computer security

  1. Question about, VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore

    Every time I boot, I get this warning from Windows Defender. I've found different information about what this is, from the worst virus in the world to being a glitch in the system. I've read several methods for removing it manually by removing the service folder to run your antivirus. When I...
  2. Windows 8 Windows 8 safe boot mode

    I recently uncounted a problem with some ransom ware so I read up on the net that I had to boot into safe mode. My was also damages and I was using an external monitor. Think that in safe mode my display on the external monitor would still work so to used msconfig and booted into safe mode only...
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    Windows 11 Unable to log into or even find administrator of pc (Windows 11)

    I recently updated to Windows 11, and today I had to install a new firewall. To start The installation I had to type in administrator username and password, however no input lines showes on the screen. The only possibility I have is to exit the administrator login screen. The other weird thing...
  4. Windows 10 an app opens chrome on certain websites

    hi, recently i have been downloading mods and extensions for lots of different apps. i think i might have downloaded a virus as lots of strange things have happened. first it disabled task manager then it blocked me from downloading Every antivirus now it is opening chrome on lots of different...
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    Windows 10 Scammer Thought I Was Easy Prey

    Attention all members. Today, I tapped on a few links while searching for recipes. On about the 4th link, a " Warning Message " appeared to come from an authorized microsoft repair company. The warning stated that my computer will be locked if I shut it down and that I should...
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    Windows 10 Unexplained files appear on usb and keep coming back after deleting

    Hi all ,can someone please help me ,I have a 32 gig sandisk usb ,I always only used It on my 2 computers until 1 day I got software from a friends laptop. Right after that I’m getting random files with different names with the desired files but they all appear to have the same file icon and they...
  7. Sneaky Chinese Program: WPS Office, how to remove?

    Somehow this program was installed on my computer without my permission. It doesn't show up in any program list for uninstallation. I did manage to locate WPS in 'services' and disabled it. Still, I'd like to get rid of it entirely. I Googled and found instructions for removal, but it doesn't...
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    Setting seperate permissions for external drive used by WIN 10 and WIN 7 computers

    Is there a way to set 2 different sets of permissions for a single external HDD used on a windows 7 and a windows 10 computer so that the WIN 10 computer has full read write permissions but the WIN 7 can only read? The objective here is to reduce the chances of the WIN 10 computer, which needs...
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    Windows 10 Hibernation Point ROLLBACK

    What is the procedure for performing a ROLLBACK; to a Hibernation Point, NOT a restor pointe. Objective: To delete a boot virus before it can install.; /* For example, someone has seen your password and had wireless access.*/ ROLLBACK to last Hibernation Point; ROLLBACK to last Hibernation...
  10. Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro will not turn off File/Printer sharing on network

    I have my Windows 10 Pro computer to connected to cable modem via Ethernet. I am not using Wi-Fi, just Ethernet only. I discovered two folders that I have not seen before. I deleted the folders and tried to turn off file sharing. I clinked to save changes and looked at the file explorer and...
  11. Windows 8 Context Menu Malware

    I right clicked on a screenshot I took. This context menu looks similar for almost any program. The most important part of this menu is the "Show how to open this file" part. I have no idea what this is, and when I click it, it brings me to this page: PNG File Extension - What is a png file...
  12. MS16-107 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Office (3185852) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file...
  13. Remove the WindowsActivationUpdate and Active Windows Scam (Removal Guide)

    A big thanks to John Carrona Sr and Corrine Chorney for sharing this: ''This guide is for the WindowsActivationUpdate and Active Windows Scam program from the Rogue.Tech-Support-Scam family. When this infection is installed it will pretend to install an update on the computer that prompts you...
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    Windows 10 Blank login after login...

    Hi, Blank Screen after login! I wonder if anyone can help.... I had some malware/adware downloaded and although having removed it I now have this error.. a blank screen AFTER logging into my user account - I have tried creating a second user account I get the same.... if I press...
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    Windows 8 lost admin password

    Hi there! I have forgotten my admin password to my sons computer (i have the UAC so he cant install things without my password) i have heard something about cmd and net user but i cant use cmd with admin rights without the password. What should i do?
  16. MS15-132: Description of the security update for Windows: December 8, 2015

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  17. MS15-094 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3089548) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 8, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...
  18. Roboscan Help

    Hey guys, a close friend of min installed Roboscan free version about a week ago. Well I told him that the site and program hasn't been updated since 2013. He told me that he knows that the program has not updated but the virus definitions are updating. It uses the Bitdefender engine and its own...
  19. MS15-088: Unsafe command-line parameter passing could allow information disclosure: August...

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  20. MS15-081 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (August 11, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file. An...