antimalware

  1. Microsoft releases Security Advisory 2639658

    Hi everyone, Today we released Security Advisory 2639568 to provide customer guidance for the Windows kernel issue related to the Duqu malware. I would like to provide you information on how to protect your system(s), how we are addressing the issue, and insight into our threat landscape...
  2. For anyone who might be interested

    Acronis is offering what they are calling their Halloween Bundle, which includes; Acronis True Image Home 2012 and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO The Bundle is priced at $24.99, which seemed like a very good price to me. As a long time user of Acronis True Image, I've been waiting for an excuse...
  3. Windows 7 Explorer.exe Quarantined by ESET Nod32: Need Help Restoring Access on Windows 7

    My little Acer laptop had it's old antivirus expire last night so I decided to add ESET Nod32 AV5 to the mix because I had it running on my big laptop. I uninstalled Norton IS2011 with the uninstall tool and re-booted. I installed Nod32 and noticed that it was doing some housecleaning right...
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    Windows 7 Windows Intalled updates, now no internet connection

    Hi - I've tried Google searching this but don't think I found an answer for me. My computer was built by CyperPowerPC a year ago. Have had zero problems with it until some updates were automatically put in a month or so ago. After the install, my pc still was showing that I was connnected to...
  5. Windows 7 SuperAntiSpyware 5.0 Released

    Whats New: Link Removed Official Site: SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!
  6. Windows 7 New Microsoft Malware Protection Center Research and Response Lab in Munich

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  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. Windows 7 New Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1 Antimalware Engine Comes This Week

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  10. Windows 7 Microsoft Safety Scanner

    Just tried Microsoft Safety Scanner and I'm impressed, runs on 32 & 64-bit OS and its configurable also its standalone (Note: only lasts 10 days, then you need to download it again as to update of its anti-malware definitions. I think its great as a second opinion ... it is not a replacement for...
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    Windows 7 Resolving Corrupted Desktop Icons After Installing New Monitor: Need Help

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice on this problem, I've just installed a new monitor and it's working fine but all of my desktop icons are now corrupted with an overprint of a file icon. I've tried a system restore with no effect also tried altering the icon in properties but it stays the same...
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    Windows 7 Limited connectivity After Malware attack

    Hi there, I know there are few Limited connectivity threads but ive checked them, non of them have the answer im looking for so ill just tell you the story. I accidentily downloaded a malware/adware program called Antimalware Doctor, i tried going into safe mode and using multiple programs...
  13. 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 ???
  16. 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
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
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    Windows 7 .EXE files not associated with explorer (or something)

    Hey there, I foolishly agreed to help my boss get some malware off his daughter's laptop, specifically Win 7 Antimalware 2011. I managed to get rid of it using Spyware Doctor but now when I click on any .exe it goes to the "open with" window. If I right click and open as administrator it...
  20. 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...