Lifewire’s roundup of free on-demand virus scanners is a timely reminder that even the best real‑time antivirus can miss threats — and that portable, one‑off removal tools remain essential for recovering an infected PC or providing a second opinion. The list spotlights utilities you can run only...
Your Windows PC will collect junk, cruft, and small misconfigurations over time — and a deliberate, methodical “deep clean” once a year can return responsiveness, reclaim storage, and reduce the chance of surprise failures. The short, practical plan in the XDA piece the community shared boils...
Lenovo owners get a surprisingly clear message from the latest roundup: you have excellent antivirus choices whether you want a free, lightweight defender or a fully loaded, multi‑device security suite — and the tradeoffs are predictable: top detection and extra privacy features cost money; free...
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Security software is supposed to defend your PC — but when it’s outdated, duplicated, or packed with extras, it can quietly turn into the single biggest cause of a “slow but not ancient” Windows machine.
Background
Modern antivirus products have evolved far beyond a single malware scanner. What...
As students gear up for another school year, the search for the perfect laptop is often only half the equation. Equally vital is the choice of software—applications that empower students to organize their work, fuel creativity, enhance productivity, and safeguard their digital lives. In the...
As students gear up for another academic year, there’s a persistent urge to hunt for the perfect student laptop, but software often plays an even more pivotal role in achieving academic success. In a digital landscape increasingly driven by technology, the right suite of applications can...
The digital battleground has evolved, and so have the tools designed to protect your Windows PC. In 2025, staying secure means selecting antivirus software that not only blocks malware and phishing attempts but also works harmoniously with your system without slowing it down. Drawing from expert...
Malwarebytes Bolsters Windows Security With Native ARM Support
Malwarebytes has announced native ARM support for Windows devices—a move that signals not only an evolution in the company’s security offerings but also a broader recognition of ARM’s rising influence in the PC market. With the rapid...
My Windows 11 pc has suddenly slowed down to a snail’s pace. It takes two or three times as long to boot up, applications open very slowly, etc.. I ran a Malwarebytes scan which showed one minor PUP error but no other problems. I also ran an SFC /scannow and a DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image...
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As we look into the cybersecurity landscape of 2024, the necessity for robust antivirus software has never been more pressing. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated—ranging from malware to spyware and ransomware—having reliable antivirus protection remains essential for all...
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Remediation Incomplete.
I got a notification from Windows Defender that a Trojan had been detected on my laptop, but “Remediation was Incomplete” and the threat remained “Severe”. How do I complete remediation please?
So far I have tried: 1. A Windows Defender Quick Scan – nothing detected; 2...
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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...
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PA 10.2.1 is reported as having 2 viruses by Webroot. VirusTotal.com reports no virus, and Malwarebytes scan reports no virus as well. Why does Webroot report a virus?
I am using Windows 10 Home Edition on a Lenovo laptop.
Today, my Epson printer would not connect to my laptop via wi-fi, and after trying a lot of things (updating the printer drivers, turning the computer and printer off and back on, updating printer firmware, etc.), I gave up trying to fix it...
How do I get my Hyper-V set up back?
I set up a couple of vitrual machines using Hyper-V. There seemed to be some memory and resource issues. So I closed down the virtual machines and Hyper-V and then I ran malwarebytes, ccleaner, and avg to clean up my system. I uninstalled a few programs...
Here's an odd one. On a Windows 10 laptop (build 19042), a webpage at one particular web host suddenly misbehaves in an elementary way: a simple PHP login form which posts to itself fails entirely to post the user's data input---once Submit is clicked, the form repopulates with the browser's...
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This issue has been going on now for some time even before I upgraded to the latest windows update. than its stopped but continued.
The issue, I have this system monitor to shut off in 10 minutes. This happens and on time. but than the monitor pops back on with no one near it and stays on 1o...
I left my PC running last night which I dont normally do and my main monitor now cant be detected by windows and my secondary monitor flickers every few seconds and when it flickers the screen kind of refreshes, my cursor goes away for a second, it stops recognizing keystrokes, and the computer...
Hello Everyone.
My security goes like this: Bitdefender Total Security+Voodoo-Shield+Simple Windows Hardening.
Second opinion malware scanners: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool+Norton Power Eraser+Emsisoft Emergency Kit+Malwarebytes Free+HitmanPro(paid) & Eset Online Scanner.
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