pc security

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...

A recent NSA report recommends Vista but neglects to mention Linux, the most secure PC operating system of all. More...

Source: Neowin.net - Windows 8 to use SmartScreen for file checking

Are you taking advantage of all the built-in security protection in Windows 7? Here's a quick guide to strengthening your PC's security. Link Removed

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The newest PC security system featuring the WizArmor™Avatar by Wiz Enterprises of Virginia is now available for the Microsoft Windows 7 OS and features the most advanced algorithms to generate a clone of your PC to detect and destroy intruders. Link Removed due to 404 Error

Link Removed - Invalid URL This tool will attempt to run 17 benign tests to see how well your PC is protected. My AV is Microsoft Security Essentials and passed/stopped all 17 attempts

Hi there! I have a huge problem. When I was installing Windows 7 Pro I left Administrator password blank. I used it few times without passord. Now I need to use it again but there is a password that I did not set. Why I got this issue? Only me use this PC. Got any idea how remove this...

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I am attempting to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 and when I attempted to install Windows 7 32 bit version during the compatibility test phase, I get a prompt telling me to remove BlackIce PC/Server protection. When I go the to Control Panel to attempt to remove the program I can't seem to find...

Hi there When running Build 7100, RC if I ran 'Hibernate' I was always asked my login password. Now with the release version, Win 7 boots straight in without any password request. If there a way to force the login screen to keep my PC secure when rebooting using 'Hibernate'? Many...

Hello :) I'm new here and just wondering... Windows 7 is a nice system, I already have Windows 7 Release Candidate. But still the security issue remains. I have some programs - Mil Shield, Lavasoft Firewall and AVG IS and they run perfectly on this Windows 7 release. But some other my...

By Tim Conneally, Betanews The Lenovo OEM key that leaked earlier this week and allowed Windows 7 Ultimate to be cracked is being blacklisted, according to a blog post last night from Alex Kochis, Director of Genuine Windows at Microsoft. Kochis says, "Yesterday we were alerted to reports of a...

Hi all, I have installed windows vista then windows 7 in 64 bits version in order to get my computer memory higher. They work fine ! I had trouble with both system when installing a firewall or internet security third party (my network config : wireless connection through a gateaway, wifi...