If you have firewall and windows defender, do you really need another security software?

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• Tried most methods still Cant turn on the windows firewall and windows defender

  k... I tried a few methods now to go into services and in the confirmation of order... Security Windows won't let me turn on the firewall or Defender on vista Basic... hit me with a message saying due to a firewall problem undefined caanot screen settings... This seems very serious please help

  Original title: tried most methods still Cant turn on the windows firewall and windows defender... sounds SERIOUS! Help

  An Antivirus is a fundamental need for security to prevent malware being installed.

  Malware to disable your firewall and your safety programs.

  Scan of Malware in Safe Mode with network.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with the Boot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  Once in Safe Mode with network, download and run RKill.

  RKill does NOT remove the malware; It stops the Malware process that gives you a chance to remove it with your security programs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/

  Then, download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

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  For an Antivirus, install one of these free AVs (installation more than it will cause problems).

  And first of all remove any AVs expired may still have installed:

  Microsoft Security Essentials:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=5201

  Avast Antivirus:

  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  See you soon.

• Problems Windows Security Center, firewall, and Windows Defender.

  This problem started about a month in December when I had Windows Vista Home Security 2011 Virus. I followed the steps described in the Guide here:
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-vista-home-security-2012 to fix (Bleeping Computer). I thought that it would be solved the problem.

  Recently, I had trouble with my internet. I can connect to my wireless router and everything seems in order, but when I start my computer, I can't view Web pages - I Internet Explorer and Firefox, none of them works. Once I restart my computer, it works like a charm.

  While trying to fix this, I realized the Microsoft Security Center and firewall have been disabled. I could not turn them back on. In Services, I neither Security Center or a firewall, and all of the other solutions I tried did not work. Help?

  In addition, after checking, the registry values for the Security Center and Windows Defender firewall disappeared. Help please? All the Fixit on the Microsoft Support site failed.

  Hello

  
  Method 1:
  
  

  I suggest you to restore your computer to the date when it was working fine.

  
  System restore
  
  

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore

  
  System Restore: frequently asked questions
  
  

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  
  Method 2:
  
  Note: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click
  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry
  
  ' a) click on ""Start " menu and type"regedit.exe ' in the search box start and press enter.
  
  (b) go to the following location. You must remove 1 (parasite) of additional area
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\ with number Pseudo-graphique, you will see before the number of zone 0.
  
  (c) save changes and check.

• Windows defender do I really need?

  I used Avast free anti virus and superantispyware free version. Suddenly I wonder to run Windows Defender. Do I need to do? When I try to update that prompted I am denied access and referred to the "system administrator".  I am the primary user of this computer at home. I don't know how to get around this problem of system administrator. Above all, I wonder if with Avast updated security do I really need this Windows Defender?  What do you recommend?

  Hello

  I prefer to use WIndows Defender and Avast (Prevx - free). You have not really
  told in detail what exactly is the problem.

  SuperAntiSpyware can be extremely invasive, so I put it's a scanner only on request.

  To configure SuperAntiSpyware as a scanner to the application if you want:

  You need to check all the entries - entries are by SuperAdBlocker which is used by
  SuperAntiSpyware.

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your system
  boots and you login. Autoruns shows you the full list of registry and file locations where
  applications can configure Auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Virtue of the present article in AutoRuns:

  HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services

  SASDIFSV SASDIFSV. SYS SUPERAdBlocker.com and SUPERAntiSpyware.com c:\program files\superantispyware\sasdifsv.sys

  SASENUM SASENUM. SYS SUPERAdBlocker.com and SUPERAntiSpyware.com-c:\program files\superantispyware\sasenum.sys

  SASKUTIL SASKUTIL. SYS SUPERAdBlocker.com and SUPERAntiSpyware.com c:\program files\superantispyware\saskutil.sys

  There may be others as my memory is not clear - there are 4 and probably 5 entries and they
  be quite so don't look close for SuperAntiSpyware ratings and SuperAdBlocker.

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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 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.

• Norton firewall and windows defender runs does not on

  Hello, I just bought a desktop computer with windows 8, I get a solve Pc issues pop up in the task bar saying windows defender is turned off and my Norton is off, but when I check nortons everything works fine and it is said, I'm sure, but I can not turn windows defender on or Firewall Norton via the Action Center , has disabled Norton my Defender a just cause of a conflict or should I not worry and just deal with the pop up through the Action Center

  Hello Dakks007,

  Generally, the Norton Security software will automatically turn off Windows Defender. You don't want two different security programs, performing the same job running on a PC at the same time, which can leave your PC less secure.

• Windows Firewall and Windows Security Center cannot start. In addition, no WSC in the services.msc list. What should do?

  Hey guys. I looked up and down for a solution to this problem.

  I already tried this solution:

  http://blogs.technet.com/b/asiasupp/archive/2011/12/27/error-code-0x80070424-with-Windows-Firewall-and-quot-base-filtering-engine-service-quot-not-available-in-services-database-list.aspx

  Although the only problem is at last step when I turn on the firewall Windows or WSC (windows Security Center) since neither of them are present
  in the list of the services.msc.

  So here I am without any windows security, no firewall and no updates. I really need help here. I was attacked by malware, a day ago, and everything happened after that. I removed the malware with program ESET NOD, but it seems that the malware corrupted my registry/safety inputs.

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  I suggest you run both the fix that he mentioned below and check if it helps!

  · Resolve security issues to protect and secure Windows automatically

  · Automatically repair the settings of Windows security to secure your PC

  I hope that helps!

• Vista error "this operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Contact the administrator of the system to you. When you try to open Avira Antivirus and Windows Defender".

  Whenever I try to open Avira Antivrus and Windows Defender, I get this message: "this operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer.  Please contact your system administrator. "I am the administrator and I have not set restrictions.  It worked, but started recently and I can't find answers.  All solutions?

  Hi I_GHall

   

  It seems that you receive the message you want to software conflicts. I suggest you try to disable either the Avira antivirus and windows defender and then check if the problem resolves.

   

  If you disable any security software for troubleshooting temporarily, so don't forget to activate after troubleshooting is completed that your computer will be at risk.

  See the help link - below
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

   

  I hope this helps.

• My computer is supported by windows, I have viruses and my computer freezing guard I need to format my computer can help you please?

  My computer is supported by windows, I have viruses and my computer freezing guard I need to format my computer can help you please?

  Original title: How can I format!

  Formatting disks and drives: FAQ

  Try 8.1 Windows, Windows 8 or Windows 7 hangs or freezes

• Windows Update not working do not Error Message and Windows Defender cannot update Error Message definitions

  I have a laptop Dell 1501 with Vista Home Basic 32-bit.

  I ran CA 2010 Security Suite and you have scanned for Malware with regard to the Windows Update Error Message. He found none. I ran Microsoft Malware malicious tool, and it found. I ran Windows Defender and he found. I don't have CA and Windows Firewall to protect my computer and I have disabled both in trying to solve this problem of Windows Update and Windows Defender.

  I got this error 4 days ago. Here is what I tried:

  -I went on various Web sites, including Microsoft Support - and tried to solve the problem through services.msc and msconfig.exe. None worked.

  -J' noticed in msconfig. where it says start waiting next to Windows Update. There are 3-4 elements, which are affiliated to Windows Update and made sure they did not exist in the registry.

  -J' have to ensure that they were supposed to be automatic or manual under services.msc.

  -J' rebooted several times and nothing changes.

  Windows Defender does not update the definitions, and I do not know if this coincides with the release of Windows does not.

  I am at my wit's end and do not want to crash and burn my computer.

  I need serious help. Please, I beg you!

  Thank you.

  LRR100

  I had to call Microsoft. Alex tried to add registry keys and input upgrade.

  My Windows Update has almost been altered. It could be my mistake or it has become corrupted when running other services at the same time.

  I was sent a Windows 7 Home Premium Disc to upgrade and start over, as my Vista disk was corrupted as well.

  I would not recommend trying one of the suggestions listed on other sites. It's my personal opinion because I have in the past and it worsened my problem.

  I also wouldn't delete all programs (unless absolutely necessary) because I remove 4 MSMXL and he made their work more difficult.

  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  Sometimes the only solution is to call Microsoft and they will evaluate if a charge of telephone support is necessary from the outset, before they run for your problem.

  Despite what you may have read, Microsoft Technical Support technicians are very efficient and kind.

  We inform you to open a slot during your day or even open your day for the problem to be solved.

  Mine took 2 1/2 hours, and they had to remind me the next day to make the order for the disk because it could not be done the same day.

  The more patient and kind you are, the best representative.

  Hope this helps and thanks for reading,.

  LRR100

• Malwarebytes and windows defender

  I have malwarebytes as my anti virus. windows Defender won't have a problem with my computer?

  Hello

  Windows Defender is antispyware. Malwarebytes is an antispyware scanner and malware.
  You need antivirus to protect your computer.

  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  <-->

  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.

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• Hanging of Thunderbird 38, gel and does not question. 17 accounts pop (Win 8.1, MalwareBytes and Windows Defender)

  Since the update of Thunderbird to 38.* I had nothing but problems with Thunderbird wedging (spinning wheel waiting), a "Mozilla Thunderbird (not answer) ' in the header bar, whiting of window application out and possibly TB box in hell - a small box to appear asking if I want to - close the program, expected so he can resolve itself , or check the internet, then close. I now give the floor it the box to hell (B2H - call it all you want, but I'm cursed every time he pop up!)

  I did everything proposed here and nothing suits. I have used Thunderbird for years with all the same files and Add ons WITHOUT problem. On the first day of the 38 update everything has changed. When Mozilla realizes that it is in the upgrade and find the problem!

  Here is what I tried with nothing working...
  1. I don't have AVG, the only malware bytes and windows defender
  2. it still happens in SafeMode with no active add-on.
  3. I stopped saving function which slows down the frequency of the sinking, but did not eliminate the problem.
  4. I have deleted hundreds of older emails, thinking it was that but who have done nothing.
  5. I changed some accounts of POP at the thought of iMAP that was the problem but nothing has changed.
  6. I made several attempts to patch both Mozilla support and outdoors on the net. Nothing works. Looking at all the people who have the same problems, I have to say that the problem is handling of file. I noticed that as the issue with others who have multi files and emails. The answer is not to reduce these volumes but to understand why thunderbird managed their fine before and what has changed to make the program hang now? Who should be on your end, taken responsibility. Keep us faithful and solve the problem...

  Here are my tips...

  A. I have several files and thousands of e-mails longer and have manged fines, as matter of fact, Thunderbird has been great. Then like a good stooge I approved the moz and did my upgrade to 38. Never had a problem before the upgrade. After the upgrade, everything went to *.

  B. the 38 version upgrade was a big change. When I look in the folder that has been labeled the envoys or Inbox folder (where all emails from each account is collected), all the emails listed would disappear when I moved my mouse over them! Emails disappearing! They were there in records specific e-mail below but not but in the case of head as if it were just a day earlier and with the upgrade. I thought that as an addition on the question and waited for the difficulty that happened not so long ago. Again, which could be a problem of record add-on.

  C. the upgrade to 38 were other issues, but if the madness going no problem was not bad enough, the problem seems to be growing with each ' update or bugfix that followed. Don't hold me to it but I think it was in 38.1.2 or 8 (I think that's it. I wasn't paying attention, but if I had known that I would have to tell it, I will!) That's when hanging interminably long. When the program closed at least I got a project saved, then I read on line that the problem was the registration of open messages, I turned the auto reduction. He did change the frequency of the hanging (white screen pause) and timing (where the B2H appears), but he was always there and always!

  D. I had hoped with 38.2 there will be improvements. Nothing has changed. I didn't know that 38.3 would make this change/fix, but it's not. If I write all this, so you have what I know as a loyal user since 2007.

  E. here is what you need to complete the picture. I'm on a PC running 8.1. on an Intel i7-4770, with 32 GB of ram, now you tell me when you will issue the update to fix the problem! Once again, Mozilla, I suggest you start by looking at how TB 38 manages several emails, files and archives. Not all of us have only one e-mail account. Most of us have been really happy with TB before 38. If you can't find the question, can you show us how to get back to a version prior to 38?

  Thanks for listening and hope that helps!
  @v @.

  
  

• Equium L40 very slow and Windows Defender found a Trojan horse

  I was wondering if you could help me with a situation.

  Turned my laptop on and Windows Defender found a Trojan, so I chose all clear. Then it arrived 5 minutes later and I pressed on delete everything again.

  Afterwards my internet is incredibly slow and often freezing.
  Opening files and folders often locked up but I could still click on the red X if it took 30 seconds to close after that I clicked on the X.

  I get now random pop ups not even on the internet.

  Do you have any suggestions?

  Thank you.

  Hi Kieran

  Have you tried different antivirus software?
  I would recommend this. I use a software called Antivir freeware antivirus and it is nice.
  It of free and you can download it from various internet sites.

  In addition, you could use an Ad-aware to kill this Trojan horse. It of also for free and maybe it could be useful too.
  Google just to download it for free.

  If you won't be able to remove the virus from your system by using programs like Antivir, antivirus Norton antivirus, etc. and then use your Toshiba Recovery CD.

  I think this should help.

  Good bye

  Post edited by: Jaba

• VIPRE Firewall and Windows Firewall

  I have VIPRE and Windows Firewall work it is disabled.  How can I do to make it is reversed, and the Windows Firewall is turned on?  Or I can't do that?

  Thank you.

  You can change the Windows 7 firewall settings by clicking "Start" > "Control Panel" > "System and security" > Windows Firewall.

  With regard to the Vipre firewall you have, consult with Vipre support as they would have the best advice on this subject.

  See you soon

• Hi, I use an old PC which is running only Windows Vista, I want to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender.

  Hello

  I have an old PC which only works Windows Vista Home Premium with SP 2.  Now I want to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender from my pc. Can you please tell me how to do it safely?

  Kind regards

  James

  Hello

  I have an old PC which only works Windows Vista Home Premium with SP 2.  Now I want to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender from my pc. Can you please tell me how to do it safely?

  Kind regards

  James

  ================================================
  The following links might offer something useful:

  (2483120) how to manually uninstall Microsoft
  Security Essentials 2.0.1963 if you cannot uninstall
  it using Add / Remove programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2483120

  How disable (remove and uninstall) Windows Defender in Vista
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-disable-remove-and-uninstall-Windows-Defender-in-Vista/

• Windows 7 and windows defender

  I have a broad antivirus installed. Do I still have to run windows defender in windows 7 where can I turn it off safely. I also use malware bytes on the side.

  Thank you for your time and your answer!

  The game January 9, 2014 18:43:02 + 0000, JeffOlink wrote:

  I have a broad antivirus installed. Do I still have to run windows defender in windows 7 where can I turn it off safely.

  Avast is an anti-virus, as you say. But the Defender is an anti-spyware
  program. You need to have an anti-spyware program in the
  antivirus protection.

  I also use malware bytes on the side.

  MalwareBytes anti-malware is an anti-spyware program. If you do not
  need to run Defender, but I recommend to keep. Any of these
  programs is perfect and the two is better than one.

  But note that this last sentence above refers to anti-spyware
  programs, not the anti-virus program. Do not run two anti-virus programs
  Since then, they can slow down your computer and cause problems as they
  interfere with each other.