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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.
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Does Malwarebytes have a sleep mode?
A couple of days ago I started running Malwarebytes on my wife's PC. Finally, this morning I stopped it from running, after it had run for a little over 44 hours. That seems way longer than I've ...
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How do I get rid of a keylogger? [duplicate]
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Computer is infected by a virus or a malware, what do I do now?
I recently lost my access to my online gaming account. I had to report to customer service and they asked ...
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How is ThreatExpert Memory Scanner different from the likes of MalwareBytes, etc?
I understand that ThreatExpert Memory Scanner scans memory objects however is this not the same as what MalwareBytes does or any other anti-malware?
http://www.threatexpert.com/memoryscanner.aspx
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Malwarebytes vs Anti-Virus? [closed]
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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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:
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Removing infected files after scanning with Malwarebytes' Anti Malware
Is it ok to remove the infected files after i scan my computer using Malwarebytes' Anti Malware?
does it can't affect my files when i remove the selected infections?
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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 ...
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Is Microsoft Security Essentials a solid security suite [duplicate]
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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 ...
