I have Windows Defender. Should I still something like Norton installed on my laptop?

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• Can I have Windows Defender and Avast on the same computer?

  If I have Windows Defender, I need avast on my computer too?

  Hello

  Yes, Windows Defender is an antispyware program if you need an antivirus as well.

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  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 leave the file system, Web,.
  Operational network (Script and behavior are also recommended in Ver 6 +).

  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?prevx=Y<-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  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/products/malwarebytes_free

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• I have windows 98, I'm trying to update to install windows xp from a used cd, I need numbers installion how their

  I have windows 98, I'm trying to update to install windows xp from a used cd, I need numbers installion how their

  The person/company/location that you used CD should have provided you with the numbers of the installation.

  The CD is authentic? http://www.Microsoft.com/piracy/default.aspx

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• I have my photoshop cs6 installed in a Mac, but now I have a new PC and I would like to install in it. How can I proceed? I still have to buy? Thank you!

  I have my photoshop cs6 installed in a Mac, but now I have a new PC and I would like to install in it. How can I proceed? I still have to buy? Thank you!

  Exchange https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/exchange-product-language-os.html

• I have the CC of the photograph on my desk and I would like to install on my laptop without having to pay for it.  Where can I get the download and how to install it without having to pay for it.

  I photography CC (Lightroom and Photoshop) on my desk, and I would like to install on my laptop without having to pay for it.  Where can I get the download and how to install it without having to pay for it.  Detailed instructions please.  Thank you.

  Cloud license allows 2 activations http://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms.html

  -Install on a 2nd computer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1452292?tstart=0

  -Windows or Mac has no importance... 2 on the same operating system or 1 on each

  -Two activations on one account CAN NOT be used at the same time (to be noted in the link above of the license)

  -An individual account is for one person and may not be shared with anyone else

  .

  Remove the license on a computer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1442423?tstart=0 clouds can help

  -read http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/error-maxium-acitvation-exceeded.html

  -or https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activate-deactivate-products.html

  Download & install instructions https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003339 can help

  -includes a link to access a page to download the Adobe programs if you do not have a disk or drive

  -Cloud desktop http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/creative-cloud-desktop.html

  -Cloud Getting Started https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud.html

  - or kglad links in response to #1 here can help https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2081216

  Also go to https://forums.adobe.com/community/creative_cloud/creative_cloud_faq

• I have CS6 installed on my desktop and it works fine. I would like to install on my laptop as well. How to do that on the Web site?

  I have CS6 installed on my desktop and it works fine. I would like to install on my laptop as well. How to do that on the Web site? I'm logged into my Adobe account on my laptop.

  Hi Leendert,

  Please use the link below to download CS 6:

  Download Creative Suite 6 applications

  Kind regards

  Sandrine Bani

• Is it necessary to have Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials installed?

  I use WD for many months, but recently had a bad and also installed malware attack MSE. Do I have both installed, or MSE joined WD?

  MSE has its own version of Windows Defender built into it.

  It should disable the Vista of Defender version.

  For any other question of MSE:

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

  Installing and upgrading Microsoft Security Essentials program.

  And a little more protection, use of Malwarebytes FREE version:

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

  Malwarebytes is as its name suggests, a Malware Remover!

  Download the free Version from the link above.

  Download, install, upgrade and scan once a fortnight.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Defender: Should I allow this "normal directory application?

  Every time you start, windows Defender has started to block this single application. I don't know if yes or not I should remove or disable it and its defining terms seem quite ambiguous.

  File name: update.exe
  Display name: Normal Application Directory
  Description: Directory normal MFC Application
  Publisher:
  Digitally signed: UNSIGNED
  File type: Application
  Path of the file: C:\Users\Tiffie\AppData\Local\Start\update.exe
  File size: 132360
  File version: 1, 0, 0, 1
  Installation date: 2009-08-23 16:16:52
  Startup type: user profile startup folder
  Location: C:\Users\Tiffie\AppData\Local\Start\update.exe
  Rating: Not yet classified
  Comes with operating system: No.
  SpyNet voting: not available

  Is there a reason windows Defender decided to block this program now and not earlier (as it was supposed to be installed on 23 August)

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Sorry that I've never seen an alert that you had replied. Here are a few ways to find malware and
  don't forget to do a very thorough job as no program can detect or remove all.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
  the Windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

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

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Recently, my laptop was hacked despite the defender of the window and the firewall running. After the accident, I have WINDOWS DEFENDER IS SETTING SWITCHED ON

  Recently, my laptop was hacked despite the defender of the window and the firewall running. After that accident, I reinstalled vista Dell supplied CD. Initially defnder window was running, but I discovered it suddenlly, if off. Attempts to change IT is futile because it shows Run Time error

  There is an installed antivirus program? Windows Defender is not an AV, it protects the system of spyware and potentially unwanted programs.
  Is there an antivirus or Security Suite program that is installed with Windows Vista included on the Dell disk?

  If so, what is disable Windows Defender, such as AV/SS can have a spyware component included with what is supposed to disable Windows Defender to not cause conflicts.

  Expert MowGreen Windows IT Pro - consumer safety

• I have windows defender and on Mcafee virus scan said to turn one apart from that which and how?

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Who or what tells you to turn off one of them?

  If the McAfee program includes spyware protection, you can disable Windows Defender in Start > Control Panel > Windows Defender .

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• Is it necessary to have Windows Defender running in spite of having another antivirus running on the computer?

  Original title: I would advocate for windows running while I also have an anti virus runing

  I would running windows defender when I have an anti virus running aswel

  For W7, Defender peut work with some AV packages, but others turn it off.

  I don't have an exact list of those who are or are not.

  However, Microsofts own MSE, turns the Defender on W7, for example.

  See 'Conversion to antivirus' in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender

  Also, see this post - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/why-windows-defender-wont-run-in-windows7x32/6a3a55e9-6f96-47bf-b668-5f39b734e15d

• have windows Defender installed on xp.updates come to him, he will not refresh. I find no shortcut to run the program. Any help

  Defender of the installed window xp. Updates, download the program, but do not install. Cannot find the shortcut to run the program. Any help?

  Hi MichaelMc Leish,

  You did it changes on your computer before this problem?

  You can follow these links and check if the problem persists.

  Troubleshooting of Windows Defender

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  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• (1) in windows 8 pro can I run windows defender and 3rd party antivirus [like Mcafee] at the same time?

  Today, I have improved my final from Windows 7 to Windows 8 pro.

  (1) is Windows Defender, it works both as the same as MacAfee antivirus software?

  (2) if I use windows defender in windows 8 pro, do you think that I still need 3rd party antivirus software to protect against viruses and malware?

  (3) can I activate and simultaneously run 3rd party software [McAfee] antivirus and windows Defender 8?

  (1) # Windows Defender is an anti-spyware, and Mcafee's anti-virus.

  (2) Yes

  (3) Yes

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• Windows Defender works not security updates will not install required valid security certificate?

  First of all, I was unable to unstall updated, then it was not valid certificates of security no. I can't turn defender of windows on my computer of freezer

  I tried everything and I can't fix it it seems to deteriorate.

  Hi VelmaMarcum,

  ·         Do you have any other security software installed on your computer except Windows Defender?

  ·         What happens when you try to install Windows Update?

  ·         What is the error message right received invalid security certificates?

  ·         When exactly do you get this error?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: You can follow the article in the Microsoft Knowledge base and check if it helps.

  Troubleshooting of Windows Defender

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555957

  Method 2: The problem with Windows Update, you can see the article.

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  I hope this helps.

• Can I have Windows 8 removed on a new computer and install Windows 7Home Premium?

  I have a gateway Windows XP with 2 slots for RAM.  I just have to answer at least 1 GB of RAM required for Windows 7 upgrade. I would like to have more than just the minimum RAM.   I'm not sure that the increase in RAM by buying two 1 GB RAM is all that is required to upgrade to Windows 7 and still have a stable and reliable computer.  If I bought a new computer with installed Windows 8, Windows 8 could be removed and the Windows 7 Home Premium installed instead?

  Thank you.

  If you have an old XP PC with only 1 GB of RAM, it is not likely to Win7 or 8 to run at all.

  If you buy a new computer, you can downgrade (people feel it is really an upgrade) to Windows 7 only if you have Windows 8 Pro. It is not normally sold on consumer machines. You would have taken specially for her.  In this case, one lets you find a computer that comes with Windows 7 installed. There are still a few available for sale.

  If you just want to buy a copy of Win7 then you could install it on a computer that is running Win8.

  2013 01 17 - Microsoft for Windows 8 downgraders: bits stop here

  http://www.InfoWorld.com/t/Microsoft-Windows/Microsoft-Windows-8-downgraders-the-bits-stop-here-211035

  Microsoft says Windows 8 Pro machines can be retired legally to Win7 professional, but its restrictions on getting "real" bit Win7 are stupid

  Earlier this week, I posted detailed instructions on How to "downgrade" (I use the term advisedly) a Windows 8 Pro to Windows 7 machine

  EASILY downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7 WITHOUT doing a clean install

  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Rqb0_ViKw3Q

   

  Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

  http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13326-downgrade-Windows-8-Windows-7-a.html