Posted on 10/09/2016 7:01:12 PM PDT by hsmomx3
My computer has been running fine until now, malwarebytes runs each day as does Windows Defender. I turned my computer off today and came home, turned it on and I get a message that says: The stub received bad data...so far this is when I try to get into malwarebytes program and windows defender. NOt sure about other programs. All of my updates seem to have disappeared.
What is a program I can use online to check for a virus?
I am not computer savvy when it comes to computer problems.
Thanks.
Running Windows 10.
No, it didn’t. I was so stressed out I just gave up and went to bed. This morning, I turned the computer on, signed in and it took well over 5 minutes for my desktop (icons, etc) to appear.
I ran some tests which said error report taking up too much disk space and also windows update program needs to be repaired and I had the option of uninstalling and reinstalling all updates.
Not sure I want to do that since I have to CD that came with this computer and I cannot revert back to WIN 8.1.
These 2 programs I told you about take out all useless used space.Which one did you try.Read about both on Cnet.
https://www.cnet.com/products/spybot-search-and-destroy/review/
http://download.cnet.com/s/advanced-system-care/free/
I downloaded the advanced care program but my computer refuses to allow the program to work. It is blocked and I am unable to unblock it.
googled it, maybe this will help.
http://forums.iobit.com/forum/advanced-systemcare/asc-general-discussions/1713-advanced-systemcare-3-still-won-t-start
Thanks will check it out.
Some of my issues have been resolved with the exception of the Windows Update which does not work and I still get the stub bad data but only when I attempt to initially click on virus findings in Windows Defender. I was able to download new definitions today which I had not been able to do in two days.
Fine, be that way.
Same, i had to run it thrice.
Cool.
Which "it" are you referring to, here?
(That was two and a half years ago, things have changed.)
I'm interested in knowing what works for you. Take a moment and tell me, I'd appreciate that.
I’ve since gotton a new computer.
That makes sense, but sticking with Windows operating system would not. I would have a tablet with Android, probably.
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