anti-malware

  1. Windows 8: The death of malware? The death of anti-malware?

    By Larry Seltzer, Betanews A shockingly good reputation system, both for addresses and files, puts Microsoft in a position where they block pretty much all malware through IE9. But when the same feature shows up in Windows 8 will it be the end of malware through all sources? Link Removed...
  2. Windows 8: The death of malware? The death of anti-malware?

    I think the results of the test are even more important than they seem, considering previous reports that Microsoft plans to make Smartscreen a base part of Windows 8 . This would extend parts of the protection to any executable hitting the file system. This would be big news. Source: Yahoo! News
  3. Windows 7 Microsoft has just released an on-demand anti-malware scann

    Link Removed - Invalid URL Download Scanner at Link Removed Microsoft has just released an on-demand anti-malware scanner called as The Microsoft Safety Scanner. MSS is a free downloadable security tool for the Windows user and provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and...
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    Windows 7 Recent issue - long shutdown time

    I've read about this but never experienced it until the last several weeks. I am seeing very long shutdown times on my Win7 x64 Ultimate system. I'm not quite sure when it started because I rarely reboot and my system is on 24/7 (gotta say I love the stability!). I saw one thread where someone...
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    Windows 7 safe mode

    i can only connect to internet in safe mode , on three different browsers. i have use several different anti-malware programs with no help ???
  6. Third of anti-malware products fail VB Windows 7 test

    Around a third of anti-malware products fail to fully protect users ofWindows 7 Professional according to the latest test from Virus Bulletin. Link Removed due to 404 Error
  7. AVG 2011 Update Crashes 64-bit Windows 7; Here’s A Fix

    If you use the popular AVG Free as your anti-malware app of choice, an update to the 2011 version of the application has bricked 64-bit Windows 7 machines. If you’re running Windows 7 64-bit and use AVG, you might want to hold off on the update; if you’ve already updated and are experiencing...
  8. AVG 2011 Update Crashes 64-bit Windows 7 PCs; Here's a Quick Fix [Fixes]

    If you use the popular AVG Free as your anti-malware app of choice, an update to the 2011 version of the application has bricked 64-bit Windows 7 machines. If you're running Windows 7 64-bit and use AVG, you might want to hold off on the update; if you've already updated and are experiencing...
  9. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2458511

    Hi everyone, Today we released Link Removed due to 404 Error to address a new vulnerability that could impact Internet Explorer users if they visit a website hosting malicious code. As of now, the impact of this vulnerability is extremely limited and we are not aware of any affected customers...
  10. M.S.E. Update

    Microsoft has released a new Link Removed of its free Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) anti-malware package for Windows XP, Vista and 7. The update is available through MSE itself or via Windows Update.
  11. Preventative vs. Reactionary Maintenance: How to Save Your Computer from Breakdown

    Often times, throughout the forum, in videos, and in documentation, we find ourselves discussing complex methods of solving seemingly irresolvable computer problems. Throughout these exchanges, much technical data and “geek-speak” is often used to solve an outlying technical problem that is...
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    My Anti-Malware/Rootkit cocktail!!

    I believe I've got it down to a science. 1. Unhackme - http://www.greatis.com/unhackme/ removes ALL of those Antivirus 20xx both the fake alerts and the programs that can't be uninstalled. Deals with the registry so the usuall legalese to registry modification aplies so be careful. But by...
  13. Windows 7 Video Tutorial Poll

    You have probably noticed I have been doing videos on various aspects of Windows 7. What would you like to see the next video about, if any? Currently, I have several I am looking at doing: Driver Updates Office 10 Review - this would have to be split up into multiple videos for each product...
  14. Windows 7 Prevx to Protect One Million UK Users from Fraud

    Security vendor Prevx has signed an Link Removed with CPP, a large life assistance provider, to incorporate the Prevx 3.0.5 software, complete with the new SafeOnline technology, into its identity protection product. As a result, around one million UK residents who signed up for CPP's Identity...
  15. Windows 7 dotTech Exclusive: Free 1 year license of Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home Lux!

    As promised earlier this week, we have a real treat for everyone this weekend: Everyone can get a 1 year license of Link Removed - Invalid URL for free! Before I delve into how to get the 1 year license, let me give a quick overview of what RVS 2010 is for those that don't know. Returnil...