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Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile    Security updates for August 13, 2013 Get security updates automatically Get updates from Microsoft Update Watch a video about the updates Q&A Weird AV software Bob writes: My antivirus software keeps turning off and I can't get it back on. Here are the most common reasons you might encounter this problem: • Your computer is already infected with rogue security software. • Your computer is running more than one antivirus program. • You might have a virus. Learn more about why your antivirus software might be acting funny and what you can do about it.     Top Stories Microsoft won't ask for your credit card to unblock your email account If you receive email messages or other warnings that you need to provide financial information to unblock your account, it's probably a phishing scam.   Microsoft Essentials and Windows 8  Antivirus software is built into Windows 8. You don't need to download it separately. Find out what we recommend if your computer is running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.    3 ways to help protect your Microsoft account Learn how to help protect the email address and password that you use to sign in to Xbox LIVE, Outlook.com, Windows Phone, and computers running Windows 8.      When should kids be allowed online? Take a brief survey and get tailored tips to help you talk with young Internet users about how to stay safer on the ever-changing digital playground.   Follow Us Blog Security Tips and Talk Blog Facebook Saferonline Twitter @Saferonline © 2013 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks

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