When running McAfee scan in Windows 7, it stops at 60% and locks up at imageres.dll file

On Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:50:36 +0000, DaveK78 wrote:

I have Windows 7 and updated McAfee virus software.  When I run a full scan, it stops at abou 60% at the imageres.dll file and locks up the computer.  I have to do a hard boot to get it going again.  Any help would be appreciated.

I can't help with the specific problem, but in my view (and that of
lots of others of us here) McAfee is among the worst security software
available. I recommend dumping it and getting something better.

For an anti-virus program, I recommend eSet NOD32, if you are willing
to pay for it. If you want a free anti-virus, I recommend one (only
one; never install more than one) of the following three:

Avira
Avast
Microsoft Security Essentials

You also need anti-spyware software. I recommend that you download and
install (both freeware) MalwareBytes AntiMalware and
SuperAntiSpyware.

Open the commandprompt with admin rights and run

sfc.exe /Scannow

to detect and repair damaged system files.