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An experience with a virus
My computer (Acer) had like a strange little WINDOWS warning on "data encryption". It didn't let me do anything, I thought it was an error, so I just ignored it. Then the Wi-Fi stopped working on my computer two days. As in, the Wi-Fi was ON, on my computer, but the list of routers was EMPTY i.e. my router which was still…
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F-Secure modifies hosts file and states that it can be restored but it's not possible
I'm on windows and after installing f-secure just found that the hosts file in C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts got replaced by F-Secure. There's this message at the top of the file now: # # Copyright (c) 2007 F-Secure Corporation # # This is a HOSTS file created during malware removal. # # Your original HOSTS file…
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F-Secure Antivirus is making computer lag while updating itself
Hello, I am using F-Secure Antivirus since July of 2022. Before that I was also using F-Secure Safe solution on my laptop. Since for the last 1-2 months I have noticed that when the Antivirus is updating itself and merging it's database my computer slows down and lagging for 5 to 10 seconds. How I noticed this is because I…
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How to know the last software version
Hello everybody, I'm building a tool in order to keep track of F-Secure software updates. I would like know if there is an API or somewhere in the website providing the last version number of the F-Secure Antivirus software ? Thank you for your time & your work, All the best Ninjeneer
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Individual file scan not available
Hi all I'm running Windows 11 with F-Secure installed. When I right click and select "show more options," I don't see an option to scan my selected files. I've tried checking for updates, uninstalling/reinstalling F-Secure and decertifying/recertifying my device. It's a new computer, but the option was available for a…
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SAFE - Found a virus, what to do
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register SAFE or Anti-Virus on OFFLINE gaming PC?
is it possible to install and use SAFE or Anti-Virus on the children's OFFLINE gaming PC? i tried but found no possibility
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Client Security virus definition outdated
Hi, On my computer I've got an old Client Security product (installed in 2014) that I never changed because it was working well and updating. But now, after being absent for a while, it tells me that I need to update my definitions, but when I go to "check for updates", it tells me that my product is up to date. I've got…
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Anti-Virus detection error or virus?
Every so often, a command prompt window opens on my laptop and F-secure blocks it with a message of "Reason: Exploit:W32/PowerShellStager.B!DeepGuard." When I click on the message, however, there is no way I can view the description online, see the location of the file, or anything else. I also installed Malwarebytes and…
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Virus Released In The Past 3 or 6 Months
Good-day I'm doing a research documentation as it relates to computer security. Can anyone assist me any virus that has been released in the past 3 or 6 months? Thank You
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Scanning files stuck at 12 percent, then goes really slow.
Ive noticed that since a few days ago whenever i do a full system scan it will go to 11/12 percent normally but then it stays there for hours, while it still scans for files it does this very slowly and does not go above this percentage and it becomes basically impossible to finish the scan. Ive also noticed it generally…
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Is it possible to scan iPhones for viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits and ransomware?
Is it possible to scan iPhones for viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits and ransomware? I have a subscription with F-Secure SAFE solution, will this product be able to scan for these things?
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Please may a shutdown when complete option be added to the scanning interface?
With my previous antivirus software there was an option which could be selected while scanning to shut the device down once the scan was complete. Please may this option be added to the F-Secure antivirus? It is a very useful feature when conducting large scans before leaving you device.
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F-Secure SAFE closes in my Huawei ELE-L29 running Android 10.0
Hello. In my phone F-Secure SAFE is open only for a few minutes after I reboot it or after I manually start the app. I never close manually the "F-Secure needs to show this notification to prevent Android from closing it" notification. Still, there has not been a full analysis since july 2021. What should I do?
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F secure event viewer error
So i have the internet provider provided version of F-secure safe called Ziggo Safe Online. And it keeps displaying this strange message in event viewer.
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Is F-Secure Beta compatible with Windows 11?
Hello, I just received an Windows update box on my Windows desktop computer saying that Windows 11 is now available & to click to download Windows 11. I thought I'd check to see if F-Secure Beta is compatible with Windows 11 before I went ahead & downloaded/installed it. 🤔 🖥️ Thank you!
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“Only scan in compressed files” ?
Does this scan in compressed files also when turned on or ONLY in those files. I hope not the latter because that would have been a massive security risk for me since i always have it on. Im sure its the first but i want to be absolutely sure. I translated the option from dutch so if its not available in english please…
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Asking about Configuring scheduled scanning
Hello I want to configure a scheduled scan of workstations the description is here https://help.f-secure.com/product.html#business/policy-manager/15.20/en/task_864E9EA00EF44D618F79E70896D0C8B4-15.20-en but there is no information about what can be entered in the "Task Type Specific Parameters" field. "Scan local disks":…
