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41. Hey, I was having blue screen problems myself a week ago! Here's how I cured it

Reply to SalmonChantedEvening (Original post)

Fri Feb 21, 2014, 07:44 PM

Feb 2014

with advice posted in DU's computer help group: I'm running windows 7. I downloaded Malwarebytes (free program), ran the update, and did a complete scan. It found several bad boys, which I deleted. I then downloaded Microsoft security essentials software (also free), disabled my lame security program, updated the Microsoft SE software and ran a full scan. It found two really bad programs: Win32/Homekeylogger (yikes! very bad!) and Win32/Mailpassview (also very bad). These were deleted and I've seen no more blue screen since. Hope this helps!

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Hey. It's ok. I'll think about you while I'm having coffee Sunday morning. In_The_Wind Feb 2014 #1

S'OK. Solly Mack Feb 2014 #2

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now we will find out what the withdrawal symptoms are. nt TeamPooka Feb 2014 #8

If it's a laptop Waiting For Everyman Feb 2014 #9

I've used a variation of that technique. Jim Lane Feb 2014 #20

I'm by no means a computer expert.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #22

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might as well cancel the whole f'ing day then. Viva_La_Revolution Feb 2014 #17

Lawdy! I has a big Sad. shenmue Feb 2014 #37

Hey it's okay................. mrmpa Feb 2014 #18

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We should just get you a new one. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #23

We could also tag-team for him. GoCubsGo Feb 2014 #24

I thought about suggesting that.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2014 #27

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No apologies needed...you've been presenting us with a gift every Sunday. Lars39 Feb 2014 #35

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SCE JesterCS Feb 2014 #40

Hey, I was having blue screen problems myself a week ago! Here's how I cured it Trailrider1951 Feb 2014 #41

awwwww thanks for the heads up, Salmon! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2014 #42

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