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PWS:Win32/Prast!rts
by Guest Steven75- 0 replies
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Recently I did a full scan with Microsoft Security Essentials and it found the virus PWS:Win32/Prast!rts Alert Level:High. MSE removed this threat immediately but I did some research on this virus and apparently it is classified as a Trojan password stealer and allows the attacker to remotely execute instructions. ven though MSE removed this threat I am not sure if my computer is still at High Risk. Any ideas? Continue reading...
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can i shop safely with microsoft security essentials installed on my laptop
by Guest stephenhaywood- 0 replies
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can I shop safely with microsoft security essentials installed on my laptop Continue reading...
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Upload issues in Microsoft Windows 98
by Guest Munchkin- 0 replies
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I am using a state of Michigan software that I need to do uploads with. Every time I try to do an upload, I get a Windows error message box. I have tried turning off my Webroot virus scanning software, I added the software to exemptions in my firewall and I have tried turning off the Windows Firewall. The software company has not been any help so far. Continue reading...
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Local mandatory profile
by Guest Borg76- 0 replies
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Hi all, I could use some step by step instructions on how to create a local mandatory profile for just one user on a stand-alone PC. All pretty simple, Win 7 installation, Office 2007 and some media players, nothing more. I don't need to sysprep it, or make it available for multiple users, nothing of that. Just one PC with one mandatory profile. Is there anybody out there who can answer this simple question, cause all I found so far were instructions for making the default profile mandatory or have the profile stored on a server. Many, many thanks in advance. Continue reading...
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security phone calls
by Guest marksharkey- 0 replies
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i have been contacted by landline, to be warned that my computer has download a suppected virus, and the have detected this, the claim they are from windows, my phone, has recieved five calls from them over the last week, but today was the first time the have spoken, usually the only words we hear are, "thankyou and goodbye" we wish to know if this call is from windows and is it genuine?? Continue reading...
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Media Player wont play DVD's
by Guest John Goacher- 0 replies
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Hi, when I try to play DVD's it says there isnt a compatible DVD decoder installed, I have upgraded to media player 11 and I think I have the latest windows updates. I have installed microsoft fix it centre and it says there arent any problems but it stil says previous message when try to play dvd's Thanks Continue reading...
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I bought Outlook but now I´ve changed computer and I can´t find my product key
by Guest AnitaFriding- 0 replies
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I still have it on the old computer, is there any way I can find the product key somewhere on that computer? Continue reading...
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Windows Activation - Why is my paid for retail copy of Windows not activating?
by Guest Tysonbravo- 0 replies
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Is it because I have had to install windows 5 times on the same computer due to BSoDs? This is a valid, PAID FOR copy of Windows 7 Professional x64, but it is not letting me activate. It says to buy a new product key or retype the one I have, but it's not accepting the one I have, and I'm typing it correctly. Have tried 5 times now... Is it because it thinks it is already in use on those other installations that I messed up on? If so, how do I deactivate those installations? Is there a way? Kinda like when you have to deactivate old iTunes installations? Continue reading...
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Potentially Unprotected!
by Guest Syahmi- 0 replies
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Hi, I used Microsoft Security Essentials for about a year and i face this problem. I always had to do a quick scan because the Anti-Virus said "Potentially Unprotected". It always work but everyday when i turn on my computer it will show "Potentially Unprotected" Status. So yesterday i did a Full Scan which took about 3-5 hours but the problem was not resolve. I like how the Anti-Virus does not lag my Netbook running on Intel Atom Inside with 2GB Ram. So i wish someone can help me with this problem. I don't want to go back to using Norton which to me is a virus itself as it lags my Netbook. Please help me! Thanks, Syahmi Continue reading...
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How do I remove the malware "WinMaximizer"? MSE isn't removing it.
by Guest cheywings- 0 replies
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I installed some speed up your computer junk and now I'm stuck with Win32/WinMaximizer that can't seem to be removed. Continue reading...
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a virus is removed but after next restart the virus will be shown again
by Guest siddharthvithlani- 0 replies
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the virus is removed. but when the computer is restarted than it comes back and every time the virus is removed. Continue reading...
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OneNote claims Desktop Experience is not installed on Vista
by Guest AAredKross- 0 replies
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I have Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2010. When I start OneNote, it says Desktop Experience is not installed, so I went to control panel and to Windows features to try to enable it, but it's not on the list. When I searched it on Google, every post has been about Windows Server 2008, but I have Vista. How do I fix this? Continue reading...
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by Guest fifinhasx- 0 replies
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how can i switch on and switch of Microsoft Security Essentials
by Guest Ahmad M.- 0 replies
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how can i switch on and switch of Microsoft Security Essentials Continue reading...
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win 7 not genuine
by Guest fmax168- 0 replies
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I have an HP desktop and the hard drive decided to go to heaven. I went out and purchased a new hard drive and a full version of win 7 home premium. Last month I found a trojan proxy virus and it pretty much screwed the win 7 os. I decided to start over and installed my purchased full version of win 7 and now I get a message that I have a bogus copy and I need to purchase it again. I am not going to purchase another copy when I have a Legal copy that I purchased. How do I go about straightening this out? Continue reading...
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Programs Not Accessible to All Users
by Guest amystephen- 0 replies
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I downloaded Office from website on new computer using my Administrator user profile. The other Administrator and the Guest log-in have quick access to Office products and can create shortcuts to their desktops, but the products do not even come up in my personal Start menu. How do I allow access to all users on my personal computer, including my own since I installed it? Continue reading...
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windows 7
by Guest pablo quiñones mora- 0 replies
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necesito codigo para activar windows 7 Continue reading...
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Problem fixed delete please
by Guest D2S- 0 replies
- 115 views
Problem fixed please delete Continue reading...
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volsnap.sys causes XP SP3 setup error
by Guest EIS_Archie- 0 replies
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When running the downloadable installer for SP3 I get the following error: The file c:\windows\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys is open or in use by another application. Close all other application and the click Retry. This occurs during the "Inspecting your current configuration" stage where the Details section says "Performing inventory". I had all programs closed, and checked that system restore is turned off and the volume shadow copy service is stopped and set to "manual" startup, so I don't know what else to do. I've searched for this error relating to SP3 and haven't found anything. Has anyone run into this before? Any insight about how I can resolve this issue …
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upgrad
by Guest adriano santo- 0 replies
- 232 views
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problemas con mi disco externo
by Guest shertaylor- 0 replies
- 113 views
Que puedo hacer tengo un disco externo de 500G marca ADATA Classic CH94 y mi loptop no la reconoce Continue reading...
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Programs Compatibility Application Applications App Apps Game Games Legacy Crash Crashes Hang...
by Guest leekeen whye- 0 replies
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I am using EZ Grabber for converting Video images to digital. Was working well until today when " Incompatible application" appeard on screen. I unplugged and plug again and it still would not work ? Continue reading...
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arrow keys not working in RDP
by Guest srajendran2- 0 replies
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Hi, I used to connect to my office system from my laptop. I have windows 7 home premium installed in my laptop. Suddenly from today the arrow keys are not properly working. If i press down arrow, the open windows in RDP session are getting minimized. If i press the UP arrow, the open windows in RDP session are getting maximized. Also the space key is not working. Any idea what is the issue and how to resolve it? Continue reading...
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i am getting a message that my security is compromised..what do i do?
by Guest pharmer1- 0 replies
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i was looking for a recipe online and got a message that my security is being compromised. I have have threats and do i recognize the program that wants to download. I do not know how to get rid of this. Continue reading...
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how do i remove fixcleaner
by Guest peterhourihan- 0 replies
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control panel, programs and features says program does not exist when i try to delete. how do i get rid of it? Continue reading...