spyware

I have Win 8.1 and don't like what I have been reading about Defender. Could I get a time tested opinion about a free a/v and firewall combo? I have MBAM with SpywareBlaster and Defender. if you think that is good enough please comment.

By using an offline installer is there any problem with doing it? i.e. spyware, tracking, cost

Today, we released Security Advisory 3010060 to provide additional protections regarding limited, targeted attacks directed at Microsoft Windows customers. A cyberattacker could cause remote code execution if someone is tricked into opening a maliciously-crafted PowerPoint document that contains...

I was hibernating everyday my Compaq CQ58 laptop as you all know how much it takes to open OS of Windows 7 SP1 daily, although i clear the cache of temp files and all especially the internet as make a scan to do the clear browser thing. Today when did the open my laptop i found out the BSOD as i...

Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.179.2971.0) Installation date: ‎14-‎Aug-‎14 1:41 PM Installation status: Canceled Error details: Code 8024000B Update type: Important Install this update to revise the definition files that are used to detect viruses, spyware...

I'm still having problems with minimising of games, windows & full screen movies to small boxed windows at random. I know when this happens my mouse cursor has a loading circle so something in the background is causing this for sure but I have no idea what/ I have no spyware or adware as...

I've just been introduced to Hitman Pro, an alternative malware scanning software that does a pretty decent job. Running this malware scanner it found a toolbar (Ask toolbar or something like that) that was loaded arbitrarily in my Chrome browser. If found it and removed it when no other...

I had a problem with snap.do becoming installed on my win 7 machine. Ran uninstall, ccleaner and spybot which removed the problem, however the name snap.do engine still remains in control panel features and programs. I have also done a registry edit and can find no software relating to this...

Hello all, After cleaning out a computer I am still having issues with my boot up time, it takes over 3 minutes to get a workable desktop. it boots up to the login interface fairly quickly, but when I log in it takes really long for the desktop to show and when it does it seems to be busy doing...

Hello all, A friend's computer has windows 7 with an antivirus and the up to date definitions, and the user is a Standard user, the computer keeps getting infected. I have cleaned this computer before, but it just keeps happening. I've noticed that this happens a lot with windows, shouldn't...

Ignore the Prefix of Win8.1 as this applies to everything. I recently overhauled, rebuilt a computer for someone that had every imaginable so-called 'fix' tool imaginable in it. I was doing a crossword puzzle & in double checking the spelling for the Brit word for jail, I was reminded to say...

I recently got COMODO and every time my windows 7 OS loads up it promts me if i want to run the snz.exe executable. I dont know if prior to me getting comodo SNZ.exe was executed or not, but my point is that from reading online about this executable i dontr know if it malware or not. Some...

I have a client pc, that is Windows 7 64-bit SP1. They complained about getting pop ups, initially thought it was spyware. However, after going on-site it is a an error of Windows Explorer has stopped working. I was able to copy combofix from a flash drive to the hard drive using cmd prompt...

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Hi, I purchased my new computer about a month ago. Wonderful, a bliss. Suddenly, a couple of days ago, both IE9 and Firefox, became slow; I mean really slow. What's more, in IE9, sites only open if I right click and open them on a separate tab. I have Spyhunter, that reported the presence of...

Hi Everyone. I am trying to re-instal a fresh copy of Win 7 64 bit on my comp. I am currently running Win 7 64 bit, which seems corrupt. It has the following problems Control Panel right click doesn't work any more Windows update doesn't work any more Unable to upgrade IE 9 to IE 10 Net...

I have 2 problems that I need help with, first of all I am running windows 7 ultimate 32bit, explorer 9, and everything on my pc is all updated and checked for viruses, addware, spyware, malware, root kits, everything is all clear. okay 1st problem: windows media player 12 just quit working, how...

It’s time to secure your Windows 7 from several emerging threats. There are many viruses, malware, worms, spyware, Trojans which can’t let your system run fast. To protect from such viruses and threats, Windows has Microsoft’s as well as many other applications. Here we will tell you some of...

Hello, Sorry if i posted it in wrong place. I have program that tells me that i have lots of bad trojans such as Trojan.win32/agent trojan-spy etc. Program is called Advanced system care 6 pro. I installed it today and when I ran scan it said scanning trojan.win32/agent trojan.win32/vunto...

I have observed a dignificant change in my Windows 7 computer. This is not a hardware issue. I have not downloaded any files or programs lately which could have caused this difficulty. I have run NIS program, anti-spyware. and malware-bytes, to no avail. I cannot seem to run backup using Ease Us...