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Questions tagged [anti-malware]

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Why does anti-virus software not delete the viruses, malware, etc., but instead quarantine them?

Why does anti-virus software not completely delete the viruses, malware, etc., but instead quarantine them? Is it not better to completely get rid of them? Why? And how can I manually remove them?
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Suppress Razer Synapse Nagware from prompting to install

My workplace has a bunch of Razer mice. Every now and again when I plug in my a Razer mouse to my Windows 10 machine I get a malware screen from Razer prompting me to install Razer Synapse software. Despite having a prompt to “Never Install,” it…
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How to verify a download file using a .sig file and public key, in Windows 10?

I'm interested in installing the Electron Cash application from electroncash.org (Electron-Cash-2.9.4.exe) and the website indicates that to be sure of the integrity of the download, I should verify the authenticity of the file. The site points me…
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What's the difference between "anti-virus", "anti-malware" and "anti-spyware" tools?

Many products (such as Norton or McAfee) advertise as "anti-virus" tools or suites, while others advertise as "anti-malware" (like Malwarebytes), and even more as "anti-spyware" (Spybot S&D). Are those terms just marketing gimmicks, or are there…
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Is there any reason to change the .exe file association on Windows?

A lot of viruses/malware these days hijack the .exe file association on Windows. The default value for an exe file is "%1" %*, which is fine. It launches the exe file with any arguments passed to it. However, a virus can change it to "Infected…
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Malwarebytes vs Anti-Virus?

What are the differences between Malwarebytes and a premium Anti-Virus? By premium, I mean anti-virus suites that isn't free (e.g. Norton and McAfee). Better yet, what are differences between Malwarebytes and Norton Internet Security. Other than the…
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Antimalware Service Executable

I have or had Windows XP. Now receiving a pop-up window at the beginning of start-up. What is Antimalware Service Executable? should I click on the "Send Error Report" box below in this window? Is it legitimate and from Microsoft? Is it unsafe and…
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How to get a free full anti malware coverage on windows?

There are many specialized anti malware applications, namely: Anti-virus Anti-spyware Anti-malware Anti-rootkit And so on. What combination of free Windows tools would protect me from any sort of malware?
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How do I set Microsoft Security Essentials to prompt me on what to do when it detects a virus or malware?

How do I set MSE to prompt me on what to do when it detects a virus or malware? It seems that MSE's real-time protection only allows a default automated option when it detects a virus or malware. In this screenshot it only allows a 'recommended…
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How to remove Buzzdock ads from Google search results?

Everytime I search for something on Google, I get this block of Buzzdock ads, as you can see on the screenshot. I am trying to get rid of this. I've already unistalled a program called "Buzzdock 2" and run a myriad of antispyware and antimalware…
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Is Microsoft Security Essentials a solid security suite

Possible Duplicate: Would Microsoft Security Essentials be adequate protection? With the release of Microsoft's new Free security suite; Microsoft Security Essentials, the question has to be asked. Is it worth checking out, or is it just another…
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How do I get rid of a keylogger?

Possible Duplicate: Computer is infected by a virus or a malware, what do I do now? I recently lost my access to my online gaming account. I had to report to customer service and they asked me to check that there aren't any keyloggers installed…
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Anti virus integration for Thunderbird?

Basic, newbie question: I am preparing to do a new system installation of Windows, and would like to setup Thunderbird for email. Since I am beginning with a clean slate, how should I setup my antivirus and anti malware protection so that: ALL…
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Issues with Security, Passwords and PayPal Account

I have a strange case with my PayPal account and I wanted the community assistance on what can be done and how to spot the security hole. I have a private PayPal which has been constantly attacked lately. When I say attacked I mean some one tried…
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Hijack.StartMenu Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a false positive?

I just ran the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware quick scan for the first time and it found: Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Start_ShowSearch (Hijack.StartMenu) -> Bad: (0)…
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