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How to fix laptop..some sites can not access

Feb 20, 2015 3:38AM PST

I suspect a virus or malware because I can do lots of things but cannot turn firewall on and can not access cnet or trend micro or Microsoft to down load a virus program. Please help.. Have tried in Safemode did nnot work. Thanks. On tablet

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You use a bigger boat. (PC)
Feb 20, 2015 3:48AM PST

Grif notes using another PC at http://forums.cnet.com/7726-6122_102-5509131.html?tag=posts;msg5509131

Microsoft's Defender is ranked, reviewed poorly. Here's an example:
"
Pros: Easy setup; low performance impact

Cons: Very poor malware detection; no extra security features

Verdict : If you're relying solely on Windows Defender for your antivirus protection, you're anything but defended.
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Bob

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more info
Feb 20, 2015 4:04AM PST

Sorry I was not more helpful. Running Windows 7 64 bit, Dell XPS, use Microsoft Security Essentials. I am pretty good at maintaining laptop and do not go to sketchy sites. Now I am unable to run anything on laptop so is there a way to download help to thumb drive or? Thank you.

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Grif noted that at the supplied link.
Feb 20, 2015 4:09AM PST

If the damage is that deep that you can't follow Grif's advice, google this on a clean PC and make their bootable rescue CD or USB.

-> TrendMicro Rescue CD USB

Bob

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Where can I download TrendMicro rescue USB
Feb 20, 2015 5:15AM PST

On their site and just can not find the right place to download? Thanks again

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Google says here.
Feb 20, 2015 5:25AM PST
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Re: rescue disk
Feb 20, 2015 5:25AM PST
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Thank You!
Feb 20, 2015 5:52AM PST

Well my problem was I was trying to deal with part of this via a tablet then finally borrowed a family members laptop and maybe I was just blinded by frustration but could not find the place to download it, lol! So thank you Bob and Kees for being patient with my "issues". Have it on the USB and going to work on it now. Wink