pc security

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...

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...