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Self-Help malware removal guides and tutorials for common infections. These can be advanced, so use with care. When in doubt, post questions in the Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal forum.

If your computer has become unstable and unbootable because of malware, or your pc won't boot after malware or virus removal, please use this forum.

Sometimes viruses or malware seemingly prevent every program from running. If you're unable to even get started with removal, please start a topic in this forum.

Mobile malware removal is in its infancy. Until tools become available, this forum will mostly be used to discuss threats, protection, bad apps, and experiences. Please share yours.

All versions Windows 8™. 32-bit and 64-bit.

All versions Windows 7™ and Windows Vista™. 32-bit and 64-bit.

All versions Windows XP™, Windows NT™, Windows 2000™, and Server 2003™.

Windows Server family. Including Windows Server, Small Business Server, Windows Home Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint Server and Azure.

Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers.

All versions of iOS, used by iPhone, iPads, iPod Touch and Apple TV

All versions of Android, used in smartphones, netbooks, tables, and Google TV

Desktop and Server distros of the popular open source operating system.

All other operating systems.

Computer hardware including components and peripherals (anything connected to a computer).

Computer system building and upgrades. Share a recent build, or ask advice.

Wireless and wired computer networking. WAN, LAN, WiFi, and networking your home.

Hardware, upgrading, modifying, unlocking, accessories, and network discussion

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Having trouble installing or running an application, or need help finding one? Check here first.

Applications, games and themes for smartphones and tablets.

Web browsers, and email clients.

Microsoft® Office™, or Open Office™.

PC Games, multi-player gaming, reviews, comments, etc.

Console gaming. XBOX 360™, Playstation® 2 & 3, Nintendo Wii™, et all.

Website planning, design, implementation, promotion, and innovation.

Software coding in various programming languages.

Hardware and software for digital audio and video editing.

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Essential how-to guides and tutorials for everything from computer basics to Windows optimization. Submitted by staff and members. Please rate.

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Windows 98™, Windows 95™, and yes, even Windows ME™.

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