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• HELP error code: 80072efe - cannot download or install security updates or update the definitions of viruses and spyware

  Help, please!

  I am running Vista Home Premium 32 bit on SP2.

  I just had my McAfee security expires and since I was not able to install security updates.

  I uninstalled McAfee and searched my system to make sure that it is completely gone, then I installed Microsoft Security Essentials.

  I was able to update its definitions of once and since I was not able to do so once again - instead, I get the error message "Virus and Spyware definitions update failed" and the code of error 0x80072efe

  I have since run a full scan of the system and the following were found on my system:

  -Trojan Dropper

  -Trojan notifier

  -Trojan Downloader

  -Virus: Win32/Alureon.H

  It is said that they have been removed - I'm not sure if they have something to do with my problems of system...

  Also my windows update still does not go to download security updates, and it still gives me the same error code.

  Is there a way to fix this?

  Thank you very much

  Also, the first update failed installed has been updated for Windows Vista (KB955430)

  The last successful security update was security update for Windows Vista (KB979309)

  The one who follows - update security for Windows Vista (KB978338) failed and there all security updates do not have

  I just had my McAfee security expire... I installed Microsoft Security Essentials.

  You should have uninstalled the McAfee application and download / run the tool to remove McAfee Consumer product and then installed Microsoft Security Essentials before as your McAfee subscription has expired.

  See...

  Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials [or any other anti-virus/anti-spyware application] to clean my already infected computer?
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msescan/thread/87058857-D181-4019-a723-efd9a49d9275

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application.

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Vista premium operating system? need to use AVG anti virus and pc tune up?

  I have an older laptop OS Vista premium and AVG anti virus and p c tune up.

  I realize are now 8.1 W not the product AVG; can I rely on Windows defender disc cleanup, Defragmenter (and others I don't know) to protect the laptop? and remove AVG as I did on my most recent portable W8.1 mind?

  Thank you

  FOR EXAMPLE

  Hello TedGibney,

  As in earlier versions of Windows, for example, the Bill said Windows Defender, Vista only acts as an Anti-Spyware. It was only in later additions of Windows that Microsoft has added anti virus ability.

  As you have used AVG before I would suggest that you follow this anti virus application, when you are running Windows Vista.

  About PC Tune Up it would be wise to not use that, like many Tune Up / registry cleaners these applications can cause more problems than they actually heal.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk|  vistasupport.mvps.org| xphelpandsupport.mvps.org| www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• I can not turn on Microsoft Security Essentials anti virus and later moved it not update.

  I can not turn on Microsoft Security Essentials anti virus and later moved it not update.  The system is Vista and update 80070643 error code.

  Additional references may include:

  [MMS] Installation error 0 x 80070643
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/908fad3e-F9FC-4d8a-BE83-ae7d3bc48db5

  Checklist for installation of Microsoft Security Essentials
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/bf757e6a-E320-4a67-92bc-767e6acb26c4

  Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials [or any other anti-virus/anti-spyware application] to clean my already infected computer?
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/87058857-D181-4019-a723-efd9a49d9275

  Microsoft Security Essentials Support Forums (all)
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum

• Article about the virus and spywares

  Article in Google News, take a look:

  Just like the television commercials that preceded it, Internet banners are often very misleading.

  A click on this friendly, flashing ad, your computer can be completely compromised by spyware, viruses and other malicious programs. These links are designed by marketing online groups that hire many different companies and are paid by the number of times that a person visits the site that pays for advertising.

  Now, we all know that advertising is a necessary part of the company, the problem with the Internet today is that companies ad will use any means necessary to get more "hits" for as many different sites as possible. This could mean to place ads more attractive, but more often it's download of malware on your computer that forces your browser to different sites. These programs hijacker can change your home page, redirect links and even change the page that you see that you view it.

  Many of us have watched in horror as our favorite newsfeeds disintegrated in explicit pornographic advertising. Often this rude awakening has nothing to do with actually visited one of the sites Web announced, but rather their affiliates, the people who use the same company name.

  "But how can I keep this junk from my computer?

  To keep your computer running smooth and without spyware, it is important to maintain the programs antivirus and antispyware reputed day, running a deep scan at least once per month.

  Today, number of computers came with some kind of antivirus already installed, usually Norton or McAfee. These are two programs very well, but they have let me down in the past. In addition, their popularity increases the demand for programs that can slip their defenses. More than adequate against viruses and spyware can be obtained for free, thanks to the efforts of friendly software engineers around the Web. Spybot Search and Destroy, among the oldest and the names remained more confidence in information security, spyware off networks since 2002.

  With antivirus software, the choice is not so clear.

  Each of these programs are fully supported and will fill in more of your need PC protection and, perhaps best of all, they are FREE. Just follow the links at the bottom of this article and say goodbye to expensive corporate security suites. For those of you who hate to do something for nothing, the creators of each of these products has also accept donations through their respective Web sites.

  ANTIVIRUS: Norton, AVG, Avast, McAfee, etc. (software); infectedornot.com, bitdefender.com (free online virus scanning).
  ANTISPYWARE: Spy Sweeper, Spybot Search and Destroy, etc. (software).

  Very nice article and information. Thank you
  I used the Norton antivirus application, but due to the bad laptop performance I went to the freeware tool called AntiVir. It s really for free and it s amazing. He founded some bad files that were hidden and Norton didn t find anything.
  I also use a freeware firewall ZoneAlarm and Antispy tool. I think that I m on the side safely

• Cannot successfully comQosants my computer with Windows updates. I have tried disabling Norton anti-virus and firewall.

  Cannot successfully comQosants my computer with Windows updates. I have tried disabling Norton anti-virus and firewall.

  Jim Eckland

  Jim,
  In addition to the information requested, try these troubleshooting of beginning steps and let us know the results from them.

  Clean boot your PC, and then run Windows Update.

  Reset the Windows Update components

  Perform operations of KB883825

  Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• When I want to delete McAfee anti-virus and installing MSE, I could go to add / remove programs

  When I want to delete McAfee anti-virus and installing MSE could just go to add / remove programs

  Using Add and Remove is only a part of remove. Follow the instructions that McAfee published below:

  How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the McAfee Consumer Products Removal (MCPR.exe)
   http://service.McAfee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?ID=TS100507

  Kind regards

• Recently, I ran an anti-virus and learned that my netBT.sys file was corrupted. The anti-virus software installs this file but now my internet does not work.

  netBT.sys replacement files viruses

  Recently, I ran an anti-virus and learned that my netBT.sys file was corrupted.  The anti-virus software installs this file but now my internet does not work.  I guess I have to replace this file, but don't know how.  I see that I need to use my windows XP CD but my CD drive is broken.  How can I go about replacing this file?

  Thanks in advance

  Hi DonMendigo,

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: Try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer.

  To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

  a. click Startand type cmd in the box start the search.

  b. right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click run as administrator.

  c. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue

  d. at the command prompts, the following line and press ENTER:

  sfc/scannow

  See also:

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

   

  File system (CFS) Checker

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true

   

  Method 2: If you are still unable to connect to the internet, then follow the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and check.

  Programs Internet in Windows XP cannot connect to the Internet via a connection to wide band

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307164

   

  I hope this helps.

• How can I find out what software anti-virus and personal firewall software is on my computer.

  Please help me identify anti virus and personal firewall on my computer software.  I don't know where to find the information required for the notification of security

  Please help me identify anti virus and personal firewall on my computer software.  I don't know where to find the information required for the notification of security

  Since you have posted in Forum Vista, I will assume that you are using the Vista operating system.

  You can get this information by navigating to the 'Start' menu and selecting 'Security Center' in the 'Control Panel', then you should be able to see what is running (antivirus/antimalware) under the tab "Malware Protection".

  Explore the features: Windows Security Center
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/features/Security-Center.aspx

  Using Windows Security Center
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Security-Center

  Learn more about Windows Security Center
  http://www.Bing.com/Reference/semhtml/Windows_Security_Center?FWD=1&SRC=ABOP&qpvt=Windows+Security+Center&q=Windows+Security+Center | krittermattel |

• Anti Virus and Firewall free downloads

  free download security will be as effective as a suite purchased to protect my computer I'm considering microsoft security essentials and a firewall - this being would also be good as saying kaspersky 2011

  I use Microsoft Security Essentials and sound just as good based on my personal experience as commercial.

  Free of Virus and Spyware Protection: what suits you? Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Error code 204 trying to download CC on new laptop (2nd computer) it will not download and receive the error code 204. I tried turn off anti-virus and firewall and get the same error code. How do we install CC?

  Error code 204 trying to download CC on new laptop (2nd computer) it will not download and receive the error code 204. I tried turn off anti-virus and firewall and get the same error code. How do we install CC?

  Please ignore. I disabled the anti-malware and the app is trying to install.

  Thank you

• I can't install antivirus avast because the registry has too many temporary files and virus and spyware or malicious software. How can I fix it, manually or software?

  Computer is a 12, xps dell dimension 8800.Tried using disk cleanup and Defrag on the computer, but it could not remove a large number of temporary files. Still can not re - install the avast antivirus that was installed previously, done updates also.

  I suggest before you do anything. Type MSCONFIG in run in the start menu. Click the Startup tab, and then tap off everything. Restart the computer.

  You can clean your temporary files and other unnecessary files with CCleaner.
  http://www.Piriform.com/ccleaner/download

  If request you something to keep on the first run saved passwords from your browser then press no. On the first screen, click on run cleaner on the bottom right.

  If you believe in the detectability of Avast, you can try to install again. Or you can download and install the virus Kaspersky 2011 removal tool.

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/antivirus-removal-tool?form=1

  And spyware, you can install Spybot Search and destroy.

  http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

  Note: Make sure that you run the update of the tools.

  Note #2: Virus removal tool is only intended to get rid of the virus. It is not supposed to be used as an anti-virus official.

• My computer is infected with viruses and spyware.

  original title: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175

  My computer has met some spyware and the virius. So before installing Norton antivirius, the software says I should install the new system. Before I downloaded in my links, down right as I got internet protection displays as well as he kept posting it on my screne telling me that I needed to buy the product to save my computer crashing. I learned by a tech to STOPzilla which was my problem. From wright, that internet protection is now missing. Thank you very much, I hope it suits it.

  I would recommend download you and install MSE from the link (see below) and run a full scan: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/mse.aspx

  By clicking on the notification to install anti-virus software can only complicate and jeopardize things for your computer.

• I use Sophos Anti-virus and found Geneio and Kuklorist

  I'm a newbie enough on Mac, having changed my PC a couple of years ago.  I don't have to download Sophos Anti-virus at the moment where I bought the iMac.  I have the OS X El Capitan, 10.11.4 edition.  I had very few problems until recently when I seemed to download a virus or a trojan.  I was actually going to favourable sites when it happened and happened twisted things and something came and said that I had downloaded a virus.  Don't know what the program which has been notified me.

  It takes forever, forever, to run the anti-virus program Sophus, like 2 weeks to do (and it scans 2 external drives from 1 to 3 terabytes).

  He did not find "viruses", but did fine "an item found" and "detected problems."  When I open the Quarantine Manager, he has a list of 109 separate lines (files) and named the whole Genieo thing.  All but two of the 109 lines have the extension "pdf.pronto" and are listed in my external hard drive (Seagate Backup Plus drive).  Both of which do not have the extension of pdf.pronto have ' macOS/appYM' and Kuklorist in line, like an uninstall and the other as "Application Support/Kuklorist".

  I think I have maybe two? problems, as Genieo and Kuklorist, but that might have a single with two names.  I'm not sure.

  A - J Sophos program could not automatically delete the files and told to remove them manually.  I have trouble finding a way to do it.  I looked in the community of Apple support and got a few suggestions more elderly (year 2014 and 2015), but cannot follow the steps (I can't use the Finder to locate the lines I should copy.)  I need help, anyone?

  Steve

  Download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac:

  https://www.Malwarebytes.org/antimalware/Mac/

  That should solve the problem of Kuklorist.

  Try the following steps to Geneio:

  http://www.thesafemac.com/arg-Genieo/

  Ciao.

• WinXP SP3: Security Center think multiple anti-virus and firewall (cleaning) are running when not.

  It is after the removal of Security Tool virus.  I need to delete everything that is telling Windows (XP SP3) that there is a firewall and anti-virus (es) when they are not running.  I need to install real firewall and antivirus, but cannot.

  Fixed a problem.  I found this on the Avira forum.  Use BartPE to rename \windows\system32\wbem\repository (to... repository.org, so that I could get back in the case where this caused problems).  Then restarted.  Now that the real firewall and anti-virus that run really show in Security Center.  The entrance to the forum suggested run services.msc and stop the WMI service, and then do the renaming.  However, the name change was denied, that's why I used BartPE - boy, this thing is a lifesaver sometimes!  I appreciate the help I received from those in this forum.     Thank you, Steve