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Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
Thanks.. :)

Thanks.. :)
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
one problem after another at the moment... my IE9...

one problem after another at the moment... my IE9 is now showing 'script' error messages on numerous websites that I visit... including ones that I often visit and have displayed fine before... I...
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
we have managed to delete the install.exe folders...

we have managed to delete the install.exe folders and files... clicked on continue even though it said didn't have permission to do so... will follow this up with a full scan using Windows Defender.....
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
To Jacee.. I have replied on my other thread...

To Jacee.. I have replied on my other thread which was regarding Windows updates... and not my partner's computer.
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
Jacee... I followed instructions that you gave...

Jacee... I followed instructions that you gave but circumstancers somewhat changed this week when I was scammed/hacked by someone... (which I have reported to online fraud and police)... my problem...
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
Re-booted on infected compter (the computer with...

Re-booted on infected compter (the computer with with install.exe on external drive) and run a Quick Scan and nothing found - ie clean with a green tick!... (does this mean the 'install.exe isn't...
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
My mistake... clicked on run on the download and...

My mistake... clicked on run on the download and not on the desktop... now installed on the USB and scanning...
Forum: System Security 01 Feb 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
working on it...

Hi Jacee... I AM doing exactly what you suggested... but didn't have storage device at home to do this.. we had to go out and buy a USB and as I write this trying to install Defender on to the USB on...
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
Installed Windows Offline Defender

I am running this on my own computer on our home 'network'... as earlier advice in the thread... I have downloaded Windows Offline Defender on a CD and changed the BIOS to boot via the CD and did the...
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
Home computer

It is a home computer on a 'home network' with two computers in total... connected by cable... they were bought form new and have always been used as home computers....

I 'think' I have managed...
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
unable to upload the file there...

Hi.. we have tried that but when we try to upload it it says we don't have (administrator) permission to do so....
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
Okay... have run Quick Scan.... (full scan to...

Okay... have run Quick Scan.... (full scan to follow ) Trojan found Win32/Sirefef

BUT... is not able to be removed with this message: Windows defender offline encountered an error: Error code...
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
final question.. does the defender HAVE to be...

final question.. does the defender HAVE to be saved to a CD/USB or can it be run from being installed on the computer itself?
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
okay many thanks... can I ask what this does...

okay many thanks...

can I ask what this does and how this is different to the 'defender'?

Free Malware Removal Tool | Anti-Malware Scan Software...
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
also.. is it advisable to try to change...

also.. is it advisable to try to change permissions to try to delete them? AND is it like that these install.exe files already placed spyware etc on the computer?
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
Would a system restore be advisable to a previous...

Would a system restore be advisable to a previous date?
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
Thanks for reply so quickly

Thanks for replying so quickly...
Forum: System Security 31 Jan 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 888
Posted By Neil2305
install.exe found on external drive - how do I find out what it is?

Can anyone help?

My computer was accessed via remote access scammer 2 nights ago and although my computer has been checked any appears to be safe - (microsoft checked) - my partner has a computer...
Forum: System Security 30 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
I am now getting scam telephone support which is...

I am now getting scam telephone support which is not from Microsoft.. so I am opting out for a while.... thanks for trying to resolve this... all is now working apart from Windows Updates...
Forum: System Security 29 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
Logged on as an 'Administrator' not sure how to...

Logged on as an 'Administrator' not sure how to turn this on or off.... I am the only user...
Forum: System Security 29 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
install..

Windows was installed via download and an upgrade from Vista.... and updates were working until I think last June... I managed to get them working again a few days ago.. but not firewall. but now...
Forum: System Security 29 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
still the same...

still the same after running DNS clear....
Forum: System Security 29 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
Hi.. I have read those - added websites etc to...

Hi.. I have read those - added websites etc to trusted sites... and tried the Fix... but no difference...
Forum: System Security 29 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
Windows Update error

Hi, I could only get the checkup.txt to run and is attached.. the other download wouldn't run.

All seems to be working okay now on the computer with the exception of the Windows Updates which are...
Forum: System Security 25 Jan 2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By Neil2305
McAfee

I only have McAfee scan installed...

I also tried to update JAVA and get error code 1303...

I think the problem is as previously mentioned that I don't have permissions...
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