computer security

Hi what can i do in order to install another new windows 7 32bit and each time i start the computer i will have 2 windows options, the original will be hidden or accessed in some way that only i will know that it excist. (not normal with entry password) and when ppl turn on the computer they...

Hi, Please, I have Kapersky Internet Security 2012, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro and Windows Defender installed and I scan regularly with all three respectively. Is this too many scanner programs? I am worried there may be conflicts between the programs which will leave my computer more...

In Windows 7, I had my computer set so that before it would delete something it would verify that I really wanted to delete this file. How do I set it to do that in Windows 8?

Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...

Hi everybody, I was working on my computer security permission, and now I ended up with zero permission on most folder. I could not access control panel as it pop up "Restrictions- This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Pls contact your system...

Hello All, A problem has recently arisen on my work laptop. I have been using it for a solid 8 months with no issues, about 2300 hours of use. As soon as we install a new router, i have frequent network disconnects. However, i also installed a few windows updates the same morning. ALL network...

Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...

I recently changed my password for signing onto my computer. I have windows 7. Naturally I did not write it down and I do not have a reset disc. Any suggestions on how I can get back in?

Fixes a Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2 issue in which the number of incorrect PIN retry attempts for a smart card is less than expected. This issue occurs after you unblock a smart card on the computer. More...

Fixes an issue in which you cannot enable the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature after you deny access to removable media by using Group Policy. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...

Hi I've been trying to get rid of this for several days with no luck. I found that you get this malware by installing Mozilla Firefox, it then spreads to your other browsers if you have them. I installed Firefox to try and fix the problems I was having with cutting and pasting in this...

Resolves a vulnerability that could allow for the elevation of privilege on a computer that is running Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...

I've had quite a fight with my new computer build, mostly hardware related. But, not being an expert in IT, I was surprised to hear the words of a person I highly respect, an expert here = in this area, not this Forum, that "You shouldn't fix what's not broken", meaning that you shouldn't...

Fixes an issue in which the system health report mistakenly reports that no antivirus application is installed on a computer that is running Windows 7. More...

I am trying to allow only certain computers on my HomeNetwork to access a network drive. My router is a BT HomeHub 3 and thecomputers are all connected by ethernet cables, the computer I don't want tohave access is wireless. The network drive is connected to the network using aUSB on the...

According to Trusteer Rapport I have a keylogger on my machine. Scans with Eset, Ad-Aware and Mbam (Safe Mode) have turned up one Trojan (installmon.exe???) When PC was started up Saturday my pictures, music, bookmarks had all disappeared and my Recycle bin had been renamed sh*te bin. We...

I'm a single user not concerned about external access except for the usual virus and scamming issues which I think I have covered. I've just shifted to a new computer and from XP to 7. I'm confused about about all the different accounts i.e. system, owner, administrator, user groups, users...

I was kind of thrown into the issue of allowing a user to have admin rights on their own system, eg., download various programs like Firefox, Adobe stuff, and before I go in to muddle things up, I must ask how to do this..... Many thanks in advance. imgain

I have several PCs networked together using a workgroup. All of the PCs are running Win7 Pro or Ultimate. (Please note: it’s a workgroup, not a homegroup.) It’s setup so that any of the PCs can access the others. Everything is working fine. When I first set up this network I put all of the...

A recent look at computer security shows online identity theft scams becoming easy for nefarious individuals who prey on those who lack essential security updates. Anyone experienced in the business need only to look at the serious manner of many, many businesses still running Windows XP without...