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• I need to buy an anti virus, spyware, malware that is compatible with windows 8?

  Recently I learned by Microsoft engineers in India to get rid of my Norton Antivirus because it was a compatibility problem with my Windows 8 operating system.  It was based on something on New Years Eve brought back my computer and Microsoft had refresh and spend 6 weeks to correct their mistakes, I guess.  So I did what they said and put on Window Defender who works, of course, with the firewall and Microsoft information, it will cover all issues between the 2.  There is something else to my computer using window defender and stop all services, including Audio of 7 days.  So, not being not able to repair myself, I brought to the Geek Squad at my local Best Buy, where I bought the computer.  They looked and said there was no way to turn the services don't turn it back on and the best solution is to completely uninstall Windows 8, if Windows 7 is still on my computer, it was.  I got it home and reinstalled Windows 8 and wanted my Norton, which is bought and paid for by internet until December 31,2013.  I wanted Norton on because Best Buy told me that Windows Defender was not good enough.  And they were very firm on this matter.  I will reiterate that Microsoft/India was very firm about the use of not no Norton, than to use the window Defender.  I called Best Buy using the number that my local Best Buy store I was given and said that they would be able to install again.  They said that they could not do it because I have dial up and they do only access remotely with wireless internet connections high speed.  Moreover, they did this for me once, just after I lost it on New Years Eve.  So now, I'm so angry.  If I go to Best Buy locally to reinstall they probably charge me.  After all, I just stood right in front of them less than 48 hours where they could do it then and they said no, that the services of Best Buy Nat' l/subscription would do it.  So now I'm looking for a new virus protection that is compatible with Windows 8 and is good.  Price be doomed.  I need something good!  Recommendations there or websites for more information.  I tried Cnet for comments and could not make it appear that I have 2 moths ago.  I just don't remember which they recommended.  McAfree was one, I think only.  And it doesn't seem to be compatible with Windows 8.

  Recently I learned by Microsoft engineers in India to get rid of my Norton Antivirus because it was a compatibility problem with my Windows 8 operating system.  It was based on something on New Years Eve brought back my computer and Microsoft had refresh and spend 6 weeks to correct their mistakes, I guess.  So I did what they said and put on Window Defender who works, of course, with the firewall and Microsoft information, it will cover all issues between the 2.  There is something else to my computer using window defender and stop all services, including Audio of 7 days.  So, not being not able to repair myself, I brought to the Geek Squad at my local Best Buy, where I bought the computer.  They looked and said there was no way to turn the services don't turn it back on and the best solution is to completely uninstall Windows 8, if Windows 7 is still on my computer, it was.  I got it home and reinstalled Windows 8 and wanted my Norton, which is bought and paid for by internet until December 31,2013.  I wanted Norton on because Best Buy told me that Windows Defender was not good enough.  And they were very firm on this matter.  I will reiterate that Microsoft/India was very firm about the use of not no Norton, than to use the window Defender.  I called Best Buy using the number that my local Best Buy store I was given and said that they would be able to install again.  They said that they could not do it because I have dial up and they do only access remotely with wireless internet connections high speed.  Moreover, they did this for me once, just after I lost it on New Years Eve.  So now, I'm so angry.  If I go to Best Buy locally to reinstall they probably charge me.  After all, I just stood right in front of them less than 48 hours where they could do it then and they said no, that the services of Best Buy Nat' l/subscription would do it.  So now I'm looking for a new virus protection that is compatible with Windows 8 and is good.  Price be doomed.  I need something good!  Recommendations there or websites for more information.  I tried Cnet for comments and could not make it appear that I have 2 moths ago.  I just don't remember which they recommended.  McAfree was one, I think only.  And it doesn't seem to be compatible with Windows 8.

  eSet NOD32 two (antivirus only) year subscription.

  Avoid at all costs of McAfee and Norton.
   
  AVG, Avast! and Avira are good freebies too.

  (Use Google to find one of these.)

• anti virus not up to date/not found possible spyware

  anti virus not found spyware as possible

  A. pay your antivirus subscription.
  B. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

• Get the warning of the anti-virus program on Crack.exe as potentially dangerous program/spyware

  Hey, all!

  It was only a few days, I started using Windows Vista. Recently, I installed the AVG anti-virus free 2011 on my PC. But, after installation, when I scanned the computer with him, it displays a warning that there is a (potentially harmful Prog) spyware, named Crack.exe is present on my PC. I scanned my computer for several times, but the result was the same.

  Manually, I explored & found the file under C:\Windows\Crack\Crack.exe with 291 KB in size.

  When I move my pointer of the mouse over it, it shows Vista OEM BIOS émulation Setup.

  Now, please tell me, is this really a Spyware / any potentially harmful program or any Windows system file? I can remove it or I need to run my PC?

  Please help me solve the problem. Thanks in advance!

  Yes, remove "a programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• Virus Spyware 2009

  Hello, can someone help me please!  My computer has been attacked by the virus of spyware 2009 and I seem to keep hitting a brick wall when it comes to get a solution to this issue.  My internet provider is unable to help me because with this virus I can't connect to the internet to use internet security suite that I buy from them, so they tell me that Hp has to help me.  I called HP and they tell me that my computer is out of warranty, so they can only help me if I pay $60 or $100 for diagnos and repair my computer with what is called a batch file.  HP directed me to this site so that I can find someone here to guide me.  Because I can not connect to internet with this computer, the fix must be something I can manually enter the computer.  If anyone can help me please post a solution.  It would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance for any help you can provide me.

  Before using a system recovery, install Malwarebytes and scan your computer with it. You can download & save it on another machine, copy on USB STICK, cd, etc. to transfer to the sick pc:

  http://www.MajorGeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=5756&file=9&EVP=693ee0b20204960edfd909666f809b26

  For what it's worth now, these security suites offered by the ISP online are pretty useless when you need more. My sister has also learned that one the hard. There are several good free anti-virus apps that are higher.

• If the window Defender performs the same work as McAfee Total Security, why is it when I uninstall the McAfee I get a message that I don't have anti-virus protection?

  Above says it all.

  Above says it all.

  They do * not * do the same thing. Windows Defender is an anti-spyware program only. When you uninstall McAfee, you have p anti-spyware [protection, but no anti-spyware protection.]

  Moreover, in my opinion, McAfee is one of the worst of the available security programs.  For an anti-virus program, I recommend eSet NOD32, if you are willing to pay for it. If you want a free anti-virus, I recommend one (do not run more than one) of the following three:
   
  Avira AntiVir
  Avast
  Microsoft Security Essentials

• I have superantispyware but get a find anti virus software message. isn't what I already have treat of virus too?

  I have Superantispyware but get a message that I need anti-virus software. isn't what I already deal with virus? Thank you

  Hello

  SuperAntiSpyware deals only spyware.

  Here's what I use and recommend: (these are all free and very effective versions.)

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with all I have
  launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
  reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leaving Standard, Web, and
  Operation of the network.

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
  right of IE)

  Two versions of Avast are available 6.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 6.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
  Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
  Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
  Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
  disabled - click OK
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

  Avast 4.8 x - home - free - stop shields, you don't need except leaving Standard, Web,.
  and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
  Finish those you don't use).
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - home - free small, fast, exceptional protection CLOUD, working with other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
  or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  PCmag - Prevx - Editor's choice
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever think malware and that
  would be unusual with Avast and occasional Prevx running with the exception of a low level cookie
  (not much), to UPDATE and then run it as a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they
  never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  I hope this helps.

• error code 80072efd, not able to install updates for Microsoft put updated or Anti virus

  I tried to update my laptop with Windows Vista Ultimate Edition with the latest updates of security etc from Windows.  I can't update.  When I try to go to the site it blocks just the pop up with a page download page as mif I am no longer connected to the internet.

  When I try to download updates for the anti-virus software, I get the same problem.  I've followed all the advice available online to those problems, s.  Disabling the firewall and make sure wondowsupdate.com et al. are allowed through the firewall, but nothing helped.

  Please please I need to sort my fear that my laptop is in jeopardy.

  Adam

  It's happened since Sept/Oct 2009... have previously had installed mcafee who started do not work/update

  Believe me: AVG was not installing properly & is not working properly and that you are dealing with an infection hijackware well-rooted here!

  See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  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) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  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

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  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 (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  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 you need help, please start a new thread in this forum:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/XPRepair/threads

  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.

  Good luck!

  ~ 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

• What is the prevalence of viruses, malware, etc., to be hidden and undetectable by anti-virus software?

  • As before, when my computer when my computer has been infected, I get a svchost.exe error, repeatedly, whenever I restart the computer. The infection has been discovered that the last time by my anti-virus software, because it was hidden.  It was a computer expert on this forum who told me my computer was infected by svchost.exe repeated error messages that I received.  I ran my Avast software, anti-malware software from MSFT Security Center, Win Defender, etc. this time, and it has detected no infections.  (Yes, I know what to do to pass this message means not necessarily my computer is infected, but the tech guy said that it is likely, given that the error message appeared on several occasions).  How detect and destroy the virus/malware hidden, etc?
  • Also, if anyone can answer another question... I was told that it is not recommended that I have two programs of anti-virus software, which I do - Win Defender and Avast (I guess they may conflict).  I tend to want to keep Avast, but would like to know if I have to keep Win Defender instead, because it is a Win a Win system program.  If I've got this me getting rid of one of them, is it recommended that I both uninstall and then reinstall one of them?

  A person help would be appreciated!

  Thnx, Dharma

  WHAT I HAVE: Win XP Media Center, MS Office 7 Professional (used at home), IE8, Outlook 7, HP w / 32-bit dual core processor, latest version of Avast & Win Defender, Srvc Pack 2 and 3 (although I know that I don't need 3 because I have not upgraded to Win 7, but it won't let me uninstall it!) and regularly updates Win.

  PS Please ask questions if you have, before you answer, so it will be less likely that I'll get the wrong answers that don't relate directly my questions! (Can say you that has already happened?  (LOL).

  You pouvez have a type of rootkit of malware infection.  Rootkits can transform and change of identity on your OS (and are difficult to detect and remove) and many computing professionals recommend a reinstall of the operating system in order to ensure that the rootkit is removed.

  Follow the suggestions in the Brian - post.  The link that he provided is an excellent reference.   If you have a rootkit, TDSS Killer or one of the other programs listed pourrait be able to remove it.

  You can also:

  You can get free help in the removal of malware from MS Support here: http://supportservices.microsoft.com/support/services/virus_malware_removal

  If you are in North America, you can call the MS Support to 866-727-2338 for help with infections of virus and spyware.

  For international information see your subsidiary local technical support site.

  Or get assistance from Avast at: http://www.avast.com/support

  You have SP3 on your Win XP OS and if you plan to switch to Win 7 make sure that your processor and RAM will manage Win 7... with your history of technology issues a reformatting/clean install of Win 7 would be a good idea.  Because of the possibility of conflicts, I do not recommend using Windows Defender with Avast or any other resident AV program.  Suggest uninstall you Windows Defender in Control Panel.  MSE and several other AV programs require the removal of Windows Defender in XP (or disabling the Defender in Vista and Win 7).

  Kind regards...

• I have a program installed antispyware that pay for IM, but when I go to microsoft security, it says that no anti-virus software detected

  Windows security antivirus, windows xp

  I have an anti-spyware program installed that pay for IM, but when I go to microsoft security, it is said that no anti-virus software not detected, why used it detects my antivrus software I have that professional antispyware, it checks the spyware, malware, virus, Trojans, worms, adware etc... im running windows xp 32-bit and I also had a pop up balloon and told me my firwall was off and his suite and when I used microsoft fixit Center it says it can not make my default firewall firewall windowss? would appreciate help with these questions...

  Thank you SHAWZAW

  Ok thank you. It makes a difference. Malwarebytes is an excellent scanner and real-time protection. However, none of the software you mention is an antivirus. I recommend Avast free.

• How to remove virus from my computer in windows xp without using an anti-virus program? is this possible?

  Please tell if it is possible: D because I hate the stuff lol antivirus it slows down my computer please provide related info removal virus with output using an anti-virus and please suggest me some good anti-virus (avast bcz it does not support my system) with a download link

  Thanks in advance :)

  To get rid of the current problem you can restore your system to the State it was before the infection if you have made the system images.  Otherwise, see SpiritX advice in How to remove spyware from the computer

  You can use Microsoft Security Essentials in the future with an anti-spyware application [many are recommended in other threads].

• an anti-virus scan windows came with the windows updates.how can I get rid of him?

  the anti virus scan window comes more update as well as the security already updates.i have avast.and when I was all he said he wants to sell me the already has product.i of antivirus software that say my computer is clean and safe.the windows antivirus told me that I have several infections.i know this isn't true.but I still can't install the security updates without having to install the windows antivirus.How do I remove the update?

  No, it came not with the security updates. These are malware that came in a different way. Scan your system with anti-malware/anti-spyware programs.

• 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

• Free anti-virus is this useful?

  Is a free anti-virus with a value of use on any PC?
  Because I know spyware and viruses of days now are developing every day, steal or damage to our PC.
  I want to know what is the best to use.

  Should I get a licensed software that is reliable like Norton, McAfee, PC Tools, Live One Care etc. or get a free anti-virus, because a lot of people say it's better that it detects a wide range of viruses, spyware and can repair our PC etc., better than Norton, McAfee, PC Tools and Live One Care.

  In these days of multiple and different types of infections (virus, Trojan, Malware, spyware, etc., you need more of a bloated anti-virus Security Suite to protect you.

  The big 3, Norton, McAfee and Trend are trying to be everything to everyone and fail miserably.

  You are much better running of more specialized programs, particularly for the Malware/Spyware removal.

  I recommend a combination of the following 4 programs:

  http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

  Avast anti-virus is XP and Vista (32-bit and 64-bit Versions) FREE, - automatic update and a user of low resources from your computer.

  And, don't have 1 (one) anti-virus installed / running on your computer at any time.

  Conflicts can occur if you have more than 1 (one).

  http://www.Spybot.info/en/index.html

  Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6.2 is a very good Anti-Spyware FREE program.

  Download, install, update and immunize your system with it.

  Then ANALYZE with her.

  Update and scan your system once a fortnight.

  http://www.JavaCoolSoftware.com/SpywareBlaster.html

  SpywareBlaster 4.2 is an Anti-Spyware FREE non-intrusive (no analysis by you!).

  SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of so-called many spyware programs, adware and malware by disabling the CLSIDS of popular spyware ActiveX controls and also prevents the installation of these via a Web page

  Update once a fortnight.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  Malwarebytes is as its name suggests, a Malware Remover!

  For the free version of scroll down their page to download

  Download.com or Major Geeks.com

  Download, install, upgrade and scan once a fortnight...

  Mick Murphy

• AVG Anti-virus (malware) does not illuminate

  My os is windows vista Basic, windows defender is Windows Firewall turned on, I get alert windows from security saying me my avg anti virus (malware protection) is disabled. However, it will not turn on, ive recently installed avg 8.5 (free), I never had no problem with the previous avg 7, could be something to do with the Defender w or w Firewall?, any help please.

  Hi murphmeister,.

  Thank you for taking the time to post.

  It is possible to Windows Defender and if that AVG has a Malware/spyware scanner, it can cause conflicts as it is recommended to have only a spy software put real-time protection. It is allowed to have several installed, it has simply not recommended to have the two together at the real time protection. It really depends what the following shows us.

  ·         Click on the Start Orb on the Office

  ·         Select Control Panel

  ·         Select Security Center (Classic view)

  Under protection from malware it shows under the protection against viruses and software spies and other software malware protection?

  Have you tried to reinstall AVG?

  AVG seems to work; You can scan and access the program very well as far as you can tell?

  The following steps will attempt to repair management Windows (WMI) Instrumentation which can cause the Security Center to see the average price before trying the following steps please make sure that you do not have a restore point of the current system.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/322756

  ·         Click on the Start Orb on the Office

  ·         In the Search box, type cmd (do not hit enter)

  ·         Right click on cmd.exe and select run as administrator

  ·         Type or copy the following that winmgmt /verifyrepository and press enter

  ·         We should get this message: "WMI repository is incompatible"

  ·         Type or copy the following winmgmt /salvagerepository and press enter (you may need to try this one a couple times)

  Please let us know.

  Thank you

  Keith
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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