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• What is the best antivirus and malicious software for my mac

  looking for free antivirus and malware from my mac. Please notify.

  Unless you use Windows on the computer or often share files with computers using Windows, you must only put Mac OS x up-to-date and avoid downloading software from sources other than the Mac App Store or Developer Web sites.

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• "mbam" is a malicious software of Apple application?

  In my search for the right way to get my Time Machine on track, I was checking my backup volumes and found this.

  "MBAM-MAC - 1.1.3.72.DMG.

  Picture disc - 3.9 MB

  Created January 16, 2016 at 10:23

  Last updated January 16, 2016 at 10:12

  Last opening January 16, 2016 at 10:12.

  mbam - which opens:

  1. Malwarebytes
     Malwarebytes Corporation
     https://www.Malwarebytes.org/

     In my iMac 21.5 OS x 10.6.8 "(fin 2009) there is an app called 'Malwarebites'."  It has been downloaded on my computer and I can't download it.  I am very cautious about downloading anything to do with malicious software on my Mac because of repeated warnings here in the ADC unless it is recommended by one of the highest gurus here in the group.  What is a hack or just my bad?  Or maybe something approved by Apple?

  Any advice greatly appreciated.    .. .Goldie

  It's a legitimate anti-malware application created by Malwarebytes. I am actually responsible for this product, a Director of Malwarebytes.

  It is possible, if you have had service from Apple recently, that an Apple technician can have downloaded this. They will sometimes use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac to eliminate the threats they find on Mac which is the subject of service. It is also quite possible that you may have downloaded some time earlier this year and just don't remember.

  However, if your Mac is running OS X 10.6.8 is unable to run any version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac, so you can remove it from your computer.

  Thomas Reed

  Director of Mac offers, Malwarebytes

• Article update: Harden your Mac from malicious software attacks

  Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.

  Article

  Harden your Mac from malicious software attacks

  Harden your Mac from malicious software attacks

  Seems to be outdated. ( Changed the: July 12, 2013 19:28 46816 views )

  It is the Firefox Mozilla Knowledge Base article

  • Fix Firefox problems caused by malicious software
  • Link firefox:mac https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware#

  Note

  • This is the official site of support of Firefox that is bound to the User Interface of Firefox browsers.
  • This Mozilla document can not be an article on it, but still had 10s of thousands of views.

  Is someone able to update this document or suggest other resources or document to include in the document of Mozilla?

  Personally, I don't use a Mac.  One point which can be exceeded in the Apple support document some of the references to the clams.

  Is ClamXav graphic version is no longer free?  (https://www.clamxav.com/changetocommercialsoftware)

  There is also now a product available from how Malwrebyes 2015 is considered within the Apple community.
  (Yes I realize that as Linux and Android, you will have less malware and adware issues than the MS OS)

  • Anti-Malware for Mac https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/

  It's free and (probably) equivalent Windows software is well regarded in the Mozilla community.

  Thanks in advance,

  John

  Mac users often ask if they should install "anti-virus" (AV) or software "anti-malware". The answer is 'no', but it can give the false impression that there is no threat of what is loosely called 'virus '. There is a threat.

  1. it is a comment on what you should - and should not-do to protect you from malicious software ("malware") that runs on the Internet and gets onto a computer as an unintended consequence of the user's actions.

  It does not apply to the software, such as keyloggers, which can be installed deliberately by an intruder who has convenient access to the computer, or who has been able to take control of it remotely. This threat is in a different category, and there is no easy way to defend against it. AV software is not intended to and does not, to defend against these attacks.

  The comment is long because the issue is complex. The essential points are in articles 5 and 11.

  OS X implements now three levels of integrated protection specifically against malware, not to mention the protections of runtime such as quarantine the file, execute disable, sandbox, protecting the integrity of system, System Library randomization and randomized address space layout , which can also prevent other kinds of exploits.

  2. all versions of Mac OS X 10.6.7 were able to detect the malware Mac known in downloaded files and block non-secure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user. Apple calls internally it "XProtect."

  The malware used by XProtect recognition database is automatically updated. However, you should not count on it, because the attackers are still at least a day before the defenders.

  The following restrictions apply to XProtect:

  ☞ circumvented by some third-party network software, such as the BitTorrent clients and Java applets.

  ☞ It applies only to software downloaded on the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not verified.

  As new versions of Mac OS X are available, it is not clear whether Apple will continue indefinitely maintain the older versions such as 10.6 XProtect database. Versions of obsolete systems security may eventually be affected. Updates to security for the code of obsolete systems will be stop being released at any given time, and which can leave them open to other types of attack in addition to malware.

  3. starting with the OS X 10.7.5, there was a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and installation packages downloaded from the network will be run only if they are digitally signed by a developer to a certificate issued by Apple. Certified software in this way has not been checked for safety by Apple, unless it comes to the App Store, but you can be reasonably sure that it has not been changed by someone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so it could be held legally responsible if it distributes malicious software. Which may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below).

  Access controller does not depend on a database of known malware. He has, however, the same limitations as XProtect and in addition the following:

  ☞ It can easily be turned off or overridden by the user.

  ☞ A malware attacker could find a way around it, or could take control of a certificate of signing of code under false pretenses or could simply ignore the consequences of the distribution of malware Tryggvason.

  ☞ Developer App store could find a way around the Apple control, or the control may fail due to human error.

  Apple took too long to revoke some known attackers codesigning certificates, thus diluting the value of the keeper and the program developer ID. These variances do not involve the App Store products, however.

  For the reasons given, App Store, and, to a lesser extent - other applications recognized by signed Gatekeeper, are safer than others, but they cannot be considered to be absolutely sure. "Sand" applications could make to access to private data, such as your contacts, or for access to the network. Think that before granting access. Security sandbox is based on user input. Never click through any application for leave without thinking.

  4. by starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background. He checks and removes, malware that corresponds to a database of recognition held by Apple. To ensure that MRT will be executed when the database is updated, the App Store tab in system preferences and check the box marked

  Install the system data files and security updates

  If it is not already done.

  As XProtect, MRT is effective against known threats, but not against strangers. It alerts you if it detects malware, but otherwise, it has no user interface.

  5. the built-in Mac OS x security features reduce the risk of malware attack, but they are not and will never be complete protection. Malware is a problem of human behavior, not a behavior machine, and none only of technological solution will solve. Software protect you from trust only will make you more vulnerable.

  The best defense is always going to be your own intelligence. Except perhaps feats of Java, all the known malware, circulating on the Internet wearing reached a completely setting installation to update to OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "Trojans", which may have no effect if the victim is deceived in their execution. The threat thus amounts to a battle of wits between you and cybercriminals. If you are better informed, they think you are, you win. In effect, it means that you always stay in the shelter of practical computing. How do you know when you leave the safe harbor? Here are a few signs warning of danger.

  Software from a reliable source

  ☞ Software with a brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, does not come directly from the Web site. Don't be fooled an alert of any website for updating Flash, or your browser, or other software. A real alert that Flash is outdated and blocked is shown on this support page. In this case, follow the instructions on the support page. Furthermore, assume that the alert is false and that someone is trying to rip you off to install malicious software. If you see these alerts on more than one Web site, ask for instructions.

  ☞ Software any is distributed via BitTorrent or Usenet, or on a Web site that distributes pirated music and movies.

  ☞ Rogue sites Web such as CNET Download MacUpdate, Soft32, Softonic and SourceForge distribute free applications that have been packaged in a superfluous "install".

  ☞ The software is advertised through spam or intrusive web ads. Any announcement, on any site, which includes a direct link to a download should be ignored.

  Software that is clearly illegal or doing something illegal

  Commercial software ☞ high-end such as Photoshop is "cracked" or "free."

  ☞ An application helps you violates copyright law, for example to circumvent the copy protection on a commercial software, or streamed media recording to be reused without permission. All the 'YouTube downloaders' are in this category, but not all are necessarily malicious.

  Conditional or unsolicited offer from strangers

  ☞ A phone calling or a web page you indicates that you have a "virus" and offers to remove. (Some reputable sites warned visitors who have been infected with the malware "DNSChanger" legitimately. The exception to this rule applies.)

  ☞ A web site offers a free content like music or video, but for use, you must install a "codec", 'plug-in', 'player' 'Downloader', 'extractor', or 'certificate' which comes from the same site, or a stranger.

  ☞ You win a prize in a competition that you are never entered.

  ☞ someone on a forum like this is eager to help you, but only if you download an application of your choice.

  ☞ a 'FREE WI - FI!' network presents itself in a public place like an airport, but is not provided by management.

  ☞ Online everything that you expect to pay is 'free '.

  Unexpected events

  ☞ a file is downloaded automatically when you visit a web page, without any further action on your part. delete any file without opening it.

  ☞ You open what you think, it is a document and you receive an alert that it is "an application downloaded from the Internet." Click Cancel and delete the file. Even if you don't get the alert, you must always remove any download that is not what you expected it to be.

  ☞ An application does something you don't expect, such as permission to access your contacts, your location or the Internet without obvious reason.

  ☞ Software is attached to the email you na not ask, even if it is (or seems to come) by a person of trust.

  I do not leave the safe harbour that once will necessarily lead to disasters, but make a habit of it will weaken your defenses against malicious software attacks. None of the above scenarios must, at the very least, make you uncomfortable.

  The emergence of data "ransomware" for Mac was part of the defense against the attacks of backup all data. Since an infected machine could destroy its own backups, at least a backup unit must always be in offline mode. For example, you could turn your backup drives, keeping one with you or another site. This strategy also protects against a physical threat such as a fire or theft.

  6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it is not related, despite the similarity of names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform to run complex applications in a web page. That was always a bad idea, and Java developers have proved unable to apply it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been a type virus Windows affecting OS X. simply load a page with Java malicious content could be harmful.

  Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is outdated and largely disappeared. Only a few outdated sites still use it. Try to accelerate the process of extinction by avoiding these sites, if you have a choice. Forget to play games or other uses not Java essentials.

  Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later versions. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and Oracle (the developer of Java). Do not use one unless you need it. Most of the people don't. If Java is installed, turn it off- not the JavaScript in your browser.

  Whatever the version, experience has shown that Java on the Web is not reliable. If you must use a Java applet for a job on a specific site, Enable Java only for the site in Safari. Never activate Java for a public Web site that carries the third-party advertising. Use only on websites that are well known, protected by login and secure without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you will see a padlock icon in the address bar when you visit a secure site.

  7. another perennial weak point is Adobe Flash Player. Like Java, Flash is declining well deserved, but content Flash is still much more widespread than the contents of Java on the Web. If you choose to install the Flash plugin, you can reduce your exposure to Flash by checking the box marked

  Stop the plug-ins to save energy

  in the Advanced tab of the preferences of Safari window, if not already done. Consider also installing an extension Safari as "ClickToFlash" or "ClickToPlugin." They will prevent the Flash content automatically load and are initially not Flash video is substituted for Flash on YouTube and perhaps a few other sites. I tested the extensions and found them safe, but you should always do your own research before you decide whether to trust any third party software.

  8. remain within the sphere of security, and you will be as safe from malware you can be practically. The rest of this comment is what you must do to protect you.

  Although it may seem counterintuitive, you should never install any AV or products 'Internet security' for Mac if you have a choice, because they are all worse than useless. If you are required by a (wrong) institutional policy to install some kind of AV, choose one of the free apps in the Mac App Store, nothing else.

  Why you should not use products AV?

  ☞ To recognize malware, software depends on a database of known threats, which is always at least one day to day. This technique is a proven failure, as a major supplier of AV software has admitted. Most of the attacks are "zero-day" - that is, previously unknown. Recognition-based AV does not defend against such attacks, and the enterprise IT industry comes to realize that the traditional AV software is worthless.

  ☞ design is based generally on the nonexistent threat that malware can be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; He is not of the blue leaves. To meet this threat does not exist, a commercial AV software changes or low level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a frequent cause of instability, bugs, poor performance, and duplicates.

  ☞ changing the operating system, the software can also create weaknessesthat could be exploited by malicious attackers.

  ☞ especially, a false sense of security is dangerous. This fact relates to all AV software it will never be any changes elsewhere.

  Using the software AV defines you for double exploitation: by hackers, malicious software, that the software does not protect you and the actual AV industry. The latter will often try to hang with a product free of appeal , so it can charge you for "improvements" later.

  9. a free AV product from the Mac App Store is safe as long as you don't let it delete or move files. Ignore all the warnings that it can give you on "heuristic" or "phishing." These warnings, if they are not simply false positives, see the text of e-mail messages or updates cached web pages, not malware. Also ignore any attempt to upsell you to a paid version of the product.

  An AV application is not necessary and may not be invoked for protection against malware for OS X. It is useful, or even not at all, only to detect malware Windows and even for this use it is not really effective, because the new Windows malware makes its appearance much faster than OS X malware.

  Windows malware cannot hurt you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows). Just do not pass to someone else. A malicious link in the e-mail is usually easy to recognize by the name alone. A concrete example:

       London Terror Moovie.avi [124 spaces] Checked By Norton Antivirus.exe

  You don't need software to tell you it's a horse Trojan for Windows. Software may be able to tell what trojan is, but who cares? In practice, there is no reason to use a recognition software, unless an organizational strategy requires. Malware Windows is so widespread that you must assume that it is in each attachment until proof to the contrary.

  A free AV product on the App Store can serve a purpose if it fulfills a misinformed network administrator that requires to have some sort of application AV. An App Store product will not change the operating system; in fact, it does nothing, unless you run it.

  If you are just curious to know if a file is recognized as malware by the AV engines, you can download it from the "VirusTotal" site, where it will be tested against most of them. A negative result is evidence of what whether, for the reasons given above. I do not recommend doing this with a file that may contain private information.

  10. There seems to be a common belief that the firewall Application acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents operation of malware. He does not. It blocks incoming connections to some network services you are using, such as file sharing. It is disabled by default, and you should leave it like that if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate only when you are on an untrusted network, for example a public Wi - Fi hotspot, where you do not want to provide services. Disable services that you don't use in the sharing preferences window. All are disabled by default.

  11. as a Mac user, you don't have to live in fear that your computer may be infected whenever you install the software, read emails, or visit a web page. But nor can you assume that you will always be free from exploitation, no matter what you do. Internet browsing, it's like walking the streets of a big city. It can be as safe or as dangerous that you choose to do so. The greatest harm done by software AV is precisely its selling point: it makes people feel safe. They can then feel sufficiently safe to take risks, which the software does not protect them. Nothing can reduce the need for safe computing practices.

• My macbook pro has been consulted by fraudsters via teamview. How can I do a scan to see if they are entered in a malicious software.  They could access my passwords?

  my macbook pro has been consulted by crooks posing as BT open reach engineers using teamview for 10 minutes max.

  What precautions should I take now? system 10.8.5 mountain lion

  Hi e.a.snell, this is a very common scam. You can report it to http://www.apple.com/legal/more-resources/phishing/

  Once someone has physical access to your computer, they can access all of your information and leave a malicious software they like on your system.

  The only thing to do after what happens is to reformat the hard drive and reinstall OS X.

  First make a copy of your data.

  Then start command + option + r choose utility disk and erase the entire hard drive (top icon). Now, to partition your disk, you must create at least a partition for Mac OS X, which should be formatted for OS X Extended, partition scheme GUID that is the default value.  Make sure that you are connected to the internet via Wi - Fi or ethernet.

  We'll put the original OS that computer comes with. After putting in place, you can upgrade. After he finished the installation, it will restart and put you Assistant settings. Once you set up your accounts, you can connect to the AppStore and OS X update to the latest version of so that your Mac meets the system specification...

  Old Macs

  First make a copy of your current hard drive, unless you have a recent backup.

  You will need your original installation to the next DVD.

  Boot from the installation DVD. Choose the drive that you want to delete in disk utility and click on the above icon, which represents the entire disk. Press erase the drive.

  Then, your DVD, install you the original OS and from there proceed to 10.6.8.

  EDIT: Also change your Apple ID.

• How to remove the malicious software that is causing the pop up ads "to go around the web"?  These pop ups appear on almost every page I open and I have bad non-kid-friendly images?  Apple instructions for the removal of the malware did not help.

  How to remove the malicious software that is causing the pop up ads "to go around the web"?  These pop ups appear on almost every page I open and I have bad non-kid-friendly images?  Instructions from Apple to remove the malware have not removed despite them a number of times.

  Click here and follow the instructions. If you would rather not remove it manually, you can run rather MalwareBytes for Mac.

  MalwareBytes is a removal tool and does not stop adware or other malware from entering the computer. It should not be invoked to prevent future incidents; Instead, avoid downloading software from sources other than the Mac App Store or Developer Web sites.

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• Safari crashes on opening. Errors: Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV) of Exception Codes: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0 x 0000000000000023. I have already downloaded the last update: 9.1.3, flash removed, removed malicious software known with Malwarebyt

  Safari crashes on opening. The errors are:

  Exception type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV)

  Exception codes: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0 x 0000000000000023.

  I have already downloaded the last update: 9.1.3, flash removed, removed malicious software known with Malwarebytes. I would like to re - install the operating system, but I downloaded an upgrade initially and do not know what file name to look for to try to do more. I may or may not have a backup. If I do, are there instructions for this kind of restore somewhere?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Can be an extension Safari or third party plugin that is causing Safari to unexpectedly stop then follow the instructions in this article to support > Safari: no support for third-party modules can cause Safari to suddenly quit, or have performance problems

• Cannot remove malicious software toolbars

  My husband has foolishly agreed all downloads and now there malicious software toolbars. I tried everything I could find to remove them, but can't get rid of them. They don't show up under control panel - uninstall Firefox - Addons or Firefox - Extensions. I searched my hard drive for files that support pages told me to pick up, but none of them are there.

  I'm on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with Firefox 37.0.2. I tried:

  1: execution of malware, viruses, spyware, adware programs etc. Nothing found. Here's what I ran:

  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware free
  SuperAntispyware Portable Scanner
  Microsoft safety scanner
  Anti-Rootkit utility - TDSSKiller
  AdwCleaner
  SpyHunter
  Hitman Pro

  2: I have reset firefox.

  3: I ran Adblock, NoScript and started Firefox in Mode safe. No help.

  4: I did a search here and did all the steps in each section. None of the permits.

  I tried so many things that I can't even remember all. I've attached a screen capture, smart toolbars.

  Can anyone help?

  Hi, I see "clicks.beep etc." but is not a toolbar, it's a bookmark in the bookmarks toolbar. If you don't want - or other, just right click > delete.

• I just updated my software on my mac to capitan and downloaded pictures from my i phone in my library. The photos are displayed correctly in the library, but when I download on eBay, Kijiji, Web site, they are on the side here.

  I've just updated my software on my mac to Capitan 10.11.4

  I had no problems until now when downloading pictures from my i phone, which is also aware of the software updates.

  Since the mac update, I now have problems with uploading photos.

  The photos are transferred to the library and are displayed as it should, however when I try and add photos on Ebay, Kijiji, or my site the photos are displayed on the side here.

  I can't upload photos on Autotrader at all now!

  I have tried to turn the photos in the library, in order to temporarily solve the problem, but the photo then displays exactly how she has changed.

  Help, please?

  How do you access download?

  try this select them in PHotos and export to a folder on the desktop - check the with preview to be sure they are correct and then download the desktop folder

  LN

• I have a malicious software alert.

  I have a malicious software alert. My Safari is now frozen on the property page alert malware. How can I unlock Safari and empty my cache?

  Choose force quit from the Apple menu, close Safari and then run it with the SHIFT key is pressed. If the message reappears, disconnect the computer from the Internet and close the tab Popup came.

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• Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool vs Malwarebyte Anti-Malware

  Explain the difference/other services/conflicts between Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and Malwarebyte Anti-Malware.

  I currently use Anti-Malware in conjunctgion with KIS 2012.

  Hi RW,.

  Not precisely.  I say that the Windows Firewall is perfectly adequate, and I don't know any others that provide better protection (but others may have more options of configuration or bells and whistles, some will offer essentially equivalent protection, and some are not as good as Windows Firewall).  Of course, some will say that there are some firewalls that are better than the Windows Firewall, but is no longer a subject of debate and discussion than anything I saw firmly and convincingly demonstrated.  And we know that the Windows Firewall works properly with Windows and other Microsoft products and has great support.  And I never heard of software conflicting with the Windows Firewall, I heard things regarding 3rd party brands - involving mainly browsers, e-mail programs and security as well as configurations of network programs (not just internet, but internal intranet, you can have in your home using cables (, wireless routers/modems, infrared devices, bluetooth, remote deskop (internal or external) devices if used parental controls, interfaces with the security at home and/or surveillance systems wireless devices such as printers or scanners or fax machines and other similar things).

  Remember, without a firewall your computer give to anyone trying to access the system through any network or remote connection via the ports.  There are several ports, most average users never need.  The firewall blocks essentially all ports except those that are specifically excluded.  That's where you come in.  Each has a default list of excluded ports.  You must go through this list and remove all exclusions that you know you don't need (and be sure you KNOW what you have blocked before deleting the exclusion).  Each exclusion represent a hole in your security that an attacker could have access.  The less the better.  When I came through the list, I probably cut just a little less than 50% of registrants - but I cut some I used but rarely I would have rather the firewall blocks and make the extra effort to unblock port temporarily the few times that I need to leave open at all times.  Although for Vista, this article will help you understand the basic concepts of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Firewall-frequently-asked-questions.   Attention to the last on the list because it provides links to other articles where you can get better and more information that can help you to choose and decide.

  I'm not going to argue here, since you have already the product and more.  This isn't what I would have chosen, but it is probably one of the best on the market suites and much, much better than some other choice, you could have done.  According to me, that it will probably do the job.  Quite simply, I don't know how good it is the Firewall works because I've never used this before then.  It may in fact be just as good and offer more features, or may not provide the same level of protection or cause any problems or conflicts with other programs or with your network (depending on how you setup).  I do not know.  You bought the suite because you wanted more features than just anti-virus protection.

  I think you can guess what I personally would do, but I can't advise you on what to do here - it's your software, your computer and your decision to make.  Don't forget that you can always disable the firewall in KIS and activate Windows Firewall (or the reverse), once you choose.  This comment in my post was directed at all the recipients and I didn't change it to you specifically - I mean not that it appear as more accurately you invites to spend now that you have already bought another product.  I was trying to say to people in general, he was no need to spend money on a separate firewall when the Windows Firewall has been excellent and would do the job perfectly well.  However, Windows Defender does NOT provide adequate and afflicted an antivirus program protection must be added (that may or may not turn off defender during the installation) to be sure.

  In short, the decision is yours to make.

  I hope this helps clarify things.

  Good luck and best wishes!

• Repeatedly offered KB890830 Malicious Software Removal Tool

  The installation of updates today all my Windows platforms (Win XP, Win 7, Server 2003, Server 2008), KB 890830 installs with the other updates as expected.  After a reboot, I was invited by my machines they want that KB 890830 installed - again.  So I install it again.  After another reboot, I get the same behavior.  Is there a problem with this month - October 2010 - malicious software update?

  Everyone knows about this problem?  No work around?

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello Cuncabo,

  Thank you for your message.  In more post from PA Bear.  Please see:How to troubleshoot Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are repeatedly offered an update.

  See you soon

  Jason H. Engineer Support of Microsoft answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• There are ten virus adware and malicious software attempting to invade my files; If you follow prompt to "remove all", nothing happens. How can I solve this problem?

  There are ten virus adware and malware that have file names tries to invade the following files: my dovument (7), Shared (6) and Local C drive files (78); If you follow prompt to "remove all", nothing happens.  There are three flashing warning signs alert me of evil potentiial for files named above. How can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  We need more information. What antivirus do you use? Don't forget to contact support
  and forums. If the MSE a response - MSE here on answers forum. What version of Windows
  you use. It might also help if you named the malware involved.

  Please provide all the information we need to help us help you.

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

  ===============================================================

  This troubleshooting is for Windows 7 - Vista is similar - for XP using RUN instead of
  Start - Search.

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

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

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  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/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  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 others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, 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?prevx=Y  <-->

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

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

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

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  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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  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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  There may be necessary sanitation - which some depends on your version of Windows.
  RUJ SFC/scannow and checkdisk (CHKDSK) - if necessary to do a repair installation. For
  more information on these methods require responses - Windows Forums for your version of
  Windows.

  Answers - Windows Forums
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows

  Also, be sure to provide all the information we need to help us to help you:

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

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  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
  infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
  international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

  Microsoft support - Virus and Security Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

  I hope this helps.

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

• Can I run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool w / Kaspersky AntiVirus with/without any problems?

  Can I run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool w / Kaspersky AntiVirus with/without any problems?

  Can I run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool w / Kaspersky AntiVirus with/without any problems?

  Yes.  It is a tool on demand and not in real time thus creates no problems or conflicts with the other application in real time, including Kaspersky Antivirus.

• Why are there no update in September for Malicious Software Removal Tool?

  Why are there no update in September for Malicious Software Removal Tool?

  Hello

  My guess is that it is usually released the 2nd Tuesday of the month which is tomorrow 13/09/2011.

  For anyone needing a link - it is also available via Windows Update.

  Microsoft® Windows® malicious software removal tool (KB890830)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=16

  I hope this helps.

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