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    Folders' contents disappeared

    I was saving pics for years in my Downloads, in folders separated by years and each year by month, so I had a bunch of folders and sub-folders with pics and videos saved throughout the years. Today, while I was away content from all folders disappeared but named folder are still there just all...
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    Windows 11 So much weirdness with my laptop. Is it worth doing anything other than a clean reinstall:

    So, this is a MSI GL65 laptop from about 3 years ago. It came with Windows 10 which has been upgraded to 11. Hmm, where do I start? Explorer.exe hangs frequently. I seemed to have first noticed it after fooling with Window's built in "transparent" file compression system (i.e. go to properties...
  3. This DVD saved me and I hope it can be of help to you too

    Since I started using Windows (about 14 years ago), I've always encountered numerous problems that prevented my computer from booting. I believe you may have experienced these issues too. To address this, many developers have created modified bootable Windows systems that allow users to recover...
  4. How to complete remediation

    Remediation Incomplete. I got a notification from Windows Defender that a Trojan had been detected on my laptop, but “Remediation was Incomplete” and the threat remained “Severe”. How do I complete remediation please? So far I have tried: 1. A Windows Defender Quick Scan – nothing detected; 2...
  5. Question about, VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore

    Every time I boot, I get this warning from Windows Defender. I've found different information about what this is, from the worst virus in the world to being a glitch in the system. I've read several methods for removing it manually by removing the service folder to run your antivirus. When I...
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    Firefox does not download anything

    Windows 11 23H2 fresh installation. Firefox fresh installation. Multiple Addons result in Download error. Multiple common popular websites downloads result in download error. No networking issues, internet very fast, consistant, no VPN. All Windows optional and required updates. 3 AV scan no...
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    Aomei Partition Assistant 10.2.1 is a virus

    PA 10.2.1 is reported as having 2 viruses by Webroot. VirusTotal.com reports no virus, and Malwarebytes scan reports no virus as well. Why does Webroot report a virus?
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    Computer still lagging badly after facotry reset. Not a virus afterall?

    Hello everyone, my computer has been lagging notably for the last year or so. I can no longer play games online because it lags too much. I thought it could be a virus so I performed a factory reset with no luck at all. I also hear it making noises like it is struggling sometimes, not the...
  9. windows 11 users problem...

    so i come home from work today as usually turn on my pc and notice its hard stuck on loading anything after opening task manager i see that i have over 100 of my duplicate users using my pc apparently which causes my pc go haywire is this somekinda virus or windows bug?
  10. Windows believes Tile App is a virus

    Tile App is being flagged by Windows 11 Pro as a potential virus, and yet nothing can be done to prevent this error showing.
  11. webroot troyan SETUPBDS.EXE

    My virus application (webroot ) gitriggers a warning regarding a potential troyan on a file named: SETUPBDS.EXE is anyone familliar with this file? i can find SETUPBD.exe and SETUPPBD.EXE online, but nothing about SETUPBDS.EXE Thnx in advance. -Kevin
  12. Think I have a virus, vmmem

    My computer was running slow and hot, and I noticed that a process called vmmem was using 85-99% of my CPU at all times. I ran wsl --shutdown in the command line, and shut down my computer. Now, my CPU is running at a more normal level, but I'm concerned that I have a virus on my computer. I...
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    Windows 11 virus, cookie or other

    If I ask Google how many computer companies are a certain nationality, a bit later I get an email regarding that topic. Does that mean I am being monitored? Coincidentally, I am also getting tons of spam. It is too much of a coincidence that it is by chance.
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    Windows Defender Firewall allowed apps list is full of rdp port 13389

    So the tittle pretty much explains it. I had to allow an app through my firewall which for a while now has been very slugish. My Firewall is super slow and almost always freezes when I try to do anything with it. After my allowed app list finally loaded it was full of RDP port 13389 again and...
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    Windows 10 Windows Update seems to have been turned off or disabled

    Windows 10 Pro Version 21H1 OS Build 19043.1466 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core Processor 3.70 GHz 16.0 GB (15.9 GB usable) Hello, Not sure, but I may have malware or a virus. The reason I suspect it is because suddenly my normally fast computer (Ryzen 5 5600), is stumbling, freezing and generally...
  16. Windows 10 How To Fix Error In Windows 10 Class Not Registered?

    Error in Windows 10 Class Not Registered issue is annoying and frustrating. When you receive error in Windows 10 Class Not Registered then you will get a bluish screen with the error code. At times error in Windows 10 Class Not Registered may also cause your PC to freeze. Such errors occur when...
  17. Windows 11 What does this blue box mean?

    I noticed this box on some files on the desktop only, then I did a full scan of the device and there are no viruses and I did a reboot, but to no avail. It is still there. I just want to know what it is? And is it harmful?
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    Windows 10 How do I diasable virus checker?

    Windows ten automatic virus checker is absolutely driving me crazy, when I start the computer is immediately runs it and it takes away all my cpu and the computer becomes VERY sluggish to do anything for 5-10 minutes, I've tried turning it off several times, but it still runs, any ideas?
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    Windows 10 Persistent Unselectable Popup Covering Login Screen on Windows 10: Need Help!

    I have a strange popup that comes up in the center of the screen, running Windows 10. It comes and goes but is there most of the time. This thing is sometimes covering the PIN entry screen on log in. You can't select it with the mouse and I can't figure out what it is called in the task...
  20. VIDEO This Virus Shouldn't Exist (But it Does)

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