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• my microsoft security essentials protection that is free was hijecked

  My microsoft security essentials protection that is free was hijecked by something to try to sell me a security system and won't let me get online or any what internet.

  Well, you're on the Internet now. :-)

  Seriously, use a PC working group and download everything you need on one of these USB flash (thumb) drives, which you will then be connected to your sick PC.
  EDIT:
  Follow the instructions VERY CAREFULLY in this guide:
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-shield

• How to remove fake, "" Microsoft Security Essentials Alert: unknown win32/trojan '? " __

  How to remove fake, "" Microsoft Security Essentials Alert: unknown win32/trojan '? "
  Windows Vista.

  How to remove fake, "" Microsoft Security Essentials Alert: unknown win32/trojan '? "
  Windows Vista.

  Use this tutorial:

  Remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-fake-Microsoft-Security-Essentials-alert
  Scroll through the automatic removal Instructions... and follow the instructions for the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• After XP SP1 installation, activation of windows and upgrade to SP3, Microsoft Security Essentials said that I need to get Windows Genuine?

  My brother-in-law gave me his laptop Dell Latitude D610 to work on. It was loaded with virus and almost completely non-functional. I installed an old windows XP Home Edition SP1 upgrade disk (I had to insert my plu too Windows 98 disc) on it because I had no original disks supplied with the computer. I am therefore perfectly legal with that.  I installed it and I activated it until I went through updates. When I finished updates of service pack to download SP2 to the execution of the method to update to SP3. I tried to install Microsoft Security Essentials however it would not load and said I had to VALIDATE windows. I already got it activated prior to all other updates. How can I fix it? When I try to validate windows all I see is a white screen, so I can't go any further!  So basically I have 2 problems I need to validate (the computer says that Windows is already activated when I click on the button "Activate Windows"). And I get the white screen when I try to validate... Please help I know it's legal software, just old.

  Hello

  
  Method 1:
  
  Visit the genuine Microsoft software Site of diagnosis and start the Diagnostics.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/diag/
   
   
  Method 2:
  Also, follow the steps in troubleshooting the Microsoft KB article and check if it works.
  Windows Genuine Advantage does not validate a copy of Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/916247
   
   
  You can also perform validation again at the http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate

• Why Microsoft Security Essentials statement that my copy of Windows XP is not legal?

  Thanks Dan!

  Harrumph "semi-retired"!  :-)

  How about 'pinch hitter '?

  See you soon!

• Microsoft is aware of a rogue security alert that mimics alert Microsoft Security Essentials?

  See this site for more details.

  http://Clubhouse.Microsoft.com/public/post/001648ea-976f-4cfa-A528-0e4ffe23a8ec

  I was wondering if Microsoft knows about this threat.

  If Microsoft knows about this alert, how they classify this threat? What they call it?

  I know that no anti-virus software will detect all at the same time, I only meant that Microsoft should be aware of this, because the creators of thugs try to imitate Microsoft Security Essentials alert them and attract users in the purchase of products not authorized.

  I know how to check whether or not the alert is Microsoft Security Essentials.

  When the time protection real Microsoft Security Essentials detects something, it always appears from the tray icon, it shows not directly from the alert, whereas the fake one appears directly on the center of the screen of the computer.

  Anyway, the whole point is that I don't want too many antispyware software on my computer, I prefer to use portable applications for the detection and removal, such as rescue of vipre, portable superantispyware, doctor web cureit, norman malware cleaner. I don't want to have separate antispyware software more, that drives me crazy, if I have these installed I will need to be updated regularly, they don't have no automatic updates unless if I buy the full version.

  I know that it will be easier to tell if the alert is false or not, once Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 is installed on the computer, because Microsoft has removed the "Clean computer" button in alert details, it does appear on the alert since the icon of the status bar, while the false, they imitate the alert from MSE version 1.

  Maybe the alert doesn't really matter, the thing that matters is the threat to which the alert draws in

  Well, it seems that now, Microsoft has finally got the hang of this threat, the threat is now classified as Rogue: win32.fakepav

  Hope that Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 coming out soon, so the user can make the distinction between the legitimate and the fake more easily alert.

• So fake microsoft security essential alert was not open, if my computer is infected and I have to remove it?

  I got a fake Microsoft security essential alert and I did not open it, I closed the window. Is my computer infected even if I did not open the alert?

  Hello

  We don't know whether or not you have been infected by the latter.

  Run the removal process to ensure that you are not infected with it.

  "Remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard'."

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-fake-Microsoft-Security-Essentials-alert

  See you soon.

• Microsoft Security Essentials is it a scam?

  Hello

  My computer is a little weird and then all of a sudden I couldn't use internet or Mircrosoft word, which I had used when the computer went funky. When I tried to use them, a red-themed window with Microsoft Security Essentials at the top. It is said that it detects a Trojan horse and I need to remove it then says scanner online. When I do shows like 20 different anti-virus programs, which he has only three which can get rid of the virus.

  I don't remember installing this program, this SCAM or virus? What should I do?

  Hi, muddybudd.

  No, the real Microsoft Security Essentials is a scam. More information on MSE are available athttp://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ .

  In your case, however, I'm afraid you have a rogue installed on your computer. Removal instructions are available in Bleeping Computer toremove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard .

  If you need assistance after following the guide, please follow the instructions and post the logs required for examination by analysts trained on one of these the malware removal forums:Malware Removal help Sites .

  Corrine, Microsoft MVP (consumer security)
  My Blog: Security garden

  This announcement is in my opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS and is provided without warranty and not an entitlement.

• Problem: Windows Security Center gives me a "alert" that my anti-virus is turned off, but I am running Windows defender and Microsoft Security Essentials.

  Windows Security Center gives me a "alert" that my anti-virus is disabled.  I have Win XP Professtional and'm running Windows defender and Microsoft Security Essentials times which I recently uninstalled, restarted the computer and reinstalled more updated.  I read related security problems, but I have not found a match.  I have a screenshot of the Win Security Center Alert, but unable to attach.  It is said: ' Windows found multiple antivirus programs on this computer, but they all report that they could be updated or disabled. " Click on the recommendations for suggested actions... [what I did without success, i.e. update.  «[I uninstalled, stop, rebooted and reinstalled and updated]»

  When I shoot to the top of MSE it says, "protection is enabled, and updated definitions.

  Windows Defender said: "Nothing detected" and "computer running normally."

  Before the uninstall and update, I ran System Mechanic from Iolo, who has done wonders for speed.

  Norman

  When it comes to antivirus software, you want one and only one installed and running on your computer.  Two or more may come into conflict with eachother and degrade performance.  I advise you to uninstall Windows defender and use soley mse.

  also I strongly suggest that you avoid using "PC optimization" tools.  They can help a little, but they often do more harm than good.

• PC is infected by JS/FRAMEREF. Product a virus struck on my PC, even when it is turned off. Microsoft Security Essentials is waiting with an alert as soon as my PC starts. Goose bumps!

  I have a virus called TROJAN horse: JS / FRAMEREF DETECTED BY MICROSOFT SEVCURITY ESSENTIALS. He resurfaced at every hour and MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIAL FLAGS THERE AND ASK ASK A REBOOT OF MY SYSTEM. MICROSOFT ESSENTIALS LIST IT AS FILE: C:\Documents and NetworkService Settings\Temporary Internet Files\content. IE5\v8zk6vsy\dsvftg[1].htm
  My security definitions are all to date, but the Microsoft safety scanner, and Microsoft Security essentials can not remove. It is not a Web site, because the alert comes back even if Internet explore is not selected.
   
  Help, please. This is what they call a number of root?
   
  Thank you
   
  James Squirewell

  Suggest that you first spread malware as the cause of the problem by following these steps:

  I. - delete your temporary files

  Click Start > all programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup
  Reset

  II. - have your system scanned as a result of security/antivirus installed.

  III. - run this tool from Kaspersky: how to remove malware belonging to the family of Rootkit. Win32.TDSS

  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684>

  IV.- run Power Eraser

  http://security.Symantec.com/nbrt/NPE.aspx?lcid=1033>

  V.- Stinger

  http://www.McAfee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/how-to-use-Stinger.aspx>

  VI. the free AppRemove r

  http://AppRemover.com/>

  In this sense, there is a great 3rd third party tool which removes a large number of anti-malware applications - you can choose to remove the installed version, or has no traces in the registry of the facilities.

  http://AppRemover.com/>

  It is a tool of good reputation - it will ask you what you want to do before you make changes to your system. Well worth a try if you believe that traces of a previous tool anti-malware are still present on your system.

  VII. - download, install, update and run both of these tools to a-squared free scans:

  MalwareBytes anti-malware (MBAM)

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

  SUPERAntiSpyware (SAS)

  http://SUPERAntiSpyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html>

  VIII. - run the Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe) tool:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747>

  IX. - run SFC/scannow Windows 7 & Vista

  File system (CFS) Auditor verifies that all files of Windows 7 are where they should be, and they are not corrupt.

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/HT/SFC-SCANNOW.htm>

  `~`

  If no malware has been detected, there's a Fixit on this page that will reset Windows components to update:
  Read the article KB971058 via Internet Explorer-(only( )
  How to reset Windows Update http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058components >

  Suggest you download and Save it. Then, close all the open programs and web browsers.
  Run Microsoft Fixit 50202.msi and choose its default mode.
  After that he finished the race, see if the return code is displayed again when looking for updates.

  If not, then run the Fixit once more and choose his Aggressive mode.
  Restart once it is finished and see if the return code always appears when the updates.

  IF malware is detected, then please post if it has been removed and that the specific name of what has been detected.

  UTC/GMT is 00:37 Saturday, April 7, 2012

• McAfee VirsuScan & Microsoft Security Essentials - that both are necessary?

  I just MSE on my new computer.  It is installed and running.

  I have a subscription with McAfee VirusScan Plus.

  I understand the need for Antivirus software.

  I don't want problems of 'conflict', and I of is not to have more things that I really need to be 'safe' (a relative term).

  Do I have the McAfee and MSE work together on the same computer?

  Which leads to my basic question:

  Should I also install McAfee VirusScan more in addition to MSE?

  Thank you

  Travis

  Sorry I posted CCET question in a comment on another thread. I guess I'm 'ask a question' hope it's the right place.

  Hello

  You must have a program of security/antivirus on the computer even if it is not running
  or used, because they will always load parts of themselves in memory. Even the remains of those
  uninstalled can cause strange problems.

  Frankly I uninstall McAfee and run his removal tool to avoid problems causing leftovers
  left behind.

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

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

  ------------------------------

  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/

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

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

• Is it true that I must not Windows Defender if I have Microsoft Security Essentials?

  I have Microsoft Security Essentials on my laptop with Vista 64 - bit - is it true I don't have Windows Defender? because I can't get to open-

  Hello

  Yes; It is true.

  MSE has its own version of Windows Defender and disables the installed Vista Windows Defender by default and there is nothing to worry.

  Here is the information about it.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/MSE-protect_start/Windows-Defender-and-Microsoft-Security-Essentials/5309cb8d-02e1-40E8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd

  See you soon.

• Error: 0x800106ba: is it true and OK that Microsoft Security Essentials disables Windows Defender?

  Is it true and OK that Microsoft Security Essentials turns turn off Windows Defender?

  Yes.

  It's real and OK.

  Read this bit of info:

  If you have Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG, McAfee, Norton, etc. installed, they have a conflict with Windows Defender, or turn it off.

  Microsoft Security Essentials has its own integrated version of the defender and it automatically disables the version of Vista in Windows Defender.

  If it's not:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Defender-on-or-off

  Turn Windows Defender on or off the information on the link above of Microsoft.

  Hope the above explains the common compatibility issues with Windows Defender and other security programs.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I prevent Microsoft Security Essentials send alarmist alerts popups on my computer?

  I have an excellent paid with Vipre antivirus.  Does Microsoft Security Essentials that I use them instead.  They are harassing me with continuous pop ups saying my computer requires immediate cleaning. Is not!  It's very annoying and constant.  How can I stop this?

  Your computer is infected with the malware disguised as Microsoft Security Essentials. You can use Vipre support - http://www.vipreantivirus.com/ or you can use some of these malware scanners to remove malware:

  ESET Online Scanner

  http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/

  Trend Micro Housecall

  http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

  Microsoft safety scanner

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

  Additional malware removal tools:

  McAfee Stinger

  http://www.McAfee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/Stinger.aspx

  TDSS Killer

  http://support.Kaspersky.com/5350?El=88446

  HitmanPro

  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en

  SuperAntiSpyware

  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/

  Jim

• Update Microsoft Security Essentials KB2804527 fails. Ran the recommended "Fix it" and that failed.

  In recent weeks, I had a rash of customers, who have all had problems with Microsoft Windows Update across different versions of Windows.

  Currently, this client is running Windows XP with installed MSE.  Windows Update has the MSE KB2804527 update as an important update, but it fails.

  I tried the recommendations I found in the community, and I tried to run the recommended tool 'Fix It' on it, all this without success.

  I'll try to get a live chat support or phone support session goes with Microsoft, but am posting this to the community to be a 'good citizen', so to speak.  :)

  Someone at - it solve this problem yet?  What is happening with MSE updates?  Why are they scrambling so frequently by various platforms? \

  Thank you, in advance.

  MJS

  Here are the specific consumer forums.

  Consumers will find support for Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) in these forums: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/mse

  TIP: If the Version of Client Antimalware 4.2.223.0 appears in MSE Help | On & Defs of MSE are not more than three days, your client need not worry KB2804527.