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why didnt my mcafee or windows defender find the security virus that charged me $51.00?
May 13, 2010
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Clean Registry and Optimize PC
Programs that are mainly anti-virus don’t catch scamware (like fake anti-virus programs), they are not viruses. In addition to an anti-virus you also need a good anti-spyware/anti-malware program. And never give out credit card info or purchase something that came to you unsolicited.
First, NEVER give your credit card information to a company you don’t know and trust.
Second, without securing your wireless router, you have allowed your neighbors to have free internet access thanks to you. Here’s some information from PCWorld Magazine on the topic of securing your wifi connection:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/130330/how_to_secure_your_wireless_network.html
Need a free registry cleaner?
Here are the results of a CNet search (results of the search provided a list of apps that are rated and provide description of functions and features; both paid and free – you choose).
http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=free+registry+cleaner&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads&filterName=platform%3DWindows&filter=platform%3DWindows
How often should you defrag?
PCUser.com’s answer is "only when you need to." Doing a disk clean-up, anti-virus/spyware scan and removal of temporary internet files should keep the system running smoothly, but if you notice a lag then you may need a defrag. The article provides more good information on the topic.
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/467C854A12C82CB7CA25715E0010F422
Lastly, I hope to impart on you a little wisdom. Research the nature of a problem instead of labelling everything a virus and hoping your software catches and removes it for you. All of this trouble could have been resolved for free if you had researched the security tool and found it to be a hoax rather than relying on McAfee to recognize this for you. Read…. learn…. and grow.
SSG LeMere aka ArmyNerd
Manually Delete virus
# Create a back-up. Safety comes above all else. Save your files on removable storage or on another partition aside from the Windows drive.
# Run the Windows command prompt. You can run the Windows command prompt by either clicking on the Start Menu\All programs\Accessories\Command Prompt or by pressing Windows + R on the keyboard and typing "CMD.
# Look for the directory or folder where the virus resides. Go to the folder where the virus is hiding. Its usually resides on the Windows temporary folder or on the Windows system folder. Check partitions and drives for viruses, e.g. type "cd e:\virus"
# Show the hidden virus and remove its attributes. It will be easier if you can see the virus. Remove the virus attributes, which are read only, archive, system file, and hidden file. e.g. type "attrib -r -a -s -h virus.vbs"
# Delete the virus. Say goodbye to the virus by deleting it, e.g. type "del virus.vbs"
first secure your router do this by going into your admin panel and changing it to either a WEP key or VPN (google this for your router) secondly defragging isnt something you need to do often just every so often make it say i dunno every 3 months erm do you have 9 different wireless devices in your house? if not then there computer accessing your rotuer without your permission (securing this will fix that problem)
finally protect all computers in your house!!!!
Ok, Mcafee and windows defender are very bad security programs. Get a very good program such as Nod32 or free ones — Avira AntiVir and Malware Bytes Anti Malware. Sorry to hear you got scammed.