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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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Filed under: security, Windows 7 Security, Software Guides, microsoft, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security

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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Filed under: how to, usb, security, Windows 7 Security, Forum Articles, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security

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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Filed under: how to, download, Internet, usb, software, security, Windows 7 Security, Software Guides, Windows XP Security, internet explorer, Windows Vista Security

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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Filed under: free, download, News, security, Windows 7 Security, microsoft, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security

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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Filed under: download, office, tool, News, software, security, Windows 7 Security, microsoft, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security

Remove Viruses And Malware in Safe Mode [How To]
Fri, Oct 8 2010 11:00

Being infected by virus or malware is something very common these days. Sometimes it’s very hard to remove these infections. Modern forms of malware try to avoid detection by altering the Operating System. Others attack your antivirus so it cannot... Read More...

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Filed under: security, Windows 7 Security, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security, antivirus, virus, portable, malware, trojan

Lock Windows Account on multiple login fails
Sun, Oct 3 2010 10:25

What’s one of the most common ways to get unauthorized access to someone else’s computer – especially that of a friend or family member? By guessing the password! Someone who knows you well may be able to figure out your password, especially... Read More...

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Filed under: security, Windows 7 Security, Windows XP Security, Windows Vista Security, login, attempt, lockout, fails

Protect Yourself from USB Thumb Drive Attacks In Windows 7 [How To]
Sat, Aug 7 2010 7:00

Use of USB devices is sometimes the easiest way to get infected by a virus. Perhaps you want to control the usage so that another user cannot copy something to an external device. Learn, in this guide, how to protect yourself from attacks via a USB drive... Read More...

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Filed under: usb, security, Windows 7 Security

Lock your Keyboard and Mouse, Not your Computer [Freeware]
Fri, May 21 2010 8:00

If you have cats or other pets (and kids) running loose around your house, you might have experienced that when you go away for a few minutes, you return to a document where they have “typed” their own indecipherable language. Might be a fun... Read More...

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Filed under: how to, Customize, Security and Antimalware, enhance, security, modify, Windows 7 Security, improve, microsoft, technology, Windows XP Security, lock, Windows Vista Security, public computer, keyboard

Add Advanced User Account Options to the Control Panel [How To]
Mon, Feb 8 2010 11:00

Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks ) Windows 7 - The Pocket Guide | Get FREE books (Password: mintywhiteBooks)As the title implies, this guide is going to show you how to add Advanced Users Account options to... Read More...

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Filed under: how to, Customize, Windows 7, security, Windows 7 Security, user accounts