by Guest lilleediver- 0 replies
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I have tried to open I.E. from my program files and from icons, the little circle just spins a few seconds and stops. I tried system restore but all restore points are gone too. In programs and features I.E. has been erased. I tried to download it from Microsoft but it says I already have it if I am running windows 10 so it wont show the download. I have checked the store and it suggests that I "Try Microsoft Edge" and it doesn't even have I.E. Yesterday my computer said I have an unsupported browser many times. I dislike Microsoft Edge. It doesn't even have my toolbars. I would like to uninstall it. Can anyone give me a link to download I.E. 11? And then can I u…
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Sigo muy sorprendido
by Guest ROLANDOVERTIZXC.- 0 replies
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Sigue la jaker robándome todo, y estoy aquí o pegado a Microsoft y nadie detecta, claro es desarrolladora de Microsoft, a quien pido ayuda, necesito información llevo mas de tres meses ****, sin internet y a su disposición solo puedo hacer lo que ella quiere, se llama maria Eugenia badillo martines y su correo es *** Email address is removed for privacy ***, de verdad es como estar preso espero le llegue a alguien que me pueda ayudar. Continue reading...
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Installing Security Essentials on Vista 32-bit
by Guest Zdenek_915- 0 replies
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I try installing latest version but process still running. Vista system updates are not supported now. Are Essentials for Vista ready to successful install? Continue reading...
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Trojan virus unable to remove. Reads: WIN32/Dynamer!ac
by Guest NamitKotian- 0 replies
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This has been issued has a SEVERE threat level. The problem is Defender has detected it but is unable to remove the same.... When i click remove/ clean infection it runs but midway through the process it wont go ahead. Kindly Help regarding the same. Thank you https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/857ae023558a2595728e45802113087c._.png Continue reading...
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koh v1.00 virus
by Guest valpappachan- 0 replies
- 81 views
how can i remove the above virus from win xp Continue reading...
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Would like to report a scam involving Microsoft
by Guest AliceMY37- 0 replies
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I'm writing on behalf of my Mother and Father, Alice and Bill, who are 79 and 85 respectively. Twice in the past few months they have gotten a popup that takes over their desktop, appears to be from Microsoft and in very loud verbal and written form indicates the computer will be disabled and has been "blocked" due to virus activity. It continues on that they must call a number "(877) 767-9490" and speak with a "certified Windows Support agent" "right now" . The first time it happened, they were able to get my mother to call them. I spent hours clearing my parents' PC after the "Microsoft certified engineers" "helped" them. Unfortunately, I either missed …
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Virus & Spyware definations couldn't be updated
by Guest AMBUJ JAJU- 0 replies
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THIS APP COULDN'T CHECK FOR VIRUS AND SPYWARE DEFINITION UPDATES. CHECK YOUS INTERNET OR NETWORK CONNECTION AND TRY AGAIN BUT MY NETWORK CONNECTION IS GOOD REALLY GOOD AND I DONT HAVE PROBLEM WITH THAT ERROR CODE:0x8024402f ERROR DESCRIPTION: The Definition updates couldn't be installed because of a problem with update file. Continue reading...
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Router
by Guest ShawnBeeman- 0 replies
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I do not have a router. Avast anti-virus says: "Your router has been hacked and its DNS settings have been modified to serve malicious content." I have a cable modem. One computer is hooked to it. I lost my internet access the other day. I came to the conclusion that it was not the internet provider or the modem. I hooked up a old computer and the internet worked fine. I then hooked up the computer with the original no internet issue and the internet works. But I keep having strange things happen. Such as , shortcut icons moved. Continue reading...
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TECH-CONNECT.BIZ Virus Removal Help
by Guest CasperLindberg- 0 replies
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Hi, Since 5 days ago, browser pop-ups, redirections and similar hijacking symptoms have bothered me. The virus is called: TECH-CONNECT.BIZ Neither Windows Defender nor Spyhunter 4 can detect it or remove it. Help is appreciated! Continue reading...