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• c07ft5y, CDDB, ODBC and Mimar Sinan in the register - I was told by a company of 'technical support' that they need to eliminate these because it's malware and viruses

  I called a line of technical support that was supposed to be for prolbems Avast free antivirus software. The tech support person, located in India with a company called Bamgar, has convinced me to give remote access to my computer. Currently, she proceeded to look in my registry and make comments about how my computer had a lot of 'serious problems' and hackers could access sensitive files, I have or look in my online banking because of the above located things on my record that she claimed were malicious software and viruses. I became suspicious when she then proceeds to discuss how his own company, 'Good Karma' would withdraw from all of this for me and to solve all these problems. They would need "only" $ 130 for this. I told him I did not have that kind of money and I want to talk to him later on this subject, because now I was very nervous, she has access to my computer. I clicked the button to put an end to its remote access, but of course I don't know if she still has access to my computer now, as I don't know how to tell for sure.

  I downloaded the free firewall Zone Alarm immediately after the end of that phone call and put it up to block access. I'm also looking for my machine with Spybot Search and Destroy. I know not what else to do to stop this company access to my computer, and I don't know if it was legitimate, and the files she mentioned are really malware. Please tell me if you know what are actually the these points in my registry. Thank you very much.

  Hello

  If you have finished the desktop sharing session, then worry not access your computer.

  I also recommend to run the verification and virus scan online if any malware or virus detected on the computer activity. You can run the scan for viruses online from the link below: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  NOTE: Make sure that you select the correct version of the operating system before downloading the scanner)

• When I go to the safety of the Control Panel, it doesn't let me choose Norton under malware and viruses tab.

  I had some problems with my safety. I installed Norton 360 as my security software, but it does not open when I click on it. Also, when I went to the control panel and clicked on the Security Center icon, I went down to the "Malware Protection" tab. He said it was off. When I tried to put it on and clicked on using norton as my security malware option, nothing happened. As well as the other options tab of Malware

  Hello

  You should check with the help of Norton/Symantec program must be run to
  It is an option in the Security Center.

  Activation Norton support
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/support/DTree.jsp?PVID

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN START MY COMPUTER ON IT "S FACTORY CONDITION AND ELIMINATE ALL MALWARE, SOFTWARE SPY SOFTWARE AND VIRUSES

  I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN START MY COMPUTER ON IT "S FACTORY CONDITION AND ELIMINATE ALL MALWARE, SOFTWARE SPY SOFTWARE AND VIRUSES

  Hello

  I'm sorry to hear that you are facing problem with sons of malware and viruses in your computer.

  It would be best to contact the computer manufacturer for assistance.

  Warning: Restore to factory settings remove everything and you start again with a clean machine.

  Hope the information is useful for you.

• I have attacks of malware or viruses on my IMAC... Help!  He was only using Google Chrome... now it happens on firefox.  What should I do?

  I need help trying to get rid of malware and viruses on my IMAC.  I think my daughter has caused them because I've never had a problem before today.  It was the only one that happens using google chrome and now it's happening with Firefox.  Any good suggestions on software to use to remove them.  Thank you!

  Hello

  As a first step: keep calm and to answer these questions please

  Why do you think it's also a Malware on your iMac? How the 'Malware' contains only browsers?

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  RIGHTEN

• Malware and other viruses, download problem, IE is hacked?

  I ran anti virus programs, they found horses of Trojans, spyware software, root kit and pirate PUM. They were "out" I used Avast, he found nothing, I used bytes ware bad, and he concluded that all of the above, I chose to delete. But I can not open IE without it redirect me to a bogus page. I also use Firefox, I can access the web with Firefox and everything seems normal in this aspect, except when I try to download anything, I only get the option to save or cancel the file. I click on save and the DL box opens, but I'm unable to open or run the file, or it appears when I open the separately from the folder to download on my computer. So so I can't DL a file, I can't get the files sent to me through my bf on Skype, I know, but I can't go anywhere in line and DL! Help, please!

  Hello

  You shouldn't have two major antivirus programs on the computer at the same time much less
  running. Even the remains of some people can cause strange problems. Run the McAfee removal
  Tool. Uninstall AVG and run the removal tool.

  McAfee removal tool
  http://service.McAfee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?ID=TS100507

  AVG removal tool
  http://www.Avg.com/us-en/download-tools

  List of tools to clean/uninstall anti-malware programs
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/thread/407bf6da-C05D-4546-8788-0aa4c25a1f91/

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  Make sure you use ALL the methods to search for malware, including the online scanners.

  If you make a new account and connected to it and still could not download from ANY site (not only
  a specific site) there are some unusual factors in the game. Don't forget to run the removal tools
  as indicated above. Then, start a new account.

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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 5.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 5.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/

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  Once you are sure that the stuff is clean you can try a repair/InPlace upgrade
  Facility that allows to maintain the programs and data backups although redundant
  are always a good idea.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key. It must be the same version 32 or 64 BIT Vista OEM. Also the system
  machine to usually sell the cheap disk since you already own Windows. Don't forget to make a
  good backup or 3 (security in redundancy).

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• I recently had to have my rebuilt computer caused by a virus. Now I have Mozilla Firefox with ABP and noticed that Mozilla has a built-in phishing and virus program. Do I need another antivirus program and if so, the one that works best with Firefox?

  I recently had to have my rebuilt computer caused by a virus. Now I have Mozilla Firefox with ABP and see that Firefox has a program's built-in phishing and viruses. Do I need a program additional anti-malware? If so, the one that works best with Firefox? Seems put more you on these things the you have more trouble.

  The anti-phishing protection and malware that Firefox uses checks against a list of websites that have been reported to contain a form of malware and then alerts you. Firefox itself does not scan files to see if they contain viruses/malware. You still need a form any anti-virus and anti-malware protection. You must also use a firewall.

  As for which is better, you are likely to get many different answers, it's a topic that generates a lot of discussion. A product one person loves will be hated by someone else. I use Microsoft Security Essentials as well as Windows Firewall.

• Malware or viruses on my Mac

  I need help! When you use Safari, whenever I shoot a Web site, another unwanted site appears. Also, when I search Google, he repaces somehow the results with the unintended outcomes? Hard to explain!

  I am not notified of any virus or malware and have tried a number of things after reading some of these messages, but nothing it has solved the problem. First, it started with a pop up screen saying I have a virus and I have to contact them to fix the problem. I have not be contacted. Can someone help me?

  What a scam. Read this tip user by John Galt. Also just as a rule of thumb, never install any type of antimalware or antivirus software on your mac, it's just making things worse.

  Problem:

  A popup unexpected or unsolicited webpages (examples below; Click to enlarge) appears claiming the 'virus' detection, or the existence of an unsafe condition that needs to be addressed urgently:

  Scam, example 1	Scam example 2
  Scam example 3	Scam example 4

  These scams may appear on any web browser running on any Mac, PC or iOS device. They appear to be authentic, because they can include details such as your IP address and an icon of the browser you use. Some of them include the voice-over or annoying alert sounds. You do not find an impossible to remove popups, and you can't find a way to stop Safari. Even if you were completely shut down and restart your Mac or your iPhone, annoying popups could just keep reappearing.

  A variant of the same scam will cause a Web page to appear accusing you of a sordid or illegal Internet activity. The page could bear seals of aspect official government or law enforcement, say your Mac is infected with certain ick, and / or use technobabble intended either to intimidate you or create a sense of authenticity.

  • Needless to say, regardless of the text they contain must be completely excluded, because it is all wrong: your Mac is not infected with anything and you do nothing wrong. What you feel is a lame and 100% fraudulent attempt to extort the money from you. No matter how legitimate, the message seems to be, it did not are created with Apple, the FBI, RCMP, Bundespolizei, or any organization is legitimate. This is a scam very common and easily perpetrated which can affect any computer or Web browser. Don't fall for it!
  • If you look closely at the page, you might find a 'warning', written in very small text, containing what may be the only accurate information on this. Extracted textually accurate follows one of the examples above scam: "the Web page and pop-up is only for advertising use.» In no way claiming to be Microsoft and claiming a certain error has occurred. The Web page does not personal or critical information. Web site owners are not responsible for all the measures taken on your system by third parties. Dial your own free will. " Who could argue with that? It's about as honest as it gets.

  The problem is that they cannot be dismissed. You can not close the page or even leaving the web browser that you use and you're stuck.

  • Whatever you do, do not call all the numbers that appear. They want fair payment, usually several hundred dollars U.S. worse still, they can try to trick you by giving them remote control your Mac, theoretically allowing them to install a capacity without barriers 'backdoor' granting criminals to harvest some or all of the information on your Mac, to be used for any conceivable purpose. It's a road you want to travel.

  There are different solutions for Safari on Mac and Safari on an iPhone or iPad device. Follow applicable below. Although the instructions dier Safari, they are easily adaptable to other web browsers.

• Is the plug-in Java TM helps against hacking and viruses after installation?

  Is the plug-in Java TM helps against hacking and viruses after installation?

  @ Otto Davis

  Are what plug-in "TM" you referring?

  And, no, it does not protect against the 'hacking' or viruses.

  Be sure to have an antivirus installed, & always up to date and scan application at least once a week.

  In addition, beyond that, you must practice safe use pc surf / safe.

  Some of the most common infections of malware are 'facilitated' If you have outdated version of the Java, Adobe Flash Player, Shockwave Player, and Adobe Reader.

  Configure your Antivirus software to check the updates on a daily basis, at a time where you are sure that the computer will be on.

  Arrival to Windows Update and install updates important offered--> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

  Make sure that automatic updates is enabled.
  How to configure and use automatic updates in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306525

  Verifier check on other issues of update, visit Secunia Online Software Inspector (OSI)--> http://secunia.com/software_inspector/

  HTH

• Windows 7 invites you to re-enable them if you have any malware or virus on PC?

  I want to know if win 7 will be promt revive you if you have malware or viruses on your pc?

  Yes, in some cases, it could if the malicious code voluntarily removes some files of the operating system and enabling technologies. Its usually rare but not impossible.

  There are some that will hide your files/folders so that you don't normally see them. I strongly suggest to run a scan on your computer with your antivirus/antimalware software. If you need to, you can also use the Microsoft Safety Scanner, it's free:

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

  Also, if your files are hidden, check out the following article on how to display the:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/show-hidden-files

• Stop Internet connection malware and Anti-Malware software

  Hello! I have a 2015 MacBook Pro that I use to the work of the College, as you can imagine, I have a lot of important information about this. That being said, I probably should be more careful by browsing the internet, but I have unfortunately seem to have fallen for a 'Java update' Malware thing and have successfully infected my laptop by malicious software.

  After reading a few recommendations online, I downloaded MalwareBytes Anti-Malware free and he ran. It is is immediately detected the dangerous Malware and gave me the ability to clean my computer from harmful programs. After he cleaned my computer, it restarted and opened upward.

  Not only does the Malware not go far, but it got worse: as soon as the screen is turned on, a bunch of windows appeared, with statements such as: "accountsd wants to use the"login"keychain." & "com.apple.iCloud.Helper.xpc wants to use the"login"keychain". These windows do not disappear when you press Cancel, and I'm afraid to put a password in while my laptop is still affected by the Malware.

  Second, none of my browsers will connect to internet. Google Chrome is no longer loads all pages and now often needs to be force-leave out. Finally, MalwareBytes Anti-Malware won't open and it immediately passes "Application not responding" when opening.

  Can someone please help me with a solution to this problem? It would be greatly appreciated.

  If you have voluntarily or involuntarily exposed your computer to potentially dangerous software, you should consider a backup of your system and a reinstallation of the operating system as no single or multiple scan of your computer can completely provide an accurate assessment of what has been allowed to infiltrate your computer.

  Use iTunes on your Mac or PC to restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod settings - Apple Support

  On OS X Recovery - Apple Support

• I can't stop the pop-up and adware ads in Safari. When I opened a new take, it is locked until I click a place twice, then two new tabs with advertising and virus detected by safari emerge

  I can't stop the pop-up and adware ads in Safari. When I opened a new take, it is locked until I click a place twice, then two new tabs with advertising and virus detected by safari emerge

  I tried following the instructions on the support page, in Apple, but it did not work.

  Force to leave Safari, then with the SHIFT key, restart Safari.

  Also use EtreCheck of www.etrecheck.com and see what else is running.

• Why I was contacted by phone about XP and virus?

  Why is it I was contacted by phon eregarding XP and virus? How could I know what it legitimate?  Asked for my son... who has used a computer for some time.  The computer is not owned by him. Want to connect to my computer.

  Why don't the questions for me.

  Hello DianeSSS

  Microsoft will never contact you in regards to obtaining personal information, password, or anything else of that nature. If you receive a call or an e-mail similar to this, it's a scam known as phishing. Do not give personal information to anyone who calls or send you query. For more information about phishing scams, please visit the link below.
  Thank you.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx

• What is malware and how do you know if it affects your pc? Is it possible to solve the problem?

  What is malware and how do you know if it affects your pc?  Is it possible to solve the problem?

  Definition of malware from Wikipedia.org

  Malware, short for malicious software, is made up of programming (code, scripting, active content and other software) designed to disrupt or deny the operation of gathering information that leads to the loss of privacy, or operating, access resources system and other abusive behavior. The expression is a general term used by the professionals for a variety of forms of software code or hostile, intrusive, or annoying program.

  One of the best (and FREE) ways to prevent it from running Microsoft Security Essentials, which will scan your (s) and eliminate the bad guys you can be picked up when you surf, opening files is sent to you etc..  Of course security software is only good if it updates often with the newly found bad, but MSE update daily and you can set to sweep once per day or more.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/security_essentials/default.aspx

  I suggest that you download and install, then let run a FULL scan and see what it finds.

• My windows xp has malware and I was wondering if my emails on outlook express using the Charter will remain?

  Recently, my windows xp had malware and I was wondering if my emails on outlook express would always be there when I fix it? My email is the Charter. Thank you!!!

  If you are unable to copy Malwarebytes to the machine in question, then as I said, you are at the mercy of the people from the shop.