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Now take a look back at those instructions on filling out your system specs.
Take a look at mine for an example.
Now take a look back at those instructions on filling out your system specs.
Take a look at mine for an example.
WIN | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab |
Uncheck ALL except for:
REBOOT!Script:
SynTPEnh Synaptics Incorporated %ProgramFiles%\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
You have just told Win 7 to not run unchecked programs at start up time.
You have not disabled the programs. They will be run when needed.
WIN = key with the Microsoft logo on top
UNINSTALL
REBOOTScript:
AccelerometerP11 STMicroelectronics 27/07/2012 2.00.11.22
Panda Cloud Antivirus Panda Security 27/07/2012 02.00.00.0000
System Requirements Lab for Intel (64-bit) Husdawg, LLC 27/07/2012 935 KB 4.5.5.0
Install MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials,
Link to MSE in my signature.
After all of this, post a fresh set of those 3 files.
Sorry about the specs, i'll do it now. Do I really have to install MSE again? I have just uninstalled it this morning and now have Panda setup instead.
yes, you really have to unsintall Panda.
After your system is running correctly, then most certainly pick a solution that is inefficient.
All done. Heres the 3 zipped files. ThanksAttachment 223576
Well after installing MSE it failed updating the signatures and shows about 10 of these errors "Microsoft Antimalware has encountered an error trying to update signatures", but I guess that'll sort itself out when it finally updates.Also one error with "Session failed to start with the following error: 0xC0000043" about the time it was first installed. I haven't had a "Session "Microsoft Security Client OOBE" stopped due to the following error: 0xC000000D" error yet though...
No BSODs yet though, but only time will tell. It can take a day or two sometimes. btw what were you looking for in the files that had changed?
The MSE problem can be serious.
Please carry out the following:
HOW TO USE WINDOWS DEFENDER OFFLINE ON A USB STICK
Windows Defender Offline
· is a free standalone, bootable malware and virus remover from Microsoft.
· performs an offline scan of an infected PC to remove viruses, rootkits and other advanced malware.
Download Windows Defender Offline (about 764 kB)
You will have the choice of downloading the 32bit version (x86) or the 64 bit version (x64).
The link will help you determine whether you are running a 32 bit version or 64 bit version of Windows
NOTE!! You can download and prepare a 32 bit version using a 64 bit version of Windows
NOTE!! You can download and prepare a 64 bit version using a 32bit version of Windows.
You run the 32 bit version on a 32 bit version of Windows.
You run the 64 bit version on a 64 bit version of Windows.
The 32 bit download file name is: mssstool32.exe
The 64 bit download file name is: mssstool64.exe
For the curious, this program was originally name Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper.
INSTALLATION:
You will need an Internet Connection.
Insert 512 mB (Microsoft’s 256 mB is no longer accurate) or larger USB stick into a usb port.
Run the downloaded program--mssstool64.exe or mssstool32.exe
NEXT button
Choose the option On a USB flash drive that is not password protected
NEXT button
NEXT button
.
The install program will format the usb stick using the NTFS format.
The install program will download about 210 mB.
The install program will name the USB stick WDO_Media32 or WDO_Media64
The WDO_Media32 usb stick will have used space of 255 mB (268,140,544 bytes)
The WDO_Media64 usb stick will have used space of 282 mB (296,165,376 bytes)
You can expect the number of mB to increase as more malware appears.
UPDATE Windows Defender Offline USB stick:
· reinsert the usb stick
· run the installation program, mssstool64.exe or mssstool32.exe, again.
· the update will download about 66 mB (mssstool32.exe) and 68 mB (mssstool64.exe).
Since the malware database is sometimes updated several times in a day, always update before running.
PERFORM AN OFFLINE SCAN
Bootup your computer from the USB stick
Windows Defender Offline will automatically perform a quick scan.
After the quick scan finishes, Choose Full Scan
Select all of your drives
The initial, full scan can easily take several hours, but
Remember, your computer is being very thoroughly checked for all types of malware.
Ok, I will have to do that all tomorrow, i've nearly burned up my dataplan for this month. So do you suspect a virus/malware from those recent errors I just mentioned? Isn't there a Windows Defender already installed? Do you mean that I should keep this offline USB version updated and use it regularly because it does a more thorough job?
Sorry for all the questions.Thanks for all your help.