Anti-Malware – Comp-U-Train computer training

Protect your computer with anti-malware software!

23rd July 2014 Jackie & Andy

Here at Comp-U-Train, we can’t stress the importance of installing anti-malware software on your PC. The term “Malware” is a portmanteau of “Malicious Software” and includes virus’; Trojans and keyloggers. The latest type of malware to attack is called “Ransomware” and is so named because it holds the victim to ransom. As an example, below is a screenshot of a very serious type of ransomware, which works by encrypting your hard drive, as well as any drives that you have plugged…

Windows Offline CD “Your PC needs to restart….” error

17th May 2013 Jackie & Andy

We have had a couple of cases with not being able to use the Windows Offline CD disc and observe the following error when booting up the computer from the CD: Your PC needs to restart…. Error Code: 0x0000005D Parameters: 0x030F0209 0x756E6547 0x49656E69 0x6C65746E This error is due to older computer CPU (Computer Processing Unit aka the brain) either not having enough RAM (Random Access Memory) or not supporting a feature called “NX”. If you see this error then another…

Windows Defender Offline CD

17th April 2013 Jackie & Andy

Sadly, some Malware cannot be removed conventionally by anti-malware aka anti-virus software. Luckily, Microsoft has come to the rescue by allowing you to create a boot up CD disc that will remove this malware. This CD has its own anti-Malware operating system included and will allow you to fix any problems before they have had a chance to take hold. The procedure is to download the Windows Defender Offline software and then create a boot up disc. Please make sure that you…