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    Windows 8 Windows DVD maker

    Hello I just noticed that this is missing from Win 7 and no longer exists in 8 or 8.1. I use another program anyway but was curious as to why. To your knowledge is there any other program MS omitted when it went to 8 and 8.1 from 7? I guess I am only finding these surprises when I either...

  2. Windows 8 Strange Files Found on C: Drive - Safety Concerns and Removal Guidance

    Hello friends here, Today i found such strange files on my C: drive by help Autorun. I have no idea where it come from and is it safe to remove it from my pc? see attached files, and also its location place too: Thanks in advanced.
    • IONx64
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    • autorun c drive computer file location files help removal safety skillbrains suspicious files
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows 8 How to get rid of cellphone connections from windows 8.1 network connection list?

    Hi everyone, I recently tried to Bluetooth some of my files from my cellphone to my laptop computer, but I accidentally make a new connection (cell phone connection) in my computer and I don’t know how to permanently remove it. Telephone connections appeared in the network charm under the...
    • Mehdi
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    • adapter bluetooth computer connection connection list error file transfer local disk network network sharing persistence phone regedit registry removal settings tech support troubleshooting user issues windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  4. Windows 7 remove AVG secure search page

    when i open fire fox it opens to my home page,when i click a new tab it opens to AVG secure search page. i have tryd to remove it using uninstall programs,but it's not listed ,also not in f.f.addons,i am running avast, not AVG.i ran awd cleaner didn't find any thing.maybe malware or adware...
    • XBILL
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    • adware adwcleaner avast avg eset firefox home page junkware malware new tab page removal security tdsskiller tools
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows 7 Understanding .exe*32 Processes and Troubleshooting Slow Laptop on Windows 7

    I recently noticed that my laptop has slowed down. When I checked the processes in task manager, I noticed the following: firefox.exe*32 chrome.exe*32 AvastUI.exe*32 skype.exe*32 yahoomessenger.exe*32 mbam.exe*32 This is most unusual. What's the ,exe*32? What does it do? Is it an infection? How...
    • Tita Luna Matulin
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    • 64-bit avast infection malware malwarebytes performance issues process removal task manager windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Cant remove icons from notification area icons

    hi at windows 7 ultimate from Control panel - Notification area icons how can i remove icons which are already has removed entrly from the windows and the hard drive such as utorrent for example i have already uninstalled it and removed from regedit and there are still program icons showed there...
    • skeptic
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    • control panel icons notification area registry removal system settings uninstall utorrent windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Struggling to Uninstall Epson Easy Photo Print: Error with Newer Version Installed

    Hi, I have been trying for at least 2,3 months not to remove Epson Easy Photo Print from my system. I am using windows 7 64bit & i had a registry hiccup where a virus sorta messed things up a little, however after fixing all problems it's caused 1 problem remains. Epson's Easy photo print...
    • VsUK
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    • application control panel corruption csv epson error installation issues printer process monitor registry removal revo uninstaller software system restore troubleshooting uninstall utility virus windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 qvo6 removal problem and install internet 10

    First this virus qvo6 keep comming up every time i open explorer , I have removed all parts from the manage addons , changes the address to start explorer , rearched the reg, still this persists to open why? now cant update to 10 it comes up with a web page that shows dowloads , but every...
    • 3doz
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    • 64-bit computer explorer installation internet qvo6 registry removal update virus
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 HELP! I have been infected by "WEB CAKE 3.0"

    Hi HELP! I have been infected by "WEB CAKE 3.0". BACKGROUND I am running Windows7 x64 on 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD. I am using Microsoft Security Essentials for virus protection. I am pretty much a newbie. THE STORY SO FAR: 1. I found it in Control Panel > Programs and Features, and because...
    • shiphen
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    • adware adware helpers computer issues control panel file deletion internet explorer malware newbie registry removal scan search engine security essentials software features spyhunter troubleshooting user help virus web cake windows 7
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 How to Remove Start Search and Set Google as Home Page

    I have tried to set google.com as my home page, but keep getting the following website as my home page http://start.search.us.com/v/2/?guid={407F09D3-7285-41D5-A83A-E8EDDFE524B4}&serpv=5 I would be appreciated if someone could advise me how to remove this so that I can set up...
    • Flupsie
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    • browser google home page malware redirect removal search engine security settings troubleshooting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to Completely Remove Leftover Files After Uninstalling Comodo Firewall?

    I have removed Comodo firewall from my computer,using the Control panel. But I find that there are still parts of Comodo left on the harddisc. How can I safely remove them?
    • swedeboy
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    • cleanup comodo computer control panel disk firewall management removal security software
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 Struggling to Remove Conduit.com Virus: Help Needed

    I can't remove the conduit.com site

  13. Windows 7 Is CVE-2012-1889 a Virus? How to Identify and Remove It?

    I have found "cve-2012-1889" in the Control Panel in Programs. Looks like it may be a bad guy. Is it, what does it do, and how do I get rid of it?
    • thewolfe
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    • control panel cve-2012-1889 investigation malware programs removal security threats virus
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Security

  14. Windows 7 MSE vs 3rd Party Antivirus Solutions

    Hello all, The following is just my opinion and preference based on my personal experience and available independent test lab data. I prefer a 3rd party solution to the inherent Microsoft Security Essentials solution (embedded in Windows 8) for the following reasons: MSE is a "reactionary"...
    • pagroundhog
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    • antivirus experience lab-testing malware mse prevention removal security third party windows 8
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 Reoccuring trojan/virus in host files

    Hi, Yesterday my antivirus started popping up with a virus/trojan Trojan.Win32.Hosts2.gen. I have a few windows.old from new installs, and this thing is traveling from those installs to the current one, zonealarm treats it but then it comes back. I ran spybot hoping it was some kind of...
    • alaskaferret
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    • antivirus computer hijackthis host infection installation issues malware protection recurring removal security spybot threats trojan virus windows windows.old zonealarm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 Are Win7 drivers compatible with those of Win 8 ?

    I plan to buy a new notebook with pre-installed Windows 8 I don't want to use Windows 8 but use Windows 7 instead. Can I remove Windows 8, then isntall Windows 7 and use the drivers from Windows 8? Peter
    • pstein
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    • compatibility drivers installation notebook removal support upgrade windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  17. How to prevent and remove viruses and other malware

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    • antivirus malware prevention protection removal security software threats virus
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  18. Microsoft resources and guidance for removal of malware and viruses

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    • guidance malware microsoft removal resources security support tech support virus
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  19. How to prevent and remove viruses and other malware

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    VIDEO Removing Windows.old, After Upgrade

    Hello all, Came across this yesterday. Video on how to remove Windows.old after upgrading to Windows 8; Hope you find this useful Don
    • Adamsappleone
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    • cleanup guide removal storage tutorial upgrade user help video windows 8 windows.old
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials