Adwcleaner removal problem

[cgd]

when i try to install adwcleaner my pc says that Windows SmartScreen stopped it - how do i get round this?

 

[BoraMurdar]

First of all, welcome to MT

Second,

There is "more info", click it and you will see more options where you can click "Run the app" .
But just if you are sure that it has been downloaded from reliable source.

Have a nice day

 

[Exterminator]

Thanks for sharing your config I would enable UAC to at least default if it isn t already

 

[cgd]

Thanks for sharing your config I would enable UAC to at least default if it isn t already

UAC?

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

UAC, User Activated Control, notifies you when changes are going to be made to your computer system.

1. Go to search.
2. Enter UAC
3. <click> "Change UAC Settings"
4. Select what Exterminator20 wisely advised by >>>"..enable(-ing) UAC to at least default if it isn't already."

Add-ons to your Firefox browser enhance your browsing experience. Too many can slow it down.
Some favorites include:

• Adblock Plus https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/?src=ss
• HTTPS Everywhere https://www.eff.org/Https-everywhere
• Ghostery https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ghostery/?src=ss
• LastPass https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lastpass-password-manager/?src=ss

Welcome to the fold. May your time here be rewarding & enjoyable, & thank you for sharing your configuration too.

 

[cgd]

Thanks for sharing your config I would enable UAC to at least default if it isn t already

UAC?

 

[cgd]

ok i get a slide bar but cant see anything that tells me what is default

 

[Manzai]

Privacy software:
Windows Defender

I recommand Ccleaner and Wise Care 365

 

[Oxygen]

I recommand Ccleaner and Wise Care 365

Wise Care 365 is better IMO.

 

[cgd]

Wise Care as opposed to AVG 1 click?

 

[Oxygen]

Wise Care as opposed to AVG 1 click?

AVG products are horrible, and anything is better than it just saying.

 

[cgd]

is there a good free anti virus program?

 

[Manzai]

is there a good free anti virus program?

Qihoo 360 Total Security (All engine)

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

ok i get a slide bar but cant see anything that tells me what is default

Choose the position next the top that reads: "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer (default)". Choose, at least this setting. When alerted of changes about to take place, the screen will dim. Remember, this is advance warning, and not an inconvenience!

is there a good free anti virus program?

cgd, I've heard mostly good things about Qihoo 360 Total Security although I've not tried it; and the three main reasons for this are:

1. I use Windows Defender
2. It keeps my 8.1 system light.
3. Windows Defender with Windows Firewall in 8/8.1 provide good protection, and (according to both Sith & Jedi Masters of the MT Galaxy) all the way down to the kernel level).

• OK, here are more facts:

1. Windows "Native" AV is already installed.
2. It's free.
3. I'm using now too.