virus protection

I purchased my computer , (Toshiba Satellite L505 64 bit system ) two years ago , and I have been told they are good for approximately 50,000 hours before trouble may start . First is there any truth to this ? Secondly , is there a way I can check the number of hours on my computer .? I...

Hello, I recently got some help with a BSOD problem on my machine. It appears to be solved, however Windows Update does not work. I get the message "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer." Needless to say...

I am visiting my grand daughter at my other daughter's house. Of course my grand daughter says, "Grandpa, can you look at my PC. It keeps going to sleep when I'm working on it. It has been working fine until I arrived here" Some may recall this is a new PC (approx. 7 months ago) that I bought as...

I am new to Windows Live Mail and I have questions. This morning it said it was blocked because junk E Mail was being sent out. I had to change the password (for Live Mail) I guess. I know the mail was not sent from my computer. How can I keep the Live Mail Account safe? Also the Live Mail page...

Can anyone help me? My version for ESET NOD32 Antivirus has expired. Does anyone know a very good antivirus that can last for life?

I'm running windows 7 ultimate and am trying to install some software off of a secure server at a remote location to my hard drive. The install fails every time because the my user account (an administrator) does not have full write permissions to the program files directory. I have tried...

Once you're sure the PC is free of malware, create standard user accounts for each user and install an arsenal of free security programs and activity monitors to enhance the machine's as virus-resistance. Originally posted at How To More...

I'm a single user not concerned about external access except for the usual virus and scamming issues which I think I have covered. I've just shifted to a new computer and from XP to 7. I'm confused about about all the different accounts i.e. system, owner, administrator, user groups, users...

I know of the option to back up your data on an external hard drive, at intervals, but in the past few years I've heard of "constantly backing up" which is basically that whenever something is downloaded on your computer, an exact copy is made on the external drive. All downloaded...

Hello I have recently built a new computer, unfortunately it has mostly created BSODs so far. So I was hoping for some help with the dumpfiles: Link Removed And the result from CPU-Z (only one memory stick in place): Link RemovedLink Removed And a little history: I've just built a...

ESET Smart Security 5 February 2012 Review: ESET Smart Security 5 Original 2011 Review: Link Removed is the latest version of ESET's full system protection suite. It includes the components of NOD32, as well as strong prevention against Viruses, Worms, Trojan horses, Rootkits, Adware...

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Hi i am having a problem w/ my new computer that is only like 6mo. old. When doing a regular log on where the desktop should be located at i only see a black screen. I can log on in safe mode w/ networking and i can get to the desktop and icons located on the desktop that way. I have not...

Hello forumers, I found this awesome linux distro called Zorin. It looks like windows so I didnt have to learn anything its really fast and apparently it doesnt get viruses. It has my Office on it already. Im running it on my dinosaur of a dell omniplex with Windows XP on a dual boot. Ive only...

Hello. I'm wondering what you think is the best anti-virus software. Right now I am using one of the more popular brands but am not very happy with it. I have found twice now that this software package not only didn't stop a virus but didn't even detect it when I did a full system scan. Could...

Greetings, I have been coming to this site since i got my new Sony VAIO laptop a year ago. You have a wealth of information and are able to describe problems and possible fixes in a manner the masses can understand. For the past 3 days I have been searching here and other sites trying to...

Yesterday, I made the mistake of letting my sister-in-law use my computer (the one I use for work) to burn a CD. I thought she said burn a DVD, which is something I do all the time. However, apparently she downloaded a CD ripping program called CDEX (very legitimate -- doubtful of any...

All right Guys, this little weird and complicated. I have 2 versions of XP in my C drive and D drive respectively. (I use D drive xp mainly and C drive XP is for maintenance incase I get virus in D drive, I know its little weird)But anyways i installed WIN 7 on my E drive (all 3 os in same...

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My office system is a Dell w/ Win7 and it's been running fine up until 1 month ago. Then it started this odd behavior. On a cold boot it runs about 5x to 20x times slower than normal, almost as if it's just running on a single core locked at 5%. Boot time to hit splash screen is 2.5 to 4.5...