What Is This

[nailit]

keep getting message saying
'a script on this page may be busy and has stopped responding'
Then get the options to continue, debug script or stop script.

Whats causing this and what do I do?
Thanks :-)

[Togo]

You have something running in the background Nails. Stop Script, and uninstall it when you can identify what it may be. Possibly that avg install.

[Buenchico]

'Not responding' messages often occur when something on your computer is hogging most of its resources, leaving insufficient for your browser to use to display pages properly. The most common cause (by far) is the 'updater' elements of security programs malfunctioning. (Microsoft's own security software, such as Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender, are the worst offenders but I also gave up on using AVG because it caused similar problems).

So, which security software are you using (and which browser)?

[Buenchico]

Crossed posts. (Togo's response wasn't there when I started typing). However we've both got our suspicions about AVG. Try uninstalling it and using Avast instead:
https://www.avast.com/en-gb/index

[nailit]

Thanks guys, going to uninstall AVG now.
Buen, a few people on my other thread have advised just using Defender (and Togo has given me instructions for doing so) but are you saying that I may experience the same problem?

(btw, using firefox browser)

[Buenchico]

I've not actually used Windows Defender myself but every computer I've either had. or needed to help someone with, which used Microsoft Security Essentials had problems with that software's updating element (MsMpEng.exe) hogging all of its resources. As Windows Defender uses exactly the same file, I wouldn't touch it with an infinite number of the proverbial bargepoles!

(BTW: Firefox is an excellent choice of browser)

[Togo]

Nails, honestly Defender is just fine. I have it running alone on a desktop and a laptop. I have not had a problem, as long as you keep off the dodgy sites.....you know what I mean. I had a little though earlier.... what about resetting that new lappie to its original state by using recovery and go back to an earlier build.

[janzman]

... I have just tried to instal this antivirus but I have a message 'Base Filtering Engine' service not running enable before installing 'Avast'.
I don't know what this is or how to enable it, please help.

[Buenchico]

Janzman, please see here:
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB212

(As it's possible that the Base Filtering Engine was disabled by malware, a scan with Malwarebytes might be a good idea too).

[nailit]

Just uninstalled AVG and then my lappy spent 20 mins reconfiguring windows. It 100% completed, restarted then got a message saying that 'we couldnt finish installing updates'
Havnt a scooby whats going on.
Also got a notification saying that wifi sense requires attention,

Think I might book myself a bed back in the psych hospital at this rate ...

[nailit]

Togo
//I have not had a problem, as long as you keep off the dodgy sites.....//
I might have a bit of trouble there then ;-)

[Buenchico]

Ignore the "couldn't finish installing updates" message for now. Windows will try again and might be successful. If you keep getting the problem though, see here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821

If it was me, I'd disable Wi-Fi Sense altogether!
http://bgr.com/2015/08/03/windows-10-security-disable-wifi-sense/

[nailit]

Arrrrrrrrrrggghhhh.
Just got the bloody 'script on this page may be busy' message again.
Anyone got a shotgun I could borrow?

[nailit]

Got a message saying that Windows Defender needs to do a scan. Does this mean that defender is already enabled and running?

[Togo]

//Wi-Fi Sense is a feature in Windows 10 that allows you to connect to your friends shared Wi-Fi connections. That is, you and your friends may opt to share your or their Wi-Fi connections. Friends, according to Microsoft, are people on your Facebook friend list, your Outlook contacts and Skype contacts. By default, all these 3 are pre-checked.//

http://www.howto-connect.com/manage-wifi-sense-in-windows-10/

You can turn it off Nails, read the link through.

Windows icon.

[Togo]

Yes Defender is on if it is running a scan. When you load third party avg, Norton, avast etc. etc. it switches off automatically.

[Togo]

Nails Defender is part and parcel of w10. You cannot uninstall it, you can disable it, and loading third party bolt on programmes does just that.

[nailit]

Thanks Togo. Really getting conflicting advice now re Defender/Avast.
If Defender is already enabled I think Ill just leave it for a day or two now and see how it goes and if it goes pear shaped Ill take Buens advice and install Avast.
My head's hurting now....

[Togo]

The thing is Nails you are getting advice to install programmes from people who are not running w10 or defender. I can understand wanting enhanced security with the old w7 or even xp. But if you had just purchased a car with disc brakes and abs would you fit an anchor or parachute "just in case"?

// Is Windows Defender sufficient and good enough?
To be honest, Windows Defender only gives baseline protection, which means, it is only good enough for users for regular day-to-day surfing.
For those who mainly use social networks and may download the occasional file here and there, Windows Defender should be just fine.
If you download a lot of torrent related files from the web, then we doubt Windows Defender would provide enough protection.
Personally, I prefer to use Windows Defender than the other free programs out there, because it doesn’t pop up out of anywhere, and never asks me to spend my money to upgrade to a better service.//
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/is-windows-defender-sufficient-enough-windows-10

The only other security set up I would considerer is Malwarebytes, and only then if I was intending to use risky sites or link up with risky people on social media.

[HansUrbancka]

I think that the best advice in this thread is coming from Togo. Defender is sound enough if you stay well clear of 'dodgy sites'.

Hans.

[nailit]

Better stear clear of pornhub for the time been then...