Questions tagged [anti-malware]
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Why does anti-virus software not delete the viruses, malware, etc., but instead quarantine them?
Why does anti-virus software not completely delete the viruses, malware, etc., but instead quarantine them? Is it not better to completely get rid of them? Why? And how can I manually remove them?
Sardar_Usama
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Suppress Razer Synapse Nagware from prompting to install
My workplace has a bunch of Razer mice.
Every now and again when I plug in my a Razer mouse to my Windows 10 machine I get a malware screen from Razer prompting me to install Razer Synapse software.
Despite having a prompt to “Never Install,” it…
fostandy
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How to verify a download file using a .sig file and public key, in Windows 10?
I'm interested in installing the Electron Cash application from electroncash.org (Electron-Cash-2.9.4.exe) and the website indicates that to be sure of the integrity of the download, I should verify the authenticity of the file.
The site points me…
Highly Irregular
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What's the difference between "anti-virus", "anti-malware" and "anti-spyware" tools?
Many products (such as Norton or McAfee) advertise as "anti-virus" tools or suites, while others advertise as "anti-malware" (like Malwarebytes), and even more as "anti-spyware" (Spybot S&D).
Are those terms just marketing gimmicks, or are there…
user201262
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Is there any reason to change the .exe file association on Windows?
A lot of viruses/malware these days hijack the .exe file association on Windows. The default value for an exe file is "%1" %*, which is fine. It launches the exe file with any arguments passed to it. However, a virus can change it to "Infected…
user34993
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Malwarebytes vs Anti-Virus?
What are the differences between Malwarebytes and a premium Anti-Virus? By premium, I mean anti-virus suites that isn't free (e.g. Norton and McAfee).
Better yet, what are differences between Malwarebytes and Norton Internet Security. Other than the…
SgtOJ
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What is Antimalware Service Executable?
I have or had Windows XP. Now receiving a pop-up window at the beginning of start-up. What is Antimalware Service Executable? Should I click on the "Send Error Report" box below in this window? Is it legitimate and from Microsoft? Is it unsafe and…
susan
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How to get a free full anti malware coverage on windows?
There are many specialized anti malware applications, namely:
Anti-virus
Anti-spyware
Anti-malware
Anti-rootkit
And so on. What combination of free Windows tools would protect me from any sort of malware?
Jader Dias
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How do I set Microsoft Security Essentials to prompt me on what to do when it detects a virus or malware?
How do I set MSE to prompt me on what to do when it detects a virus or malware?
It seems that MSE's real-time protection only allows a default automated option when it detects a virus or malware.
In this screenshot it only allows a 'recommended…
galacticninja
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How to remove Buzzdock ads from Google search results?
Everytime I search for something on Google, I get this block of Buzzdock ads, as you can see on the screenshot. I am trying to get rid of this.
I've already unistalled a program called "Buzzdock 2" and run a myriad of antispyware and antimalware…
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Is Microsoft Security Essentials a solid security suite
Possible Duplicate:
Would Microsoft Security Essentials be adequate protection?
With the release of Microsoft's new Free security suite; Microsoft Security Essentials, the question has to be asked. Is it worth checking out, or is it just another…
Tester101
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Anti virus integration for Thunderbird?
Basic, newbie question:
I am preparing to do a new system installation of Windows, and would like to setup Thunderbird for email. Since I am beginning with a clean slate, how should I setup my antivirus and anti malware protection so that: ALL…
hpy
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Issues with Security, Passwords and PayPal Account
I have a strange case with my PayPal account and I wanted the community assistance on what can be done and how to spot the security hole.
I have a private PayPal which has been constantly attacked lately.
When I say attacked I mean some one tried…
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Hijack.StartMenu Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a false positive?
I just ran the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware quick scan for the first time and it found:
Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_ShowSearch
(Hijack.StartMenu) -> Bad: (0)…
Senseful
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How to recover files from infected. Vvv extention
Can any one help for how can remove this virus. Our all computer's files infected from this (.vvv) virus. We are using windows 7 Plz give me strong methods. If you need remote screen i will provide you.
Thanks in advance.
D Dron
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