Problem When using your Mac, you are told by a program called MAC Defender that you have viruses and that you must pay for the product in order to remove them. This is actually a fake antivirus that lies about your system security in order to get your money. Solution To remove the MacDefender malware,… Continue reading Remove MAC Defender
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Remove the Security Tool Virus
Problem A program called “Security Tool” appears on your computer which supposedly scans for viruses and tells you that your computer is infected. It asks for you to purchase the program in order to remove the infection. Your desktop background may have been changed and you are unable to run applications. Security Tool is actually a… Continue reading Remove the Security Tool Virus
Remove Spyware / Malware / Rogues
This can be useful if your computer insists you have trojans and keeps nagging you with messages to buy a product to remove them. The program Malwarebytes AntiMalware is able to remove unwanted rogue program with a Quick Scan. Download and install the Malwarebytes AntiMalware application. Start the program. It should Update by itself. To speed up… Continue reading Remove Spyware / Malware / Rogues
Webpages say they are infected in Internet Explorer
Problem In Internet Explorer, most websites that you go on display messages saying that you are infected. It may also fail to download any files. Solution Click the Start button. Click All Programs. Go to Accessories -> System Tools -> Internet Explorer (No Addons). Websites should work from here so now you will be able to… Continue reading Webpages say they are infected in Internet Explorer