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• The latest version of Firefox is not compatible with my McAfee software and now I have no virus protection. How can I go back to a previous version of Firefox?

  When the latest version of Firefox has been installed it gave me a message that the McAfee software was not compatible and so I have more protection against viruses. She added that when it became compatible I would be informed. I cannot afford to be without my virus protection and want to revert to an earlier version of Firefox.

  I hope that the problem is that Firefox 5 is not compatible with some of the additional modules of McAfee. It will be rather worrying if she has a problem with McAfee security programs themselves. Please specify exactly what software and the version that you have problems with.

  There are problems with McAfee Site Advisor /questions/839953 #answer - 205178 known but we hope McAfee that will resolve in a few weeks.

• Is a necessary additional security, such as McAfee software on the new iMac and iPad?

  Is a necessary additional security, such as McAfee software on the new iMac and iPad?

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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. Nevertheless, a free AV product on the App Store can serve a purpose if it fulfills a misinformed network administrator that says you must 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 considered malware by the AV engines, you can download it from the "VirusTotal" site, where it will be tested against most of them without charge. 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.

• Why is adobe requiring installation of the McAfee software with the latest updates?

  I got my normal notice of update for Adobe acrobat.  However, during installation it tells me it is also installing McAfee anti-virus software.  I want not any McAfee program on my computer, never!  There is no indication until installation is in progress, you are demanding this facility, no way to deselect, and frankly, McAfee is a pain to remove any computer and does not play well with I'm forced to use software specific industry.  WHAT THE * #))! _ Adobe plays here?

  If you have Acrobat, rather than the free Adobe Reader, there is no offer of Macafee, as far as I know; you have been scammed.

  If you have the free player you can disable it with an option like this:

  

  But if you don't that I strongly suspect a scam. There are a lot of fake Player updates out there and I would be more concerned about things, it does not mention...

• The question about McAfee! I already buy the software!

  Today the software Mcafee noted that I need to pay for an official version. But when I bought the new 15R, the agenda includes a '15 month period of use McAfee software. So I don't know why I always have to pay for it. Someone can tell me how to understand or what?

  Hi Sun and welcome.

  The info in this thread of Bugbatter can help you:
  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/virus-spyware/f/3522/t/19495891.aspx

• [MOVED] Update McAfee blocks access to the AOL software and software window Internet Explorer

  UPDATED July 2,2012
  Update antivirus software McAfee (McAfee software provided when I bought this Dell computer)
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  with cable broadband from AOL or Windows Internet Explorer software on
  Windows 7. Programs are not blocked the McAfee software programs
  complete access... It seems that just programs cannot "find" the modem broadband
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  driver bits. I had to use a restore five times point to eliminate the five
  try to update your software... What makes the limited Mcafee anti-virus software
  utility, since it can be is more updated. Virtual Technician of McAfee said that he is
  nothing wrong. Of course when the McAfee service is updated I can't chat on the
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  McAfee technicians have no idea what is the problem.
   
  Windows says I have the latest driver upfdste for the Broadcom Gigbtye Ehternet, who manages the modem.
   

   

  I worked hard on this for so long and McAfee still blocking access to the Internet if I update definitions so to restart so I removed a second time. I installed the program software Antivirus malware from Windows and the Windows Firewall, which turns on automatically when you remove McAfee.  Intel took a horrible investment decision buy McAfee.

• Satellite P875-31Z - cannot remove McAfee Security Center

  Hey there, I have a little problem, and so far, I have not been able to solve.

  I was helping a friend who is not as tech savvy like buying me a laptop, and he bought the Satellite P875-31Z.

  Now, it comes with preloaded software McAfee.
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  It appears in the windows 8 'remove program' - list, it does not appear in the list of app store windows, and even the McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool (Development) get rid of it. Well, she at least got rid of photo tile, now it's just a blank tile.

  It is part of some software from Toshiba and I have to remove some software that is also crucial for the proper functioning of, say, the function keys?

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  I m wondering really you have this problem. On my laptop Win8 Satellite preinstalled under programs and features, there are two outcomes for McAffe:

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• Portege Z930 - 12 H - update of the BIOS and McAfee Endpoint Encryption?

  The update to the latest BIOS (Ver.6.70) for my laptop Portege Z930 12 H comes with the warning:

  «If you use the BitLocker Windows Drive encryption, please temporarily suspend (or turn off) before BitLocker Drive Encryption updated BIOS.»

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  Thank you.

  As much I know Bitlocker isn't related to Antivirus from McAfee software and two security tools are not connected to each other. BitLocker is a tool for Microsoft Windows and McAfee is a 3rd party software preinstallation on the device.

  I found a nice how doc on the update of the BIOS.

  [How to upgrade the BIOS on Toshiba laptops | http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD9502M10000R01.htm]

• Repost-UN-installing McAfee. Help!

  Hello

  Someone know how to UN-install/remove the McAfee software preinstalled on the 1838 tab? I went to apps - then un-install, but the Tablet prevents uninstalling this program.

  I searched through the advice tab - but can't find a clear and concise answer.

  Thank you all

  Simply open the settings-> location & security-> device administrators-> uncheck McAfee Security-> uninstall McAfee--> being Happy; D

• Restart after that a windows update problem with VirusScan from McAfee (total Protection)

  I'm under 64-bit Windows VISTA Home Premium SP 1 on a Dell Studio 540 desktop.  8.0 GB RAM.  Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 CPU @ 2 .66GHz.
  Late last night, I started the PC to go online.  Shortly after, I was invited by Windows update to restart.  So I closed off everything and rebooted, except that I kept scheduled analysis of McAfee, which I set up for Fridays.  I have McAfee Total Protection, which includes VirusScan.  That the PC would shut down, there was a message on the screen of McAfee who said, essentially, stop this scan before restarting.  I'm paraphrasing - I didn't write down the exact message.  After reboot, I started again the background anti-virus scanning.  After a few minutes, I received the following message:
  Microsoft Windows
  Order McAfee VirusScan Scan - Are asked to work and was closed. A problem with the application to stop functioning properly. Windows will notify you if a solution is available.
  I have not received a solution of Windows.  I completely uninstalled McAfee Total Protection, following the instructions of McAfee, then reinstalled.  Everything went very well with these processes.  I have yet to receive an indication of the McAfee software that something is wrong.  After the reinstallation, I tried a scan, but got the same error message as above after a few minutes.  It does not occur immediately, analysis continues for about 5 minutes, then abandoned.
  Chatted with Dell today.  They suggested a system restore, I will try then.

  What updates have been installed?

  During certain infections that are designed to defeat security software will cause the bomb on analyses with an error.

  I also suggest you contact the McAfee Support since it is their product which blocks.  http://service.McAfee.com/TechSupportHome.aspx?LC=1033&SG=TS

  To view installed updates:

  1. click on start > Control Panel > Classic view > Windows Update.

  2. along the top, click view update history.

  3. click on installed updates

  4. you can sort by name, status, Type, or Date updates. You can also click on each update and select Show details to access the details of this update.

  Microsoft partner - "gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the war room. »

• Cannot use the network after using McAfee antivirus with removal tool

  Original title: Mc McAfee antivirus more removal tool damage my network cards after that I use it, what do I do? McAfee tech say that they are not responsible.

  MC McAfee antivirus more removal tool damage my network cards after that I use it, what do I do? McAfee tech say that they are not responsible. After removing the software and restarted, computer cannot connect to the net (device manager shows problems with NIC miniport McAfee mc?).

  Hello

  Please join Microsoft Community where you can find the necessary information on Microsoft products!

  You can't connect to the network after McAfee antivirus using more the removal tool to remove McAfee software.

  The network drivers is maybe damaged.

  1. What is brand and model computer?

  2. What is error right messagee you receive in Device Manager?

  To confirm that the problem is with the driver, do us reinstall the driver:

  a. click Start, click Run and type devmgmt.msc and press enter

  b. now right click on the network card and uninstall it and restart the computer.

  You can also get the latest version of the driver from the manufacturer.

  I hope this helps. If the problem persists, let know us and we would be happy to help you.

• White screen of McAfee and Windows 8 apps does not

  Hello

  I had problems with a variety of applications of Windows 8 does not properly. For example, shows weather tile up to fine as a tile, but then when I click it there just has the rotating balls (replacement of the hourglass) and does nothing. Same for the store Windows, rotation of the balls and nothing else. Skype also does not work.

  Not sure if it is related to the McAfee internet security suite, because all I get when I load which is a white window.

  It is on an AO756 an Aspire bought end of 2012, and whose serial number is incredibly not recognized by the Acer support site (I posted about this yesterday, but heard nothing back).

  Not impressed with Windows 8 or Acer at this stage.

  I ended up buying a new McAfee product, like Security Suite Internet which has been preloaded on my netbook has been exceeded. The installation was not easy and I had to contact McAfee support. I ended up having to 1) remove and reinstall Java, 2) remove all McAfee software and 3) reinstall McAfee.

  Who eventually solve all the issues I had with McAfee and Windows 8.

  I'm always interested in hearing, why the serial number of my netbook is not recognized by the Acer support.

• I'm unable to update windows or download software troubleshooting on this Web site. Get error 0 x 80248011.

  It started with an inability for the McAfee software that I loaded to be activated. Their level 2 people tell me the windows files are corrupted and I need to get help from windows, then they will help you with McAfee.  Any help would be appreciated.

  Hello

  Did you do any hardware changes or software on your computer before this problem?

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists:

  You receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site.

  Hope the helps of information.

• try to download Antivirus software, said support my 'host' file is missing witch allows you to download the pc. How can I fix this?

  the representitive mcafee said that the host file that allows my pc to communicate and download secure sites has been altered and it is absent. has said that microsoft could fix it for me. If anyone knows how to help her, it will be greatly appreciated!

  Hello

  1. is the question confined to the McAfee software?

  2 are you able to download other software?

  3. What is the exact error that you receive when you try to download the MacAfee software?

  You can try to reset the host files and check if that helps.

  How can I reset the default Hosts file?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/972034

• McAfee update prevents Windows XP to load correctly

  I have McAfee VirusScan Plus and I am running Windows XP Professional.

  McAfee automatically downloaded one Security Center updated May 31 about.  The first time I restarted the computer after the update, the display settings have been completely stripped - the display has been set to the lowest resolution possible and I was unable to change to a higher resolution.  I have tried rebooting, but nothing helped.  After the 2nd or a third time, I restarted and then got a Windows error screen which read: -.

  "A problem has been detected and Windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

  Error code is referenced at the end of the message is: -.

  STOP: 0X0000007E (0XC0000005, 0XD934D184, 0XBA516D44, 0XBA516A40)

  Unfortunately, I have not made significant changes to my computer and don't have, so no system points of restoration and therefore can't do a system restore.

  I tried to remove McAfee, but I was unable to remove it completely in accordance with the instructions on the McAfee site.  I was able to remove via the Windows Control Panel remove programs, but McAfee software could not finish the job.  I reinstalled McAfee, and the problem persists.

  Fortunately, I'm able to run Windows in safe mode, but is obviously not a desirable outcome.

  I'm running a Dell workstation 490.

  CPU Quad 2.33 GHz Intel Xeon E5345

  IE Version 8.0.6001.18702

  Network card Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller - McAfee Core Miniport NDIS Intermediate filter

  I was initially running SP2 but upgraded to SP3 - no help.

  I noticed the following error in the event viewer:

  Internal system of events from COM + has detected what a bad code back during his treatment.  HRESULT is line 44 of d:\comxp_sp3\com\com1x\src\events\tier1\eventsystemobj.cpp 8007043 C.

  And, one episode (6/16 - unfortunately, the system logs only go so far back) of: -.

  The next (s) starting or starting system could not load:

  AFD

  FIPS

  Intelppm

  IPSec

  mfehidk

  mfetdi2k

  MRxSmb

  NetBIOS

  NetBT

  Rdbss

  Rdbss

  Tcpip

  I appreciate any assistance anyone can provide.

  Thank you

  Hello FishingToday,

  I was looking at one other positions and returned to the dump to throw an eye on the modules loaded and noticed several drivers who were on the older side.

  In particular, Mcafee seems to be updated.  Following is one of their driver information:

  2: kd > lmvm mfetdi2k
  start end module name
  b4bae000 b4bc0c20 mfetdi2k (postponed)
  Image path: mfetdi2k.sys
  Image name: mfetdi2k.sys
  Timestamp: Fri Aug 06 17:33:20 2010<--- dated="">

  Other drivers of Mcafee have a similar date.

  Now a thing about antivirus products is TO uninstall them in order to update, and then install the latest versions.  Moreover, some of their components just will not update.  It's because of their design.

  Thus, in addition to other recommendations that have been made, we can do what follows here:

  1. Download the latest and McAfee.  This should be free that you already have this version on.
  2. Uninstall your current version.
  3. Reinstall the updated version.

  Wait and see if the behavior still occurs.

  Full loaded module list follows.  You will notice several older drivers:

  2: kd > lm n t
  start end module name
  804 d 7000 806e3000 nt ntkrpamp.exe Mar 16 February 10:57:43 2010 (4B7ACE87)
  806e3000 80703c 80 hal halmacpi.dll Wed Jun 22 19:05:52 2005 (42B9FCE0)
  a88a7000 a88d1180 kmixer c:\windows\system32\drivers\kmixer.sys Wed Jun 14 03:47:45 2006 (448FCD31)
  aabd5000 aabea8e0 mfeapfk mfeapfk.sys Fri Aug 06 17:33:47 2010 (4C5C8DCB)
  ab4e9000 ab4f4000 mfebopk mfebopk.sys Fri Aug 06 17:34:22 2010 (4C5C8DEE)
  ab529000 ab53d400 wdmaud wdmaud.sys Wed Jun 14 04:00:44 2006 (448FD03C)
  abdde000 abdecd80 sysaudio sysaudio.sys sea August 04 at 01:15:54 2004 (41107F1A)
  ac192000 ac19de80 cfwids cfwids.sys Fri Aug 06 17:38:06 2010 (4C5C8ECE)
  ac41a000 ac470180 srv srv.sys Thu Dec 31 10:14:10 2009 (4B3CCDD2)
  ac519000 ac559580 HTTP HTTP.sys kills 20 Oct 09:58:46 2009 (4ADDD026)
  ac582000 ac5add80 mrxdav c:\windows\system32\drivers\mrxdav.sys Tue Dec 18 03:51:33 2007 (47679825)
  acdd6000 acdec340 DLAUDF_M.SYS DLAUDF_M Fri Aug 18 15:15:12 2006 (44E61FD0)
  acded000 ace026c0 DLAUDFAM DLAUDFAM. SYS Fri Aug 18 15:15:30 2006 (44E61FE2)
  ace03000 ace1ad20 DLAIFS_M DLAIFS_M.SYS Fri Aug 18 15:14:59 2006 (44E61FC3)
  ad9ec000 adab3000 dump_iaStor dump_iaStor.sys Thu Jul 26 20:17:40 2007 (46A947B4)
  ae3b2000 ae3b83e0 DLABOIOM DLABOIOM. SYS Fri Aug 18 15:15:42 2006 (44E61FEE)
  ae3ba000 ae3c0e20 DLABMFSM DLABMFSM. SYS Fri Aug 18 15:15:47 2006 (44E61FF3)
  ae3c2000 ae3c6aa0 DLAOPIOM DLAOPIOM. SYS Fri Aug 18 15:16:20 2006 (44E62014)
  ae3d2000 dog ae3d6500 of guard watchdog.sys sea at 01:07:32 04 August 2004 (41107 24)
  ae59c000 ae59c9c0 DLADResM DLADResM.SYS Fri Aug 18 15:17:05 2006 (44E62041)
  ae97e000 ae98d900 Cdfs Cdfs.SYS sea 04 August 01:14:09 2004 (41107EB1)
  af4bc000 af4bef80 me mouhid.sys Fri Aug 17 15:47:57 2001 (3B7D82FD)
  b0a09000 b0a0c280 o ndisuio ndisuio.sys sea 04 August 01:03:10 2004 (41107C1E)
  b3d79000 b3d83600 DRVNDDM DRVNDDM. SYS Fri Aug 11 13:05:15 2006 (44DCC6DB)
  b4aa9000 b4b17d80 mrxsmb mrxsmb.sys Wed Feb 24 06:31:27 2010 (4B851C1F)
  b4b18000 b4b42a00 rdbss rdbss.sys Fri may 05 04:47:55 2006 (445B1F4B)
  b4b43000 b4b64c80 afd afd.sys Thu 14 Aug 04:51:42 2008 (48A4002E)
  b4b65000 b4b8cc00 netbt netbt.sys sea 04 August 01:14:36 2004 (41107ECC)
  b4b8d000 b4badf00 ipnat ipnat.sys Wed Sep 29 17:28:36 2004 (415B 3714)
  b4bae000 b4bc0c20 mfetdi2k mfetdi2k.sys Fri Aug 06 17:33:20 2010 (4C5C8DB0)
  b4bc1000 b4c18f80 tcpip tcpip.sys Fri Jun 20 05:45:10 2008 (485B8A36)
  b4c19000 b4c2b400 ipsec ipsec.sys sea 04 August 01:14:27 2004 (41107EC3)
  b4c50000 b4c52900 Dxapi Dxapi.sys Fri Aug 17 15:53:19 2001 (3B7D843F)
  b4c60000 b4c63a00 kbdhid kbdhid.sys Wed Aug 04 00:58:33 2004 (B 41107, 09)
  b4d4c000 b4d6d700 Portcls.sys portcls cela kills Mar 16 13:58:17 2004 (40574E49)
  b4d6e000 b4e7d7c0 sthda sthda.sys Thu May 25 12:57:44 2006 (4475F018)
  b50d6000 b50ddb80 usbccgp usbccgp.sys sea 04 August 01:08:45 2004 (41107D6D)
  b5d13000 b5d1b880 Fips.SYS Fips Fri Aug 17 20:31:49 2001 (3B7DC585)
  b5d23000 b5d2b700 netbios netbios.sys sea 04 01:03:19 August 2004 (41107 27)
  b5d33000 b5d3b700 wanarp wanarp.sys sea at 01:04:57 04 August 2004 (41107 C 89)
  b5d9d000 b5d9f580 hidusb hidusb.sys Fri August 17 16:02:16 2001 (3B7D8658)
  b60bc000 b60c4d80 HIDCLASS HIDCLASS. SYS, sea 04 01:08:18 August 2004 (52 41107)
  b60ec000 b60fab80 drmk drmk.sys sea 04 August 01:07:54 2004 (41107D3A)
  b887a000 b887c280 rasacd rasacd.sys Fri Aug 17 15:55:39 2001 (3B7D84CB)
  b8892000 b88eae80 updated update.sys Thu Apr 23 05:32:54 2007 (462C8B56)
  b88eb000 b891b100 rdpdr rdpdr.sys sea 04 August 01:01:10 2004 (41107BA6)
  b891c000 b89664c0 mfefirek mfefirek.sys Fri Aug 06 17:36:56 2010 (4C5C8E88)
  b89b7000 b89da7c0 mfeavfk mfeavfk.sys Fri Aug 06 17:34:10 2010 (4C5C8DE2)
  b89db000 b89ebe00 psched psched.sys sea 04 August 01:04:16 (41107 60) 2004
  b89ec000 b8a02680 ndiswan ndiswan.sys sea August 04 at 01:14:30 2004 (41107EC6)
  b8a03000 b8a16d80 mfendisk mfendisk.sys Fri Aug 06 17:33:36 2010 (4C5C8DC0)
  b8a17000 b8a39680 ks ks.sys sea 04 August 01:15:20 2004 (41107EF8)
  b8a3a000 b8a4d900 parport parport.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:04 2004 (41107B 28)
  b8a4e000 b8a70f00 USBPORT USBPORT. SYS Tue 25 Oct 18:39:41 2005 (435EC23D)
  b8a71000 b8a94200 b57xp32.sys b57xp32 Thu Mar 09 16:25:52 2006 (4410AB70)
  b8a95000 b8abb000 HDAudBus HDAudBus.sys Thu Aug 12 19:45:52 2004 (411C0F40)
  b8abb000 b8ace780 VIDEOPRT VIDEOPRT. SYS, sea 04 01:07:04 August 2004 (41107 08)
  b8acf000 b8e2a6a0 nv4_mini nv4_mini.sys Sun Mar 12 14:34:44 2006 (441477-4)
  b8e6b000 b8e74480 NDProxy NDProxy.SYS Fri Aug 17 15:55:30 2001 (3B7D84C2)
  b9c36000 b9c38580 ndistapi ndistapi.sys Fri Aug 17 15:55:29 2001 (3B7D84C1)
  b9c46000 b9c49c80 serenum serenum.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:06 2004 (41107B2A)
  b9c8b000 b9c8ec80 mssmbios.sys sea 04 August 01:07:47 mssmbios (41107 33) 2004
  b9cb3000 b9ccd580 Mup Mup.sys sea 04 August 01:15:20 2004 (41107EF8)
  b9cce000 b9cfaa80 NDIS NDIS.sys sea 04 August 01:14:27 2004 (41107EC3)
  b9cfb000 b9d87400 Ntfs Ntfs.sys Fri Feb 09 05:10:31 2007 (45CC56A7)
  b9d88000 b9d9e980 KSecDD KSecDD.sys Mon June 22 06:34:51 2009 (4A3F6C5B)
  b9d9f000 b9db4fe0 DRVMCDB DRVMCDB. SYS Fri 21 Jul 13:20:31 2006 (44C11AEF)
  b9db5000 b9e11360 mfehidk mfehidk.sys Fri Aug 06 17:33:01 2010 (4C5C8D9D)
  b9e12000 b9e23f00 sr sr.sys sea 04 August 01:06:22 2004 (41107CDE)
  b9e24000 b9e43780 fltMgr fltMgr.sys Mon August 21 04:14:57 2006 (44E97991)
  b9e44000 b9f0b000 iaStor, iaStor.sys Thu Jul 26 20:17:40 2007 (46A947B4)
  b9f0b000 b9f22480 atapi atapi.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:41 2004 (41107B4D)
  b9f23000 b9f48700 dmio dmio.sys sea 04 01:07:13 August 2004 (11 41107)
  b9f49000 b9f67880 ftdisk ftdisk.sys Fri Aug 17 15:52:41 2001 (3B7D8419)
  b9f68000 b9f78a80 pci pci.sys sea 04 August 01:07:45 (41107 31) 2004
  b9f79000 b9fa6d80 ACPI ACPI.sys sea 04 August 01:07:35 (41107 27) 2004
  ba0a8000 ba0b0c00 isapnp isapnp.sys Fri August 17, 15:58:01 2001 (3B7D8559)
  ba0b8000 ba0c2500 MountMgr MountMgr.sys Wed Aug 04 00:58:29 2004 (41107B 05)
  ba0c8000 ba0d4c80 VolSnap VolSnap.sys sea August 04 at 01:00:14 2004 (41107B6E)
  ba0d8000 ba0e0e00 disk disk.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:53 2004 (B 41107, 59)
  ba0e8000 ba0f4200 CLASSPNP CLASSPNP. SYS, sea 04 August 01:14:26 2004 (41107EC2)
  ba0f8000 ba100b40 PxHelp20 PxHelp20.sys MON Jul 24 19:18:21 2006 (44C5634D)
  ba218000 ba220d00 intelppm intelppm.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:19 2004 (41107B 37)
  ba228000 ba237d80 series serial.sys sea 04 August 01:15:51 2004 (41107F17)
  ba238000 ba244180 CD-ROM cdrom.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:52 2004 (B 41107, 58)
  ba248000 ba256080 redbook redbook.sys Wed Aug 04 00:59:34 2004 (B 41107, 46)
  ba258000 ba262380 imapi imapi.sys sea August 04 at 01:00:12 2004 (41107B6C)
  ba268000 ba274880 rasl2tp rasl2tp.sys sea 04 August 01:14:21 2004 (41107EBD)
  ba278000 ba282200 raspppoe raspppoe.sys sea 04 01:05:06 August 2004 (41107 C 92)
  ba288000 ba293d00 raspptp raspptp.sys sea 04 August 01:14:26 2004 (41107EC2)
  ba298000 ba2a0900 msgpc msgpc.sys sea 04 August 01:04:11 2004 (41107C5B)
  ba2a8000 ba2b1f00 termdd termdd.sys Wed Aug 04 00:58:52 2004 (41107B1C)
  ba2b8000 ba2c6100 usbhub usbhub.sys sea at 01:08:40 04 August 2004 (41107 D 68)
  ba328000 ba32e200 PCIIDEX PCIIDEX. SYS Wed Aug 04 00:59:40 2004 (41107B4C)
  ba330000 ba334900 PartMgr PartMgr.sys Fri Aug 17 20:32:23 2001 (3B7DC5A7)
  ba390000 ba395320 DLARTL_M DLARTL_M.SYS Fri Aug 11 12:33:56 2006 (44DCBF84)
  ba398000 ba39e180 HIDPARSE HIDPARSE. SYS, sea 04 August to 01:08:15 2004 (41107D4F)
  ba3a0000 ba3a5200 vga vga.sys sea August 04 at 01:07:06 2004 (41107D0A)
  ba3a8000 ba3aca80 Msfs Msfs.SYS sea at 01:00:37 04 August 2004 (B 41107, 85)
  ba3b0000 ba3b7880 Npfs Npfs.SYS sea at 01:00:38 04 August 2004 (B 41107, 86)
  ba3b8000 ba3bd000 usbuhci usbuhci.sys sea at 01:08:34 04 August 2004 (41107 D 62)
  ba3c0000 ba3c6a80 usbehci usbehci.sys Mar 25 Oct 18:39:41 2005 (435EC23D)
  ba3c8000 ba3cc880 TDI TDI. SYS, sea 04 August 01:07:47 (41107 33) 2004
  ba3d0000 ba3d4580 ptilink ptilink.sys Fri Aug 17 15:49:53 2001 (3B7D8371)
  ba3d8000 ba3dc080 raspti raspti.sys Fri Aug 17 15:55:32 2001 (3B7D84C4)
  ba3e0000 ba3e6000 kbdclass kbdclass.sys Wed Aug 04 00:58:32 2004 (41107B 08)
  ba3e8000 ba3eda00 mouclass mouclass.sys Wed Aug 04 00:58:32 2004 (41107B 08)
  ba4b8000 ba4bb000 BOOTVID BOOTVID.dll Fri Aug 17 15:49:09 2001 (3B7D8345)
  ba5a8000 ba5a9b80 kdcom kdcom.dll Fri Aug 17 15:49:10 2001 (3B7D8346)
  ba5aa000 ba5ab100 WMILIB WMILIB. SYS Fri August 17 16:07:23 2001 (3B7D878B)
  ba5ac000 ba5ad700 dmload system32\drivers\dmload.sys Fri August 17, 15:58:15 2001 (3B7D8567)
  ba5d0000 ba5d1780 DLACDBHM DLACDBHM. SYS Fri Aug 11 12:35:02 2006 (44DCBFC6)
  ba5d2000 ba5d3100 swenum swenum.sys Wed Aug 04 00:58:41 2004 (41107B 11)
  ba5d4000 ba5d5280 USBD USBD. SYS Fri August 17 16:02:58 2001 (3B7D8682)
  ba616000 ba618000 i2omgmt i2omgmt. SYS, sea at 01:00:50 04 August 2004 (41107B 92)
  ba618000 ba619f00 Fs_Rec Fs_Rec.SYS Fri 17 August 15:49:37 2001 (3B7D8361)
  ba61a000 ba61b080 bleep c:\windows\system32\drivers\beep.sys Fri Aug 17 15:47:33 2001 (3B7D82E5)
  ba61c000 ba61d080 mnmdd mnmdd. SYS Fri 17 August 15:57:28 2001 (3B7D8538)
  ba61e000 ba61f080 RDPCDD system32\drivers\rdpcdd.sys Fri Aug 17 15:46:56 2001 (3B7D82C0)
  ba65c000 ba65ddc0 DLAPoolM DLAPoolM.SYS Fri Aug 18 15:15:01 2006 (44E61FC5)
  ba670000 ba670d00 pciide system32\drivers\pciide.sys Fri August 17, 15:51:49 2001 (3B7D83E5)
  ba684000 ba684d00 dxgthk dxgthk.sys Fri Aug 17 15:53:12 2001 (3B7D8438)
  ba6e2000 ba6e2b80 Null Null.SYS Fri Aug 17 15:47:39 2001 (3B7D82EB)
  ba707000 ba707c00 audstub audstub.sys Fri Aug 17 15:59:40 2001 (3B7D85BC)
  bf000000 bf011580 dxg.sys dxg sea at 01:00:51 04 August 2004 (41107B 93)
  bf012000 bf3cc600 nv4_disp nv4_disp.dll Sun Mar 12 14:28:10 2006 (4414764A)
  BF800000 bf9c3b00 win32k win32k.sys Fri Aug 14 07:19:27 2009 (4A85564F)
  bffa0000 bffe5c00 ATMFD ATMFD. DLL, sea 04 02:56:56 August 2004 (411096-8)

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