About this tag
Prevx is a security company known for its research into malware and system issues affecting Windows. Discussions on WindowsForum.com reference Prevx in the context of the 'Black Screen of Death' problem, where Prevx's CEO and CTO, Mel Morris, attributed the issue to Microsoft security patches altering registry permissions. Another thread mentions a FixShell.exe file released by Prevx that was analyzed but found not to perform as claimed. Prevx is also mentioned in a troubleshooting scenario involving Kon-boot and BSODs, though tangentially. The tag covers Prevx's role in identifying and responding to Windows security and stability concerns.
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    Windows 7 KSOD after using Konboot

    My daughter forgot her password for her netbook running Windows 7 Starter, so first I used Ophcrack, which was unable to get the password. I then proceeded to try Kon-boot 1.0, which bypasses the Windows login screen, only for it to break something. To be fair, it was my fault for not...
    • pikay2k
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    • backup black screen boot sector bsod data recovery disk check error repair konboot ksod mbr ophcrack password prevx registry safe mode sfc startup repair tech support windows 7 windows recovery
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Flip a coin and decide

    FixShell.exe file released by Prevx yesterday shows nothing obviously malicious. It contains a valid XML manifest, and a code certificate backed by VeriSign. And in fact, on our test system with Sophos anti-malware installed, not only did the file not appear to run any process of its own on...
    • tblount
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    • apology black screen blue screen bsod download error fixshell flip a coin internet explorer jacques erasmus malware prevx registry security patch system issues system repair task manager troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. kemical

    Latest Microsoft patches cause black screen of death

    IDG News Service - Microsoft's latest round of security patches appears to be causing some PCs to seize up and display a black screen, rendering the computer useless. The problem affects Microsoft products including Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems, said Mel Morris , the CEO and CTO for...
    • kemical
    • News
    • access control acl application black screen microsoft operating system patch prevx registry security software issues troubleshooting vulnerability windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Windows News