Latest Avast with Background Service not Running Issue [Fixed]
Following the first Nitro Update, after a month, Avast has released a second program update (FYI, Avast now follows monthly cycle to release new … [Read more…]
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Kaspersky 2017 Products Offline Installers & 30-day Trial Download Links
Kaspersky 2017 products — Kaspersky Internet Security 2017, Kaspersky Total Security 2017 and Kasperksy Antivirus 2016— have been released and available for purchase or … [Read more…]
Chrome: This page is trying to load scripts from unauthenticated sources
If you’ve visited a encrypted site, for which Google Chrome showed a shield icon in the address bar with warning ‘This page is trying … [Read more…]
Avast Components menu: Install/Uninstall Components from Settings
With the Nitro Update avast has announced it will follow a monthly cycle to release new versions, since the Nitro has been released a … [Read more…]
PSA: Fake Urgent Chrome Update making rounds, do not open Chrome-update.bat file
Many Chrome users reported on twitter, Google product forums and on reddit that while they’re browsing certain sites they’ve suddenly seen a new window … [Read more…]
Norton 22.7 Product Update introduces Symantec Data Scanner, adds Windows 10 Anniversary Update Support
Recently Symantec has shipped Norton 22.7 product update to their products, this update is fully compatible with upcoming Windows 10 anniversary update (Redstone) and … [Read more…]
Terminate Avira Popups with BGPKiller
A free tool that auto terminates unwanted Avira processes responsible for showing ads is available. All Free antivirus software show ads about their products in … [Read more…]
Nitro Update makes Avast Fast, includes CyberCapture Technology
Nitro Update makes Avast light weight, low on system impact and improves system performance on Windows 10. Avast has released Nitro Update -a major one … [Read more…]
Avast to launch CyberCapture
Recently we’ve reported Avast to remove NG tech in the future (in the latest beta builds, it has been moved to the cloud) and to … [Read more…]
Download Avira Software Updater
Avira Software Updater is a free application in beta offered by security company Avira to keep your software up to date. Tired of updating … [Read more…]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update to Ship Limited Periodic Scanning Feature
Microsoft’s Malicious software removal tool detects malware on 1 to 2 million PCs, even those running other antivirus software, that tells some malware still … [Read more…]
Avast Pulls NG from its Products
Security Software company Avast has removed the NG technology from the latest beta version of products, which are going to soon officially release to … [Read more…]