I have a redundant series of blockers, dev tools, and the like so I can pretty much seize control of any potential issues before they have a chance to seize my computer (caveat being that my browser is a hassle to operate for normal users (serves them right if they use my machine without my authorization), and before individually permitting sites and the like, it's ugly as sin). But unfortunately, I've had to run Chrome once in awhile because my siblings prefer to use the more popular and bloated chat software (which is a resource hog and a half, CPU and bandwidth-wise (thanks Google)), and since they've been chipping away at adblockers and the like, I had to spend an entire weekend debugging my computer because of ransomware disguising itself as Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830) for a split second of Chrome usage.
If that's legit MS software, then they need to work on it a bit more overall, I grow tired of reinstalling/using it (used it about a dozen times by now on all kinds of settings to rid myself of this crap). If I've been using ransomware or clever NSA bugs, then bullshit move guys. I'm not a VIP or any crap like that, what makes me so valuable?
On the plus side, Windows Update is pestering me less frequently about it (or at least, it's easier to ignore, for now; until March rolls around, and I have Windows-KB890830-V5.34 to run instead of .33 for February), but still, can I get a break from mandatory re-installing of it countless times? I'm the most paranoid person to exist, this crap shouldn't be happening (or at least should only happen once, and that's it; as promised); it's bullshit.
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And yes, I used various other antivirus/anti-malware tools and the like, and removed all threats that felt/seemed relevant, regardless actual threat ratings (as long as it was consistent with the data I got from WMSRT). On the plus side, my computer is running much cooler now (though my ears are finely tuned to the sounds of my computer fans, thanks to the update running my CPUs at 80°C every scan. Though, fortunately, that's the ceiling it hits, for now), and might last until I officially upgrade. On the minus side, I still get pestered by Windows Update for the same BS, and I tried everything I can think of to get rid of it; with predictable "screw you." results, and I still have to install it, regardless, before I shut off my machine. Thanks Microsoft!
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