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A question about : Please help! Had Defender virus warning

Hi guys, I've searched but can't find an answer to this one.

Last night I was searching for an events supplies company (for a charity) and I clicked on a link. I left the room briefly and when I returned there was a Windows Defender box stating that a virus had been detected, asking did I want to fix it. There was also a Windows box that said Windows is shutting down.

A question about : New 'Protect Your PC For Free: No-cost Anti-Virus and Other Software' discussion

The comodo wasn't loading on my XP system so I've swapped to PCTools free antivirus. So far so good. As easy as AVG.

https://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

A question about : What is ETD Ware PS 2-x86 WHQL'?

It is in my program change/remove list but I don't know what it is.

Have googled and is it software for my touchpad?

Best answers:

• Yes it is Touchpad software
• Ditto- agreed, don't let it frighten you FloFlo .. .. it just means 'Windows (WHQL ) Logo Program' for Hardware Requirements was agreed as ok by Microsoft for your lappie / notepad

A question about : Top Sat Nav deals discussion

This is the forum discussion to link on the back of the tip deal:

Bargain Sat Nav deals

This forum thread has now been closed - thanks to all who have posted. Click here to see the new forum thread.

Many thanks,
Becca

A question about : Using Sky Plus Box without subscribing?

Hi,

Please can anyone tell me if I could use a Sky Plus Box to watch and to record programmes without subscribing to Sky?

Even if I can't record with it, will it work just to play programmes, using my existing dish/cable and Sky card?

A question about : Help! IP address for BT Homehub wireless router

I need to configure a better security key for my BT homehub....can anyone tell me how to get into the setup page to do this. Do I need a specific IP address??:confused:

A question about : Malware/Spyware Removal Guide

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The following is compiled with the help of Pchelpman, Toxteth_OGrady , Intel and Fran and is designed to be a new Sticky as a comprehensive guide to the steps required to remove the above from your PC. it will be split into three posts for ease of reading and printing.

The first 4 posts in this thread are our best solution to removing the infection from your PC

A question about : The Apple iPad

Who wants one?