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

Fix Master Boot Record (MBR)

Run a command prompt from a Recovery Disc or Windows installation disc. Type in the following (without quotes): “bootrec /fixmbr” and press Enter. “bootrec /fixboot” and press Enter. “bootrec /rebuildbcd” and press Enter. Restart the computer. This will not work on Windows XP or earlier.

Adobe Reader cannot open in Protected Mode

Problem When you open a PDF document or Adobe Reader X you get the following message: “Adobe Reader cannot open in Protected Mode due to a problem with your system configuration. Would you like to open Adobe Reader with Protected Mode disabled?” Solution You can try the official guidelines to get Protected Mode working at… Continue reading Adobe Reader cannot open in Protected Mode