Showing posts with label Virus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virus. Show all posts
Monday, July 8, 2024

How Did I Get Infected!?!

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For those of you who think, "Well, if I don't install random new programs from the internet or download random EXE files, I won...
Thursday, September 1, 2022

Fix the "Virus Scan Failed" download error in Google Chrome, and the "Couldn't Download Virus Scan Failed" error in Microsoft Edge

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Fix the "Virus Scan Failed" download error in Google Chrome, and the "Couldn't Download Virus Scan Failed" error in ...
Monday, March 7, 2022

Ransomware Infection? This could help!!

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Ransomware infections are a very real and very serious problem that general computer users, and businesses alike, should be prepared for! Fi...
Monday, January 21, 2019

RansomWare or a Fake Tech Scammer Locked You Out of Your Computer using a "SysKey" Password

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Some RansomWare Viruses and "Microsoft Tech" Scammers will Enable Windows' "SysKey" Function,  and lock you ou...
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Ransomware; What You Need To Know

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With the popularity of the "WannaCry" ransomware bug that went around in early 2017, most folks are pretty familiar with the te...
Monday, May 15, 2017

WannaCry Ransomware Virus

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The now infamous "WannaCry" ransom-ware virus has been making headlines and scaring a lot of computer users around the world....
Friday, June 5, 2015

How can I keep my computer from getting infected? Pacific NW Computers' PC Security Tips

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1. Make sure you regularly run MANUAL scans with your installed security software! Security Programs We Recommend (Or Have Installed)...
Thursday, November 7, 2013

New Virus Alert: CryptoLocker!

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A New Virus Has Surfaced ~ CryptoLocker CryptoLocker is a new, nasty piece of malicious software that is infecting computers aroun...
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

How to Clean up a Slow Performing Computer ~PLUS~ a few Mac tips too ;)

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Many think that when a computer starts performing poorly it's time to buy a new computer. Does your desktop or laptop often hang on ...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

PNW Computers' Links And Recommended Software

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PNW Computers' Links And Recommended Software A basic list of software, tools, and utilities that we use and recommend! We wil...
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

How did I get infected? Take these steps so it does not happen again!

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One of the most common questions found when cleaning malware is "how did my machine get infected?". There are a variety of...
Friday, May 4, 2012

Fake Hard Drive Diagnostic Virus; Browser Pop-up/Redirection Fix

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Pacific NorthWest Computers KNOWS rogue security and fake software applications very well. Fake software virus applications make up for 8...
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Rogue Hard Drive Error Repair Software

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A new fake HD repair/error finding virus software is going around, and it hides all of your personal data so it  looks like all of your data...
Friday, February 18, 2011

New Computer Software To Have & Use: 101 *INCLUDING VIRUS CLEAN-UP HOW-TO!!

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With all the software that is out there for surfing the web and for security, it can be kind of confusing which programs you should or sh...