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Old 03-12-2018, 08:32 PM   #1891 (permalink)
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Until someone runs a sandbox attack. You're not impervious Mr hypertrichosis of the flexor.
The alternative is to rent porn at a creepy video store. I'll take my chances.
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Old 03-12-2018, 08:43 PM   #1892 (permalink)
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The alternative is to rent porn at a creepy video store. I'll take my chances.
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Old 03-13-2018, 02:34 PM   #1893 (permalink)
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MSE is basically Windows Defender now. You must be on an older PC. Like I said, AVG and even Avast! (Grindy) is bloatware that isn't needed, but hey, as long as you're protected and having your system resources hogged up doesn't bother you, then no harm no foul.
What would I have to do and which programs would I have to use to not use Avast? (I'm aware that it and similar programs are bloatware btw but I'm too lazy too get into all that stuff.)
(I also won't stop watching porn on the internet.)
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Old 03-13-2018, 03:11 PM   #1894 (permalink)
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What would I have to do and which programs would I have to use to not use Avast? (I'm aware that it and similar programs are bloatware btw but I'm too lazy too get into all that stuff.)
(I also won't stop watching porn on the internet.)
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I've used the free version of MalwareBytes in conjunction with AutoRuns.exe and ProcessExplorer.exe for years with no problems, and just let Windows Defender do it's thing. Minimal bloat and no subscription.

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Old 03-13-2018, 03:12 PM   #1895 (permalink)
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Yeah, but i still want to know how often he uses that **** and how and what he scans and whatnot.
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Old 03-13-2018, 03:23 PM   #1896 (permalink)
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Yeah, but i still want to know how often he uses that **** and how and what he scans and whatnot.
Okay, well he said he keeps MalwareBytes deactivated until he runs a scan. I guess the other two programs (which I dont' know about) are run when he scans for viruses and Defender/MSE just runs if you leave it to, as he said, do its own thing. It'll run scans on as regular or seldom a basis as you want, or you can do a deeper scan whenever you like. MWB would probably only come into play (as it does with me) when something doesn't seem right and you want to check for intruders on your system, like if everything froze or got really really slow all of a sudden.

Edit: Also, I would imagine he, like me, would scan all physical and attached drives, ie the ones built into the PC and any external or USB drives as well.
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Old 03-13-2018, 03:25 PM   #1897 (permalink)
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Probably. Probably not.
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Old 03-13-2018, 06:15 PM   #1898 (permalink)
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What would I have to do and which programs would I have to use to not use Avast? (I'm aware that it and similar programs are bloatware btw but I'm too lazy too get into all that stuff.)
(I also won't stop watching porn on the internet.)
  1. If you're running Windows 10 or 8, just use Windows Defender. Uninstall Avast, and it should take over by default. If not just activate it through Security Center.
  2. If you're running an earlier version of Windows, uninstall Avast first, then download and install Microsoft Security Essentials, which is an older version of Windows Defender.
  3. If you want to take things a step further, and have some tools ready for a worst case scenario:

You'll only need those if you think you're infected. If that happens, follow these instructions (it's dated, but the part about ProcessExplorer and Autoruns is still relevant):

https://blog.codinghorror.com/how-to...e-infestation/

I'm having a little Déjà vu here...

http://www.musicbanter.com/1502255-post1516.html

^I found that AVG was too bloated some time after posting that.

Also, the porn site comment was a joke. Just don't download any files from those because if you want viruses, that's how you get viruses.
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Old 03-13-2018, 06:24 PM   #1899 (permalink)
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Yeah, but i still want to know how often he uses that **** and how and what he scans and whatnot.
How often? I use it more for other people when they tell me they're infected, but every once in a while I'll download something that I think may infect me, but if I need the file bad enough, I'll DL anyway, then run a scan on the file. If it seems fine, I'll unpack it, run it, whatever. Then, I'll run ProcessExplorer and Autoruns immediately after to see whats up. I can usually tell from there, and take the necessary actions to clean **** up, which I mentioned above using Malwarebytes and a Boot Time Scan. It doesn't happen often though, but I am a stickler for good PC maintenance, so doing it once in a while keeps me sane.
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Old 03-13-2018, 07:09 PM   #1900 (permalink)
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alright ive got a bit of a tough one that im hoping someone can help with me here because im starting to lose it on my computer

Asus ROG GL503

restarted my computer today as it was running a bit sluggish and it went through the usual restart plus update

after finishing the update however it rebooted into an error

the error read “invalid signature detected, secure boot violation” and then booted into BIOS

i found that this is a somewhat common issus, at least common enough to have tons of videos and threads on the topic around the internet. i used that to find the common method of fixing the issue and in doing so got rid of the error message. except now i cannot leave bios and boot my computer normally.

no matter what i do, no matter what shortcuts i try, my cpu constantly boots into bios.

if it matters at all the method to fixing the issue was disabling secure boot control

anyway if anyone knows anything or can help me i will luv you forever
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