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Windows defender thread using 100% CPU
The problem is the following - a thread of windows defender hangs and consumes 100% of one core (viewed with process explorer). It happens only when there is InPrivate IE instance running. The result ...
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How can I hide Windows Defender alerts on Windows 8?
Is it possible to disable the visual alerts of Windows Defender on Windows 8 but still leave the program activated? If so, how?
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add windows defender service exception for internet radio
I'm streaming internet radio from here: http://www.protonradio.com/player/live/player.php and windows defender service is running pretty hard inspecting the stream as it comes in. I trust the ...
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Change Windows Defender Settings Via Registry - Windows 8
I would like to change some Windows Defender settings via the registry, after a clean install of Windows 8, now I know of the DisableAntiSpyware registry value, but I would appreciate if someone could ...
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Motherboard busted or virus? [closed]
Today I alt tabbed out of a game, and suddenly the number of colors on the screen were reduced to roughly 16, shades of green, pink, black and white. When I reboot the computer, instead of the regular ...
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Enabling windows defender on windows 8 [closed]
I recently purchased a computer with Windows 8 but Norton security came preloaded as a trial. Now that the trial is finished I want to enable Windows defender and delete Norton, I can't seem to do ...
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What format when excluding processes from Windows Defender?
I find the Windows Defender 'Excluded processes' window confusing. This is the screen I am referring to:
I would expect just to enter the name of a process, e.g., devenv.exe, but the Browse button ...
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Scheduling silent hourly Windows Defender definition updates using Task Scheduler on Windows 8
I want to update Windows Defender's definitions every hour and came up with the idea of using the Task Scheduler to execute the Defender update service with the signature update argument.
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How do I install Windows Defender/MSE on Server 2012?
On earlier versions of Windows client and server you could install Microsoft Security Essentials, free antivirus from Microsoft. In Windows 8 client, it is integrated into Windows Defender. However, I ...
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'Canonical' way to block websites in Windows 8 without using hosts
In Windows 8, Microsoft has (rightly) decided that Windows Defender will prevent modifications from being made to the %WINDOWS%/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts file. This is an attempt to prevent trojans ...
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Do I need another anti-virus other than Defender? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does Windows 8 require any sort of Virus protection?
Jut got new laptop with win8 - the question is if I need some extra AV than windows 8 defender? On my PC with win7 I ...
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How can I run Windows Defender while running a second anti-virus in Windows 8?
I want to run a Windows Defender scan while running an antivirus scan. In my case I am using Trend Micro OfficeScan Antivirus with Windows 8.
Currently Windows 8 will close and disable Windows ...
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Windows 8 Action Centre Keeps Reminding Me To Turn Virus Protection On
I have not installed any anti-virus software on my Windows 8 as I think that Windows Defender is enough to keep my system protected from any virus attack. However, sometimes my Action Center shows to ...
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How to edit hosts file in Windows 8? Defender says malware detected
I've tried editing it in the same way as in Windows 7. E.g. opening Notepad/Notepad++ as Administrator and then opening the file and save it.
Right after saving it Windows Defender will say Malware ...
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Does Windows Defender update if Windows Update is set to manual?
It looks like the Windows Defender in Windows 8 won't upgrade the signatures automatically, if Windows Update is set to "Notify, but don't install the upgrades".
Is my impression real? Is there is a ...
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How do I virus scan an individual file under Windows 8? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to add the Windows defender into Windows Explorer’s right click menu to scan a particular drive/folder/file on demand?
From what I understand, Windows 8's version of ...
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Windows Defender high CPU when idle
I noticed on my MacBook Pro from 2011 with Windows 8 that the fans start spinning when I leave my laptop idle for a while.
I figured that it is Windows Defender which seems to be running. Is it ...
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How can I schedule scans in the Windows 8 Windows Defender?
In the previous Windows versions (XP, Vista and 7), Windows Defender included the option to schedule when Windows Defender scans your computer.
However, Windows Defender on Windows 8 doesn't seem to ...
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No Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 8. So, how to access similar Defender features/settings?
I just installed Windows 8 Pro. One of the first things I went to do is install Microsoft Security Essentials, thinking I still needed add-on security software, but I've learned here that it isn't ...
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How to add the Windows defender into Windows Explorer's right click menu to scan a particular drive/folder/file on demand?
There is no option in Windows Explorer to scan a particular drive (or file) on demand by right clicking on it in Windows Explorer as we had in Windows 7 with Microsoft Security Essentials or like ...
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Windows Defender vs. Security Essentials in Windows 8
What is the difference between Windows Defender on Windows 8 and Microsoft Security Essentials? They practically look alike, so is there a need to install Security Essentials?
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Update Windows Defender schedule via command line or gpo?
I'm looking to find a way to update some Windows Defender settings via command line, gpo etc.
From my research it looks like windows defender creates a hidden scheduled task named 'MP Scheduled ...
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How can you scan from the command line with Windows Defender?
I'm trying to run a Windows Defender scan from the command line. According to the article I found here I should be able to run the following:
"C:\program files\windows defender\mpcmdrun.exe" -scan 0
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Windows Defender Update KB915597 (Definition 1.135.415.0) > BSOD > Computer No Longer Starts [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
A Windows Update Prevented Live Discs From Working?
First off I'll state my system specs.
Acer Aspire M1100
Windows Vista Home Basic 32bit OEM
2 Gigs of DDR2 ram
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Windows defender gives error message on windows startup
When I first start up windows, I get this error message every time:
Application failed to initialize:
0x80070006. The handle is invalid.
Anyone got any ideas what might be causing it, or ...
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How can I reinstall Windows Defender on my Windows 7 operating system
How do I reinstall Windows Defender to my Windows 7 Professional. It kept crashing, so I uninstalled it (And it DOES uninstall!) with the idea of reinstalling it.
But when I try to reinstall, the ...
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Configure Windows Update more in-depth
On my Windows 7 system I have my Windows Update settings set to "Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them."
I want this configuration but wish to make an exception for ...
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Windows Defender shows GUI at PC start up
I am running Windows 7 64 bit on my PC. For a few weeks now, when I boot up my PC, the Windows Defender interface displays and I have to close it with the x each time. Even if I disable Defender, I ...
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Windows Defender found “Backdoor.Win32/IRCbot.gen!M” what to do next?
The History of Windows-Defender on a vista home premium lists 3 times this software. The fist time "sucessfully" and two times "ignored".
There is no button for any action, like remove, delete or ...
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How do you kill the Windows Defender “has been turned off” boot message?
Whenever I boot Windows 7, I get the message that says Windows Defender has been turned off (because of Security Essentials). I want Windows Defender off, and I want the message to go away. How do I ...
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Is Windows Defender “good enough”?
Out of habit I just downloaded Avira to my new WIn7 computer and during install it told me Windows Defender was present and running the two together may lead to problems.
Which reminded me about ...
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Difference between Malicious Software Removal Tool, WinDefender, Security Essentials?
What is the difference between these three products?
Malicious Software Removal Tool
Windows Defender
Microsoft Security Essentials
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Why is Windows Defender disabled?
OK, I have been doing nothing different than I have been since I have gotten Windows 7.
Now all of the sudden Windows Defender is turned OFF and I cant turn it back on.
It tells me that it is ...
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Automatic Windows Defender Updates with Manual Windows/Microsoft Updates
I've got Windows/Microsoft Update on my Windows 7 laptop set to notify me when updates are available but not to do anything automatically.
I also have Windows Defender running and it seems to have ...
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How do I stop getting updates for Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and Windows Defender?
I have disabled the service for Windows Defender and I have configured the Action Center to not monitor or notify me about Spyware and Unwanted software protection. Windows Updates however really ...
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windows defender sample submission
I recently installed Virtual Clone Drive to mount an Iso on my new Windows 7 64 bit install, and a minute later Windows Defender is asking me if it can submit a sample, which consists of the Virtual ...
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Uninstall Windows Defender in Windows 7
Can Windows Defender be permanently uninstalled/removed from my current Windows 7 installation, it can't be done through the Add/Remove Programs Wizard.
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Microsoft Defender vs AVG 9.0
From various forums it appears that AVG 9.0 disables Microsoft Defender. Is there any way to stop that behavior?
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MsMpEng.exe (Windows Defender?) uses a lot of CPU at startup and runs two instances on a single core machine
I'm using Windows XP Professional SP2 on a single core AMD64 processor, and I've got two instances of MsMpEng.exe starting up when I start up and log in. They use 64MB and 32MB of ram and 140MB and ...
