Anti-Virus

Problem with activating new code
Hello there I'm really sorry to bother you, but I received a code for Linec when I bought a new device. For some reason, I can't activate it — I keep getting a message that says the code is invalid.The issue is that I didn’t use the code on the same day I got it.Is there any way to still redeem it or fix this issue?Thank…
How do I find the found threat?
Hi, at a scan F-secure says it has found a threat but nothing more like which file or something like that. I don't get any option to remove it etiher. How do I find out what/where the threat is?
Should I have Defender switched on as well?
Hi, this may be basic but should I have Windows Defender switched on as well as F-secure? Will one interfere with the other?
Uninstalling F-secure require restart ?
Does the installation and uninstallation of F-secure require a system restart? If a restart is not required, will installing another antivirus after uninstalling F-secure cause any issues?
Uninstalling F-secure require restart ?
Does the installation and uninstallation of F-secure require a system restart? If a restart is not r
F-Secure AV on Mac OS: Login not working
Mac OS Sonoma 14.3.1. // AV 19.4. (60838) : User of F-Secure AV for a a long time. Now 2 problems : permanent error message "AV database not up uptodate" . No proper instruction how to fix this. Normal update processes fail. Open F-Secure from the top level menu: Top Right "please login" and this login does not work at…
Legacy F-Secure Internet Security & Anti-Virus reaching End of Life
Hello F-Secure users, We are sad to announce that the legacy F-Secure Internet Security (which was available on Windows only and activated via subscription code) and Anti-Virus is reaching their end of life. What does this means? These products will no longer receive any updates after Dec 1st, 2023. We know this may be…
Malware/virus/something got through, any advice?
Hi, Despite everything something got through and deleted 40 GB from my HD. I was able to run a Full Computer Scan with F-Secure, but it found nothing harmful anymore. Any advice? Could it be the virus destroyed itself too? What should I do to ensure nothing can spread any further? IOW how can I wipe the HD so squeaky clean…
another, McAfee, keeps telling I have a virus
What about trust and quality of discovering viruses in computers. Are there different possibilities for companies discovering viruses in home computers? How comparing their work? Can I have several companies doing the same thing?
F-secure doesnt work
I get SPAM or false notifications from nonsishmouctly about 3 - 5 every MINUTE(!!) and have therefore anonced quitting F-secure march 2024. F-securte had done nothing about these introutions, so far. Also I cant express difficulties in english. Thats also a mojor draw back. These other like McAfee tells me to scan. Scan…
renewal of subscription from the old application
good day, in the old application I had an activated key until 2025 and now it has been cancelled. what should I do?? I had honestly paid for the key.
Trojan.Phishing deleted but from where i.e. what was the email or web site ?
You tool correctly found and deleted CaseAMZ-97745 virus but your log info does not tell what was the email or web-site where it found the email. How do I know who to block or contact to warn him/her about the viruses ?
Mail from Microsoft that realtime protection is disabled on startup
Hello! Since a month (or two) I am getting emails with warnings from Microsoft/Windows that Realtime protection is no longer active on my PC. If I then open Windows Security center, it tells me all is fine and my PC is protected by F-Secure. If I then check F-Secure, I get to see all greens and the message that it is…
How to Recover Deleted AOL Emails within 7 Days
sign up aol email operations rely heavily on emails. We can send and receive messages via email. AOL offers a tonne of fantastic features. It has many wonderful characteristics, such as mass storage capacity so users may keep pictures, documents, sign up for aol email account Services like contact lists and calendars are…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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?
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.
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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