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Free Microsoft Security Essentials Receives VB100 Certification - Softpedia

Microsoft’s free security offering designed for customers running genuine versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP has received the VB100 award for the August 2010 Edition of Virus Bulletin. Microsoft ...

Rogue Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Used to Push Scareware - Softpedia

A rogue application is currently imitating Microsoft's Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) in an attempt to trick users into buying a fake antivirus product. According to reports , once installed on a computer ...

How Did I Get a Virus? - Associated Content

Many new computers come preloaded with anti-virus software. But just like the Microsoft Office often included, it is only a trial copy good for 60 or 90 days, then expires unless you pay. Too many people don't ...

Microsoft to release record number of security patches Tuesday - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Woe be the Microsoft Windows user. Vulnerabilities exist everywhere, and you are stuck trying to guess whether or not that latest slowdown of your PC is caused by a virus you don't know about or one that ...

The Best Free Antivirus Software: Review of the Top 3 Best Free Antivirus Programs ... - Associated Content

take a long time as well as cost quite a bit if you go for one of the big name software packages. It doesn't have to be difficult, and some of the best antivirus software is actually completely free. I took ...

Cloudmark(R) Introduces Industry's Most Accurate and Easy-to-Use Free Anti-Spam Software - TradingMarkets.com

Cloudmark, Inc., a global leader in carrier-grade messaging security, today announced Cloudmark DesktopOne, the industry's most accurate and easy-to-use free anti-spam software for consumers and small ...

Over a Third of Security Suites Fail Virus Bulletin Test on Windows Vista - IT Business Edge

Virus Bullentin recently tested 54 security suites on Windows Vista Business Edition SP2 and found that 19 were inadequate for VB100 status, reports V3.co.uk . John Hawes, Virus Bulletin's anti-malware test director ...

Top 5 free anti-virus software for Windows 7 protection. - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 09, 2010 – Are you looking for an anti-virus software for your PC? Are you searching for a program to be compatible with your Windows 7? Are you still worried about the risk of unknown ...

A scary number of security suites fail on Windows Vista - The Inquirer

INADEQUATE SECURITY software suites are a plenty according to Virus Bulletin as it has found that 19 of the 54 it tested didn't pass and get VB100 status, which would have been nice. Doomed from the start probably ...

Computers paralyzed by malicious virus - Curry Coastal Pilot

Brookings computer experts have been kept busy cleaning increasingly sneaky malware – malicious software – from Microsoft-based computers paralyzed by a relatively new computer “virus.” The infected computers ...

Open Question: McAfee Internet Security Suite vs. Microsoft Security Essentials - which one is best for a new laptop?

I recently just got an Acer Aspire laptop as a gift with Windows 7 on it, and I want the best protection on it. I don't have the funds yet to pay for an anti-virus protection program, so McAfee came pre-installed on it for a 60 day trial period. I have read McAfee is not the best now, and was wondering if MSSE was pretty good to go ahead and install on it? If so, I will uninstall the McAfee and get this. I've also heard Avast and AVG, etc are other good free ones but i'm VERY cautious when it comes to putting stuff on my computers. 10 best for the best thorough answer! THANKS IN ADVANCE.also, will Security Essentials always be free? just incase i wait to let McAfee run it's trial period.. more

Resolved Question: Help! My PC Got A Virus. What Should I Do?

Now 3 days ago I downloaded some game. and got some "security tool" virus and I think others. So after a couple hours I do a system restore. Now, no sign of that security tool, but now Im getting kicked off the internet and my computer is running slower. So then I take it to bestbuy/ geek squad where I bought it over a year and a half ago. They run a diagnostics check, and say yes, that there are viruses. And want me to buy ativirus for 200 bucks. I say no, get home, try another system restore, then download free anti-spyware avast, run it let it do its thing,then delete it (cause I heard it mite slow down my computer). Then I bring it to my brothers house and see if it works,everythings fine. Now, I want to bring her home, but before I do, I want to be "ABSOLUTELY SURE" It is just as I bought her (or maybe even better/fatser). These are some things I heard will do just that: First some one said my system restore should have done the trick( I want to be more sure, cause I heard these viruses can disguise themselves and come back later) . Someone said re-install windows 7 OS, the only problem with that is my computer did'nt come with the windows 7 disk, Now the geek sqaud said I need to buy the disk from microsoft for $300 or try and see if making recovery disks and rebooting it will work. (Don't have blank disks at the moment, maybe buy some later.) I' ve also heard of manually removing them, just don't know what to look for or how or where to begint(if u know how.I would like to try, just need easy to follow directions please tell me) Geek squad also said i must have anti virus and spyware(any suggestions on the best, cheapest, and less performance swallowing.) Thank You For All your answers, God Bless YOU more

Open Question: McAfee Virus Scan Plus Scanning Issue?

PLEASE IGNORE OF HOW BIG THIS BLOCK OF TEXT IS! I REALLY NEED HELP! I have McAfee Virus Scan Plus. (2010 Edition) Every time I run a full scan, it scans around 800 files only on 1% and then it freezes on a file named: $RR71R11.avi. It NEVER gets past this file. And when it does get to this file, McAfee crashes. I am very angry because I've been having this problem for a while and I cannot do scans. I can do a quick scan, but I want to do a full scan. And when it gets to this file, McAfee does not say the location. It just says it's on my C Drive, but it does not say the specific location. It kinda looks like this: C:/../../$RR71R11.avi. And i've tried searching for this file on my computer and windows cannot find it. And I chatted with a McAfee representative and she did not help much but she said the file is corrupted and it needs to be replaced or deleted. She told me to call Microsoft but, I am trying yahoo answers for now. Please, anyone help me! And do not tell me to switch to a free anti-virus because there is absolutely no way I will do that. I payed money for this and it was worth it. more

Open Question: Virus Scan Help!! Easy!!?

So, it is not really a virus problem. It a problem with running two anti- virus systems at once. So, I have McAfee, which I got for free because my dad's work gives it for free to employee's, but I just also downloaded Microsoft essentials anti-virus, which I hear is pretty good, and it is free. So my question is, would it reduce my computers performance if I ran both at the same time, i don't mean running their virus scans at the same time, i am just keep them running, they will have scheduled scans, but on different days, but will it still degrade performance if I just run the programs at "idle basically"? Oh yes: here is my computer specs. Windows 7 x64 bit 3.33 ghz core 2 duo e6600 4 gb ddr2 1066 mhz 32 mb cache 750 gb Seagate caviar green HDD nvidia gts 250 gpu Thanks! more

Voting Question: I'm having some serious issues with my system lately please help =(?

First off what are these .dll files for? *lobvaz.dll and twain_32.dll* I've been having an insane increase in virus attempts lately. Microsoft Security Essentials and Avast literally block up to 30 or more a day for the past maybe 3 or 4 days. and in the past 2 days I've been noticing a lot of them are circulating around the lobvaz.dll file. I checked it's properties and it says it was created in 07 but I reformatted my computer about a year ago so that can't be right. So is it just a virus and safe to remove or will I end up damaging my system if I remove it? As for the Twain_32.dll file that one just sounds kinda suspicious to me lol. I've also been having a few issues lately like my start bar and title bars turning back to the old classic 98 style then back to xp, My windows audio service being disabled, my security center service being disabled, Random tabs opening up in firefox to weird sites like www.google.com/webhp. No clue what the webhp is for that's why I find it odd. Whenever I click on any links I get redirected to weird sites like shopping or advertising. My cousin who is an IT specialist couldn't even fully figure out wtf is going on. He thought it may b conficker but we couldn't find any trace of it. I've run several Avast boot time scans, Full system scans with Avast, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Malewarebits Anti Maleware without finding anything. It all started with the Antivir Virus Protection bug. If that helps at all. Reformatting isn't an option atm, and I'd really rather avoid having to do that if at all possible. And almost forgot. A lot of it has also been circulating around my svchost files. Here is a list of viruses that have made it through but I've been able to remove rather easily. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Harnig.gen!P Trojan:Win32/Dursg.C *several times* Trojan:Win32/Malagant Trojan:Win32/Hiloti.gen!D *several times* Trojan:Win32/FakeSpypro *several times* Trojan:Win32/Meredrop *several times* Virus:Win32/Alureon.H *several times* Virtool:Win32/Obfuscator.HG Trojan:JS/Tracur.C All of those were either removed or disinfected. Thankyou for anyone who read all that and will be able to help me. Sorry for the huge wall of textAlready tried it Ghoet lol thanks though. I've literally tried everything short of reformatting BUT on the bright side but looking at other peoples questions I found someone with the exact same issue and someone who answered him may have also helped meSorry can't really choose a best answer I found the solution from someone who left an answer on someone elses question more

Voting Question: installing a antivirus software?

so i bought a new anti-virus software called TREND MICRO anti virus/antispyware. In my computer i have these softwares installed Microsoft SEcurity essentials--active Windows Defender-currently off Norton Security- it was a 90 day trail and expired but it still auto protects if it finds anything for some reaso will installing my trend micro software create a problem with any of these application???? more

Voting Question: What's the most economical choice for getting a new copy of windows operating system?

My computer has a virus on it and no anti virus software has been able to eradicate it. I need to reinstall windows on my machine. The copy of XP that I had the key no longer seems to work on it (both the one it came with and the one I got from the DOS). I've called Microsoft and they told me that I'd have to purchase Vista as they no longer administer keys for XP. I have been looking around and cannot find a copy of Vista for less then 75 and I currently do not have that much money to pay for it. Does anyone have a solution to my dillema? I am starting school in a week and I could really use my computer back. Thanks in advance.I know what the key is like I said it's not working. It tells me that it's invalid. more

Voting Question: What Free Anti Virus do you reccomend?!?

Feel free to add anything else. What I use Anti virus:Microsoft Security Essentials and Super Anti Spyware Anti Malware Malware-bytes Anti Hack Tools:KeyScrambler Something:WOT(Web of trust) Fire Wall:Windows Fire wall ( Use to use Pc tools fire wall plus and SandBoxie not anymore)Used Avast 5 but had limit of 30 days. more

Voting Question: How do i remove antimalware doctor completely from my computer?

I tried the malwarebyte anti-malware thing and it didn't detect anything. i tried using a million other scans and nada. so i decided i would try to do this manually i tried using this site: http://www.ehow.com/how_6067077_remove-antimalware-doctor-virus.html on the "Delete Infected Registry Values" i deleted everything except for this "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Antimalware Doctor.exe" which i couldn't find. i don't understand how to do the Delete Infected Files part. can someone pleaseeee help me delete this annoying thing off my computer manually, meaning don't tell me to get norton or spyware doctor or anything, unless it's free and will delete this thing 100% more

Voting Question: My Computer Speakers shut off at random times, help!?

This has been going on for a long time, nobody seems to have an answer. Here's what's going on, Upon boot up, my speakers work fine most of the time, then ocassionally all sounds quit, system sounds, music won't play. And maybe, I notice a delay in playback, what I mean by that is video's it's more noticeable, they will play for approx 3-5 seconds, then pause for a sec as if i'm streaming them & running out of buffer. The only solution I have to this problem, restart computer and just as soon as the windows xp shut-down screen comes up, it begins with audio again & plays the system sound of the shut-down process. Once rebooted it works fine again, sometimes for days at a time. I've tried disabling the Realtek AC'97 Audio sound controller with no luck. My system is as follows Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 Emachines W3410 AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+ 2.19Ghz, 1.37MB RAM Physical Address Extension The only upgrade work i've done to this model pc was added 1gb RAM and I changed out my DVD/RW drive after the factory one quit working, also have a 30Gb slave drive that I store all mymusic videos etc on. I run Microsoft Security Essentials anti-virus, windows firewall, I am setup to receive automatic updates. In device manager i've tried disabeling/re-enabling with no luck, also the hardware profile shows that it is functioning correctly, windows troubleshoot is of no use. more

Voting Question: How is my used space 27.3 GB & the free space is 519 MB left?

On my local disk 'c' it seems to barely have any space left Practically the whole pie is blue, when about a month ago it was about half blue and half pink. I don't download games or anything like that. I have been downloading different anti virus' but when they seem to not work, i would try & uninstall them, plus, i tried to uninstall things that i dont seem to think are important. Any suggestions. Bcuz i dont know what will happen, if anything, if all of the free space is used up. Every day i always empty the internet shortcuts, use the disk cleanup and windows registry along with the latest anti virus that i installed, which is microsoft securities essentials. I have a dell, inspiron 1100, running windows xp, sp2 Any help would be greatly appreciatedSmooth, i don't know how to do that. more

Voting Question: I got a message saying there may be a virus attacking my computer, what should I do?

Sorry my previous message wasnt quite clear. I appreciate all the suggestions made. This is the progress so far. I have a warning saying 'Antivirus software alert Inflitration alert Your computer is being attacked by an internet virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan - dropper or similar Details Attack from:212.4.196.201, port 27658 Attacked port:30660 Threat: Win32/Nuqel.E It then says do you want to block this attack. I havnt clicked anything because I'm scared if I go through the links the scan itself may be the virus that will effect the computer. I tried going through Windows firewall see if I could work my way through anything but a message popped up saying 'Application cannot be executed. The file rundll32.exe is infected. Also once every couple minutes a pornsite pops up, I exit out straight away and another message pops up saying 'Your computer is infected by spyware - 34 serious threats have been found while scanning your files and registry. It is strongly recommended that you disinfect your computer and activate realtime secure protection against future intrusions. 22 minutes ago Im also scared to buy any virus protection as I'd have to put my credit card details on the internet... I tried downloading the free trial of AVG but a message popped up saying 'Application cannot be exexuted. The file avg etc etc is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus now 19 minutes ago I would of thought there was anti virus protection on here, but it seems not. When I went through Windows security center it said that virus protection was not found. Why would all these antivirus software alerts come up if theres no virus protection in the first place... :S 15 minutes ago SO I TRIED ALL THE TRIALS EVERYONE HAS RECOMMENDED BUT THEY KEEP GETTING BLOCKED OUT :( I'M SUCH A DRAMA QUEEN BUT I THINK WHATEVER THIS THING IS IS STARTING TO EAT INTO MY COMPUTER, I CANT EVEN OPEN MICROSOFT WORD ANYMORE :-S more

Resolved Question: Good deal for laptop!?

It will cost $1,135.53 to be shipped to my house. The specifications are below. Keep in mind that it includes a 3 year advanced warranty which includes accidental damage. I really like the i5 processor 6gb of Ram 500gb hard drive, should perform really good when running multiple heavy memory applications like limewire and itunes. Studio 15 Studio 15 Laptop Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English Processor NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i5-450M 2.4GHz (2.66GHz Turbo Mode, 3M Cache) Memory 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz 6G2D Keyboard Back-lit Keyboard LCD Panel 15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera Video Card Intel® HD Graphics Hard Drive 500GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) System Color Black Chainlink Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9, Multiple Languages CD ROM/DVD ROM 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) Sound High Definition Audio 2.2 Wireless Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6200 Touch Software No Touch Software Office Productivity Software Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 Anti-Virus Software McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months Battery 85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) Hardware Support Services 3 Year Advanced Service Plan Complete Care 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection Datasafe Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year Mobile Broadband Internal Mobile Broadband not included more

Resolved Question: Isn't this a great deal for a laptop with these specifications?

Voting Question: China's Antivirus change my computer's language.?

I had downloaded an anti virus from China to deal with a virus that infected my Internet Explorer. This is not the first time I use this free anti virus from China, I used it for 3 to 4 times because of its good reputation in its country for fixing the virus I was infected. As usual, the anti virus removed the infected registry away, yet I noticed there is something different with my computer. Most of the commands in my computer, such as when I right click at the desktop toolbar to close/maximize/minimize, it show me Chinese commands . I realized the same thing happened to me during the usage of Internet Explorer, where after I right click-> Save background as/ image as/target as, the pop out window asking the location on "where do you want to save your file" also in Chinese. Not longer afterward, I found out my task manager also change its appearance, looking like Window 98's version with Chinese written all over it. I tried various approaches, including changing the regional option in my control panel. Apparently my language option still remain as English (United State) and not other part of my computer's system had this problem, only occurring at some specific commands, like when I right click at my desktop toolbar's items, or right click to save something from Internet Explorer, or in my task manager. I am eager to know how to fix the problem. Although I had no problem in reading Chinese, I found this is irritating and very unpleasant, especially I am upset with the ugly look of the task manager. Please help me, I am using Window XP with Vista theme. Thank you very much. PS: I know this problem is caused by the anti virus program, I had always be very careful in using the foreign anti virus due to sometime its system not compatibility with Microsoft Windows. The problem occured right after I cured the virus and could not even be fixed by rollback or system restore. more

Voting Question: updpxe32.exe virus problem...?

how do i get rid of it, malware bytes wont pick it up my firewall sais i have that virus! OnlineLookupVerdict C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\updpxe32.exe Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 3:15:42 PM, on 3/08/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cmdagent.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE C:\WINDOWS\arservice.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe C:\Program Files\HP DigitalMedia Archive\DMAScheduler.exe C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe C:\Program Files\Cyberlink\Shared files\brs.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cfp.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\HPZIPM12.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe C:\Program Files\Updates from HP\9972322\Program\Updates from HP.exe C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TY...ION&pf=desktop R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bing.com/******AVBR R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TY...ION&pf=desktop R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo!7 Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ftutil2] rundll32.exe ftutil2.dll,SetWriteCacheMode O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] "C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32 O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlwaysReady Power Message APP] ARPWRMSG.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD08] c:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\{33D6CC28-9F75-4d1b-A11D-98895B3A3729}\hphupd08.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DMAScheduler] "c:\Program Files\HP DigitalMedia Archive\DMAScheduler.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C more

Resolved Question: What's Microsoft up to? For the last one month I have been living, sic, in hell and forced to swim in oiled?

waters of the Gulf of Mexico.I am afraid I have been chosen as an unlucky, if not one of the unlucky, candidates to participate in its campaign to wean off its die hard customers from its (darned good) Windows XP operating system (and drive, force, if you will, by making life miserable for them, them towards upgrading to Windows7). You see, nowadays whenever I switch on my computer, I notice that the Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender that I have come to rely on to keep my computer safe for a while now, have stopped working mysteriously. Both programs are silent on why they stop, but are loud and clear that you're at risk and quote "Microsoft Security Essentials is not monitoring your system. You must start it." Sure, the necessary lighted red button was there for your convenience. If after clicking on it nothing happens (returning to normal), you're advised to restart your computer, and so on. For the Windows Defender it is even worse. I don't mind having to click on any buttons as long as it works and it's there. But that's not the case with Windows Defender; sometimes it's there next to its sibling on the task bar, sometimes I have to search here and there to bring it back so that I can have the pleasure (sic) of clicking on buttons, button such as quote, "click here to on windows defender and open." But, heck, sometimes it rectifies itself even though I have yet to even click the 'on' button. I have a feeling Microsoft welcomes you to use both its software (as always, after so many clicks later, it announces (to your welcome relief): You are protected. They just want you to not forget that you're using a damned good anti-virus for free. But then again, Microsoft may be very fond of red color, as everything it touches or owns invariably turns to gold ...er...red. Without fail, for the last two months I am greeted with this color highlighting the malfunctioned Security Essentials, and a not very red (orange) Windows Defender. The annoying thing is, any or both can turn red anytime, even while you're in the middle of something. While Microsoft has the right to turn off anything it wants or even discontinue the Windows XP, it should remember it was this operating system that made it what today. It should be patient with its Windows7 while continuing to make Win XP available. Otherwise, it (the arbitrary turning off of the said security programs) could backfire...like, sic, what happened to the legendary farmer who killed his goose which could lay a golden egg a day because he wanted all the eggs at once. Have you guys encountered similar problems? more

Resolved Question: Antivir Solution Pro virus infected my computer? How to remove virus?

Yesterday my Windows Vista laptop got a virus, its Antivir Solution Pro. It claims that the computer has infections and that they have to do a scan, and states all sorts of problems and then asks you to purchase the full version. It won't let me start up internet or use any programs (Word, Paint, Spybot) claiming that the files are infected. After doing "Safe Mode networking" and restoring my computer, my computer worked well again for another day. It ran the way it has always been without the annoying Antivir pop-ups, and the internet began working again. I feared the virus wasn't gone, just "covered up" or 'hidden". But the pop-ups returned again. I did the same thing as I did yesterday by restoring my options in safe-mode, and now my computer runs again. I'm afraid the pop ups will return shortly and may even get worse. How can I remove this virus? I don't have any important files on my laptop, so there isn't much I need to back up other than my music. Are there any free* programs that I can download to my computer that can wipe-out this virus? Which can be the most efficient? Is there anything worse that this virus could do to harm my computer or information? Various websites that I have looked at say that downloading "Microsoft Security Essentials" won't be able to recognize or find the virus. I don't have much anti-virus software, other than Spybot because most of my programs are expired. One person I asked told me that I should download "Microsoft Solutions" or some program from the microsoft website that can clean up all of my infections. Other websites say that I should download a program to a flash drive on another computer, and put that flash drive into my infected computer, but I'm afraid that the flash-drive will also get infected and won't be able to run the software, even when my computer is functioning and the virus is "hidden." Can someone give me a method that is a sure way to rid the virus effectively, preferable easy and free*? And tell me what it will do to my computer to remove this? It is a "Windows Vista home premium" if that helps. Thanks more

Voting Question: Vista Black Screen after Login!?

I have a problem with Vista where after logging in there's a black screen. I've been using task manager to open internet and my files. This happened after I deleted the Vista AntiVirus 2010 virus using malwarebyte's anti-maleware. Below are the registry files that have been deleted by the software. Maybe it deleted something it shouldn't have? The following Registry Values Infected: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\forceclassiccontrolpanel (Hijack.ControlPanelStyle) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command\(default) (Hijack.StartMenuInternet) -> Bad: ("C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\av.exe" /START "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode) Good: (firefox.exe -safe-mode) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_ShowSearch (Hijack.StartMenu) -> Bad: (0) Good: (1) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. i've tried several solutions I found online but nothing worked for me =[. Please help. Thanks! more

Voting Question: How to reformat a computer/notebook using a USB flash drive?

I have a notebook that has no CD-ROM or DVD-DRIVE. I don't have an external DVD-Drive, CD-Rom or Hard Disk. (Actually I don't know what is it.) This is the reason why should I reformat my computer/notebook: First, I've got Spy-wares, Viruses, and Corrupted System Files. Second, I can't install anti-viruses, blue screen after opening the installer of any-antivirus. Last, Explorer.exe freezes when right-clicking on any file. Computer/Notebook: Model name Vivid V1190 Technology Intel® Atom® Processor Intel® Atom® N270 Processor details 512 KB cache, 1.60 GHz Operating System Genuine Windows XP® Home Chipset Intel® GSE945 + ICH7-M Productivity Software Microsoft Office 2003 Memory 1 GB DDR2 Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Display 10.2" WXGA LCD Hard Disk Drive 160 GB SATA Optical Disc Drive None Networking 10/100 Mbps LAN Wireless 802.11 b/g Card Reader 3-in-1 Card Reader Battery 3-cell Lithium-ion Battery Please tell me how to. .Gian ~~~~Thanks in advance~~~~ more

Resolved Question: Trojan Virus Removal Help?

I recently was attacked by a Trojan known as Trojan:Win32/FakeSpyPro. It disabled my IE and now I am unable to use it. Along with my Google Chrome and Yahoo Messenger. So I deleted them and reinstalled them. They still do not work. I have Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and I use the Malicious Software Removal Tool by Microsoft and then I can not get rid of the effects of this Trojan. http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Trojan%3AWin32%2FFakeSpypro That website there tells about it. I have removed everything I have found infected and have scanned my computer repeatidly and it is not finding anything. I also am now forced to use Firefox. My operating system is Windows XP. This has made my experience online very frustrating. I am begging someone to help me. Please...I also use a wireless connection. The connection works fine, btw.Thanks to everyone! I got it fixed thanks to you all. :) My life just became a whole lot easier thanks to you all. I appreciate it very much, (I am trying not to say ya'll) lol more

Voting Question: Four Questions About Team Fortress 2 and GMod?

I'm really interested in possibly buying TF2 because of what my friends have said about it, but I know very little about the game. Also, one of my friends advised me to buy both TF2 and GMod. The following questions apply to both TF2 and GMod. 1) Is it a download or a PC? When I tried to buy it on Steam, it asked me for my address... 2) Will it run on this computer?: (link:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-i15R-2217MRB/14335595) Microprocessor: Intel® Core™ i5-450M (2.4GHz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.66Ghz, 3MB cache) Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 ® Home Premium (64-bit) Service Pack: None Memory: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz (2 DIMMs) Video Graphic: Intel® HD Graphics Hard Drive: 640GB* 5400RPM Hard Drive Multimedia Drive: 8X DVD+/-RW Drive Media Card Reader: 7-in-1 Media Card Reader Biometrics: No Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Lojack: Yes Display: 15.6" HD WLED (1366X768) Fax/Data Modem: No Network: 10/100 Ethernet Wireless Connectivity: Dell Wireless 1501 Broadband: None Audio: Integrated Audio Keyboard: Backlit - NO Pointing Device: None Webcam: Built-in 1.3MP webcam Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery Warranty and Support: 1-Year Return to Depot* and 24x7 Technical Support Software1: Microsoft® Works 9 or Microsoft® Office Starter 2010* Software2: McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 15 months Software3: 1yr Computrace LoJack for Laptops 3) Is there a monthly fee? 4) This question doesn't apply to TF2 or GMod, but will I be able to install Steam on the given computer? (As you can see, I know nothing about computers) ThanksThanks, that was really helpful. I don't really care about GMod, but do you know if TF2 will run on the computer? I'm a little confused about the graphics card, because the description just says it has intel graphics. will that be enough?Also, I plan on using this computer. I won't be able to get another computer. more

Voting Question: windows explorer problems?

hi.... i am using Windovs 7 for about 5 months and everything worked fine.....now i have problems with windows explorer......i can't open any folder from my desktop(on right click menu on folder,,,there is no open option).I can't access control panel, cant change resolution or when i click on my computer it opens comp. management...when i try to open control panel it say's : This file does not have program associated with it for preforming this action.Please install a program or, if one is already installed , create association in the default programs control panel... ok i rely do not understand this (my English is not very good as you can see) everything else is fine joust this problem with explorer is very annoying this is second time to ask this question here ......and first time i got a lot of stupid answers like,,,,your comp. is full of viruses(NO I SCAN IT EVERY WEAK AND THERE IS NOT A SINGLE VIRUS ON MY COMP.) then a lot of them told me that there is registry problem and to use some reg.cleaner..and it doesn't work...i use tune up utilities and few reg.cleaners ..avast anti virus...microsoft security essential and tones of other programs and there is not a single error report..i have also tried window repair with window installation ..and guess what.... there is not a single problem... so i think there is only on solution ..to reinstall windows(Ok...this is going to be a very painful process for..... me last time,when i tried to reinstall windows i have destroyed my 5months work.....if anyone thinks there is other way to repair this pls replay here or send me email at MarkoCorolla@yahoo.com Thanks in advance Marko from Serbia......... more

Resolved Question: Can't get security updates for Microsoft Office 2003?

My grandfather's computer will not get any security updates for Microsoft Office 2003. His OS is Windows XP and it continues to try to download and install the updates as part of automatic updates, but it always fails. Initially I assumed a virus or something, but I have run Malwarebytes, Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware, and his anti-spyware program, (I forget the name of it), and none of them find any problems. Is this software just simply outdated? What could be the problem, and how can I fix this? It doesn't really seem to bother him, but it sure annoys me when I use his computer and the stupid little icon is constantly telling me there are updates ready to install.I don't remember an error code being listed, but I'll check again next time I'm over there. I too thought maybe SP3 was missing, but I installed it so I don't think I would have forgotten to do that, (but it is completely possible). This wasn't a pop up error message by the way, it just fails to install the updates after downloading them. Oddly enough even though the install fails, the computer tries to finish installing them when I shut the computer down. I'll look for some error codes next time I'm over there more

Resolved Question: Computer Security Programs that are "enough"?

Hey everybody I got some questions on which security programs I should use in each category. Im going to list some of the programs I know, and then you can tell me which one I should use based on your experience and what you got. 1. Anti virus = Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast, Antivir, AVG 2. Spyware/Adware/Malware = SuperAntiSpyware, Malware-Bytes, Ad-aware, Spy-bot SD, Windows Defender 3. Firewall = Zone Alarm, Windows Firewall The main thing I want is computer performance (resource usage) over security because I am starting to notice slow-downs. I know my preferences sounds reckless, but my surfing habits are not. I am currently using Avast, SAS, MB, and Zone Alarm. The setup I am really interested in is MSE, Win D, and Win F. Is it enough? What are your thoughts and ideas? The reason for my interest in Microsoft programs is because they seem to not slow down my laptop, whereas 3rd party programs needs to load and thus decrease computer reaction time. Thanks. PS: My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit PSS: Which browser do you use? I used to use Chrome and contradicting to what it is supposed to do, it was slower and uses ALOT more memory than firefox. more

Resolved Question: BROWSER keeps freezing!!! HELP!!!?

Windows internet explorer 8 I have checked all anti virus and deleted All cookies and checked for spyware. Ive contacted Microsift for fixes=didnt work Contacted Yahoo (Yahoo search bar)=didnt work. FURTHER INFORMATION= Got invaded by MYWEBSEARCH (Webfetti)(Eula) and it was working beFORE that. I Think I've managed to get it all off my system but who knows??? I used add/remove but their folders were still there after (SO I recycle binned and emptied) there was still a cookie (That I got rid of=gone now) but there was still a magnifying glass on my web browser for MYWEBSEARCH so I did a system restore and I'm pretty sure its all gone now but my web browser(s) all end up freezing. I CANT get any answer from microsoft or yahoo, they just tell me to run my antivirus/spyware again. WHAT DO I DO??????!!!!!!!!!! Please. Anything I can try. I have TREND MICRO SECURITY PRO ThankyouHave scanned for malware, six times and have downloaded numerous scan/fixI know I haven't responded yet guys, but the problem still persists. Ive upped my firewall and etc. Ive just done another ctrl-alt-del very frustrating. Hopefully by tomorrow i'll have worked this outI tried every single one of these things, and most of them did nothing, until I cleaned the registry. It hasn't frozen since and I'm hoping that was the problem, THANKYOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP> I WISH I COULD BEST ANSWER ALL OF YOU< YOURE ALL MY HEROS!!! more

Resolved Question: Should I be worried about this? Blue Screen Of Death?

Hey. Well...yesterday I was using my laptop(Just surfing the internet) while my PC performed a virus scan(Using Microsoft Essentials). When suddenly...my entire PC locked up. The screen froze, I couldn't use the mouse etc. After a minute of hopelessly trying to get it to unfreeze, a blue screen of death popped up. It was something about "Unable to read hardrive". It reccomended I restarted so I did...and the laptop worked perfectly. I recieved no further errors... Once I turned the laptop on, windows gave me a message stating it had recovered from a serious error. Anyway, I performed a harddrive check up...but the check up found no problems. So my question is...Should I be worried about this? Or was this just a one off error... I DO in fact have a minor virus(The google redirect), but I've managed to block it using firefox noscript(No anti spyware/malware tools have been able to detect it(Including Hitman Pro, Malwarebytes, norton etc.)) Could this of caused it? (Note I've never experienced an error like this on this laptop, this was the first time it has occured) Also...I've noticed that over the last few days I've been having minor freezes(All when surfing the internet)...nothing serious or anything, just the odd freeze when loading a webpage or tab. However it unfreezes itself after opening windows task manager or by simply waiting. ...So should I be worried? Or was this error simply a one off... I'm on windows Vista btw. Thanks. :) more

Resolved Question: Is my microsoft office program file corrupted by a virus?

hey, i just ran an antivirus scan on my computer (AVG Free Anti-virus) and it displayed 1 found infection within a microsoft office file and it says that said file is "white listed" , i would like to know if my microsoft office has been corrupted by some sort of virus, and if so how can i remove it without deleting the "critical" file, below are the details Object name: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office 12\1033\XMLSDK5.CHM:\htm\dtd_dev_01m.htm Detection name: This file could not be scanned properly due to an invalid file structure (address7773941d). Object type: file SDK type: core Result: object is white listed (critical/system file that should not be removed) i have an acer aspire one netbook 2gb ram windows vista basic thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: internet explorer(Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage) and google chrome(this webpage not available)?

Right now i am on mozilla firefox(my default browser)...it started out i tried to go to Microsoft.com to download ".NET framework 4.0" but when i went to the download i couldn't "unable to load page" then i looked some stuff up and someone said "Microsoft.com dosen't like firefox" i loled a little then i tried to go to internet explorer and it said ...cant display the page(like no website would work) then i decided hey maybe google chrome isnt screwed up well no i was wrong.........so anyways wth should i do (not for the download but to get my **ing browsers to work agin i already tried disabling my firewall and it didnt do anything and also i use windows 7......and my anti-virus crap is AVG(is this a good one lol?) i have also disabled it before to try and...nothing i did get a virus a couple days ago but i took care of it it was called antivir solution proNVM....lol i got it to work more

Resolved Question: How do you recover from 'The Blue Screen Of Death' in Windows XP?

When booted into Normal Mode, after I have logged in and the Desktop has loaded, 'The Blue Screen Of Death' pops up with the following information on it: A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. If this is the first time you've seen this Stop Error Screen please restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation or backup utilities. Check your hard drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer. Technical Information *** STOP: 0X00000024 (0X001902FE, 0XFA4D954, 0XF7A4D650, 0XEDF10692) *** zlifuproclvn1.sys - Address EDF10692 base at EDF03000, Dasestamp 4bd9daa To be totally honest this means nothing to me. Also the computer that is affected I don't use very often, so I won't know much about software and downloads, but I will tell you everything that I know that has happened with to computer recently: The computer has been getting slow, I think this is due to the fact that my brother has 'World Of Warcraft' downloaded and he likes to use 'Curse Client' to download add on's for the game. Messenger Programmes and Software to open Zip Files have been downloaded. A Music Programme for Guitar Tabs was downloaded. The computer recently recovered from 'Antimalwear Doctor' (which was a real pain in the arse to remove), and several Anti Spyware programmes have been downloaded and uninstalled during the process of removing 'Antimalwear Doctor'. Then 'The Blue Screen Of Death' started appearing. The general information for the computer: Microsoft Windows XP, Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3 Dell Dimension DM051, Intel Pentium D CPU 2.80GHz 2.79GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM Other important stuff: Everything that needs to be done to sort out this problem needs to be able to do in Safe Mode, as the computer is literally unusable in Normal Mode. The Internet doesn't work when booted into Safe Mode with Networking, when the computer is on the internet doesn't work on neither the laptop or my personal computer (the affected computer is the main, it has the modem and wireless router), but when off the internet works fine on the laptop and my personal computer. The computer beeps just before login (Normal Mode). I have tried System Restore and restating the computer, I don't have to original disk. I have given you all the information about the computer I can at the moment, I really hope someone can help me out. Thanks for taking the time to read all the information. more

Voting Question: What is Microsoft up to? For the last one month or so I've been living in hell (sic) and swimming in the?

oil-tainted waters (sic) of the gulf of Mexico.I am afraid I have been chosen as an unlucky, if not one of the unlucky, candidate to participate in its campaign to wean its die hard customers from its (darned good) Windows XP operating system (and drive, force, if you will, by making life miserable for them, them towards upgrading to Windows7). You see, nowadays whenever I switch on my computer, I notice that the Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender that I have come to rely on to keep my computer safe for a while now, have stopped working mysteriously. Both programs are silent on why they stop, but are loud and clear that you're at risk and quote "Microsoft Security Essentials is not monitoring your system. You must start it." Sure, the necessary lighted red button was there for your convenience. If after clicking on it nothing happens (returning to normal), you're advised to restart your computer, and so on. For the Windows Defender it is even worse. I don't mind having to click on any buttons as long as it works and it's there. But that's not the case with Windows Defender; sometimes it's there next to its sibling on the task bar, sometimes I have to search here and there to bring it back so that I can have the pleasure (sic) of clicking on buttons, button such as quote, "click here to on windows defender and open." But, heck, sometimes it rectifies itself even though I have yet to even click the 'on' button. I have a feeling Microsoft welcomes you to use both its software (as always, after so many clicks later, it announces (to your welcome relief): You are protected. They just want you to not forget that you're using a damned good anti-virus for free. But then again, Microsoft may be very fond of red color, as everything it touches or owns invariably turns to gold ...er...red. Without fail, for the last two months I am greeted with this color highlighting the malfunctioned Security Essentials, and a not very red (orange) Windows Defender. The annoying thing is, any or both can turn red anytime, even while you're in the middle of something. While Microsoft has the right to turn off anything it wants or even discontinue the Windows XP, it should remember it was this operating system that made it what today. It should be patient with its Windows7 while continuing to make Win XP available. Otherwise, it (the arbitrary turning off of the said security programs) could backfire...like, sic, what happened to the legendary farmer who killed his goose which could lay a golden egg a day because he wanted all the eggs at once. Have you guys encountered similar problems? more

Voting Question: Turned off microsoft security essentials?

Hi, I have a windows 7 Professional and I downloaded microsoft security essentials and now it is turned off and it won't let me turn it back on. I have disabled windows defender and the firewall. I have no other anti virus system on my computer. I tried downloading it again but it did not work. Can you please tell me how to turn it back on?ok I figured it put all you had to do was remove it from programs and files and download it again thanks anyway :) more

Voting Question: Windows Update Not Working "80072EE2"?

Hi, I'm currently running Windows 7 and recently i have been unable to install updates or download things from SOME websites, all the diognostics say its due to a firewall problem. When i try to install updates from Windows Update i get the error code - "WindowsUpdate_80072EE2" "WindowsUpdate_dt000" I searched online for a solution and all failed, i have disabled my anti-virus, firewall, changed router settings EVERYTHING nothing seems to work on my current connection. The last time it worked was with a different internet connection. I'm currently using a BT Hub V2, with a WPA key. I have changed to a WEP code and this made no difference. Any help would be appreciated, i cannot do system restore because it was too long ago when it was working fine. I have also visited the microsoft page and sent them a report, so that's out of the question. Thanks.It wont even let me connect to that website to download the latest version. BT Is my ISP, and yes the date and time is correct, is there anything else i can do? i have tried different browsers, and im not using any proxys or 3rd party software (except avast thats now disabled) more

Voting Question: Windows XP repair install?

All right so a day ago my computer that is running windows xp home, alerted me that it was infected with something so I turned it off so i could reboot in safe mode. Except when i try to boot in safe mode it lists a couple items on white on the screen and stops on one which says something along the lines of Partition/something/windows/apppatch/drvmain.sdb. So i took out the hard drive and put it in another computer and ran a virus scan with a few different anti-virus and anti spyware programs, and I believe i removed all issues. However I still can't boot past that part in its original casing or er tower I guess. I have the disc to do a repair install, but will it work? Also the boot cd does not state what version of xp it has, as it came from dell, not microsoft. Will it work even if its for the pro version? I guess all in all how can i fix this? more

Resolved Question: is this laptop good for world of warcraft?

hi im not a computer person but i need to know if this laptop is good for wow. her are the laptops specs. Inspiron 17 Inspiron 17 Notebook RI17HN [224-6078] Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English W7HP6E [330-6222][330-6266][420-6436][420-6576][420-7938][420-9100][420-9352][420-9691][421-0092][421-0187][421-0323][421-0757][421-1193][421-1737][421-2086] Processor Intel® Pentium® Dual Core™ T4500 (2.3GHz/800MHz FSB/1MB cache) PT4500 [317-3795] Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz 4G2D800 [317-1577] LCD 17.3" HD+ WLED CHDFLED [320-0826] Video Card Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD INX4500 [317-1581] Hard Drive 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 500G54 [341-0141] System Color Obsidian Black BLKIMR [313-8031] Network Integrated 10/100 Network Card INTNIC [467-0019] Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 ADOBER [410-1883] CD ROM/DVD ROM 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) W7DVDRW [313-8855][421-1362][421-1445][421-1582] Sound High Definition Audio 2.0 IS [313-4783] Wireless Dell 1397 Wireless-G DW1397 [430-2929] Camera Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam CAM [313-8040][421-1009] Productivity Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 ISTART [410-0487] Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee SecurityCenter, 30-Day Trial MC1130D [410-2461] Battery Lithium Ion Battery (4 cell) 4BAT [312-0144] Hardware Support Services 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty (10-14 Day Mail-In Service After Remote Diagnosis) ST111RR [903-2007][903-4130][950-9057][960-2780][990-7989] Datasafe Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year more

Resolved Question: How do I fix my computer spam issue?

Okay... I followed a link to a video for a tv show I wanted to watch, but now I'm pretty sure it was a fake site. Now I have three different "anti-virus" programs with warning windows popping up every twenty seconds. My anti-virus/spyware software is Microsoft Security Essentials. I figured I'd just open it, have it do a scan and get rid of these programs. But when I click on the icon to open MSE, a warning from one of these fake programs pops up and says that the program is infected, and then I can't open it. This occurs with almost anything I try to open, even in the Control Panel (I tried removing one of the delinquent programs, but of course it wouldn't let me and prompted me with the same warning). Any suggestions? more

Voting Question: How can I get rid of Backdoor-AWQ Trojan?

Help!!! Two nights in a row I got the blue screen (not good!!) but during the day I had no problems. Today my McAfee gave me a popup a few times saying it found Backdoor-AWQ (Trojan) and deleted it. & Theres a registry change, "Do you want to allow this change?" I ran my virus scanner and I got a blue screen during it. When I turn on my computer I get 2 notifications that my iTunes files are corrupted and the sprtcmd.exe file is corrupt, my firewall is off and anti-virus is off. I can't get through a full scan with McAfee unless it's in safemode, and McAfee doesn't find it! So I turned my computer off and back on and tried to re-install microsoft's latest security updates and new Window's updates (because I know sometimes files go corrupt during updates) and as soon as the updates were finished I got the popup's again! I have been trying to fix this ALL DAY. I tried finding it on McAfee, when that didn't work I tried Malwarebyes, when that didn't work I tried Lavasoft Adware and they all got me nowhere! I have Windows XP, everything SHOULD be up to date (I have my updates on automatic and it checks it daily) Please help me :(I tried to restore it, and it tells me it can't be restored because nothing's changed. I get more notifications of other programs gone corrupt and bow it wont open up on safemode :( more

Voting Question: No browser can load web pages?

This is deep... Nor internet explorer, nor Firefox can open any pages. Skype works perfectly fine, that's how i sent firefox install. Tried turning anti-virus off, disabling firewalls, Internet IS there. But none of the pages will load up. Even those, who don't require internet explorer, such as, entering the router via 192.168.1.1 Even that will not load up. I've tried reinstalling IE 7. Installed latest Firefox... Nothing... Followed everything on microsoft... Nothing... I do not wish to reinstall windows. I believe that some files are missing from windows. Maybe even from "Temp" folder, because i deleted everything from it. Anywhere i can download missing internet browsing files for windows or something? Anyone who helps me to resolve this issue without reinstalling windows, will be my idol.there are no problems with cables or internet, as skype is working perfectly fine. more

Voting Question: Virus on a laptop prevents you from downloading anti-virus, can anyone help?

Okay, so my friend let me try and fix his laptop and so i cleared out a bunch of unwanted programs that were just basic things, like an old calculator application, and some random game downloads and such. Well, he got this virus it appears from a modding website that we were trying to work. So now he gave the laptop to me and i was gonna try and download Trend Micro PC Pro but it say that his laptop doesn't fit the criteria. His laptop is running Windows XP 2002 version with Service Pack 3 but even though its already updated on that part fully (there are only 3 service packs) its still will not let me download any the software so i think i need to update it to a higher model, so my choices are either Windows 7 or Windows Vista. WELL HERE'S THE PROBLEM, i go to download, from the microsoft official website, anything that may help update his laptop and allow me to download some help, turns out every time i go to download "anything" and i mean "ANYTHING" it will redirect me to a basic "web page not found" or one of those "HTML40 something not working" and there are some other different ones i get. I know im connected to the internet so im sure that its the virus that is preventing me from downloading anything. I've already restored the system this time making sure not to clean out any programs that may help with downloads but it still isn't progressing anything. Does anyone have any idea what to do? I just spent the last 14 hours working on this thing but i've only taken Computer Applications 1 when a High-school Freshman so i Absolutely no clue, im afraid im gonna be forced to randomly delete things that look foreign until something works and i don't want to do that. If you do have a solution can you please recommend some good FREE anti-virus software that i may download if i still can't get the right requirments for the Trend Software? I know about AVG, some friend of mine told me of some Anti-Virus Doctor thing, and peopel say Nortons good but i dont know if they have free downloads. Thanks a whole bunch to everyone who can help! more

Voting Question: I cannot remove or re-install Microsoft Works suite 2000 or Microsoft Word 2000?

I am trying to reinstall the above programs on my older desktop PC which is running Windows XP Professional. The computer is in good condition and both above programs are already installed but not working properly. I have both programs on disk, so tried to re-install them but when each installation was almost completed I received an error message saying that the installation could not complete. So I tried to delete them through Control Panel Add/Remove progams and again after waiting for quite some time for the uninstall to almost complete I received another error message that 'setup could not complete' followed by 'fatal error on installation' message. I have a good up to date Anti Virus program on the computer (which I have both left running and disabled alternately in my efforts with the installation/deletion) The computer has plenty of memory available. I would like to sort this out without the expense of a technician if possible. Any ideas? Ty more

Voting Question: programs on vista won't open!?

When I try to open certain programs such as internet explorer, windows media player, and limewire, a box pops up that says "Choose the program you want to use to open the file", so I choose the same program as the one I want to open and it works. However, when it comes to other programs like microsoft excel and microsoft works, a box pops up that says "application not found". I've read on a few websites that I probably have some malware. I restarted my computer in safe mode w/ networking and did a virus scan and nothing came up. So i tried to download a different anti-malware program. It downloads, but when it's done I get the same "Choose the program you want to use to open the file" pop up. This time, I don't know which program to choose. Anyway. If someone knows which program to choose so it'll run that'd be cool. Or if you have a different solution I'm all ears!! more

Voting Question: Why does my computer shut down randomly?

Recently my laptop has been shutting itself down at complete random. It is not the battery because it's always plugged in. I can't seem to link anything as all three times it has done this I haven't been downloading on random sites or anything. There is no warning and it shuts down quite calmly; no loud computer whining noises. It also doesn't show the screen where it says "Shutting down...". Does my computer have a virus or something? I have Microsoft Security Essentials and CA Anti-Virus and I have scanned for anything but it seems fine. BTW I'm using Windows Vista and an ASUS laptop. If anyone has experienced this or has some suggestions, please give some advice. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Avast, avira, or microsoft essentials?

I know all these are pretty good free anti-virus but which provides the best protection without slowing down my computer? Or is there another brand I should consider? (free or not doesnt matter) It has to be compatible with both windows xp and windows 7 home premium 64 bit. Thank you in advance! more

Resolved Question: Need help customizing a gaming computer!?

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Resolved Question: Why does my windows takes forever to do simple tasks?

Whenever I run a html file from my computer explorer freezes, then 1-2 minutes later it finally opens it. I use firefox so its not to do with the browser. Also if I run website shortcuts, exact same thing 1-4 minutes later it opens and by then I don't need it anymore. This doesn't just effect my clicking, whenever any program tries to open a link to their website it freezes! 2 minutes later it loads and I am just sick of this.Does anyone have any ideas what may have happened to the explorer, shell32.dll, or something else? Or even better, does anyone know how to fix this annoying problem? It also effects start > search tool.It has been doing this for awhile, I have Avast anti virus and Zone alarm firewall. Those are what I would guess but avast never had problems. Zone alarm did have troubles installing at first though. I also have a microsoft fingerprint reader it increases time it takes to startup, would it effect explorer too?Any suggestions are welcome, thanks for your help!! more

Resolved Question: COMPUTER VIRUS HELP!!!!!!?

Hey guys, I am usin Windows XP with Service Pack 3. Recently, my taskbar and start menu have gone missing. I have tried Control+Escape, running explorer/explorer.exe through task manager, and dragging my mouse on the bottom, top, and sides didnt work either. Also, when I try to open Malwarebytes Anti Malware, it says vbalsgrid6.ocx could not be opened or something like that. Microsoft Security Essentials does not start. Windows Installer says "installer could not be accessed". No sound comes from my computer, and i cannot install sound drivers either. I cannot use drag and drop, or cut, copy, or paste. I tried turning on the computer in safe mode but I can't run Malwarebytes or Windows Security Essentials from there either. I really don't know what else to try. I don't want to reinstall because I have some important files on there. And I'm pretty sure there is also a keylogger if anyone can help me get rid of that. Trojans are also probably in there but I'm not sure. Please, if anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!Also, I tried running the computer in safe mode, and safe mode with networking. It won't even start. I tried installing the antivirus software on my laptop and transferring via flashdrive, but it seems no matter which software i use, some type of error message pops up, and I can't use the antivirus. more

Voting Question: What was my computer infected with?

OK, so I infected my laptop with a virus today and had to wipe it. >_< all my stuff, gone in a second. Now I want to know what the hell caused it. Before beginning: I have an Asus and Windows 7 Basic. I was downloading a ROM from www.coolrom.com and while I was writing an email to the ownder of the site, a full screen message popped up saying my registery was infected and I need to back it up. The message was from Microsoft Security Essentials, which I was using as an anti-virus. At the time, I didn't know what DrWatson.exe was, I now know its the Microsoft debugger. I had just found it odd that I couldn't exit out of it or select anything, even the task manager... After turning the computer off and on a couple times, it still happened. I decided then to let the program run. After nothing happened, I turned the computer off again. That's when things went to hell... When I turned it back on, It started downloading FLV Video Decoder and the mouse was moving back and forth on its own and it scared the crap out of me, so I turned the computer off AGAIN, and took it to Geeksquad to wipe it clean... I ended up using the Windows 7 recovery tool with their help and didn't have to spend $200. I thank them for that, but $100 to backup everything? ;_; (cries) I couldn't go through with that. Damn my empty wallet. Now I want to know the name of this damn virus, bot, malware-crap WHATEVER it was so I can learn more about it. Vengence will be mine... mwahahaha... (ok not really I couldn't write my own program even if my life depended on it.) Sooo... Can anyone help?Another thing. The Geeksquad guy analyzed the laptop and said it was a virus, it had infected the registry, and it was programmed to activate itself after some amount of time. more

Resolved Question: Windows Live One Care says it couldn't turn on firewall?

I had a virus on my computer and properly restored to the first restore point using the full recovery which deletes everything except what the PC had when you first buy it. It is working like new and I bought and installed Microsoft's own Windows Live One Care anti-malware software. If you are familiar with it, you understand that if the icon is red meaning the PC is at great risk from attacks. When I try the "Change Settings" link a window pops up and says, "Unknown problems are preventing One Care settings from being displayed." When I check the firewall that came with the computer (Windows Firewall) it says everything is okay. However it was always like that even when I got the virus. Thanks, For the help. more

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This two messages below, poped up after scan was completed. Please help "Object name";"C:\Windows\SysWOW64\directx\webse… "Detection name";"The file is signed with a broken digital signature, issued by: Microsoft Corporation." more

Voting Question: Computer HELP!! PLEASE!!!?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-i570-5189PBK/14335609‎ Item Description With the Inspiron 570 desktop PC from Dell, you'll get everything you want in a desktop and nothing you don't. Utilizing exciting AMD processing technology and 6GB of shared dual-channel system memory, you'll blaze through every task with lightning-fast speed, no matter how much you're trying to do at once. Store your massive amount of multimedia content on the desktop's 1TGB hard disk drive, and marvel at the included 23" Full HD widescreen digital flat panel display, powered by ATI Radeon HD4200 graphics. Plus, Windows 7 Home Premium is there to keep you organized. Key Features & Benefits: AMD Athlon II X4 630 processor For fast, powerful multitasking performance 6GB DDR3 system memory Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work 1TB SATA hard drive Store 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more 16X Multi-Format DVD Burner Watch DVD movies on your computer; read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, Dell 1525N Wireless-N Wi-Fi Connect to a broadband modem or a wired broadband router with wired Ethernet, or wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi signal or hotspot with Wireless-N built right into your PC 23" diagonal LCD widescreen display Integrated ATI Radeon HD4200 graphics Additional Features: 19-in-1 digital media card reader 6 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x headphone jack, 2 x microphone jacks, 1 x VGA port, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 x line-in, 1 x line-out Integrated audio with Dell AX210 stereo speakers Software: Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition (To learn more about the features of Windows 7, click here) Microsoft Works 9 McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (30-day trial) Backup & Restore options built into Windows allow you to create safety copies of your most important personal files, so you're always prepared for the worst. Hi, ‎ I am going to college in about 2 months and thinking of buying a decent Desktop. ‎Please click on the link to see what I might buy. I think 6 GB RAM + 1 TB Hard ‎Drive is sufficient for my school work + games. However, I do not know much about ‎video cards. I only know that in order to have great gaming experience, I need a good ‎video card. I would like to know if this video card {Integrated ATI Radeon HD4200 ‎graphics} will run games like 2moons and WoW efficiently without lags. Thank you ‎for any help. Also, please feel free to recommend some desktop around $750 for my ‎needs. ‎ more