You'll have to explain further. If you didn't have permission to do anything on the C: drive, the machine wouldn't even boot. More details please. This isn't malware, so you might do better to start a thread about it and provide more info.

Sorry it was a horrible post by myself.

I'll start a thread when I can. Thanks!

Yeah, so if there's anything new for Windows 8 or any other suggestions for the OP, let me know and I can get it updated.

I just got a new desktop (Win 7) and need to figure out what security software to install on it. I've been using AVG, but the last time I updated it I ended up with their damn toolbar installed. So I'm going to avoid AVG this time around. Is Panda Cloud adequate or should I go with something like Avast?

I'm also going to install Malwarebytes. Are there any other comparable anti-sptware/adware programs out there?

Any other recommended utilities?

Thanks in advance!

I recently set up a windows workstation and am just using Security Essentials.

You're better off spending any money or CPU cycles on good backups.

My current favorite Antivirus programs:

BitDefender Free
Avast Free

Malware/Spyware:

Malwarebytes Pro (Pro version is $25, but provides real-time protection instead of a passive scanner. It's great at preventing threats and probably the best at removing existing infections.

I've not had good luck with Security Essentials. I've had to clean up quite a few infections now where MSE didn't catch something it should have.

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Anyone have this infection? Any luck cleaning? Thanks.

Here ya go.

https://www.techsupportall.com/how-t...me-firefox-ie/

Need help removing Qone8.com it is set as my home page.
It happened when I tried to watch some chiefs games online streaming.

I do not know how to remove it from my lap top, startQone8 ive tried to make yahoo my home page but no matter what I do it still sets Qone8 as my default so it opens every time I get on the net.
Is there an easy fix for this? thanks

Dont know the fix, all I can do is sympathize... what is WRONG with people today?

Dont transact business on the intraweb? No consequential digits? Doesnt matter, we're still getting some kind of cheap thrill from ****ing you over and ruining your $500- $2000 dollar piece of equipment.

A lot of computer guys I've known say "no Norton no how no way"... but I'll just leave it there, there is also plenty of free Avast security out there, its easy to get... guess I'm just hoping that what you pay for is better than the free stuff.

Pay some money for Norton then hold them liable if you get screwed.

Did you try the Malware removal steps in the opening post?

I'm probably the exception, but I don't ever try to remove a virus.

I just don't trust systems after they have been compromised.

My philosophy is always backup docs that I don't want to lose and start over, just nuke it.

Being the exception doesn't make you wrong.

Re-image that thing and stop doing whateverthe**** you were doing when you got popped.