Please always state what OS you're & service pack and what
version of Internet Explorer? as it often does make a difference -
Also, could you supply some information on what your firewall is, what is
the installed antivirus/security suite, other R-TP programs, e.g. Spybot
Search & Destroy (reduced functionality called "TeaTimer") Avira (From
version 9) (Included in antivirus package), Ad-Aware, etc?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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I tried using windows defender today, like I do every three days or so.
Something / someone change in the last 3 days or so.
It would be a good idea to scan.
I recommend downloading and installing
MalwareBytes' Antimalware (MBAM) and
SUPERAntiSpywaÑe (SAS).
Do a full scan with MalwaÑeBytes' and
SUPERAntiSpywaÑe.
<
http://www.superantispyware.com/>
Reboot
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<
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php>
Reboot
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Both free versions of MBAM and SAS are on-demand scanners and offer no
'real-time' protection. Keep them installed and use them as
'second-opinion' scanner which is purposely (by design) recommended by
their respective authoÑs.
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System Restore
I suppose you could also try System Restore using a checkpoint from before
Windows Defender was blocked.
[Posting in all caps is considered SHOUTING!]
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