Has anyone used either "Vsoftstore.com" or a virus protection called "winxdefender"? Something seems "hinkey".
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Has anyone used either "Vsoftstore.com" or a virus protection called "winxdefender"? Something seems "hinkey".
I tried a couple like McAfee that you pay for yearly and had problems,I switched to AVG freeware 4 years ago and I won't change ever again, it's been flawless even when I had my old Windows 98:)they also offer an upgraded version for $30 a year if you need it.Quote:
Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT
hmmmm. I still eat lots of oranges and stuff with Vitamin C to try to keep from catching cold all winter long.....Does that count??????:D:D:D:p
Jeff, I had something definitely wrong, and had this pop up during a virus scan, which was being done by my "Norton" protection. The emblem was similar to theirs, and I thought they were recommending it. I was in a "panic mode", and signed up. Now I am not so sure I made a good choice.
I found some complaints on the net, so I haven't downloaded this program, but did use a credit card to pay for it. :-(
AVG is the way to go. I have a graphics shop with 4 computers, MAC and Dell at the shop and three at home. AVG's kept them all clean and my Tech. guy swears by it.
winxdefender is actually a rogue that implants itself through a trojan into your computer. it gives you exaggerated reports of viruses and ask for more money to protect your pc. here is a link to remove it. you need to contact your credit card company to stop payment on this. I use avast free home anti-virus and have never had a problem in 3 years.
http://www.symantec.com/security_res...414-99&tabid=2
I have avg as well and got onto a site that gave me all kinds of warnings that I had encountered a virus and needed to download something to take care of it. I could not get away from the page because every click I made brought back that message. I couldn't even go back to my home page. I ended up turning it off and then back on which allowed me to do my own scan with avg. I did not have a virus and it has been working fine. I used to have Norton and got a virus and our computer guys recommened AVG and we have used them since.
After looking over the emails, and talking to my credit card company, it appears that I may have avoided the transaction by not downloading the program yet. At this time no charges have been made.
My Norton is up for renewal in a couple weeks, so I may switch to AVG. These sound like good recommendations.
Any members out there have a problem with AVG?
I can't seem to get rid of this damned bug. Could someone please give me a tech support phone number for "symantec".
First thing you need to do is TURN OFF SYSTEM RESTORE
Start with
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/
to get rid of the current issues you are having
Next get yourself the pay version of AVG:
http://free.avg.com/
or
Nortons 360 version 2
http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp
Again before you do anything turn off system restore.
Bill S.
here is a link for a step by step procedure from norton for removing winxdefender. hope this helps.
http://www.symantec.com/security_res...414-99&tabid=3
Thanks. I tried it, but no go.
This bug I have redirects my internet traffic. If I try to email friends, or go to chat groups, it works fine, but.....
I have tried to go to about a dozen Norton, Symantec, or other virus prevention addresses, and it tells me the "link is broken". I also occasionally get the cookie "websearch" installed, which my program says "redirects traffic". Sometimes I get through to places that look amatuerish, or sites that have part of the address mispelled????????
I have swept it several times with two different programs, and always find the situation showing up again. The Symantec symbol on my toolbar has a red circle with an X, which means "at risk". I can't seem to get rid of it.
That is why I am switching to the landline for help.....if they ever answer their phones, and I get to talk to a real person.
Mildly Miffed
Jyardgirl, Thanks, but I get a "broken link" sign when I try that one too.
Spydoctor will get rid of the issue at hand, but again you first need to turn off system restore.
Bill S.
this is the best scanner/remover in the business. I use this sometimes just to double check my avast. it takes a while but it is well worth it. and its free. it checks for all viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware. it will also download all patches needed.
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products...eTools_9292008
Two things......
I use AVG and it's great. Much better than norton and mcafee
I have used the forum link below before with technical issues. All of the computer know it alls hang there and can answer about any question that you throw at them. If you don't want to register, I can send you my log on info and you can use my account to post if you like......
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/home.php
When I used windows, I used AVG to scan my computer when somthing might have gotten past Avast's active scan.. but since going to Ubuntu Linux. I don't need to worry about viruses, and don't even run antivirus o my windows partition, because I don't use it enough to say so
My computer was running slow so I added another freeware called Spybot,after it cleaned out the hidden junk it was unreal the amount of speed it picked up.:D
I also use AVG and the techs at Virtual Dr are awesome, just be sure to go back and post a 'Thank you' if their advice works, it means a lot to them to know they've helped and that you appreciate their help.
Mike