Wi-Fi network issue message (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

This article concerns: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Kaspersky Internet Security Kaspersky Total Security Kaspersky Security Cloud Kaspersky Small Office Security When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the Kaspersky application checks the network, informs you of any issues it detects and suggests means of fixing them. Follow the recommendations for securing your Wi-Fi connection depending on the […]

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How to secure Wi-Fi networks (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network (for example, in a cafe), your data is transferred unencrypted. This means that your logins, passwords, messages, and other sensitive information can be accessed by malefactors. Your email addresses may be used for sending spam and the contents of your social network page may be changed. Home […]

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You suspect your PC is infected. What should you do? (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

This article concerns: Kaspersky Security Cloud Kaspersky Internet Security Kaspersky Anti-Virus Kaspersky Total Security Kaspersky Small Office Security Issue Unknown applications, folders or icons appear on your PC. Windows pop up repeatedly with interface similar to anti-virus software or Microsoft support notifications. You can see warning messages about viruses, vulnerabilities and system problems inside those windows. […]

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How to create a restore point in Windows (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

A restore point creates a copy of the system files on the computer at the moment it’s created. This means you can return the computer to its original state should any errors occur when, for instance, you run system utilities or installing drivers. To create a restore point in Windows 10: Click on the Windows […]

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How to turn off System Restore in Windows (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

The System Restore option in Windows allows users to restore the system to its previous working state should it crash or malfunction. However, in some cases you may be required to disable the System Restore option (for example, to delete infected files detected by a Kaspersky product in the _Restore folder).   How to turn […]

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What is a tweaker? (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

A tweaker is a special utility designed to adjust and optimize the protection settings of an operating system or a specific application, e.g. system boot tuning programs, registry optimizers, etc. The settings are adjusted by changing the values of registry keys or configuration files. A tweaker can help do the following: Improve operating system performance […]

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How to clean a home PC from network worm Net-Worm.Win32.Kido (Conficker, Downadup) 0 (0)

1. Brief description of the Net-Worm.Win32.Kido family ­­­ It creates files autorun.inf and RECYCLED\{SID<….>}\RANDOM_NAME.vmx on removable drives (sometimes on public network shares) It stores itself in the system as a DLL file with a random name, for example, c:\windows\system32\zorizr.dll It wp-signup.phps itself in system services with a random name, for example, knqdgsm It tries to attack network computers via 445 or 139 TCP port, […]

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General articles: Windows (Kaspersky) 0 (0)

How to use Windows system registry id: 1327 How to fix a system time, date, and time zone id: 3508 How to start your PC in Safe Mode id: 493 How to enable access to hidden folders id: 3580 How to create a strong password id: 3730 What is a tweaker? id: 2822 How to […]

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