http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:06:12 +0000 30 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71466-mj-registry-watcher/
Has anyone tested MJ Registry Watcher. (http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,70988/description.html) Does it work good?]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71466-mj-registry-watcher/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71348-best-antispywareadware-and-maleware-software/ I am trying to figure out which software would be the best protection for the following categories:
spyware-
adware-
malware-
I tried malwarebytes, spybot s&d, adaware, superantispyware, spysweeper. Trust me I am cautious on what websites I connect to and what I download. There are so many opinions out there so I am trying install the best programs for protection. I need the best options please.

Thanks]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:10:29 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71348-best-antispywareadware-and-maleware-software/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71162-bad-virus-on-laptop-wont-boot/ i think i may need one of these
http://www.buy.com/prod/laptop-hard-drive-adaptor-to-desktop-2-5-in-to-3-5-in-by-eforcity/q/loc/111/207655869.html
any tips on ways to remove the virus, get into safe mode, other ways to get files off computer?]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:45 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71162-bad-virus-on-laptop-wont-boot/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71095-parallel-malware-scanning/
i do complete scans of infected hard drives, and sometimes that can take days because i use four different scanners to find every last piece of malware
(malwarebytes, super antispyware, A-squared, and spyware terminator)
when a drive is fragmented, the scans take even more time,

perspective on parallel scanning- one scan is run, but 4 or more scanners are analyzing the data for infected/rabid files

im open to any suggestions on new/better/faster scanners that can do something similar to what im looking for

preferences- free

operating system- windows or linux]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:35 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71095-parallel-malware-scanning/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70702-malware/
I am posting for the first time here, and hope you can help me with this problem.
I recently noticed a file named XMMCC.exe in my USB drive. It appears to be a hidden fie, and only appears after i make hidden files visible from folder options -> view. I notice it first because Winpatrol softare warned of a XMMCC.exe added to my startup list. I scanned with AVG, spybot search & destroy, and malwarebytes anti malware, but has not found anything. Anyone can tell what to do with this ? Did not find anything on google search]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:57:48 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70702-malware/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70520-norton-antivirus-automatic-renewal-rates/
I was wondering if I could get some feedback on what you all think of Norton's Antivirus auto renewal rates. I currently have version 16.7.2.11 and have enabled the annual auto renewal subscription feature since installing Norton Antivirus in 2006. Last year I was billed $42.95 and this year's pending renewal rate is $44.99. Are these subscription rates close to industry standard? Seems just a little excessive when I can go to Staples and purchase Norton 2010 for 1 PC for $39.99 ($9.99 after $30 rebate). Thanks for your feedback!!]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:26 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70520-norton-antivirus-automatic-renewal-rates/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70210-immunet/
Any info will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:57:16 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70210-immunet/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70208-superantispyware/ I have tried Superantispyware (the free version) in the past and have yet to see it help me remove real spyware. The only thing that it seems to remove is cookies. Has anyone here had a success story with this software? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:45:49 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70208-superantispyware/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69954-iobit-caught-stealing/
There has been recent News on several Forums about
the IOBit company based in China stealing the
programming of another security company, namely
Malwarebytes . Read the details at

http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29681]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:52:12 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69954-iobit-caught-stealing/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69839-security-software/ I am interested in finding a free security software for social media applications and webware. Any recommendations? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:54 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69839-security-software/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69836-avira/ What good is Avira if you cannot get updates? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:54:32 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69836-avira/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69783-vundo-gen-ab-virus-related-to-virtumonde-spyware/
Thanks]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:56:07 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69783-vundo-gen-ab-virus-related-to-virtumonde-spyware/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69087-avg-free-edition-9-0-and-vista-problem/ AVG in their wisdom have decided to turn off windows defender anyone who upgrades will see a new icon in their taskbar warning that it has been turned off,also I have found that if you have Ad-Aware installed it also turns off the Live Watch part of Ad-Aware.
There are several questions about this on the AVG forum but few answers the only one that can be found is that this was done with the approval of Microsoft as it can slow down boot up time if windows defender and the new AVG upgrade both run at the same time.
Both can be turned back on after booting but it is a complicated process for a newbie to computers.
I think it's time to find another good free antivirus application!!!]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:35:47 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69087-avg-free-edition-9-0-and-vista-problem/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69003-security-software-questions/
One final question, are there websites that can tell me about the most current security products that have been tested out and review? (such as Norton Internet Security 2010, Mcafee Internet security 2010)]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:15:05 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/69003-security-software-questions/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/68760-how-to-identify-if-your-pc-is-hackedpart-of-a-botnet/
I've attempted to use the search function suggested in the forum guidelines (novice pc user here) but I'm having trouble summing up my issue into effective key words.

I was browsing the internet this morning (IE8, news/finance websites) and it was achingly slow. I turned on my speakers and too my surprise I heard an episode from the old NBC comedy series "News Radio" (Phil Hartman, Dave Foley) playing over my speakers. It was a funny episode and I laughed a couple of times, but now I fear my PC may have been hacked or part of a botnet. I just recently returned from my honeymoon and have used my PC about 3 times this month and fear this issue may be "aged". The more I think about this I believe I have encountered the issue once before in September, was confused and did a PC re-boot. I'm not big on downloading 3rd party apps and I can't remember every download I"ve made over the last 2-3 months (and I just ran the CC Cleaner app yesterday, D'oh). I have a window's PC running XP and the McAfee Security software that came with Comcast hasn't uncovered anything. I"ve hit up find.pcworld.com/63434 & 5.

I"m looking for any other suggestion or verification that I"m on the right track with my assumptions.

I havn't been to any sites like NBC, ABC, HULU etc... in about 2 months either

Thanks in advance for any feedback,]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:57:47 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/68760-how-to-identify-if-your-pc-is-hackedpart-of-a-botnet/