anti-virus

  1. TA13-309A: CryptoLocker Ransomware Infections

    Original release date: November 05, 2013 | Last revised: November 06, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows systems running Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems Overview US-CERT is aware of a malware campaign that surfaced in 2013 and is associated with an increasing number of...
  2. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2896666

    Today we released Security Advisory 2896666 regarding an issue that affects customers using Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Office 2003 through 2010, and all supported versions of Microsoft Lync. We are aware of targeted attacks, largely in the Middle East and South...
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    Windows 7 BSOD - Memory_Management

    Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard RAM - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B CPU - Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost)...
  4. John McAfee announces NSA blocking D-Central

    Having survived a murder accusation of a fellow ex-Patriot American in the nation of Belize, former US ex-patriot and anti-virus founder of McAfee, Inc., John McAfee, used all of the tools at his disposal to escape what he described as certain death at the hands of Belizean authorities. Running...
  5. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2887505

    Today we released Security Advisory 2887505 regarding an issue that affects Internet Explorer. There are only reports of a limited number of targeted attacks specifically directed at Internet Explorer 8 and 9, although the issue could potentially affect all supported versions. This issue could...
  6. Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit

    bassfisher6522 submitted a new resource: Belarc'Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit - A detailed description of you PC's hardware and software Read more about this resource...
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    Troubleshooting Windows

    I have to say, back when the career path for technology led through end user support I learned a lot right out of school. Most of what I learned I still carry with me today. Even so, time and bad habits can cause a person to forget some best practices. When Windows 8 was forced upon my new...
  8. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2847140

    Today, we released Security Advisory 2847140 regarding an issue that impacts Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer 6, 7, 9 and 10 are not affected by the vulnerability. This issue allows remote code execution if users browse to a malicious website with an affected browser. This would typically...
  9. Windows 7 Internet Access on all user accounts but one?

    Ok, so for a brief overview, every user account on my home computer has internet access but mine. I have Windows 7 (64 bit), my computer is a gateway, and I use Internet Explorer. If anyone needs any more information about this sort of stuff, just let me know and I'll do my best to provide it...
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    Windows 7 No typing cursor. It simply vanishes!

    When typing, my cursor disappears. I then have to left click the page I'm on to get it back. I can type for about 20 seconds/100 characters, then I get a Windows beep warning. Any characters I'm typing stop showing up on the monitor. Same thing when I'm scrolling up or down a page: the cursor...
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    Windows 7 Kaspersky Anti-Vurs 2013

    Hello everyone, Three or four days ago, I bought Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 3 PC use at WAL*MART for $46.95 for my HP Pavilion Laptop g7 Notebook PC. I tried installing the software, but in doing so, there's a message that says, "To install this application, it is necessary to reboot your...
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    Windows 7 Programs unrespond, keyboard acts up, random shut downs and blue screen

    I have had my HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC (with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1) for less than a year and I am encountering a ton of problems. Whenever I go to open a program, it unresponds for a short while before I can continue to use it. Sometimes my keyboard acts up, for...
  13. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2794220

    Today, we released Security Advisory 2794220 regarding an issue that impacts Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8. We are only aware of a very small number of targeted attacks at this time. This issue allows remote code execution if users browse to a malicious website with an affected browser. This...
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    Windows 7 Laptop Problems

    Hello everyone, I noticed for about a week that when I log on to Windows, it takes what seems to be 3-5 minutes to respond to start menu pop up and applications (Icons) on Desktop. I tried the following solutions with no success: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Scan (No viruses Found) Disk Clean Up Disk...
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    Windows 7 Game hack detected, windows 7 ultimate 32 bit

    I turned-off the anti-virus and firewall, and no program is running, run as admin, format my laptop, 2-3x. run in compatibility mode.... when I click start game, it says game hack has been detected. the game name is "SEAL" sorry for my bad english
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Ultimate, Possible graphics card error with BSOD?

    Hello everyone, I hope you all are having a wonderful Friday afternoon, I present a dilemma and acquire some assistance with anyone who is tech savvy in computers. Before I describe my problem, I just want to let you know that I have searched for this error and received no solution. But, I...
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    Windows 7 My PC got a virus

    Okay, I need some help. Usually, I am good with computers, but this time I screwed up. I got a virus on my pc. So far, all it seems to do is take FOREVER to log in, give me a black screen after logging in for 5 minutes, remove SP2 (still in windows 7 SP1) and make the CPU usage 100% (I am...
  18. Internet Explorer Updates

    Microsoft has released a Security Update to address a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 7, 8 and 9 on Windows XP, Vista and 7 Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Internet Explorer could allow remote code execution Microsoft Security Advisory (2757760): Vulnerability in Internet...
  19. Windows 7 CPU Usage High - Slow Laptop

    System: Inspiron 1420 Windows 7 Issue: Suddenly slow system (CPU usage usually raises to 100% when opening any programs such as a web browser, then dips back down when everything is loaded enough) Attempted Solutions: Anti-virus, malware, anti-spyware programs | chkdsk, sfc /scannow |Memory...
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    Windows 7 BSOD upon user log in

    Hi! So recently my mother told me she couldn't use her PC anymore so I checked and she gets the so called Black Screen of Death upon log in. It doesn't even work on safe mode. I tried restoring to the last known good configuration and it worked after trying the different restore points, but only...