Windows 10: Many programs installing??

After windows 10 downloaded, I was able to use it for a few minutes with no problems. Testing my older programs to see which ones would work. But after only an hour or so I started to have multiple programs download and install themselves. I have spent the last five or six hours uninstalling programs that continuously reinstall themselves. I'm not sure that I will be able to use windows 10. Defender is active but the on off switch is greed out. Luckily to on.
Any suggestions?

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Restriction blocking many program

Thanks for the reply! I tried to run service.msc but it kept giving me an error saying Windows couldn't find it but I just went ahead into the local services. I started up Windows Installer and made sure that was running but it doesn't seem to make a difference.
As for your other question, I don't think I have any games that weren't from the Steam and Origin stores. And I am not sure if it is specifically giving me trouble for Steam and Origin because that's really the only things I do on my computer other than some
side programs (that have never given me any trouble before). I am left to believe AVG did something and messed with the settings (obviously). Also another weird thing I have noticed is that some games will run if I go directly to the folder and run their exe
as administrator. I know you aren't Steam support but maybe this proves that something isn't giving permission for programs (Steam, Origin) to have certain privileges?

 

Restriction blocking many program

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and frustration you have been through. I will be glad to assist you.

1. Which website are you using to download games?

2. Is the issue specific to Steam and Origin?

I suggest you to check if Windows installer service is running. To do that follow the Steps below.

1. Press Windows key + R.

2. Type service.msc and hit Enter.

3. Look for Windows Installer Service and check if the service is running.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thanks

 

What are the exact names of these programes? What do other people do, who have the same problem with these programes?

 

it is ransomware. There are several, I think at least 5 that are tied together, but cannot name them at this point. As soon as I boot up, I get window after window flickering on my screen with a phone number to call for help.
sigh
I will change my keyboard to a usb windows keyboard so I can capture screens on this Omni 10 tablet and reply with names of programs. I have a Win 7 computer that is fine, and I've never really had anything like this before. I am Windows savvy to a point and will get to the bottom of this, but for now, I have to keep my Omni 10 turned off. I mean programs start and stop with a flickering like a light show.
In settings, I delete the offenders but they come right back.
I was in class all day for a new job I'm starting (today) and will mess with the tablet when I have a chance.
Thanks for your reply!
Ron

 

For those interested-
I have restored my tablet to 8.1. I found out the a program by the name of crossbrowser was installed - and that caused all of the havoc. I googled it and found it is a problem for many folks, easily wiped per the article, but my tablet wouldn't let me do anything. Period. At all. So I'm updating 8.1 so I can move back up to windows 10 on that tablet.
Sadly, I discovered that the one program that I needed to work on Windows 10 - Microsoft Money 2006 - would not run in Windows 10 so I'll keep my main computer set up with Win 7 Professional for now. Maybe I can find a solution and get it to run in 10, but that's a different day's work.
I am glad that my Omni 10 did have my original configuration saved and I was able to restore. I may have to jump through a few hoops to get Microsoft Office back, but a phone call should do it. Regardless, I have to buy an annual family subscription anyway, so maybe I won't need the free one for my tablet. I just retired from a job with a corporation and all of my Office programs were free from that corp, but since I retired Friday, those will be cut off soon.