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WinaeroTweaker-1.64.2.0-setup
Is this software disguised with malware or not. I installed it and selected all the changes I wanted and then there were issues. So I used its option to turn off everything and change it back to default. But some of the settings did not change back so now my windows is slightly changed. I had...- hemmikuhschlemur
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- application malware software virus winaero winaero installer windows windows 11
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 11 Can Restore Point be used to avoid a virus
Good day, everyone! I have a question: can Restore Point save Windows from virus? I'm not asking about how to start the rollback yet (let's assume it's possible), even if it's from the Safe Mode. What additional steps need to be taken before and after the recovery procedure? Are there any...- Mihtechweb
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- restore point virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- brod298
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- antivirus backup and recovery corrupted files data loss file recovery filedisappearence fileindexer folderempty hidden files malware recent changes shutdown issues suddendeletion system crash virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- Joe0Bloggs
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- ransomware rootkit trojan troubleshooting virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- shota159
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- boot diagnostics disk dvd experience files hbcd hiren's boot cd modification problem ram recovery rufus scan system tools ultraiso usb virus windows
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- Forum: Windows Software
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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...- Joe27
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- backup issues file system hp registration service infection malicious html malware malwarebytes offline scan remediation scan scanner security system performance threat detection trojan troubleshooting virus windows 10 windows defender
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- Forum: Windows Security
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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...- MikeHawthorne
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- antivirus boot issues malwarebytes manual removal notifications removal methods security security notice service folder sfc software glitch system clean system restore system scan tech support virtool virus virus alert windows backup windows defender
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- SavorySilicon
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- add-ons download error firefox installation network troubleshooting update virus windows 11
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Software
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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?- SavorySilicon
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- antivirus aomei assistant detection false positives malware malwarebytes partition performance report review scan security software threats update virus virustotal webroot windows
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- digiman2372
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- compaq computer issues factory reset gaming hard drive lagging performance troubleshooting virus windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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?- Cookiesan
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- bug computer issues duplicate accounts loading issues performance task manager troubleshooting users virus windows 11
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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.- James Hilford
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- error flagged malware security software tiles user issues virus windows 11 windows pro
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Security
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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- force055
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- troyan virus webroot windows
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- Forum: Windows Security
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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...- turtleTurt5
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- coding cpu usage maintenance malware performance process management security slow pc system health task manager troubleshooting virus vmmem wsl
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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.- Peterr
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- coincidence companies email monitoring privacy security spam tracking virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- Cthulhu
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- firewall rdp port virus
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- Forum: Windows Software
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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...- HyperSonic1
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- access denied event viewer malware performance safe mode security system freeze update virus windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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...- michaeljonny33
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- blue screen class not registered corruption error fix registry system files troubleshooting virus windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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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?- VARMOTH
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- blue box desktop files harmful icons notifications reboot scan virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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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?- anotherwindowsuser
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- automatic checker cpu disable ideas performance sluggish troubleshooting virus windows 10
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Windows Help and Support