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  1. Thread: Norton keeps blocking an attack by Allison
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 33 Views 28,067

    And now I get to go burn off this frustration......

    And now I get to go burn off this frustration... frelling AVs sometimes.
  2. Thread: Norton keeps blocking an attack by Allison
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 33 Views 28,067

    Here's what I got from an agent: Mike: ...

    Here's what I got from an agent:



    Mike:
    My apologies for any inconvenience caused. Do not worry, will do my best to resolve this for you.


    Mike:
    We just received an update from our...
  3. Thread: Norton keeps blocking an attack by Allison
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 33 Views 28,067

    I need to do my MS reward searches...guess it'll...

    I need to do my MS reward searches...guess it'll be my tablet today. ;-;
  4. Thread: Norton keeps blocking an attack by Allison
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 33 Views 28,067

    Me as well, and trying to contact them is getting...

    Me as well, and trying to contact them is getting the 'higher volume' so I'm guessing they botched an update...
  5. Thread: Virus protection by Allison
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 8 Views 3,609

    I use Norton Security and a heavy dose of common...

    I use Norton Security and a heavy dose of common sense when it comes to what I do online- get one that works right for your purposes although I'd recommend a paid suite- you can get an OEM copy of...
  6. Thread: Red X over wifi icon after hard reboot by Allison
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 6 Views 3,174

    I've always solved this by turning my wi-fi on...

    I've always solved this by turning my wi-fi on and off. (not airplane mode- just off and then on again)- if this happens again, try that- I'm always able to connect to my home's wi-fi after that. It...
  7. Replies 112 Views 55,081

    Anyone else suddenly have 'Cortana stopped...

    Anyone else suddenly have 'Cortana stopped working' messages in their reliability monitor every time they start up since this patch, I haven't even used the damned Microsoft Skynet since I updated to...
  8. Thread: Reliability Monitor: Cortana - Stopped working by Allison
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 1 Views 2,293

    Shameless bump? I've just started getting this...

    Shameless bump? I've just started getting this after the most recent update and it spams my Reliability monitor without any sign of problems. It's like a constant version of 'Host Process for...
  9. Thread: Don’t run JavaScript email attachments: ​can carry potent ransomware by Allison
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 10 Views 3,722

    If you don't recognize the source or the person...

    If you don't recognize the source or the person who is sending you the attachment doesn't usually do so, don't open the attachment. Whether its a JavaScript attachment or an office program, any...
  10. Replies 39 Views 41,726

    Installed fine, despite being an unwanted pause...

    Installed fine, despite being an unwanted pause on testing out my new GTX 1070- I don't think I've had a problem with updates and needing to manually install them for at least six months now.
  11. Thread: Strange visual issue- help! by Allison
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 6 Views 2,030

    I realized after I posted it was just Firefox- I...

    I realized after I posted it was just Firefox- I haven't tried Safe Mode, a restart of the browser seems to fix it. Have you tried Safe Mode and did it occur- I've just updated Flash and uninstalled...
  12. Thread: Strange visual issue- help! by Allison
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 6 Views 2,030

    Strange visual issue- help!

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    This just started today- it begun up the top of the windows and is really strange, and small grey boxes (the grey boxes in Firefox at least)- I'm not sure what's going on, especially...
  13. Thread: Chrome is #1--Literally by Allison
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 17 Views 4,625

    I use Chrome for my secondary browser tasks and...

    I use Chrome for my secondary browser tasks and Firefox as my main. Internet Explorer just kept running into issues every so often and although it was my favourite, Microsoft are determined to...
  14. Replies 3 Views 3,173

    GPU upgrade and Windows 10 activation

    I'll be upgrading my graphics card in a few weeks to a Pascal GTX 1070 from my current card. I upgraded to Windows 10 last August and before I increase my budget in my efforts to get a reference...
  15. Thread: fifa 15 by Allison
    Forum: Gaming
    Replies 1 Views 2,355

    Lower your resolution down from your native, that...

    Lower your resolution down from your native, that can help a weak PC play a game with a minimum requirement above your specs.
  16. Thread: Browsers Hang, Freeze And Crash by Allison
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 2 Views 11,503

    I fixed my browser issues, using Firefox and...

    I fixed my browser issues, using Firefox and leaving Flash disabled unless I need it. It was the root of all my browser issues and when Firefox disabled it recently because it was out of date, the...
  17. Replies 49 Views 12,745

    File Explorer is incredibly stable and the...

    File Explorer is incredibly stable and the separate windows are easier to work when using other programs. I can go directly to whichever file I need and have left open without finding the tab- I...
  18. Thread: Windows Update error 0x80004005 for KB3087040!!! by Allison
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 104 Views 199,214

    Manual update worked like a charm. Microsoft need...

    Manual update worked like a charm. Microsoft need to make that easier- a lot of people put in effort to keep their devices up-to-date and they are making the process an absolute nightmare, sometimes...
  19. Replies 191 Views 38,256

    I like the practicality and the sleekness to...

    I like the practicality and the sleekness to Windows Ten. I do not like the all or nothing driver updates and if I ever find out the reason Word 2010 repeatedly borked a document on saving/freeze, no...
  20. Replies 35 Views 40,329

    I've seen it happen in Internet Explorer alone,...

    I've seen it happen in Internet Explorer alone, flicker flash like crazy and not for a while although sick these last few weeks so haven't been on as much. I'd blame this on both- my reasoning? On...
  21. Replies 85 Views 15,718

    I have to agree, HP actually pushed me to finally...

    I have to agree, HP actually pushed me to finally choose another laptop brand and go into custom build desktops with their shoddy machines. It's their drama if they can't get rid of Windows 8.1/8 and...
  22. Replies 143 Views 38,482

    Microsoft's price seems a little steep to be...

    Microsoft's price seems a little steep to be serious and most people, I hope will hesitate long enough to find VLC. I've used it for my computer for DVDs, my only mistake was not re-installing it...
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