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How to Restore a Computer and Get Rid of a Virus

A computer virus is a malware that enters your system via the Internet without your knowledge. Computer viruses are of different types and constitute different threat levels. Depending on the type,...

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How to Remove an Adware Virus that Causes the Computer Screen to Freeze

Removing a virus that causes the computer screen to randomly freeze is a difficult issue, as your work could be interrupted at any moment and the computer could require a reboot. To remove the virus,...

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How to Remove the WinDefender Virus

WinDefender is malicious rogue anti-spyware program that gets its name from Windows Defender--the legitimate Windows spyware removal tool. WinDefender masquerades as a security tool and installs...

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What Kind of Computer Virus Causes Multiple Pop-Up Windows to Appear on Screen?

Given the amount of time we typically spend at our computers each day, virus symptoms that start as a simple annoyance can become an all-out vexation. While some viruses can destroy your life by...

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How to Remove a Trojan Horse Virus for Free

Trojans are a form of malware that attack a computer. Its name comes from the Trojan horse in Greek mythology, due to its nature of pretending to be useful to the user. Instead, it opens up a back door...

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Difference Between Threat & Vulnerability

You run the risk of incurring damages if you have assets that are exposed to threats because of vulnerabilities. To reduce the risk, you can address the threats or the vulnerabilities, but the two are...

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How Do I Remove the PC Health Virus?

While PC Health Kit isn't actually a computer virus, Malware Tips considers it to be a potentially unwanted program. If PC Health Kit is currently running in the background, you can end its processes...

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How to Remove the TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen Trojan

No single malware program can protect you from all Trojans and infections. The TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen Trojan attempts to hide malicious code from users and antivirus scanners so it can extract and execute...

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How to Close Anti-Virus Programs on a Computer

In most cases, you should not disable your anti-virus program; however, if you need to troubleshoot network connection problems, or want to install certain software programs, you can temporarily...

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EXE Virus Removal Tools

Virus removal tools that can be installed onto a computer take the form of an executable file. One type of executable file has the file extension "exe" separated from the rest of the file name by a...

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How to Remove a Virus If You Cannot Connect to the Internet

Removing a computer virus is difficult, but having a computer virus with no Internet connection is even more difficult. When a computer has a virus, getting rid of it is important for both the health...

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How to Remove the W32 Blaster Worm

The W32 Blaster Worm enters your computer from a network connection and causes it to shut down or restart at random times. The worm sends massive amounts of information through TCP port 135, which...

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How to Remove Pif Virus

Viruses can damage a computer and, if not removed, cause all types of software problems. Worms and viruses get onto your computer when you are viewing, installing, or downloading things from the...

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How to Remove Autorun.inf Virus with Avast

The Autorun virus infects all your computer's drives, including removable drives, even after the moment of primary infection. To properly rid yourself of this virus, you must run your anti-virus...

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How do I Get Rid of the Pup.Sys Virus?

Sometimes when a computer begins behaving strangely, a computer virus is to blame. Other times, corrupted system files are the culprit. A computer's System Restore files can easily become corrupted by...

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How to Remove the Jwgkvsq.vmx Virus

The Jwgkvsq.vms virus is a variant of the Conficker Worm and is self replicating. It spreads through infected machines in an office or home network, email attachments memory sticks and other USB...

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How to Remove the Foldername.exe Virus

Also known at Iddono, the foldername.exe or newfolder.exe virus is a Trojan horse and particularly virulent pest. When entering a system, usually through a USB thumb drive, Iddono makes duplicates of...

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What Is the Downloader Virus?

It seems like there is a new virus every other day, with each harder to remove than the next. The Downloader, a Trojan-type virus, is a conduit to greater problems for your computer. It works by...

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How to Turn on Virus Protection in Windows Security Center

In Windows operating systems XP (Service Pack 2) and Windows Vista, there is a feature called the Windows Security Center. The Windows Security Center allows the user to view the computer's status and...

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How to Repair a Bad Image Error Virus

A computer error called the "Bad Image" error usually indicates an infection from a computer virus. Computer infections are dangerous as they reproduce in your system and can have adverse effects, such...

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How to Delete an Embedded Virus

Viruses embed themselves in files on a computer's hard drive. They can wreak havoc on your system -- and cause you a lot of stress. A virus may attach itself to a valuable system file that you should...

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How to Manually Remove a Virus Using Registry

Viruses are malicious software (malware) that hijack computers and corrupt essential files in the operating system. Viruses often hide in the computer registry and can also modify registry keys....

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How to Remove the TR/Dropper Virus

TR/Dropper is a malicious piece of computer code that can hide a variety of different viruses or trojans. If you find out that your computer is infected with the TR/Dropper virus, you can remove the...

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How to Recover Lost Files Due to Virus

Malware causes significant damage to your computer. It is capable of destroying programs, altering preferences, corrupting data and even deleting files or whole programs. After you have removed the...

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How to Get Rid of Trj/Ci.A Virus

Trj/CI.A is a dangerous Trojan that secretly installs on your computer. Once installed, the malicious parasite allows hackers and attackers to perform dangerous activities such as stealing personal...

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How to Scan a Removable Disk for a Virus

Computer viruses are harmful programs designed to infiltrate and then destroy your computer system. Viruses can replicate themselves within your system, or allow other viruses to enter by either...

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How to Fix a Virus BitDefender Service That Is Not Running

BitDefender is an anti-virus software suite designed to protect computers from malicious software both online and offline. BitDefender uses Windows services, which run in the background, to help ensure...

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How to Unblock Malware-Blocked Anti-Virus Sites

When your computer is infected with a virus, troubleshooting becomes extremely difficult. It's even more frustrating when that malware is blocking access to anti-virus sites and the other tools you...

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How to Identify When a Trojan Virus Takes Control of the Keyboard

Trojan---or Trojan horse---viruses come in many different disguises, but collectively they are among the most dangerous of all computer threats, capable of taking total control of your system without...

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Can Computer Viruses Steal Your Credit Card Information?

Many computer viruses and other types of malware create an annoyance, but don't actively steal information -- they might display ads or slow down your computer, but once removed, the problem is gone....

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Virus Problems With the Aimersoft M4P Converter

Aimersoft M4P Converter is a legitimate M4P converter that converts M4P files into various file formats, including MP3 and WAV. The official Aimersoft website is the only place you should download the...

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How to Get Rid of Superfish

If your PC includes a program called **Superfish Visual Discovery**, you have reason to be concerned. This program, which is newsworthy because it shipped on (and has compromised) many Lenovo...

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Is Jucheck.exe a Virus?

Oracle's Java platform is integrated into millions of computers and other electronic devices, allowing you to run applications written in the Java programming language. The Java platform legitimately...

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The Incredimail Virus

The Internet is full of fascinating and practical software programs available for download free of charge. Many of these programs, however, can create issues with running your computer that resemble a...

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My Avira Keeps Popping Up With a Virus & Doesn't Stop

When Avira Antivirus is installed, the security program launches automatically when you start your computer and notifies you of potentially damaging programs that try to secretly install or run...

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Why Does McAfee Keep Turning Off?

McAfee’s suite of internet security and malware protection programs are one way to keep your system free of viruses and other malicious programs. However, if you find that McAfee keeps shutting down or...

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On Average How Long Does a Full System Scan Take?

Full system scans provide anti-virus protections to your entire PC by checking for all types of viruses and security files in your boot records, files and running processes. These scans typically take...

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Virus Problems: My Trend Micro Firewall Has Disappeared

Although many types of malware simply cause damage after they are triggered, insidious programs called rootkits or zombies can take over your PC, allowing an outsider to use it to launch attacks. To do...

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How to Remove the True Love Virus

The W32.Yaha virus generally attacks through an email attachment, sometimes garnering the nickname "True Love" because the infected email from which it originates often includes mention of "true love"...

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How to Clean a Laptop's Virus

Laptop viruses range from obnoxious adware trying to sell you junk to serious infections that compromise your laptop's functionality and security. Many viruses will leave your computer open to further...

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How Can I Remove the Windows Installer Virus From Windows XP?

A Windows installer virus is one that periodically pops up a "Preparing to install" message" on your computer for no obvious reason. For some users this occurs when they try to start their computer,...

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How to Remove the Haha Virus

The HaHa computer virus, first detected in 2007, is also known as the JS.Harunaunt worm. This computer worm tunnels through your computer system. Computer worms replicate, but don't change, major files...

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How to Delete Autorun.Inf Virus

The Autorun.Inf virus spreads to computers through infected flash drives and other kinds of portable storage. This virus is particularly troublesome because it disables the Task Manager, locks the...

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How to Delete the Startup.Exe Virus

The startup.exe file can be created and used by viruses, malware and hackers to compromise the security of your computer. If you have reason to believe that your computer is running the startup.exe...

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How Do I Remove the Alexa Virus?

The Alexa Toolbar is a data-mining Web browser extension that can track your surfing activity, display promotions and affect your browser settings. While the Alexa Toolbar isn't a virus or spyware, it...

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How to Remove the Fun.exe Virus

Getting the Fun.exe computer virus can be anything but. It’s a tricky little bug, and can wreak havoc on your computer if you don’t get it removed. Making sure your anti-virus software is up to date...

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How to Remove a Virus on a DLL File

A dynamic link library file (DLL for short) is a Windows operating system file that controls data used by more than one application. This can include everything from account information to the scripts...

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How to Remove a Virus in Yahoo

The Yahoo virus typically enters your computer through Yahoo Messenger. Hackers hack into your friends' accounts and send you links to unauthorized or harmful websites. One of the common symptoms of...

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How Can I Fix My Administrator Rights After a Virus Disabled It?

Computer viruses are among the most overwhelming and threatening applications infecting PC workstations. A computer virus has several degrees of implementation and difficulty. There are viruses that...

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Fastclick Virus

The Fastclick virus is a type of bug known as "spyware." It monitors your Internet activities and sends that data to marketers who will advertise their products to you via pop-ups and other obnoxious...

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