Windows 7 64 bit Freezes and cannot boot new programs (DCOM?)

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  1. Posts : 31
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       #51

    Daemon Tools and its driver should be gone, actually, first thing I killed off when I had the chance. Evidently it did not fully uninstall even with CCleaners assistance. Hmm...

    I was actually just looking for a free firewall component. Personally I kind of like the double layer of having two separate programs, one AV, one Firewall, rather than having a Security suite of one program; since that means two different things need to go down for you to lose protection entirely. Especially since, in alot of cases, Suites tend to have one strong, one weak component (Kaspersky is such an example; they have an excellent Antivirus, but only a barely adequate firewall, from what I used to hear). I wouldn't touch Norton or McAfee with a barge-pole.

    Alot of people seem to recommend Comodo, but I'm not convinced. I guess I could just see how we go with the Windows Firewall and BitDefender; since we also have a Router Firewall. If I'm full of spyware after a week I'll have to look at other options.
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  2.    #52

    Any more issues let us know :)
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  3. Posts : 2,298
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 ; Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
       #53

    I don't use any security software other than Windows Firewall. I am confident that my firewall configurations on my network will stop any attempts to reach me and I don't run or download anything where I am not 100% sure. Been fine with this tactic for 4 years now, though it is a risky lifestyle to take

    If I am desperate or curious I would always see what happens when running inside a VM before executing on my host machine.

    Josh :)
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  4. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #54

    eharper and Josh, remember you get what you pay for.

    If you still get riddled with malware, best to check who is downloading or clicking on things.
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  5.    #55

    Unfortunately that's not always the case

    Take a screenshot. 22,222 posts
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  6. Posts : 31
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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       #56

    Hmm; all quiet on the western front today methinks. I'll keep updating and if it doesn't show again I'll mark it solved.
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  7.    #57

    Ok, keep us posted.
    Methinks we might be getting somewhere.
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  8. Posts : 31
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       #58

    No freezes for some time now; so I'll mark it solved. Though I did get a BSOD finally today with my AMD Driver whilst playing Wildstar. But I guess thats another issue for another time.
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  9.    #59

    No, upload the dump files.
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  10. Posts : 31
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       #60

    Fair enough, here you go.
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