I got a message saying cannot find the tfswctrl file and wants me to buy what is called system tool and I can't get rid of or install the two updates of Microsoft KB2479943 and KB2481109.
That is to say the computer has an infection and turn on my protection against viruses (which is on) and buy their protection against the virus. Cannot run two updates from Microsoft and can not access all programs except the internet but don't let me download anything. Missing file is: tfswctrl
Hello
System Tools is a fake antivirus / spyware. We recently saw a lot as it was distributed through advertisements on legitimate websites unsuspecting when an advertising agency got threaten.
Whatever you do... do not buy this software.
Here is a link to instructions on how to remove it.
Good luck
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