Okay I know this is caused by a virus but I cant fix it. My problem is basically this: I cant run any program as an administrator. Whenever I open a program normally like cmd, task-manager, Word etc. It works ok. But if i try to open it as an Administrator I get and error [...]

Which antivirus program is better? Microsoft Security Essentials, or Norton 360? I’m trying to decide if i should keep the Microsoft Security Essentials or uninstall it and install the Norton 360 antivirus program a friend bought.

I’m on my school computer, and all the software is managed by IT. I keep getting the program called Trend Micro Office Scan saying I have 20 Viruses, and it’s cleaned them and I need to restart. Is this a legitimate program, or just another Virus?

Ok, well I have Microsoft Security Essentials, (I don’t know if its good), anyway, it popped up and said that a malicious file called “Adware:Win32.Hotbar”. Should I do something about it? Also do you think if i click its action of removing it, will it remove the file?

Ok, well I have Microsoft Security Essentials, (I don’t know if its good), anyway, it popped up and said that a malicious file called “Adware:Win32.Hotbar”. Should I do something about it? Also do you think if i click its action of removing it, will it remove the file?

Please DO NOT say McAfee–I have this software and hate it. I’m getting rid of McAfee. Their customer service sucks!! What other software do you recommend. Please keep it under $100. per year to purchase. My email was hacked into the other night and someone stole my contact list. They emailed my friends, making them [...]

I always prefer Comodo Free Anti-Virus

Windows Update is necessary to patch up vulnerabilities to the OS. However, if you are wanting to get protection from virus and spyware, I suggest that you use Avast or Avira instead:http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-down…http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antiv… As for antispyware, I suggest that you get the pro version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/mal… The lifetime license is only $25 and will protect [...]

I currently have trend micro security Pro but thats stopped working now since its not activated. I also have Mcaffe Total Protection 2011 with heaps of things to offer to protect my laptop but i’ve also been told thats bad for some reason. Anyway since I don’t really wanna pay, whats the best free anti-virus [...]

I had Avast Anti-virus, Malwarebytes anti-malware, and ThreatFire. someone suggest i shouldn’t be running 3 antivirus programs, i installed ThreatFire because of keylogs…