Windows 10: mcafee buffer overflow message on windows 10

latest version of McAfee virus protection is causing BOP message with all Microsoft programs.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

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sihost.exe BUFFER OVERFLOW

I am having major issues with my sihost.exe process running on my local after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10. After examining the errors on my pc, I see sihost showing BUFFER OVERFLOW result when attempting to RegQueryValue on Cortana values. My
start menu is unresponsive and things such as opening File Explorer are taking an incredibly long time. I haven't attempted a system restore from safe mode but this is my next step.

Example:

Operation: RegQueryValue

Result: BUFFER OVERFLOW

Path: HKCU\Software\Classes\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.4.8.176_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy\ActivatableClassId\CortanaUI.AppXd4tad4d57t4wtdbnnmb8v2xtzym8c1n8.mca\Description

 

sihost.exe BUFFER OVERFLOW

Seeing buffer overflows, in what appears to be ProcMon output, is normal. What problem are you having exactly?

 

sihost.exe BUFFER OVERFLOW

Hi Mishima,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely assist you.

The issue you are facing could be due the system is infected or third party software is conflicting with the issue. Let’s try the simple troubleshooting methods and check if it helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below method information provided.

Method 1.

I would suggest you to reset the Windows explorer. Please follow the steps:

• 
  Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc and locate for
  Windows Explorer.
  
• 
  Right click on the Windows Explorer and click on
  End task.
  
• 
  On top of the Task Manager click on File and click on
  Run new task.
  
• Type explorer.exe inside the box and hit Enter.

If the issue still persist try the below method provided.

Method 2.

I suggest you to run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if u get any suspicious or bug on your computer. To perform
Microsoft Safety Scanner please visit the below link:

Microsoft Safety Scanner Download - Windows security

Disclaimer: Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

If the above method does not fix the issue try the below method provided.

Method 3.

I recommend you to perform Clean boot and check if it helps to resolve the issue.
Clean boot process will help you determine which third party program/app that is causing this issue. It could be some other application or programs, which runs on the computer at the background, leading to this issue. Please visit the below
link on how to perform Clean boot. (Step applicable for Windows 10).

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

Disclaimer: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

Hope it helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.