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Best Free Online Virus Scanners
Sun, Jul 1 2012 0:57
If you have a file that you suspect is housing a virus but your antivirus software does not detect it, you can submit it for further analysis online. This guide shows you the best online virus scanners available today including single file scanners and... Read More...
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Access Your Account and Files without Your Windows Password [How To]
Tue, Jun 19 2012 10:31
If you’ve lost your Windows password, you don’t have to lose access to your files or account; you have three options to get your data back: Access your files without your password Reset your Windows account password Crack your Windows account... Read More...
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Access Your Documents, Files without Your Windows Password [How To]
Tue, Jun 19 2012 10:30
If you have a Windows PC that you can’t log in to but you need access to the files, the easiest way is to get to them through a live distribution of Linux. While that might sound a little daunting, this guide will walk you through the process and... Read More...
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Crack Windows Password [How To] [Updated]
Tue, Jun 19 2012 2:40
Have you ever forgotten your Windows password? Ever had a friend ask you if you know how to retrieve their password? Ever needed a password for other reasons? In this guide you’ll learn how to retrieve your Windows password using a tool named ophcrack... Read More...
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Avoid Getting Locked out of Windows when You Forget Your Password [How To]
Tue, Feb 21 2012 8:00
Recently, we encouraged you to set (or change) a password for your Windows account. If you lose your password, you face the reality of losing access to your files and settings. In this guide, we show you how to create a password reset disk for your PC... Read More...
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Set or Change Your Windows Account Password [Quick Tip]
Mon, Feb 13 2012 15:04
While it may be relatively easy to crack a Windows account password, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use one. If your PC is mobile, you have even more reason to use this basic level of protection. This guide will show you how to set a Windows... Read More...
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Hide Account Usernames in Windows for Extra Security [How To]
Tue, Jan 31 2012 8:00
If you use online banking, you may have noticed when you get your password wrong that the error in response is pretty generic i.e. “Wrong user name or password.” These error messages are pretty unhelpful; however, this is by design. If someone... Read More...
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Permanently Delete Files with TuneUp Shredder [Quick Tip]
Sun, Nov 13 2011 16:28
TuneUp Shredder is one of the many utilites that comes with TuneUp Utilities 2012 (full review) and is automatically available* after you install TuneUp Utilities 2012 (trial) (aff) Even after emptying the Recycle Bin, files can be retrieved from your... Read More...
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Fix Corrupted Windows Files with sfc /scannow (Do This) [Quick Tip]
Fri, Aug 19 2011 11:27
If you’ve ever asked a PC help question in a forum, it’s likely someone suggested you check for corrupted or out of version protected system files. To do this: Open a Command Prompt (Click Start, type cmd, and click cmd.exe.) Type sfc /scannow... Read More...
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Opt Out of Online Interest Advertising (Privacy) [How To]
Mon, Aug 8 2011 10:56
Ever watch a commercial and think “I would NEVER buy that product” or “what kind of people watch this show? Why would I want to use/buy xyz?” To focus online ads, many advertising companies track your activity as you browse from... Read More...
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Scan an Individual File for Viruses with Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) [How To]
Thu, Jul 28 2011 8:00
If you’ve downloaded a file and are not sure you can trust it before opening it, did you know you can use Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) to scan it for viruses without running a full virus scan? MSE lets you do this and it can help give you... Read More...
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Microsoft Safety Scanner Works with Your Existing Anti-Virus Software to Protect Your PC
Mon, Apr 25 2011 16:00
Windows Forums member Uvias, who is always on the lookout for other users’ safety on their PCs shares a tool recently released by Microsoft: Microsoft Safety Scanner, which is designed to work with your current anti-virus software to detect threats... Read More...
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Remove Malware from Windows… for Good [How To]
Sun, Apr 24 2011 17:51
Windows Forums member and owner of Real Security, geohac, has written a comprehensive (and growing) guide to help users remove malware from their PC. In the guide, geohac covers steps you should take to prepare for removal such as disabling proxy servers... Read More...
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Fix Your PC After a Virus Removal [How To]
Fri, Mar 11 2011 8:00
This is a common problem and I am sure many of you have had this problem before. Your antivirus detects a virus, then it removes the virus but your system doesn’t act the way you expected. In this post you will learn how to fix a computer after... Read More...
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Adblock in IE9 with Tracking Protection [Quick Tip]
Thu, Feb 10 2011 18:46
So InPrivate Filtering has had a dose of steroids and changed its name (confusingly) to Tracking Protection. Tracking Protection helps protect users from being tracked online by blocking third-party content such as images, text & cookies. By importing... Read More...
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Encrypt Your USB Thumb Drive to Protect Your Data [How To]
Thu, Dec 23 2010 8:00
Now, more than ever, we carry more digital information on thumb drives and, in many cases, this information is sensitive and, in the wrong hands, could be used in ways we’d like to avoid. In this guide, I’ll show you how to encrypt your USB... Read More...
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Microsoft Updates MSE to 2.0–Brings a Heap of New Features
Fri, Dec 17 2010 11:15
Its quite hard to believe Microsoft Security Essentials has been with us 14 months.  In that time it has continued to impress everyone that seems to use it and keeps critics happy with its great detection rates and small footprint on the system.... Read More...
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification [December 2010]
Thu, Dec 9 2010 14:05
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification issued: December 9, 2010 Microsoft Security Bulletins to be issued: December 14, 2010 This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on December 14, 2010. This... Read More...
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Show Hidden Files in Windows 7, Vista, and XP [How To]
Thu, Nov 4 2010 8:00
In a lot of the guides on this site, we ask you to show hidden files. If you are not sure of how to do this, this guide is for you. Although the interface of Windows has changed since Windows XP, the steps taken to show hidden files are the same for Windows... Read More...
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Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available on Windows Update
Thu, Oct 28 2010 16:30
I must admit that I am a big fan of Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Since Microsoft has the most popular consumer operating system in the world, why don’t they take up the responsibility in releasing a security program for their users for free? Of... Read More...
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