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Windows 7 Sneaky Software Makers
I used PC Tools Registry Mechanics a few years ago and they slipped in an automatic renewal feature that nobody noticed unti they got billed. Webroot bought PC Tools a while ago and appar incorporated the same it's apparently hidden in their Terms of Use and you have to opt out manually. I just...- Joe S
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- automatic billing billing issues consumer desktop tools fraud irritating opt-out refunds registry renewal scam software terms webroot
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Thirdparty Firewall software and W7
I have a difficult problem. I have tried several firewall softwares with W7. None of them (except own Windows Firewall) works correctly. Most serious problem is that if I run pcflank.com's quick test for firewall, test shows I have several ports visible and accessible from the internet! I have...- makinjr
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- bugging issues comodo desktop tools firewall freeware incoming connections log display mobile broadband network testing online armor outbound traffic outpost ports security software third party traffic filtering user interface windows 7 zonealarm
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 User Experiences with ThreatFire by PC Tools: Is it Worth It?
Has anyone had any bad experience with ThreatFire from PCTools (PC Tools - Free Download Anti Spyware, Antivirus, Firewall, Internet Security, Registry, Disk Repair software). It is designed to work along side you current AV software for added protection. I have tried it at home and at work: at...- mackey
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- antivirus desktop tools eset forefront protection security software threatfire user experience
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Fresh install Helper tools
Here's a couple of tools that will save you many hours on a clean install of Win 7: SIW - Run this little program to save an HTML page full of info about your current Windows install; most importantly, it shows you all the software installed on your PC. Get it here Unknown Device...- ricksheeley
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- clean install desktop tools digital help tools gtopala hardware installation productivity tools setup guide siw software system information technical assistance troubleshooting unknown device user contributions utility windows 7 windows tools zhangduo
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 hijackthis log for my pc...hmm
So i'm really new to this, I just want to know what to take out. My IE is hijacked like crazy so idk, i think it been putting new virus in my pc or something. And I have been using a program that removes Trojans called Trojan Remover so yeah... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan...- Chamberly
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- browser computer help dell support desktop tools firefox hijackthis internet explorer java logs malware process monitor registry security services software issues sweetim trend micro trojan virus yahoo messenger
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Microsoft to Launch Free Antivirus Software Amid User Safety Concerns in 2009
This is from a magazine called PC Utilities. It states Microsoft is announcing plans to replace it's subscription-based Windows Live OneCare anti-virus service.. It will offer protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans and rootkits.. It will not include the extra features such as printer...- reghakr
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- antivirus avg desktop tools download internet safety malware microsoft rootkit security software competition software release spyware subscription model tech news trojan user awareness windows 7 windows vista windows xp
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- Forum: Windows News
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Windows 7 Windows 7 errors for Build 7000
Ok, I have a Dell Dimension E521, so far here is the recent errors that i took by screenshots... Link Removed This is the error i get everytime, when trying to start yahooIM. Which I may call it yahooIM error start up b/c its in my way. Ok here i go into registry mechanic, scanning my pc and...- Chamberly
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- antivirus concerns dell desktop tools dimension e521 error features malware registry repair scan startup troubleshooting virus windows 7 yahooim
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Stealth ports on Vista?
Ok, here is the problem. I have Windows XP installed on one hard drive and Windows Vista Ultimate on the other drive. On Windows XP with just Windows Firewall enabled, all of my ports are Stealth according to Shields UP! , but on Windows Vista Ultimate, some ports are open and others are just...- Littlebits
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- beta software closed ports comodo configuration connection settings desktop tools driver update ethernet firewall fort knox internet safety network outpost public network realtek security stealth ports windows vista zonealarm
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Vista Windows wallpaper problem
I have a Compaq laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. I use personal pictures as my wallpaper and one day it went black. I did have a spyware named "Spy Shredder". Since then I cannot change my wallpaper, I do not have sound, and my system is slow. I did remove the spyware and...- tbehof
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- audio issues compaq desktop tools home basic performance registry spyware troubleshooting wallpaper windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Vista Windows wallpaper problem
I have a Compaq laptop with Windows Vista Home Basic operating system. I use personal pictures as my wallpaper and one day it went black. I did have a spyware named "Spy Shredder". Since then I cannot change my wallpaper, I do not have sound, and my system is slow. I did remove the spyware and...- tbehof
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- audio issues compaq desktop tools home basic registry spyware system performance user support wallpaper windows vista
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support