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GeekU Applications

Special forum to accept applications for Geek University. Learn how to remove malware.

Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal

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Malware Removal Guides and Tutorials

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.

Computer Won't Boot - Malware Related

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.

Can't Run Any Antivirus or Malware Removal Programs

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.

Smartphone Virus / Mobile Malware

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.

Windows 11

The newest version of Microsoft Windows™, released in October 2021

Windows 10

Windows 10 support, discussion and general chat

Windows 8 and 8.1

Windows 8 and 8.1 support, discussion and general chat.

Windows Server

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Apple OSX

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Apple iOS

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Google Android

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Linux

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All Other Operating Systems

All other operating systems.

Hardware, Components and Peripherals

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System Building and Upgrading

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Networking

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Smartphones and Tablets

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

TV, and Home Theater

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Applications

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Mobile Apps, Games and Themes

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Web Browsers and Email

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Office

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Console Games

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Web Development

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Software Development

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Digital Video and Audio

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Off-Topic

General community discussions and debate.

Hot Tech Deals

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Jokes and Forum Games

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Windows Vista and Windows 7

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Windows 98™, 95, ME

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Software Updates

NOTE: This forum has been closed. It's now a read-only archive. Any updates shown are likely NOT current. The latest updates and definitions can be found here. This is a read-only archive.

1. Security Updates

Lavasoft Support (Ad-aware)

Support for Ad-aware has been discontinued. For issues related to Ad-aware please post a new topic in our
malware forum, or visit the official support site. This is a read-only archive.