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Summit Partners Invests In Anti-Virus Co. With ‘Freemium’ Model - Wall Street Journal

... Microsoft Corp. bought. Now it’s going to the Czech Republic for its latest deal in the sector, investing $100 million in anti-virus products maker ... Avast allows consumers to download its initial antivirus ...

Download Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Pro 6.0.2.621 Free Trial / Full Version - Soft Sailor

... ins and treatment for viruses in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express mail databases are offered. Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Pro Note: We do not offer any illegal ways to download Kaspersky Anti ...

In Pictures: 20 Must-Download Utilities For Windows 7 - Toms Hardware

While most consumers don't associate Microsoft with anti-virus solutions, it was only a matter of time before the company took that extra step in integrating anti-virus capabilities into the Windows operating system.

Microsoft® Team Foundation Server® 2010 and Microsoft Project Server® 2010 Integration CTP ... - MSDN Online Deutschland

It should not be connected to any network until it has anti-virus software installed. Download all of the files on this page. Instructions for using a download manager to more easily download all parts of this ...

Sneaky New Virus Removes Your Antivirus Protection - LiveScience.com

Microsoft ... have no other anti-virus software," Haley said. "You’re wide open to any other malware out there." The retrovirus will then try to connect your computer to malicious websites to download the AnVi ...

Download Norton 360 4.0.0.127 Free Trial / Full Version - Soft Sailor

... virus infected, hacked or phishing websites, also it will help you shop and surf with confidence because this anti-virus has incorporated protection and ... Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later;

Cumbria computer firm warns over scam virus calls - News and Star

... by name and says he understands they have registered an error report with Microsoft ... infected with a virus. The caller then offers to take control of their computer to fix the problem and download anti-virus ...

Understanding, Removing, and Avoiding Spyware - Associated Content

Start by downloading Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool at http ... it's time for a full virus scan. As I noted earlier, Avast! or Avira Anti-Virus are the best free versions that I am aware of. 4.

How Do You Know If Computer Files Have Spyware - Associated Content

An anti-virus/anti-spyware software will check for programs that mask itself ... If the program does not display go to the Microsoft Download Center to download the free program. Follow the prompts to properly ...

How to thwart the new DLL hijacks - Infoworld

Microsoft itself) patch their applications ... Download this whitepaper today and examine 7 key technologies behind maximizing your storage efficiency. Examine the 5 unique requirements that virtualization imposes on ...

Open Question: Malware bytes anti malware shows I have got 3 objects infected , what are these viruses , I have downloaded?

this malware bytes anti malware from CNET and it showed it is virus free, are these malware bytes themselves a virus. here are those viruses Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\FirewallDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\UpdatesDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. more

Open Question: I have downloaded malware bytes anti malware, is it safe ? after downloading it I performed a scan and it?

showed 3 objects were infected and I removed them and it restarted the pc , THIS IS THE IMPORTANT PART after restarting my windows security essentials showed that my firewall and automatic updates were turned off , how did that get turned off ? did malware bytes anti malware did it ? I downloaded that from C-net which said it is virus free . Here are the 3 virus which my logs show Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\FirewallDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\UpdatesDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. more

Open Question: Help removing viruses! Internet virus attack.?

i left my computer running for about 20 minutes, i was not downloading anything or on the web. but the computer was connected to the xbox and i had wifi running through my laptop (windows 7 64 bit). i have AVG anti virus. anyways, when i returned after 20 minutes there was a random anti virus application that said i had 8 trojans. i thought that it was a microsoft program so i agreed to remove viruses. but when i click ok, IE pops up with a blank screen and AVG says it blocked a threat. that was when i realized that the random anti virus was fake. or at least i think it is. i tried to start AVG anti virus to scan the computer but a pop up says that the AVG .exe was infected. every single application that i tried to run was infected. i shut down the computer and rebooted with safe mode. did a AVG scan and it found one syswow64 virus what about the others?hey bill i think its that. but i installed malware bytes on another computer and tranfered it to my laptop and ran a scan. it did not find anything. avg found the infected syswow64 file. i went to best buy and bought kaspersky anti virus 2010 and it found one trojan dropper win 64. but then there were pop ups saying that an ole.dll (or ole64.dll) had an error. another called CRYPTIC ( or something like that) also had an error. i rebooted the computer in safe mode. and removed another trojan dropper. the scan is still not over. more

Open Question: I can only use IE8 to browse everything else cannot access the internet :o help please.?

I have turned off all firewalls uninstalled norton that i didnt use. downloaded free microsoft anti-virus and did a scan but nothing showed up..Im running Windows Vista 32 HP Desktop. iTunes cannot access Music Store , Limewire Cant Download, Google Chrome Cannot Browse , Safari Cant Browse , Firefox cannot Browse , HP Update cant access the server nor can Windows update , ive deleted all cookies & cache also reseted my browser. what other information do you need ?Im running Windows Vista 32 HP Desktop. iTunes cannot access Music Store , Limewire Cant Download, Google Chrome Cannot Browse , Safari Cant Browse , Firefox cannot Browse , HP Update cant access the server nor can Windows update , ive deleted all cookies & cache also reseted my browser. what other information do you need ?Im running Windows Vista 32 HP Desktop. iTunes cannot access Music Store , Limewire Cant Download, Google Chrome Cannot Browse , Safari Cant Browse , Firefox cannot Browse , HP Update cant access the server nor can Windows update , ive deleted all cookies & cache also reseted my browser. what other information do you need ? more

Open Question: make open post to internet?

Virus Scan for Micosoft Infection. I have been having major issues with Recycle Bin infection (S-1-5-18), without too much elaboration, I discovered that this is a Microsoft induced Virus. It has been rumored that Microsoft runs virus in their Program download. I think I discovered the key. The infection is not in the Program, but carried in your REGISTRY. You can run virus scans all day long and it will ALWAY'S come up CLEAN. But my Computer was acting liked a Virus infected piece of Trash. Cut to the CHASE. Start your Computer in SAFE MODE (very important), open Command System Prompt, cut and paste an Anti Virus File from NORTON or Kaspersky (open with notepad) Paste the file directly into the Command Prompt Window., then watch in amazement as your Computer goes crazy spewing some terrible files, virus? it is hard to explain, but you will know it when you see it. The best I can describe is :) $@^!00@!!! etc. It flashes and runs for a very long time. If you're installing a New Copy of Windows 7, instead of installing Windows now, take the option of Repair my Computer, choose the Command Prompt Option, when X:Sources Window Command Prompt opens, do the same thing, open an anti virus file from either NORTON ( Font ) or Kaspersky,and Paste into Command Prompt Window, wait a few minutes, the Black Window Command PROMPT, will begin to chalken, then all this implanted Virus files will begin to appear, you will know it when you see it, just be sure to be in SAFE MODE. I have tried this on six different Computers, running XP, VISTA and Windows 7,all had the same result. I CLAIM THIS IS CORRUPTION, PLACED BY MICROSOFT. more

Voting Question: Unresponsive script error in firefox?

if i keep my Firefox browser open for a long time , especially if i leave the Firefox open while download a big file the following error will be displayed "Warning: Unresponsive script" prompt that says "A script on this page may be busy, or it may have stopped responding. You can stop the script now, or you can continue to see if the script will complete.", and the download process will stop and the browser will hang, so does anyone know how to overcome this problem ,hint i am using Microsoft XP , and i only have Norton anti virus active in my system , i do not have any anti-spyware program that might cause this problem as i have understand when i searched about this issue? more

Resolved Question: which is better for my computer?--(antivirus programs)?

my defender pro expired so i want to download a free anti-program i already have Malwarebyes anti-malware on my computer....but ---which one do i download?--- (i found these) AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0.839 Avast Free Antivirus 5.0.594.100712 Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus 10.0.0.567 Microsoft Security Essentials which one is better? more

Resolved Question: win 32 trojan help. how to remove.?

This phony Microsoft Security Essentials wants me to download fake protection and everwhere I go I cant open anythin on my laptop. I have symantec anti-virus and its not really helping. Dont tell me to download anything because It wont let me use the internet or open a lot of files. How do I get rid of this. Thank you more

Resolved Question: Please tell me how can I fix Avast anti virus definition update problem.?

Hi guys, I have installed Avast 2.0.418 Free Anti virus, on the beginning it was working fine, automatic virus definition was updating (the time interval was set on more than 200 minutes, but I know that it must be set on the shortest time possible, so I changed it on 1 minute. But now, I don't know why, it according to its info the last update attempt was on 15.08.2010. I am using Microsoft Windows XP professional Servise Pack 2 Windows Firewall * Avast is not listed in the Exceptions. My internet is broadband connection and my browsers Mozilla Firefox and IE8 are working without a problem considering the internet connection. And now, the problem is that the Engine and Virus Definitions cannot regularly update.It writes: From Steps 1/2 of the updating process, when is Step 1 "Initiating, please wait" > "Downloading file: servers.def.vpx" > "Cannot connect to downloadavast...*an IP adress" The update settings are: Proxy settings : Auto detect (use Internet Explorer settings) I have ran a Full scan in safe mode with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and the result was :Infected objects: 0" Please help me, I don't know what is the problem.I certainly would like the latest version but for now I can only allow myself a Free Version. I would like if possible to fix it without uninstalling this version (unless like I said if there is a latest Free Version than I would). more

Voting Question: Why can't I enter the windows website or any other anti-virus websites?

I have heard a virus may have caused this. I can't confirm for the moment. I have just recently reformatted my PC. Downloaded and installed many other things (eg. mozilla, chrome, flash player, etc. without any anti-virus. When it came to my mind that I needed to download an anti-virus, I can't enter any trusted anti-virus website nor the microsoft's. The "virus" may have somehow prevented me from entering the said websites. Wonder why? How can I solve this problem? Answers really needed and appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Please Help fast.I'm without protection.?

I have Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate ver 10.0.1.1000.I have latest virus definition files. I am thinking of downloading Microsoft Security Essentials with latest definitions. Please tell whether the anti-virus I have is better or not. If not please suggest any other free anti-viruses. Please Help. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: How to refresh computer?

Hey, i have a virus, basically what it does is, closes exe files, doesn't let me go on the internet, i can't open any programme because the virus closes it straight away, puts up random adult sites, trys to sell me an anti-virus and links me to the page. I have tryed getting rid of it with malwarebytes, avast ( free ), norton, microsoft security essentials, they have all picked up trojans and what not but not the actual thing none of them can find it and so this is where my question comes in, is there any way i can totally refresh my computer to get rid of it then just download everything i want back onto it? I hope you can help me out, thank you :) more

Resolved Question: What's a good anti-virus program for my computer?

My Norton Anti-Virus subscription is set to run out in 6 days. I'm a comcast subscriber so I can get McAffee for free. I've also heard of this Microsoft Security Essentials or other free programs. Should I continue with Norton, download McAffee, download something free, or buy something else? more

Voting Question: Random Computer Freeze-Ups?

For at least three years now, my computer has recently been "freezing up" whenever I visit certain maps (generally very active *graphic-wise* or populated maps) in downloaded online games (MapleStory, Wizard101). By "freezing up," I mean the entire system freezes my keyboard, mouse, and monitor, so that the only thing I can use is my CD drive. I've confirmed that it freezes my keyboard by trying the NumLock button, and noting that the light does not turn off or on at manual command. The mouse and monitor freezes by simply not moving at all. The same happens when I visit certain pages in a website (generally one that has a LOT of images), or is currently being visited by many people. It would freeze to the point where the only solution to continue using my computer would be to manually turn it off and on by holding the power button on my PC. I have tested the same maps and sites in a different account in my system, and the same occurs. However, I've also tested the same in a different computer, but it never has the same problem. I have already... - Defragmented my system (all drives) - Cleared my cache (at least thrice a day) - Scanned my system for malicious malware (with Norton, McAfee, Microsoft Security Essentials all full (and paid for Norton and McAfee) versions - but not with both installed at the same instance, since I know they would clash if they were) - Checked my hard drive for errors (all three) - Googled for a solution. I found zip, zero, zilch, except for complaints about the same issue. Occasionally, after having manually turning my system on and off (after it has frozen), I would receive a Microsoft Error Reporting pop-up upon rebooting that leads me to this link: http://wer.microsoft.com/responses/Response.aspx/10/en-us/5.1.2600.2.00010300.3.0?SGD=b72bfd83-1b98-4038-8601-f56af336d50f#here The link itself, however, is completely useless to me, as I've already tried all the first three provided options. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions of relevance that may resolve the issue? It's becoming rather tedious and annoying to continuously manually turn my system on and off. My friends blame it on a virus, but I don't think all three anti-viruses/firewalls I've had at individual times would have missed it. Overkill, yes, but I really love my computer, as it holds a lot of information compiled over the years. Please, is anyone tech-savvy enough to give me a legitimate and working solution to this bug? My system information (will provide more at request): Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3 Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.60 GHz 2.60 GHz, 760 MB of RAM My system is completely up-to-date with every program it has, and has a lot of excess free space as well. Thank you in advance!For the record, if someone responds with a solution that leads me to a link which either McAfee SiteAdvisor or WOT detects malicious malware in, you can save yourself the effort: I won't be fooled.@David N: My system info. came from my computer properties - if it says I have Service Pack 3, then I have SP3. And I've also nicely stated that I'll provide any additional info. at request, but you might as well be asking me for a cure to cancer - I'm not tech-savvy, and frankly have no idea what you're ranting on about. Thanks anyways. @Syed: That isn't the issue, I have a lot of RAM, Random Access Memory. Thanks for trying! @Vikas: Thanks, I'll try it and let you know how it goes! @Wfwfg Wsegre: Spam bot. Ignored. All your provided links were deemed to be ones containing malicious software.@ Gudpc Gsg - go get a life. Malicious link once again. more

Resolved Question: Random internet disconnections, and very slow download speeds?

Technical info: ASUS Model P50IJ/P8IJ series laptop Pentium (R) Dual Core T4400 @ 2.5GHz 4.00GB Ram 64bit Windows 7 Home Premium Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter Atheros AR9121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernetcontroller Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter Okay, the problem: This has been going on for about a month now, but I figured it was just my router. However, since the downstairs PC, and no other laptop in the house appears to be doing this... 1) Random connection loss. I will be playing a game, chatting, watching something, and all of a sudden it slows to a crawl, and then stops. If I watch my connection icon, it tells me I have five bars, suddenly drops to none, and restarts my connection. I can speed up the process if as soon as I see that my connections going down, I go to the list of available wireless options and disconnect my self, and then turn around and reconnect. My list of available connections does not change, all connections are still shown, including the one that I'm currently on that goes down. 2) Lately I've been getting VERY slow download speeds. I've run PingTest and SpeedTest, both of which rate me average to high (A little less than 3.5Down, with 38 Ping, and no packet loss), but if I say, try going to YouTube and watching a music video, or downloading something from Amazon, or saving an image from ICanHasCheeseburger to email a friend, my download speed suddenly decides to be anywhere from 30Kbs to 1Kbs or less. For a while I thought I was getting up to 900kbs, but on closer look, It was 900bits. I got better download speeds on DIAL UP. Once again, this only appears to be affecting MY laptop, no one computer in the house. 3) If I run the self diagnostics on my laptop, I will, perhaps 50% of the time receive a message telling me that my network cable is disconnected or damaged. I've only ever run this computer through wireless, so I have no idea why my network cable being unplugged or damaged would be an issue? I just tried running the diagnostic again and it couldn't find an issue. Part 2: What I've done to try and fix: Updated drivers (They're up to date and won't allow me to update). Reinstall FireFox (Even after I had the same issue on Internet Explorer, I gave it a try. No it didn't help) Up-To-Date Virus Scan: Clean (Comodo Anti-Virus) Up-To-Date Virus Scan: Clean (ImmuNet Protect) Up-To-Date Spyware Scan: 8 low-risk tracking bots, removed, scanned again and clean Reboots: Several times. Doesn't actually help. That's about the extent of my capabilities on a computer. I've done SOME research into my issue, and found people with similar problems, but haven't found my exact issue, so I'm hoping someone here can help me out. more

Resolved Question: SMU Computer Corner: How much does it cost to remove a virus?

SERVICES & FEES All services below include a base $80 Diagnosis fee * Hard drive wipe & reload - O/S Additional $69 Does not include data backup or application reload * Data Backup & Reload Additional $99 Includes: O/S Reload & hard drive updates Data backup attempt (NOT GUARANTEED) Application reload - Customer must provide media Restore data * Non-Warranty Hardware Replacement $80/hour Parts additional - service technician will contact you with parts cost. What should you bring- Computer, power adapter, restore/install disc, anti-virus software Hardware repair/replacement – Labor and parts are warranted for 90 days unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer. System clean/Windows reload- Your system is certified clean of viruses, spyware and worms upon pickup and has been set to automatically update Windows and Antivirus. To keep your system clean, allow your system to do the automatic updates from Microsoft and avoid sites that place spyware on your system. The most common types of behavior that cause spyware to be placed on your system are: Clicking on pop-up windows (especially those offering free virus or spyware fixes), downloading or uploading music or other files on sharing sites, downloading executable files from any internet site, especially those related to travel, games, credit card deals, dating, gambling and pornography. System re-infection is not warranted. Please inspect your system immediately upon pickup and report any problems to the Computer Corner within 5 calendar days of pickup. Systems brought back for re-cleaning will be checked for infection date in the logfile. Infections incurred after the clean date are subject to a recleaning fee.Thank you very much for choosing Computer Corner for your service! SERVICE WARRANTY INFORMATION SMU Computer Corner more

Resolved Question: security suite royally screwed up my computer?

So I have this stupid FAKE anti virus thing called Security Suite. It doesn't let me open anything like Microsoft Word or AIM or the freakin program I downloaded in order to remove said fake anti-virus. It says everything is infected and clearly it's not.All it freaking wants is to rob me of my money by making me buy the full version of that thing. It even makes my internet completely lag. And now even worse, I try to log off to see if the other desktop profile has the same problem, and the computer turns off! Now all it does is beep and turn on from sleep mode. Does anyone know what to do from here?See, all seriously great ideas, but I want to know what to do if it won't turn on. more

Resolved Question: How can I make my internet run faster?

Ok, guys – you’re really going to have to bear with me, as this is quite a complex one. I am going to have to tell this big, elaborate story, to get to a rather common computer related problem, which I need help with. So, I downloaded some fonts, to use on Microsoft Word and they downloaded fine, they worked, everything was fine, until I logged off that night. The next day, however, when I went to log on to my computer, I found that all of my desktop icons had doubled in size and sorted themselves into alphabetical order. Basically, everything on my computer had grown in size, as if I were looking at my computer through a magnifying glass. I didn’t have a clue how to resolve this problem. So, I restarted my computer. Nothing changed. So, I ran a system restore, returning my computer to the state it had been in 24 hours before, when I didn’t have any of the downloaded fonts. This fixed the problem. However, it messed up my anti-virus, only temporarily. What happened was my anti-virus had upgraded itself in the past 24 hours and I had forced the computer to return back to it’s past state, before the update. So, the anti-virus’ database was messed up. I was able to resolve the problem, though. However, from that moment onwards, my internet now runs extremely slow. Youtube and dailymotion, two sites that always worked, without fail, have stopped loading videos. The invisionfree boards that I frequently visit do not always load entirey, if at all. When they do load, they’re very slow. Basically, my internet in all of it’s entirety is not working all that well. My MSN is also affected, briefly. It will not always run the first time. Sometimes, it takes two, maybe three attempts, to get it to work. I have taken the computer to the shop, but they told me that I would have to be without it for two, maybe three weeks and honestly, I am not prepared to be without it for that long. It’s just not practical. I have tried making sure that my adobe reader and my java script are up to date, in case they’re to blame for my internet’s slowness, but nothing appears to have changed. I am literally running on empty, here. I am hoping that someone will be able to help me. more

Voting Question: How can I fix my browsers when they won't connect?

A couple of weeks ago my computer automatically downloaded and installed an update from Microsoft, after which I suddenly became unable to connect to the internet through any of my browsers (Firefox, IE, Opera). My wireless connectivity is excellent, and I have no problem accessing the network, but when I open my browsers, they will not connect to any site, period! What's more, my IM wouldn't connect and my Anti-virus was not able to update either. After doing some research, I discovered that a number of people encountered the same issues after installing a recent batch of MS updates. Several victims have pointed the finger at their firewalls. At the time that I first encountered the issue, I was using PC Tools Anti-virus software and the XP firewall. I disabled both and tried to access the net again, but to no avail. I have uninstalled the Anti-virus software (been meaning to replace it anyway), reinstalled my browsers, triple-checked the proxy settings, and even tried a revert back to before the update was installed... still, nothing has changed. If anyone has any idea of what the heck is going on and how to fix it, I would be most appreciative. 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

Resolved Question: AV Security Suite Virus Problem...?

Ok, I pretty much know how to get rid of this virus since i've been infected by its previous versions [Anti Virus Soft, etc]. But I need to get rid of my Microsoft Security Essentials first before I can fix the problem and it won't let me use task manager or the add/remove programs. I've downloaded some things that are supposed to fix the registry in safe mode but of course they're not on normal mode and when I try to download them normally the virus stops it. Help please. D: more

Resolved Question: With all the free anti virus software, does it pay to buy one.?

I'm using Webroot software now. It's Ok, but it's $39.99 to renew. I like the cleanup feature, but it really slows my PC down. Don't like Microsoft Essentials. Anyone got some good software, they can recommend. Norton is twice the size of Webroot to download. Suggestions anyone?? more

Resolved Question: Should I only be running 1 real time anti-virus/spy-ware detection software?

I have 3 softwares for detecting viruses, spy-ware and other malicious software, Microsoft Security Essentials, Malwarebytes Anit-Malware, and Spy bot search and destroy. Should I only have 1 of these softwares running "real time" mode, or 2 of them, or all 3 of them? Also should I download a software firewall if my computer is connected to a router? more

Resolved 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: 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: Why do programs run in the background?

Hi, I'm not too bad at computers, and so I know about programs that run in the background use memory and CPU up, and thus slow the computer down. I have removed 23(!) startup programs - excluding Microsoft programs - I don't need running so my computer works superfast. Is there any reason why programs that I download or are already uploaded on my computer? Like QuickTime, RealPlayer, Adobe Acrobat, iTunes, or the various Dell Computer programs. Do they have real, tangible reasons to be running? I removed them from startup, using msconfig.exe, and the only real difference is that my computer runs faster, the programs like iTunes or Adobe Acrobat run just as fast. (Additionally, it's easier to discover illegitimate programs if there is few programs running) Though I've noticed that iTunes had a hissy fit at me over not having Bonjour.exe running! Haha! I just don't get the usefulness of them. p.s. I would never remove a program without googling it first to discover whether my computer won't turn on the next time! I never get rid of any microsoft program as a result. p.s.s. Before you ask, I do use AVG anti-virus software always, and Malwarebyte, SpyBot, CCCleaner, HijackThis, and occasionally run Avanti - just to be sure! A little paranoid I know, but nothing is worse than the computer going spare! 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: Best Antivirus Programs?

Alright, I don't want people trying to tell me to download some free crap just for the sake of it being free. In my past experience, you get what you pay for with free...nothing. I've used both AVG and Avast, both of which have been terrible. Currently I'm using Microsoft Security Essentials with Malwarebytes, and I'm not particularly impressed by it either. I don't mind dishing out some money for a good anti virus I can rely on. So, in your opinion what is the best out there? I use my computer for online classes, a little bit of social networking and photo sharing (like facebook and deviantart), and over all random web surfing if this information helps any. more

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

Resolved Question: anvir virus warning be careful?

I got some fake anti virus malware on my computer somehow, i guess it happend at the same time that I downloaded the ntune thing from a supposed nvidia site (now i think it was not legitimate) and i got this anvir that told me I had all these security risks and virus, which is not true the "anvir anti " virus program is the virus. Anyhow, I restarted the computer in safe mode command prompt msconfig and then proceeded to find the virus in the start up menu so I could remove it. Then I had to change my internet explorer options because it messed with that so I couldn't get on the internet. I still have this virus on my computer , but it's not doing anything now that it was disabled in start up menu. At the moment I installed microsoft security essentials and it is scanning. I guess the question would be if i can't remove it through this method is there another way I can get rid of i, such as finding it and deleting? This is more or less a warning , but also a question.well the quick scan didn't work so now i am doing a full scan. BTW This program will keep you from doing anything if you don't remove it from the start up menu via msconfig in safe modei know it's located in HKCU\software not exactly sure how to scan it or get to it. I tried regedit but cannot find hkcu just hkey 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: 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

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: I have worm:win32/autorun.zg?

Just recently, I got this worm from downloading some random thing off a youtube video, and now my internet connection is practically dying on this computer as is my computer. PLEASE HELP! I have Microsoft Security Essentials installed as Anti-Virus. 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

Resolved Question: How do I remove a Trojan Downloader from my computer?

I accidentally downloaded a Trojan Downloader from a link my friend sent me. Now I have anti-virus, and the software detected it, but is unable to remove or quarantine it. Every few hours or if I turn the computer off then back on, the Trojan is back out. The program I use is Microsoft Security Essentials. If you could give me a free software that works and can remove it successfully that'd be great. I'd rather not have to take it in as I'd prefer not to make my dad spend the money.I wish I could pick 2 best answers. >_> more

Voting Question: I need help with my laptop?

My week old laptop a Asus Aspire have stoped working correctly, I've used it for around 5 hours today online gaming (Warhammer online) then downloaded a 100$ Anti-virus that i got along with it called Viper while finishing the download it started to bog up and stop working to a point where the mouse would move but i everytime i clicked on something it would click but not open and even the microsoft button that brings up my games opened but just showed a kind of white screen as if it was just lagging or bogging up, i don't know if it was this spyware Viper or something else as to do for overheating because i was wearing boardshorts for swiming which doesn't allow air to get to it as much from the bottom but it also has a side vent but i'm really not sure. i did play 5 hour with this pc on my lap though. if you could help me this would be great!Thank you, i tried that battery that does not work.. while letting it cool off should i not have it charging because I've had it on the charger while cooling I'm not sure if that effects it or not if so i will try that before trying to reset it and if i do have to how do i reset my computer? 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

Resolved Question: Does anybody really know what the best free anti-virus software is?

I recently had a virus in my computer. I brought it to PC World to get my computer fixed. I asked the technician in PC World what was the best anti-virus software to download as I was thinking of using Microsoft Essentials. He told me not to use that but to use AVG instead. Then I came on here last week to ask a question and most people on Yahoo Answers were telling me to use Avast! Why are there so many conflicting views?? 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: 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

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: Why won't my Panda internet anti virus run after i downloaded it?

My PANDA antivirus won't run after i downloaded it. I Got it from a Microsoft site; supposed to be a trial program but then it won't run after i opened the file. Please help me guys. :( Or if you have any suggestions which anti virus is most suitable to use, the others seems kinda bogus.My PANDA antivirus won't run after i downloaded it. I Got it from a Microsoft site; supposed to be a trial program but then it won't run after i opened the file. Please help me guys. :( Or if you have any suggestions which anti virus is most suitable to use, the others seems kinda bogus. Thanks Hero I tried the Avira but it failed, probable cause is there is a windows update running in parallel. but actually there wasn't i turned off my automatic updates and i retstarted my pc like TWICE and it had the same response. :( more

Resolved Question: Adware/Spyware Removal?

My friend's laptop has the Anti virus Soft Platinum installed. This software is preventing any other anti virus program on her computer to work. I have tried to install the AVG free software, but it keeps telling me to uninstall the Anti virus Soft Platinum software, but it doesn't show up in the add/remove programs. I have used windows defender, Microsoft windows malicious software removal tool, and Microsoft security essentials software and none of these programs detected the Anti virus Soft Platinum software. I did download spyware doctor and it scanned the computer and found 100 hits of spyware, but the program will not remove the adware/spyware unless I pay for it. I never brought that kind of software before, usually if I get adware/spyware on my computer I just zap it and reload it. I'm thinking that's the best thing to do for my friend but she really doesn't want me too. So any suggestions would be great. more

Resolved Question: What is the best Anti-virus/Internet Security Suite and why?

I'm tired of switching from trial version to trial version and having to wipe cache and whatever else I need to in order to reinstall a trial version that I have used. And I've tried downloading and Googling full version keys but they all get blacklisted. I've also tried free ones like Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast, Avira and Panda Cloud but they don't seem to be doing much of anything and I rank them down there with McAfee. The only free one that seems to do well is AVG Free but I don't get a Firewall, Linkscanner or Phishing protection, and it also doesn't scan for Rootkits so I don't like using it. Can you tell me what's the best one to get, since I have to go out and finally buy something? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: I can NOT open Microsoft Word & Microsoft Word Documents! Help?!?

I took 2 screenshots..The first one,Is whenever I open the 'start menu',And try and open Microsoft Word..The second,Is when I go to my 'Documents' folder,And right click a document/story..And,I really need to resolve this issue. The same thing happens with ITUNES,When I try & open it from either the start menu,the desktop,Or in the 'Downloads' folder. But,I FORTUNATELY found a way to open Itunes..But,The problem still exists,Unfortunately. This is all not because of a virus,I have ran an anti virus 2 or 3 times,And it's gotten rid of a lot of viruses,And yes..It does work. :) Anyways..I do NOT want to 'REINSTALL' EVERYTHING on this computer..I have tried shutting the computer off,Restarting it,etc. And nothing..I even tried repairing it once or twice! So..How do I fix this problem? Thanks SS # 1:http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesings/4752720902/sizes/m/ SS # 2:http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesings/4752078085/sizes/l/in/photostream/ more