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how to update MSSE off line
by Guest alain ralambo- 0 replies
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Hi, My question is how to update virus and spyware definitions (antivirus MSSE) if I am not connected ? I posted this question from a cybercafe ! Thank u AR Continue reading...
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Cryptocare virus affected and all files decrypted
by Guest shivanesh_shiva- 0 replies
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All file in my system has encrypted by ransomware virus. and the files in the has not opening... is there any other way to open my files...nad i have reinstalled the os too... Continue reading...
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windows defender update
by Guest Tdbear11- 0 replies
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Its taking hours to update defender on my PC? normally only takes minutes! Is there something wrong? or is my PC just to old and slow? Thanks Continue reading...
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where has IE gone 1 2
by mij- 37 replies
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I have a W7 operating system and most updates- resisting W10. I have been using firefox exclusively but of late find that links within the page I'm reading open to a blank sheet (window). Using Int. Exp. for the first time in ages to check out the fault, I'm faced with a Google page that wants to take over the computer/internet browsing. What options are there? Is it easier to learn another system? If so what? Jim.
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WHAT IS THE BEST WIN 10 INTERNET FIREWALL & MALWARE PROGRAM ON THE MARKET?
by Guest HARRISON YOUNG III- 0 replies
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I AM ASKING A RELATIVE SIMPLE QUESTION TO MICROSOFT TO ANSWER. WHAT IS THE BEST FIREWAALL AND MALWARE PROGRAM THAT IS EITHER WINDOWS FIREWALL AND WINDOWS DEFENDER OR A MARKET PROGRAM SUCH AS TREND MICRO USED BY THE GEEK SQUAD AT BEST BUY. IT APPEARS THAT THE GEEK SWERE AS EFFECTIVE AS TREND MICRO , NORTON, ETC. BEST BUY GEEK SQUAD WOULD USE WINDOWS INTERNAL PROGRAMS IF THEY FELT THEY WERE UP TO THE STANDARDS THAT WINDOWS 10 PROVIDES. I JUST WANT AN HONEST ANSTHEIR DISLIKE OF WER AND SO I CAN GET THE PROGRAM INSTALLED THAT I NEED, BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW LL PC OWNERS ARE UNDER CONSTANT ATTACK BY HACKERS DUE TO A DISLIKE OFTHE OWNER OF MICROSOFT. I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE…
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windows defender
by Guest DuncanMacG- 0 replies
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Real time protection wont turn on. What do I do? please keep it simple I am a loss with electric things. Continue reading...
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Windows Defender on manual
by Guest Debra1966- 0 replies
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It isn't as simple as going in and changing it back to automatic because I can't. It shuts off every time I shut off the computer so I have to manually restart it. I have tried going and changing it to automatic but I don't have that option. What in the world is going on and how can I fix this? Continue reading...
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Recovering from Koobface
by Guest rod and vickiepatterson- 0 replies
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My Windows Defender has been turned off. How do I turn it back on? FYI: I am computer illiterate...need very simple instructions, please. Thank you. Also I need to turn the firewalls back on. Any other hints or helps would be appreciated. Or do I need to take this laptop to a repairman? Continue reading...
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MICROSOFT SECURITY CLIENT ERROR. I am getting that after the start of system.While i am...
by Guest AkhilAnandKundurthi- 0 replies
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Iam getting that after the start of system.While iam opening windows defender its not opening and getting same type of error [Moved from Windows 10] https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/e1fd374a7af52de699fd07582477fa93._.jpg Continue reading...
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widows 7 home premian
by Guest JonathanGardner- 0 replies
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I need to know how to cut copy and paste on my computer. I am trying to set something and it says to copy and paste it. What should I do? It is windows 7 Thanks Jonathan Continue reading...
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THE SCAN COUDNT BE STARTED
by Guest AliKhanNCPS- 0 replies
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The scan couldn’t be started The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation Error code: 0c8007139f Continue reading...
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KOHv 1.00
by Guest valpappachan- 0 replies
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how to remove KOHv1.00 infection Continue reading...
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How do I disable Microsoft Security Essentials? (Windows 10)?
by Guest johnkerr2509- 0 replies
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Split from this thread. I am currently using the Win10 version and i am constantly having this problem too. Although i am open to malware etc... I use Advanced System Care for my malware and Spyware, will this suffice after deactivating this MsMpEng.exe prog? Oh and to anyone wondering about ASC, I reccommend it massively...I have been using it for a couple years now :) Continue reading...
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Windows Defender Scan Hangs
by Guest DevenderMishra- 0 replies
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windows defender starts to scan but just after few seconds it does not scan the files even and remains at that status for next few hours till i cancel it. [Original Title: windows defender-] Continue reading...
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Avast broke my keyboard (fixed but still confused)
by Guest Autumncorpse- 0 replies
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I really wasn't sure where to post this as it seems to be a combination of things that has led to this infuriating and confusing issue. I've been using the free version of AVAST antivirus for around a year now with zero problems and i'm not sure if the problem is with a windows update or an avast update (seems to be more likely the latter) but either way I will just place it here in hopes others will read it and be able to fix their keyboards if they have the same problem albeit at the expense of their antivirus or may be able to offer insight as to why this may have happened, any guesses would be appreciated! After a short holiday wherein I may or may not have left…
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Windows 10. Windows Defender Off Line Scan
by Guest ((John))- 0 replies
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Used the off line scan as a precautionary measure but when it finished it just turned the computer off. On switching on again, I couldn't see anywhere that states that the off line scan had run and no threats were found. Should I see a report anywhere, if so, where? Many thanks. Continue reading...
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Help to permanently remove - Trojan:Win32/Misfox.A!reg!dha
by Guest NareshShirsath- 0 replies
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Hi, I have windows 7 with microsoft security essential antivirus install. I also tired Microsoft Safety scanner but issue is the same. I am not able to remove "Trojan:Win32/Misfox.A!reg!dha" virus from my laptop. its coming over and over after removing. In scanning process, its giving below information. Category: Trojan Description: This program is dangerous and executes commands from an attacker. Recommended action: Remove this software immediately. Items: regkey:HKCU@S-1-5-21-981851487-615613734-147665724-1000\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\\{54CC1A73-6CC1-4374-8EAF-4BE35F808029} regkeyvalue:HKCU@S-1-5-21-981851487-615613734…
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.aaa extension
by Guest IanCameron1000- 0 replies
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My previous computer was hit by a ransom virus. This put a .aaa extension on all my pics, word docs excel docs etc. I threw the pc away, but firstly moved all the affected files to an external drive. How can I rescue these files? There was 15 years history on the pc. Pictures of weddings, birthdays etc.. Continue reading...
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Windows defender in windows 10
by Guest JuanRodriguezYU- 0 replies
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Hi, I love the idea of having an integrated anti virus for free on my windows 10. But why is it so hard to make an anti virus that don't suck all ur computer resources I mean I cant even type of my laptop being so bad now after the last update and windows defender there over and over again killing my machine.. make it less cpu, disk and ram usage please its really annoying I cant use my machine to play video games or do my college homework anymore its giving me life problems and I don't want to get to the point were I just disable antimalware service exe, rundll32 and everything that comes with windows cause its bad just a bad anti virus its horrible basically instead …
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Computer systems compromise assistance
by Guest Hedland_CR- 0 replies
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Hello. We have a small community business that is struggling with a suspected systems compromise. It is volunteer based so we don't have a great deal of IT expertise on hand. So we are wondering where we can go to for assistance in working out our issues. We have the technical know how to get around windows systems. Just very little experience in anything to do with computer security apart from installing anti virus/malware apps. We use ESET & malwarebytes antimalware alongside windows defender and they don't show anything amiss. tia Continue reading...
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windows defender where are scan settings to schedule scan, etc?
by Guest stuwally- 0 replies
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where are san settings to schedule scans, etc? Continue reading...
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Windows Defender can't start
by Guest IvanWong360- 0 replies
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I'm using Windows 10 (1607), start from last week, can't open Windows Defender, error code: 0x800706bb https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/e83f8c0874f0a1f45ca878f8cf42fca5._.png I tried to open Event Viewer, another error occur: https://extremetechsupport.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/9964fa8fefafd148f9a284cefa954a68._.jpg This is my personal computer, my a/c already have administrator right... why this happen? Continue reading...
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watchdog and malwarebytes
by Guest jbtech3- 0 replies
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I have quite a bit of problems with my new dell laptop first my charger stopped working and had to send in in for repair they fixed that but when it was returned it was locked in administrator the place that fixed it and messed it up said that was not their department that it was a software problem. Then they started passing me from one dept and tech to another till i so angry i could have throne the thing out but finally they said we had to reset it to factory mode that worked for about 2 hours then i got a pop up screen for me to call this # and my computer was locked not to turn it off i did call and they assured me for 499.00 they could fix my problem finally they to…
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is 365 support me llc a microsoft partner?
by Guest tenarhodes- 0 replies
- 86 views
earlier today i may have got scammed. Continue reading...
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Fake AV that came from a Best Buy PC
by Guest Eric_justericwastakensoim- 0 replies
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My friend's mom bought him a PC from Best Buy which came with an AV called "WeBroot". I thought that sounded fishy because I had never heard of it before, so I looked it up and apparently WeBroot is a scam, and if you choose to cancel your subscription to WeBroot, it locks some parts of your PC from being able to be used - which seems to have happened to my friend. I was wondering if it is actually this WeBroot thing that caused his computer to become almost unusable (He is unable to click the start button in the lower left hand corner), or if it was just merely a coincidence. Thanks :) Continue reading...