pc security

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...

i recently found out that my laptop has a trojan , which came with a software i install 6 to 7 days ago . windows defender found out it but was unable to remove it.Every time it reboot it came back.I checked in task manager for startup program , there was a strang prgm csrss.exe. So. it was a...

We are a small group that share a PC and have separate User ID and password. Others who want to use the PC, can use as a guest account that does not need password. I want to load files on the PC and it should be password protected. It may be one with the User ID or guest. Can I create a disk...

So,recently run into this extremely annoying problem.Some time after i launch my pc a window "Install Shield" pops up and "disables" my internet.After the pop up all browsers give me " Proxy Server not responding " or such.Apps that need internet to work such as steam just give me connection...

I want to reinstall Malewarebytes (free version) and can only find sites that download a trial of the paid version. I was perfectly happy with the free one. Have they discontinued the free version? I there another program available that performs like Malewrebytes? I already have Super...

I don't know if these programs cancel each other out or what. But I have used the different ones to get rid of different issues the other two didn't seem to catch. Can anyone tell me if this is going to cause more havoc than it's worth?

After installing another piece of software, I accidentally installed a bunch of adware as well. I was able to remove almost everything permanently except for the Funnysearching browser hijacker. My anti-malware programs (Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Malwarebytes, and Avast!) say that they...

Virus is not deleting in the ProgramData However i am protected from Anti-Virus When i tried to delete Virus Folder It says 'This folder cant' delete or another program is using the file' like this getting and option of 'Try Again' how to delete?

Is there any common way to lock the key bindings for a program? The trouble is, I have a PC game which I use often and my younger brother constantly changes the Key Bindings and doesn't revert them back when he's finished playing. So is there any possible way to lock these Keybindings so that...

Iv tried everything to get my firewall started I believe the problem started when my Anti virus free trail expired so I was without an Anti virus for a few days. Anyway I now have Avast anti virus installed and Spybot but when I check my firewall, windows update and windows security center they...

Hello everyone, Three or four days ago, I bought Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 3 PC use at WAL*MART for $46.95 for my HP Pavilion Laptop g7 Notebook PC. I tried installing the software, but in doing so, there's a message that says, "To install this application, it is necessary to reboot your...

I am using a Sony Vaio 64 bit laptop running on Windows 7 Home Basic. I plan to upgrade it to Windows 8. I ran the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. It says that though my laptop supports Windows 8, Secure Boot is not compatible with my PC. Can I go ahead and install Windows 8? What will...

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Does anyone use Microsoft Security Essentials? I was wounder if it the virus/malware has real time protection. I currently use avast free. They are starting to get nag screens about upgrading. I read on a google search that Microsoft Security Essentials does not have nag screens. I do believe...

Windows 8 CP has a free AV/Spyware solution in Windows Defender (re-branded MSE). This may be well for some users, as it auto updates & scans the system for you. Just a few settings to make, notably the time of scan & a few other options. However, if you're considering this as your permanent...

I have windows 7 64 bit with Avast 6 installed. I use Spybot for browser protection (immunisation) and for on demand scanning only. I notice in my services that I have sbsd security center service set to run automatically. Q) Do I need this security centre integration thing from Spybot auto...

I want to know some great antivirus programs which protect great pc and won't cause BSOD

I recently was perusing some unsavory websites (I'm sure you can guess) today and all of a sudden I got these messages which I started to ignore. Then it said that my flash player could not be run, or something like that. The main thing was that something has hijacked my computer, preventing me...

How many times I have heard a client say, "I dunno how that happened, I had Norton". I do know that to many reading this I am singing to the choir but, just as point of interest... Today I worked on 2 computers for a client. Both had Norton; it was removed & MSE installed. Malwarebytes was...

Hi Everyone... I've just been advised to remove Avira and ZoneAlarm off of my PC because of regular BSOD problems. See link Link Removed As an alternative was advised to Install MS Security Essentials.. Since these actions, the PC has been running great :-) I am however...