Virus Removal – ANET COMPUTERS

Microsoft Edge Infected With Malware – Removal Instructions

Aaron J. Berg — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:35:24 +0000

I received another computer support request. This one deals with a web browser malware and or hijacker. Here is the original initial request: “On my wife’s page she is getting a message from Microsoft Edge stating that www.security-errornetworks.xyz/main4smallvirus.html?controlnewsiteID=profile&popupmode=profile&siteID=profile. I as far as I know I do have a update waiting but I believe she was …

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Microsoft Third Party Vendors – Trust Worthy?

Aaron J. Berg — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:30:55 +0000

I received another computer support request. This one deals with a questionable Microsoft vendor or possible scam technical support company. Here is the original initial request: “I have a message from a Microsoft vendor that said I don’t have network security and they want me to pay $399.99 to fix a virus they found in …

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Malware Removal Windows 10 – Instructions For Blue Screens

Aaron J. Berg — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:15:04 +0000

Another computer problem in the world order. This time an individual is having blue screen problems with Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. What else is new in Microsoft land? Here is their initial request: “Scanning for malware and computer went to blue screen and will not boot. Can it be recovered?” This individual was using …

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How to Uninstall McAfee LiveSafe

Aaron J. Berg — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:11:52 +0000

Another computer problem on a Microsoft Windows operating system. This time an antivirus software problem. I am not a big fan of McAfee products. However, I earn supplemental income answering computer and technology related questions on a third party website. Here is the original request: “I do not believe my virus protection is active. I …

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Free Spyware Removal – by Using Windows System Restore

Aaron J. Berg — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 09:51:16 +0000

Another information technology problem in the world order. This time a customer was infected with spyware. Here is their request: Porno spyware alert, server rudely align.stream is asking for user name and password. Reports URL blocked. Warnings, etc. This individual was using a Samsung desktop computer. They then called a telephone number that was supplied …

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Java Update Windows 7 – Instructions For Norton Antivirus

Aaron J. Berg — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:51:48 +0000

I received a request for help with installing a Java update Windows 7. This is their initial communication: My Java needs update. I am trying to get on line with Norton help line, they said I have to get Java working. This is perplexing to me that an ant-ivirus developer would use an application like …

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Antivirus and Security Software – Avast Version 18.1.3800

Aaron J. Berg — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:30:23 +0000

Antivirus and security software Avast version 18.1.3800 has been released. I could NOT find out specific information about this version of Avast directly from this company. I guess I could have investigated using a computer that I have Avast antivirus and security software installed on. Avast is one of two anti-virus software programs, I use …

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Antivirus and Security Software – AVG Version 17.9.3040

Aaron J. Berg — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:17:45 +0000

Antivirus and security software AVG version 17.9.3040 has been released. I could not find mention of this newest version of AVG antivirus software anywhere in a blog post or technical article on AVG’s official website. However, I found out that two issues were resolved in AVG beta version 17.9.3040. * avg service crash during computer …

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macOS Ransomware – May Permanently Encrypt Files

Aaron J. Berg — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:02:46 +0000

Security researcher ESET has found a new mac operating system ransomware. This ransomware is downloadable via bit torrent websites. This software is called “Patcher” and is used to pirate popular software. These torrents found in wild included a zip file. However, this zip file is not really pirated software. This software is actually ransomware. Once …

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Malwarebytes Version – 3 Instructions so Free Version Never Expires

Aaron J. Berg — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 20:24:01 +0000

https://archive.org/download/malwarebytes3instructionssofreeversionneverexpires/Malwarebytes-3-Instructions-so-Free-Version-Never-Expires.mp4 MalwareBytes 3.0 was released in December of two thousand sixteen. As a computer repair technician, I thought I would download and install this newer version. I have been using version 2.x.x for years. This free software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows …

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