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malware

  1. C

    A lot of processes/programs are getting terminated/closed immediately (Malware/Virus?)

    Hey, When I try to start (almost any) program, it immediately closes again. This is true for a lot of executables (e.g. teamspeak3, LeagueOfLegends), any .txt and even a lot of windows processes (like settings, regedit, systemrecovery etc.). They all immediately freeze for a second after...
  2. O

    iPhone infect connected Windows hotspot devices?

    Dear all If an iPhone has Windows malware on it, and I then use the iPhone as hotspot / internet sharing. Can the Windows malware from the iPhone hosting hotspot then infect connected Windows systems that use the iPhones hotspot? No matter what is there a connection between the iPhone hosting...
  3. O

    Laptop hidden hacker connection

    Dear all I have a laptop which I use as an offline backup platform The laptop has Bluetooth and a Network card I have deactivated both in Device Manager and in Windows settings 1. Can a hacker somehow use the laptops Network card? While also: Windows has no wifi connection Wifi is off in...
  4. Isaac Hart

    Computer blue screen on shutdown, can't do any Windows updates

    Title. It's been a month, every shutdown causes a blue screen. As well as I can't install any Windows updates. They all get stuck on 0 percent and then error out.
  5. prescilgema

    Solved I can't seem to remove a trojan, should I reset my pc ?

    Hello everyone, (excuse my rusty english, I'm french). I finally regret not having invested in an antivirus earlier, because I am now infected, but it is indeed my fault. After I realized that my data was being stolen and that my accounts were being logged in, I did a scan with Windows...
  6. A

    Solved Possible remote control threat

    I have been receiving this strange error the past couple of days, that a file: "GL503GE_pre.sign" was unable to be copied. GL503GE is my laptop model, but I am not copying this file, I wasn't even able to find out any info about it. I don't know what is causing it, I scanned my PC using...
  7. Anthony Vain

    Solved Worried about Malware tanking performance (Laptop, Windows 10)

    We've had this laptop now for two years, and I've noticed during these last few months that the performance has somewhat tanked. Like earlier today I only had a browser opened, and when I went to file explorer it took a few seconds to open. To add to that, whenever i right click on file explorer...
  8. J

    Crazy Persistent Infection

    Hello, There's a lot of info here but I'll keep it short. Just ask me if you want more details. Long story short, I have some type of Malware that infected my entire network of devices back in December. I've tried Everything to get rid of it. Bought a new Dell XPS 17 9700, no matter how hard...
  9. B

    Two Iconless, nameless programs 'waiting to close' on shutdown

    Hi there For a while now I've been noticing this and I can't help but assume the worst, though its probably nothing. Im good enough with computers (build/upgrade them as a hobby) so I know maybe above average. However, I cant figure this one out. The 'waiting for applications to close' page...
  10. J

    Boot Sector Virus

    Hello, To start off, I know this is a virus without question and I am unable to get into windows or even install it via a bootable drive due to an error message popping up when I get to the copying files part. I've noticed that GRUB is installed on my PC suddenly and I've never installed...
  11. O

    Bing Redirect in Google Chrome

    Hey, this might have been answered in another thread, but in all my searches I have failed to find an applicable solution. The issue: when I search for something in the search bar on google chrome I am redirected to bing. I am currently unsure of the cause of this redirection, and any attempts...
  12. H

    amazon scam question

    amazon account locked scam help Amazon Locked scam question I recently accidentally clicked on a Amazon scam email that claimed that I was locked out of my account. Upon later inspection I realized that the message claimed to need my account info, and credit card info; but at the time i had...
  13. StayExcellent

    A lot of Issues suddenly came up...

    So about a day ago my pc started to get random crashes on programs like task manager, file explorer and just many other applications in general. It also freezes sometimes while typing (so far only noticed on discord and steam) but Task Manager says my components are doing fine and are not...
  14. Pedio

    I can't get rid of a virus

    Hello community Last month i tried to download Mario 64 , but sadly it turned out to be some dangerous virus , i had read every forum and watched every video and downloaded every antivirus or antimalware for this problem but nothing helped me . I tried to delete the virus files manually with...
  15. Okama

    Closed/Inactive Weird undetectable malware

    Okay so I'm quite a noob on this whole computer thing, so I don't know where to find the logs or even what specs my computer has. It's an RoG, so it's supposed to be quite resistant, with McAfee SafeSearch to protect my browser and Avast if needed. I have this weird thing happening since a week...
  16. dannyd3942

    Best antivirus+ antimalware software

    So I was researching virus protection software after messing up my PC and realized that for my laptop I would need antivirus software but also antimalware software, I'm leaning towards Bitdefender Antivirus Plus and Malwarebytes Has anyone ever used these and would they recommend them or would...
  17. R

    Solved Which is the best malware removal tool?

    Hey guys, someone suggest me a good free or paid malware removal tool for my PC. Thanks in Advance
  18. D

    Closed/Inactive Windows cmd.exe transferring files on its own

    Hi All! I'm having some (potential) issues. I added AdBlocker Extension to chrome that ended up having a lot of bloatware on it and ultimately not doing what it was advertising. So I got rid of it and the other unwanted extensions it added by itself (including go.mail.ru, which took over not...
  19. roger hawke

    Solved Win7 Startup

    When I switch on PC I get to the desktop in approx. 50-55seconds. I then have to wait about a minute or so for the Internet icon in system tray to show internet access. Why does it take so long? Is it possible to speed this up?
  20. Brandon Byrnes

    Solved Ads following me from website to website

    I have been having a problem recently. About a month ago I bought some stuff off of Backcountry.com an outdoors outfitter, and now when I go to other websites I am getting backcountry.com ads on websites, and just this morning I was looking to purchase some steel toe shoes and visited multiple...