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  • Get "communication error with kernel" message when you try to run a virus scan program

    Get "communication error with kernel" message when you try to run a virus scan program

    Hello

    What antivirus do you use?

    Follow the steps in the article mentioned below and check if this solves the problem.


    The error message "error communicating with kernel":

    http://KB.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&ID=SOLN2280

  • Help! Computer hangs during attempts to complete or defragmentation (MS) (MSE) virus scan or CHKDSK C: /f

    Help, please!  My computer freezes whenever I try to run a full scan or use the MS defrag it came with.  I have an important job who needs to back up, but I'm afraid that I shouldn't be where it is a virus.  I would really appreciate the help.

    Details:

    Windows XP Home Edition
    Microsoft Windows
    Version 5.1 (... Service Pack 3)

    Current system:
    Microsoft Windows XP
    Home Edition
    Version 2002
    Service Pack 3

    Fujitsu Siemens Computers
    Intel (r) Core (TM) 2 CPU
    T7200 @ 2.00 GB of RAM

    Info of current Disk Defragmenter:
    C: NTFS 112 free capacity space 47 GB space 43%
    (Was only 15% of free space at the beginning of the problems, before I removed or reduced the old files)

    Antivirus:
    Originally from Norton 2006, now uninstalled and replaced with the current Microsoft Security Essentials

    Browser: firefox version 3.5.9 (IE too but do not use)

    The story so far:

    FIRST PROBLEM: ACCIDENTS CAUSING SLEEP/HIBERNATE / SCREENSAVER?
    I am back from vacation and turned on my computer.  Soon, he wanted to upgrade me to the latest Firefox (must have been 3.6?).  He may have also updated my windows automatically.  Then whenever the standby/hibernation/standby screen came (not sure what was the culprit), the computer would crash - I would just get a gray screen when I tried to find by moving the mouse.

    'SOLVED' BY:
    I restored the system to a few points saved from before I agreed to install the new firefox.  I also stopped the computer goes on standby or into hibernation.  I couldn't work on how to disable the screen saver.  Standby/hibernation/standby order screen blocks the computer after that, and I took care not to upgrade to firefox 3.6, once again just in case, stay with the version that I was on, but continued to accept upgrades (now on 3.5.9).  I have always been accepting the automatic updates of windows however, because I was told that I should do.

    UNRESOLVED ISSUE: ANTI-VIRUS AND DEFRAGMENTATION DOWN EACH RUN
    So, I now had a more usable computer.  I tried to check virus, but the virus check (Norton, 2006) would be broken whenever I tried to do a full audit.  I analyzed in the MS Defrag tool that came with my computer and I saw that I had 15% free space, so I tried to Defrag.  Defragmentation has also crushed every time, usually at 3%.

    26 January:
    CRASHED ON THESE FILES:
    -Defrag crashed on A0044502.rbf
    -(J'ai remarqué que le nom était semblable à celle de la vérification de virus s'est écrasée avant)
    -Defrag then crashed over the other in a different file type, but I didn't note it (tmp.edb?)
    -Defrag crashed on C:/System volume information/_RESTO~1/RP320/A0045026.rbf (I think that virus check then crashed on this one too)
    -virus scan crashed on A0045030.rbf

    I ran cmd chkdsk_/f, as told to a friend.  He made 3 times and the screen went too fast to see writes said before he started.

    -defragged once again, it crashed on A0045107.rbf

    CLEANUP TO FREE UP SPACE FOR SPRING:
    I then had the end of emergency work, so did not have to try to solve this problem for weeks.  I just don't have the virus scan and did not try to defragment, therefore had no crashes.  When I had spare time, I went through removing unnecessary programs, deleting unnecessary files of old works and by reducing the great graphics work at smaller sizes.  At the time I had finished my rush job and could return to the problem, I got 43% free space.

    Wednesday, April 8:
    BACK TO ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM:
    -J' uninstalled Norton 2006 and then installed Microsoft Security Essentials to see if it would take viruses.  QuickScan revealed no.  Full analysis has crashed every time unfortunately.
    9 April:
    -CHKDSK C: /f or crashed was working incredibly slow (1/2 hour on the same file) both times I tried to do.  Both times it crashed on 66% to check the data of the file (4 of 5)
    SFC - typed term: the black box will Flash up but then disappears so fast, you can hardly see.  Nothing else happens.  I tried several times.
    -J' restarted the computer in "safe mode with command prompt" and tried SFC/scannow and got the following error:
    "Windows file protection could not initialize a scan of protected system files.
    The specific error code is 0x000006ba [the RPC server is unavailable]. »
    -J' rebooted 'safe mode' and typed SFC term.  Same thing happened as has happened before in the windows.
    -J' rebooted 'safe mode' and tried a full analysis of the MSE virus.  After an hour of working, it crashed in this file: C:/System Volume Information/_restore{5C5FC002-5FB5-4560-96DA-E32D8569FB2E}/RP320/A0045038.rbf.  This happened just after I clicked on a tiny with my notes Notepad document, although I don't know if that's what he did or has not already been blocked.  I managed to take a break and he reactivated just before it crashed.  The complete virus check was almost over, guessing 80% to the green bar.
    -J' tried to Defrag in 'safe mode', which soon crushed on C:... A0070595. MSI
    All these accidents April just cause the screen appearing to freeze because the virus check or defrag did not move from the file it says that it was on... then when I would try to stop it, the screen completely freezes so I have to manually shut down.

    Please help me solve this problem!  Should I save my work?  If I back up and there is a virus, then my backup external hard drive could be infected.  But if I do not support, I could lose a lot of work.

    Thank you very much.

    Speedlauncher Adobe is a legitimate program, while orangefirefox.exe presents itself as an infection by the worm on a google search.

    It's a little unusual that Kaspersky would freeze even in SafeMode... perhaps running a chkdsk might help take the files that programs AV and defrag crash on: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265

    You may disable the system restore: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405 and this should get rid of all the restore points and then hopefully no longer break when scanning, but make sure you turn it!

    But sometimes I come across systems that had infections as well as at the end of all the damage that has been caused, it is better just to do a reinstall.

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  • virus scan starts and stops immediatrly and I have error message an error has occored in a script on this page

    Have windows xp service Pack 3

    Hello

    ·         What anti-virus program do you use?

    ·         What is the full error message?

    ·         Where exactly you get this error message?

    ·         Are you do online virus scan? If so, what web browser do you use?

    Please provide us with more information about ht question so we can help you further. In the meantime, I suggest you to download and run the latest Microsoft security on your computer Scanner and check if it helps:

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

    Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  • an anti-virus scan windows came with the windows updates.how can I get rid of him?

    the anti virus scan window comes more update as well as the security already updates.i have avast.and when I was all he said he wants to sell me the already has product.i of antivirus software that say my computer is clean and safe.the windows antivirus told me that I have several infections.i know this isn't true.but I still can't install the security updates without having to install the windows antivirus.How do I remove the update?

    No, it came not with the security updates. These are malware that came in a different way. Scan your system with anti-malware/anti-spyware programs.

  • I get an error indicating that the "Virus scan failed" when you download Internet Explorer and Google Chrome.

    Original title: Virus Scan failed

    Cannot download anything with IE8 or Chrome.  Constantly get "Virus Scan impossible" or "" *. "" * "contained a virus and was deleted. »

    Changed the setting to the "browser.download.manager.scanWhenDone" in Firefox to "faslse" and I'll have no problem with him (using Norton 360 v. 20.3.1.22 on Windows Vista.

    Relative security of Windows, I've identified 5 other issues

    (1) cannot display "Windows Firewall settings."

    (2) cannot access "Windows defender" by any means

    (3) "Windows Security Center" is disabled and cannot be restarted.

    (4) do not see "Windows Defender" or "Windows Firewall" in services

    (5) could not find 'msascui.exe '.

    This suggests my protection Microsoft antiviruss files have been removed or disabled (possibly through the last installation of Norton.  My question, if this is true, why I get "Virus Scan failed" every time I try to download with IE 8, but not with Firefox?

    Thank you.

    Paul

    Hello

    "This suggests my protection Microsoft antiviruss files have been removed or disabled."

    Do you have MSE installed or you are using any other other than Norton 360 AV?

    If so, uninstall it, you must have AN AV installed.

    With the Windows Firewall settings, Norton 360 uses its OWN firewall.

    http://KB.Linksys.com/Linksys/GetArticle.aspx?docid=5611fc67a247495bbdcef8b9d4018842_Norton_360_Firewall_Configuration.XML

    You should not have more than one firewall running.

    Choose Windows or norton, NOT both.

    Read about Defender:

    If you use Norton, AVG, Avira, Microsoft Security Essentials, McAfee, etc. the default action is for Windows Defender must be disabled, that these AntiVirus programs have their own Antispyware Applications.

    There is nothing to worry.

    Using both programs at the same time can cause system conflicts, etc.

    If you want to have additional protection against malware using the version FREE of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:

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

    And for now, change startup Vista programs without using Defender, use one of these methods:

    "How to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista"

    http://netsquirrel.com/Msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

    Or the program Autoruns for FREE:

    "V11.21 Autoruns for Windows"

    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

    For any other problem with Norton, contact the Norton Support or ask in their Forums.

    https://support.Norton.com/SP/en/us/home/current/info

    Norton community:

    http://community.Norton.com/

    See you soon.

  • Windows Defender/Virus Scan problem

    Whenever Windows Defender (also Avast Virus Scan) to scan my pc in its scheduled task
    my PC freezes... whenever the analysis runs. I also noticed that it freezes on a particular file analyzed imapi2fs.dll, I tried the system restore, no longer works. What seems to be the problem with this?

    Hello

    To be sure that your system is free malware use these and try cleaning it (some malware can get in)
    because they come forward security products are updated to catch them).

    BTW, I use Avast too, here's a tip - stop all shields is not necessary except leaving Standard, Web, and
    Operation of the network. (Double-click the blue icon - details look OK. - upper left Shields - put end to those you)
    do not use.)

    Run the malicious Microsoft removal tool, scan with Malwarebytes and add Prevx to be sure that everything is clear.

    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 Update - if necessary, you can download it here.

    Download - SAVE - go where go out you there - top - right click RUN AS ADMIN
    (Then run MRT as shown above.)

    Malicious removal tool from Microsoft
    http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

    Malwarebytes - a scanner at the request - update on the updates tab and run whenever you think malware.
    http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

    Here are some free online scanners to help the

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

    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

    also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

    Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
    a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
    http://www.prevx.com/

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

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    Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

    I would also like to launch SFC and Chkdsk to ensure that corruption is disabled.

    Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

    Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

    How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
    generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

    Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

    How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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    Please do ALL above 1.

    If the problem still occurs check your startup programs and services. Also check what programs are left
    running in memory.

    Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
    How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

    To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes without doing anything - then right click on the task - bar
    The task manager - take a look at stored by - Services - process - it is a quick reference (if you have
    a small box in the lower-left - show for all users can check only).

    How to check and change Vista startup programs
    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

    A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG and then display a list of the people here.

    These can help first of all check the current process if necessary however use the clean boot and the process of elimination.

    Process Explorer - free - find out what are the files, registry keys and other objects processes have opened, the dll
    they loaded and much more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even owned by each process.
    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

    Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you
    opening of session. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can configure auto-
    start the settings.
    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
    Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

    I hope this helps.

    Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

  • is it possible to have all my anti virus/malware programs to all work together without one stop on the other?

    is it possible to have all my anti virus/malware programs to all work together without one stop on the other?

    is it possible to have all my anti virus/malware programs to all work together without one stop on the other?

    I doubt it.

    You should never have more than one security product installed on the PC, providing active protection / scan. This can cause performance problems, system instability and conflicts between programs and can affect all installed antivirus product efficiency. Even if you try to have more than one product installed, with an asset and another disabled, disabled product will probably still active components and/or installation of the drivers installed that will conflict with any other antivirus program.

  • When you run the virus scan, the majority of the files and folders showing locked and impossible to scan in Vista

    When I run my anti-virus, it tells me that almost all my folders and files, or are locked and is not be scanned... How to unlock folders or files that I have windows vista 64-bit

    * original title - how to unlock files and folders on my windows vista 64 bit computer when I run my anti-virus scan all folders and files are locked *.

    Hello

    ·         What program Antivirus do you use?

    This problem may also come from Virus/Malware infection on the system.

    I suggest you to run the Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if that helps resolve the issue.

    The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

    Note:

    The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  • Computer malfunctioning. Virus scan says there are a lot of questions. What does that mean?

    Original title: question about items

    My computer is not working properly, so I scan for viruses and spyware. When the scan is finished, he said as he scanned 496 117 points. What are ALL these? I have nothing really saved that I know, about 150 songs and some programs, but nothing like this! Where can I find them or do I even have to remove them? Thanks in advance for any help!

    I'm speculating here. But he sounds the alarm when reading your post. So, I have to answer this. If I am mistaken, my apologies.

    What did you use to search for viruses?
    You go to the site and use one of these 'free scanning' offer?
    And done at the end of scanning, in addition to tell you that you have zillions of viruses, it is also suggested that you buy a product to get rid of the virus?

    If that were the case, it was a centuries-old scam. Don't fall for it.

    Install one of the programs legitimate AV (antivirus), use it to the anti-virus scanning, do not scan virus online. (except Windows Live OneCare, which is legitimate).
    Here are 2 free programs that you can choose. They are one of the best:
    Free avast home edition
    Microsoft Security Essentials.

  • Unable to complete virus scanning - unexpected errors

    original title: when I run a virus scan, the analysis is choking (unexpected error) on the Windows/system32/NIsLexicon003e.dll file.

    I need this file?  The system does not appear to want me to remove it, even in safe mode.  Can I edit, delete or somehow fix it?

    Hello

    Couldn't find this name on Google, it is spelled correctly? Could be malware.

    Right click on it - properties - Details tab you can determine the author? Is legitimate?

    The reason that you can not remove it is that's probably because it loads at startup.

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

    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 more difficult 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.

    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/

    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  <-->

    Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
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    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

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

    If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

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

    New Vista and Windows 7 version
    http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

    Original version
    http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

    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

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

    Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
    system files.

    Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

    Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
    RUN AS ADMIN

    Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

    How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
    (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

    Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

    How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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

    If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

    I hope this helps.

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

  • Windows virus scan stops PC for his protection.

    Hi, I ran the windows virus scan on my old p4 dell desktop, and now it stops (a windows message said that pc has virus) Please help a novice PC user recover operational, thank you.

    Hello

    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 more difficult 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.

    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/

    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  <-->

    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

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

    If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

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

    New Vista and Windows 7 version
    http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

    Original version
    http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

    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

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

    Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
    system files.

    Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

    Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
    RUN AS ADMIN

    Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

    How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
    (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

    Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

    How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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

    If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

    I hope this helps.

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

  • Unable to reinstall McAfee Virus Scan Plus

    MC McAfee shows me in red on the screen of the Security Center.  This morning, I was shown in yellow and he says Privacy Center version8.0 new is 10.

    I have "virus scan more ' I bought and install when the subscription expires" McAfee total privacy service "(included when I bought my computer) on July ' 07

    I tried to reinstall my Virus Scan more but McAfee said first of all 'remove programs '. I did it using the Tools window´s control panel and now I'm in red! and can not install new Virus Scan more. When I try to ito indicates to remove the Privacy Service, but I can't remove it. It does not allow me, can't check the box. What can I do?   someone knows how can I reinstall Virus scan more? I have sent emails to McAfee, but no answer (as usual)... Need help please, thank you

    Message edited by marcela54 on 03/29/2008 21:41
    Message edited by marcela54 on 03/29/2008 21:51

  • I have McAfee Virus Scan installed on my Windows 7 system. Should I also turn on Windows Defender?

    I have McAfee Virus Scan installed on my Windows 7 system.  Should I also turn on Windows Defender?

    The game, 22 April 2010 15:56:46 + 0000, Prescott Brownell SR. wrote:

    > I have McAfee Virus Scan installed on my Windows 7 system. Should I also turn on Windows Defender?

    Yes. In addition to an anti-virus program, you must also at least one
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    But keep in mind:

    I think McAfee is one of the two worst anti-virus programs on the
    market (Norton is this one). I recommend that you run eSET NOD32
    If you are willing to pay for anti-virus software, or one of the
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    Avira
    Avast
    Microsoft Security Essentials

    For anti-spyware, I recommend running all three of the following:

    MalwareBytes AntiMalware
    SuperAntiSpyware
    Windows Defender.
    Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows desktop experience) since 2003
    Ken Blake

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    (2) what are the advantages or disadvantages?

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    to run the malware checks mode safe and then in Windows. Or run in Windows and as appropriate
    difficult to remove malware is detected then run in Mode safe, then in Windows.

    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
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    cause.

    No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
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    It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
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    TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
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    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/

    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
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    Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
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    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
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    here or use Google to see how to remove.
    http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
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    Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
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    Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

    Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
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    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/

    New Vista and Windows 7 version
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    Original version
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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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    After the removal of malicious programs:

    Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
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    Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

    Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

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    How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
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    Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

    How to run check disk in Windows 7
    http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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    If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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    If necessary AFTER THAT you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware.

    How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
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    I hope this helps.

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