Malware!

R. Richard

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What happened is that my old computer died. I had to buy a new unit from an outfit with a four letter name.
In order to traqnsfer my old computer files to my new computer, I nad to devise a new scheme. Old Computer To New Computer File Transfer, in Amazon.
Once I got the files transferred, I found that I was unable to stay connected to the Internet for more than 15 or 20 minutes and it got streadily worse. The tech support people where I bought my machine were of little help. I finally talked to people on line, who got me close enough that I was able to solve the problem.
Then, I got infected with malware. The malware was called 'Windows Active Guard.' WAG wouldn't let me do anything, at least until I bought their malware. I talked with Norton (Symantec.) Norton has a nifty free, downloadable malware remover program called PNE. I downlooaded PNE on another computer and used my USB flash drive to run PNE and kill the Windows Active Guard malware. I then set up anti-vurus and malware protection, which was not set up when I got my new computer.
I'm still in the process of fully setting up my new computer, but I have learned a lot.
If anyone has any idea where the prople who make the Windows Active Guard malware are located and what the company name is, perhaps I can solve that one malware issue, permanently. TIA.
 
Always keep the latest copies of ZoneArlarm, FireFox, Avast Anti Virus, and Spybot Search and destroy on a thumbdrive. That way if you have to start up a new computer or even reload windows on the old one, you will have protection. They can all be loaded before going on line.

All the above programs can be had for free from Download.com.
 
Avira antispyware scored very high in consumer reports. Malwarebytes and Superantispyware are also excellent ones. All of these are free.

Running them in safe mode can do the trick.
 
Avira antispyware scored very high in consumer reports. Malwarebytes and Superantispyware are also excellent ones. All of these are free.

Running them in safe mode can do the trick.

Running avast and Spybot works well also in safe mode but RR didn't have anything installed when he went on line. The malware he is talking about locks you out of Control Panel and just about everywhere else and keeps popping up to sell you a a Security Shield that will fix the problems it installed in the first place.

ETA: No matterr what Antivirus you use, check and make sure PUP checking is turned on. Some Malware turns that off first thing.
 
Always keep the latest copies of ZoneArlarm, FireFox, Avast Anti Virus, and Spybot Search and destroy on a thumbdrive. That way if you have to start up a new computer or even reload windows on the old one, you will have protection. They can all be loaded before going on line.

All the above programs can be had for free from Download.com.

Good advice. However, remember thsat the anti-virus stuff needs to be refreshed frequently, to keep up with the new malware items.
 
Good advice. However, remember thsat the anti-virus stuff needs to be refreshed frequently, to keep up with the new malware items.

Yeah but slightly out of date is far better than none at all.
 
Always keep the latest copies of ZoneArlarm, FireFox, Avast Anti Virus, and Spybot Search and destroy on a thumbdrive. That way if you have to start up a new computer or even reload windows on the old one, you will have protection. They can all be loaded before going on line.

All the above programs can be had for free from Download.com.

I can confirm that these work- and very well.
 
I've been very happy with ESET. And I'm firmly convinced that people who infect other people's computers should be infected. Ebola seems a good choice . . .
 
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