About this tag
Discussions tagged with internet protection on WindowsForum.com cover two distinct scenarios. One thread warns about a fake security program named Internet Protection that mimics Windows Defender and generates pop-up alerts claiming to find viruses, likely a form of scareware. Another thread describes a remote desktop connectivity issue on Windows 7 after removing Norton Internet Protection, where the user can no longer authenticate despite correct credentials. These posts highlight potential pitfalls with security software, including rogue programs and configuration changes after uninstalling legitimate antivirus suites.
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Windows 7 Fake Windows Defender called Internet Protection?!
Hi ya'll! Yesterday I was looking for a bike on a buy and sell site, I found a nice one and I wanted to see a bigger picture. So I searched for that bike on Google Pictures and found a good pic. I clicked on it and then Firefox said that this site wasn't secure and I might have gotten some...- Quizzious
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- antivirus download caution fake antivirus firefox internet protection malware online safety panda security pop-up notifications scam software security spyware system32 tech support troubleshooting url protection user experience virus removal windows defender
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Remotedesktop problem after removing Norton Internet Protection
I have a serious problem with connecting to my Windows 7 Ultimate pc with Remotedesktop after I removed Norton Internet Protection. Before Remotedesktop connection was now problem. PC came pre-installed with a trial of Norton Internet Protection. Downloaded the Norton Removal tool and...- adrian
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- connection issues internet protection norton rdp remote desktop security software troubleshooting user rights windows 7
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Help and Support