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I just tried the command, Empty Recycle Bin from the pull-down menu on my desktop, and it is not clickable. I try to click it, and nothing.

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Okay, I will do that. Already have the recycle Bin icon on my desktop, and it showed empty before and after the SCAN. Here is a desktop view, and the recycle bin is on the upper left.

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It is plugged in, the storage hard drive into the, "F:" drive. You see the top level files from the screen image I uploaded. I am waiting for your instructions.

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13 minutes ago, David H. Lipman said:

Connect Drive "F:"  and yes, you can quarantine it or you can empty the "F:" recycle bin.

Sorry if I do not understand. How do I empty the "F:" recycle bin?

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How do I empty it?

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Okay. Just got your reply . . . May I ask - I must appear dumb to you! - how do I empty the Recycle Bin, when it doesn't show up on Windows Explorer folders?

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The result is from a Toshiba storage connected to the F drive. But, you say it is MY recycle bin.

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But my Recycle Bin shows empty!

If you tell me it is my Recycle Bin, I will run a CCleaner. But I don't see anything!

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BTW, should I quarantine the thing? Thanx.

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Hi David. Thanx for replying. My recycle bin shows empty. His 2nd laptop had games and things in the recyle bin. Even though the SCAN was just on the F drive, are you saying it showed a threat in my Recycle Bin?

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A malware was found when I ran a scan on a Toshiba hard drive that I shared with a family member. After I got it back, I started a scan, because he backed up his files as he is taking care of his glitching computer, because his fan isn't working.

The last time I ran a malware bytes scan before just now is July 14th, which showed the additional hard drive is clean.

Here is the Custom Scan Results, attached, and the view of the top level folders in the storage.

Why does

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F:\$RECYCLE.BINS

not show up in the folder view?

Should I quarantine the thing? I am waiting to hear from you.

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Customer guidance for CVE-2019-0708 | Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability: May 14, 2019
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4500705/customer-guidance-for-cve-2019-0708

It belongs in this topic, so I added.

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Sorry. I tried to post source code for a gmail using the code tags, because I thought I would be able to print it from here, because it puts me in a loop of endless pages when I try to print it as a txt file, but received a HTTP 504 Status Code (Gateway Timeout) gateway: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloudFront/latest/DeveloperGuide/http-504-gateway-timeout.html

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Smart Check: Passed

Quick Check (DST): Passed

Of the two options, Quick Check and comprehensive check, I chose Quick Check. Does it mean everything's okay? What a relief! Thanx for suggesting the test.

May I send you a Huweii phone I never unboxed yet, to root it and get out the spyware?

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Thanx, @Porthos. To conclude, updating HP printer software or not had nothing to do with the screen?

Here are the instructions:

To confirm this, test the hardware in the HP UEFI Diagnostics:

1. Repeatedly press Esc upon startup
2. Select F2 (System Diagnostics)
3. Select the desired language
4. Navigate to component tests
5. Select Hard drive

If these the test fails, this confirms the hard drive failure. If you are under warranty, contact HP:

What signifies the failure? What am I looking for? "Test failed?"

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Porthos, exile360. and SPDIF, thanx for your responses! Getting caught up . . . It booted fine. At first, I thought it is because I didn't update HP envy Printer software . . . Also, this refurbished laptop from September 2016, operating Windows 7 Professional, is a Probook, so it IS HP. I didn't think the message was related to the laptop, I thought it is because I didn't update the printer software.

I operate sans battery, always at home, plugged in, on top of a wire cooling rack (for baking).

So far, it has been operating okay . . . Should I do the F2 diagnostics, Porthos?

My laptop reboots it seems like from a remote source sometimes when I do intense research zeroing in on something.

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My PC rebooted, and there was a message like this before the Windows screen launched. What does it mean?

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Thank you,  AdvancedSetup / Staff!!! Don't think I'll upgrade anytime soon . . .

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54 minutes ago, Porthos said:

That is not available to single home/business use computers. Only to volume license customers.

Hi Porthos, Thanx 

 Just downloaded the Microsoft End of Support FAQ pdf: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2076687

and you are right! Splork commented on ZDNet the security updates might have code planted that will cause more vulnerabilities, forcing enterprise to purchase more expensive updates subscription (it increases year by year), and proving Windows 7 insecure for the long term. It sounds far-fetched, but what about the forced updates to Windows 10 a couple of years ago? That was naughty. Conclusion: I'll go without the updates, even if I had access.

How much will staying patched on Windows 7 cost you? Here's the price list
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-much-will-staying-patched-on-windows-7-cost-you-heres-the-price-list/

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@ Ron, Thank you!

@ Amaroq_Starwind , I had to google ESU to figure out it means, HP Essential System Updates for Windows 10. What you said about vulnerabilities being fixed by Malwarebytes, ditto!

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According to Net Application, 40.3% of all computer users are still running on this software [Windows 7]. It’s a fan favorite for users. And as of today, despite being nine years old, it is still the most widely used operating system.

- https://accellis.com/windows-7-support-ends-in-2020

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Essentially, those computers with Windows 7 will have a big red target on them starting on January 15^th, 2020

I have Pro. Guess I'll purchase the extension svcs through Microsoft. I don't want to switch! Since I have my refurbished laptop, with no Office installed, and with Malwarebytes Premium, it runs a like a dream. Maybe it's a long stretch I had no problems with it. Early on, I had BSD, and was helped on this forum.

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@exile360, *Like*

 

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Hi, Is anyone talking about this? Microsoft announced support for Windows 7 is ending January 2020. Can Malwarebytes help?

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/end-of-windows-7-support

The last bullet point question states Windows Pro users can pay into a plan for updates through 2023.

What do you say?

Thank you.
Louise

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Thank you.

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exile360 , i love ya! As a little isolated person who observes shady things, it's nice to have some commiseration!

Separate Topic: What have I done? I downloaded HandBrake from: https://handbrake.fr

No problem so far, but CNET users complain that the link CNET provided bungled

 

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Cons

Would not work on many newer DVD's AND IT CONTAINS MALWARE!!! ADSERV REDIRECT. DO NOT DOWNLOAD. Malwarebytes kept blocking the adserv popup. When exploring options I saw that a lot of free media software contains the browser redirect called "n65adserv.com". Thinking back to the fact that I had recently downloaded Handbrake I uninstalled it and the popup problem disappeared as well.

 

but I think I downloaded from a safe site, than the one they downloaded from.

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Thank you thank you thank you! I am much reassured by your answer #1. The other is superficial. It is a reasonable question in today's climate, where innovators launch a good thing, and the $$ is too good to refuse to fall into questionable investors' hands. For instance, Lifelock was bought by Synantec, then its users' email addresses were exposed . . . Isn't that a surprise?