Security Software

Hello Tom's Hardware, Today I mounted an ISO file, and and an autorun ran. TrendMicro called it a generic Trojan and quarantined it. I don't know exactly what went down, as I mounted it, then left the room for 5 minutes. TrendMicro said to restart to finish getting rid of the Trojan. I did so...

What would be the best recommended antivirus/security software? i currently have norton due to expire in 2 days

I am about to build my first PC and I think I narrowed down the security software to bitdefender, I just don't know which version I will get. Each version is having a sale and I can get pretty cheap. Here are all the current prices http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/windows-10-security.html...

After scanning with malware bytes . It found many PUP files about 160. I removed all of them . After that i cant find "This pc,control panel,calculator" etc and some of applications shortcut in my desktop. How can i revoke this action please help Thank You

Hi guys and girls ......... Long time observer first time thread writer having trouble with my asus laptop works fine but cant use Nero on it have had Nero tech look into it and nothing someone suggested update firmware and or software but no idea how to do this as i stated just learning about...

Hi - so i just built my first pc and i was wondering what (free) programs i should download? I know there are many threads on this topic but i see a lot of different programs being suggested and im not sure which are the best and which will fit my needs. Im looking for a program that will allow...

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Regarding Windows 10, Is there an antivirus/malware program that I should be using for home use? Is there an advantage over free versus paid software? Do the programs that the OS offer work just as well as third party software? I appreciate any input. Thanks! Bold font deleted by mod...

Here's what I'm asking: there're about 200 employees to monitor their computer usage activity while working hours. Obligatory features: - social networking (how much time employees spend in Facebook, Twitter other social networks) - time spent in every application I need your experience...

I was checking out the latest reviews on Password Managers when I remembered an article on VPN's, and started thinking. If their so good at hiding your identity, why would you need anything other than a simple password? Note: I am a hardware guy. I did the CCNA back in the 90's, but we never...

I already tried Avast (It caused some error with the start menu and cortana and I couldn't even use the PC so I had to unninstall it in Safe Mode) and Eset NOD32 (it uses around 50% of my disk and 200MB of RAM, and that is too much for me since I have a old PC). I need something that wont use a...

Hey so I will be away from my cmputer for around a month and there are few intruders who might try to login to my computer, ive set a password through windows user and accounts but i need something like. when someone tries or attempt to login to my computer an email notification or via any...

I want total security for my pc which uses the lowest resources but protects my pc like a knight protect its king.....I would dare not care about the price.....

Hello folks. I needed some help. My PC has a WD Caviar Green 2TB HDD. I filled it up to 1350 GB out of the total 1863 GB. But there's a problem. I have been using avast free antivirus from about 4 years and from the last month till now, I haven't updated it. A week ago, I went to a cyber cafe...

Hi, here is my pc config... Dell Inspiron 15R 5521 Intel core i5 3337-U(1.8 GHz,clocked at 2.7 GHz) 4 GB RAM windows 8 I am using ESET NOD 32 antivirus and found it very useful as it is very light weight and easy.but i want to know about others like...

I'm about to finish putting together my first PC build and currently do not have antivirus software for it yet. Can I get some recommendations for what's best on Windows 7 for 2015 so far? I have McAfee on my older desktop, which tended to slow it down, but I'm thinking of getting something...

Please help, some says that both can't be togeter while others says that I can have AVG always on but that malware shut down and only use it 1 time per week.. Every help I appriciate :)

After updating my norton security software, and completing the mandatory reboot, my laptop no longer turns on. The fans are good and I tried the power button trick with no success. Also, when I attempt to start the laptop the "process" icon lights up for a moment before the laptop "beeps"...

I have windows 7. I currently have CCcleaner, Advanced system care(paid), panda free antivirus, webroot(paid), and malwarebytes. I know this is probably way too many programs so which ones should i absolutely keep and which should i get rid of. Thanks

im using bitdefender, mbam and zemana antilogger together but i really dont like bitdefender so what else is there? all the review sites say different things