i have mcafee csecurity ,but after i got a trojan which it could not find i downloaded free trials of avg and?

Question

spysweepernow iget this message when i try to go to mcafee security centre ONE OR MORE ACTIVEX CONTOLS COULD NOT BE DISPLAYED BECAUSE EITHER 1.YOUR CURRENT SECURE SETTING PROHIBITS RUNNING ACTVE X CONTOLS or YOU HAVE BLOCKED APUBLISHER OF ONE OF ITS CONTROLS how do i sort this?

Answer 1

It sounds like you have installed 2 anti virus programs, and that has created a conflict. Either AVG or Spysweeper may be blocking MacAffee's Active X control, perhaps thinking its a trojan. They won't all run happily on the same machine.

You need one firewall, one anti virus, and there are a couple of anti spyware programs you can run together. I don't know which MacAffee components you have, I'm guessing firewall and anti virus? You need to find an anti spyware that won't conflict with this, I think AVG Antispyware has a list on the download page so go and read that, see if they're ok to run together.
You could contact MacAffee for technical support on this since oyu have the paid for program.

How do you know you had a trojan if MacAffee couldn't find it? An anti virus won't detect or remove viruses, they are different programs.

Answer 2

I must say I don't like McAfee. Not convinced its the best. You could try uninstalling it and then reinstalling it. To be honest, I wouldn't go for the free anti-virus software like AVG. You are probably better off investing in a better product. I would recommend buying Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 14. Also, I would suggest you download the free and excellent Ad-aware and Spy-bot and run these.

Answer 3

Having 2 anti viruses working component via component can convey approximately some issues. you have 2 strategies that i will see: -Use McAffee till the trial era runs out then installation yet another antivirus alongside with Avast, AVG, or Avira (All have unfastened variations) - or merely uninstall McAffee now and placed on a unfastened selection or purchase a antivrius. in my opinion i might especially propose Avast using fact of it extremely is extremely severe detection cost and occasional fake beneficial comments. Which the two rank lots greater than AVGs. (See link below. assessment of protection application) wish this helps =)

Answer 4

Go to AVAST.com
I had a trojan horse with Norton and it wanted me to purchase $25 worth of addtional programs to remove it, and macafee couldnt remove it. I tried Avast a year ago NO problems since and it is free.

Answer 5

Set your security setting in your Internet browser to low, you should be able to then use active x.
To all AVG fans. The freebie finishes on Jan 15 next year.....

Answer 6

did you remove the Mcafee from you pc,before putting AVG on?
i agree with Bill,iv just started using Avast,so far so good.

Answer 7

I would recommend avast, but also another little gem of a program is available from 100-downloads. Its called ARP++. It removes everything, much more powerful than your add and remove programs.There´s also some great tips on there on different aspects of computing.
Good luck, and if you try it please pass it on

Answer 8

Do not set the settings to low. That will only open you to Malware infections. Security setting should never be below Medium.

Tools>Internet Options>Security Tab>click the Default setting button>Advanced Tab>click Restore Default Settings.

Try this procedure and programs and see if it helps:

Trojan Removal Procedure.

Removing infections from your computer is never as easy as aquiring them. Malware infections are not meant to be removed, so, it takes TIME and PATIENCE to get rid of them. ONLY RESORT TO A REFORMAT AFTER ALL ELSE FAILS TO REMOVE THE INFECTION.

This procedure works for all Malware. Replace the Ewido and AdAware SE programs with any AntiVirus or AntiSpy program you choose.


Download and Update Ewido (now called the AVG Antispyware). Do not run:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/...

Download AdAware SE and update. Do the setup. Do not run:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

AdAware SE Setup:

1. Select "use custom scanning options" then select "customize". Make sure the following options are enabled: "scan within archives," "scan active processes," "scan registry," "deep scan registry," "scan my IE favorites for banned URLs," "scan my Hosts file."

2. Select the "tweak" option. Under "scanning engine," make sure "unload recognized processes and modules during scan" is enabled. Enable "scan registry for all users instead of current users."

3. Under "cleaning engine" turn on "always try to unload modules…," "during removal unload explorer and IE if necessary," "let windows remove files in use at next restart," and "delete quarantined items after restoring."

4. Use the "select drives and folders to scan" option to ensure that your entire hard drive is scanned (if you have more than one hard drive, scan all of them (of course, do not include floppy and CD/DVD).


TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH ADAWARE SE. THEN DO IT WITH EWIDO.

NOTE: Let AdAware complete its scan. Sometimes AdAware will be unable to remove everything that it finds and will prompt to be allowed to try again after restarting. If that happens, when the scan finishes restart immediately and allow the scan to finish.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. DON'T FORGET TO RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.


NEW RESTORE POINT:

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


ADDITION INFORMATION ABOUT TROJANS:

There are Trojans that fall into the Smitfraud family. These require the use of a specialized program for removal. Here are two sites that specialize in removing these:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/rog...

http://siri.urz.free.fr/fix/smitfraudfix...

Answer 9

try to remove mcafee and install avg or avast. scan your computer. if it doesnt get anything then you realy have to reinstall windows. reinstallation fixes everything but it takes alot of tech skills and time to do it.

Answer 10

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