My computer keeps getting pop ups and it says something about malware, any suggestions on getting ri

I have an anti-virus software but doesn't seem to be helping in getting rid of this crap. Please help

My computer keeps getting pop ups and it says something about malware, any suggestions on getting rid of this?nortin

If you have a problem with pop ups it means you have spy-wares or malwares that they have infected your computer.

Install ''Ad-aware 2007'' or another anti-spy-ware program.

My computer keeps getting pop ups and it says something about malware, any suggestions on getting rid of this?pc security

do you have a popupblocker turned on in your browser?if so, you need to use a reliable spy ware removal program, counterspy is a good one and you can get it free for 30 days but is well worth the investment when you do have to pay for it
Pop-ups are mostly caused by ad ware, spy ware, and other malicious and unwanted software.

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8e...

can help you detect and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.
That is smitfraud...Get smitfraudfix by looking on google...or download.com Good luck!
Do not download or buy anything the pop ups are telling you because they are trying to scam you. Download Rogue Remover to scan to computer for rogue applications and remove everything it finds.

Is there a company that is NOT using the ';green'; thing as a marketing ploy?

Is there a company that is NOT using the ''green'' thing as a marketing ploy?

I just got an email from Symantec that said ''Go Green with Norton and save.'' Uh, what does anti-virus software have to do with the environment?

Is there a company that is NOT using the ''green'' thing as a marketing ploy?norton 360

What's especially annoying is that there is no clear standards for ''green.'' It might mean that it doesn't harm the environment, but it could also mean that it doesn't harm the environment as much as something else. It could also mean that the company manufacturing the ''green'' product uses recycled plastic garbage bags in its corporate office, thus saving the environment...

Is there a company that is NOT using the ''green'' thing as a marketing ploy?photoshop

You have some very good answers here.

I agree that the Green movement seems to be a bit trendy at the moment and that there is not clear definition or standard as to what constitutes ''green practices.''

Like ''Made in America'', the Green concept will enjoys its heyday as a marketing ploy until the next big idea comes along to supplant it.

If I were you, I'd contact Symantec and ask them how they justifiy their message to you. I'd love to hear how they respond to you. Congratulations for keeping them on their toes.
Not talking specifically about anyones product but if a 'fad' is saving the environment as opposed to destroying it... I personally don't care if they market themselves as 'green'. I hope every company gets on this band wagon and rides it as long as possible.
As long as people respond to ''green'', marketers will use it. Periodically, you see ''Made in America'' campaigns. Fads come and go, although ''green'' may be a particularly long-lived fad.
Yeah - UPS - They're Brown

Can't view videos on You Tube?

Never had any issues in the past - the only thing different is I now have avast as my anti virus software as opposed to norton.

I can go into the site, and see video thumbnails but when I click on a video to watch it comes up with a blank space - all comments etc can be seen etc, so screen looks normal apart fromblank space where video should be. Not trying to look at anything dodgy so no reason for any block etc.

BTW I can view videos etc on other sites eg. newpapers bbc etc

Any help greatfully appreciated!

Thanks

Can't view videos on You Tube?norton 2008

First disable your Avast, Anti virus, and see if the videos load then, if not, then I think there might be a problem with YouTube, they might be doing some maitnance idk...

Can't view videos on You Tube?pop up blocker

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I too have the same problem some times.

How to install AVG without uninstalling norton??

so norton expired, I need to install a new anti-virus software that works....? AVG requries to unintall norton first, but can i just disable norton without unintalling it?

How to install AVG without uninstalling norton??norton antivirus 2007

From everything I've ever read about Norton, it's unlikely that it will let you get away with simply disabling it. Heck, it doesn't even want to cooperate with another antivirus when you do a conventional uninstall... you often have to use the Norton Removal Tool!

How to install AVG without uninstalling norton??product key

You can't , they interfere with each other if you install both thats why program won't let install it. Just uninstall norton. A virus program that gets updates is better than a virus program that doesn't get updates.

P.S.- you'll love how your computer runs after you uninstall Norton.
That is the result of softwre conflict, if you wanna more than one antivirus in your system it may slower down. In my view you should uninstall nortan first than install AVG. After this upgrade the virus data base from internet.

Happy Computing..........
Norton is worthless...I know...lost two pc's with it.AVG is great stuff,,,had for a few years,,,nothing gets through it.
if you want 2 antivirus at one time, use avg and avira. i've been using them in my laptop for almost 6 months now. not have to worry about virus anymore.

my laptop specs

pentium m 2.2Ghz

IBM R40e

windows xp pro sp2

512MB RAM

30GB harddisk

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I am having trouble with pulling up the Vampirefreaks.com website.?

I signed up for an account. Then today when I tried to check it I entered the wrong password, when I went to fix it the webpage no longer came up. I am not having trouble with ANY other site. When I type the address into the browser it takes a long time to react, then it reroutes me to Google with links for the site, when I click that, it tells me ''Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage''. I do not have anti-virus software, and my brother just did a recovery on his computer. I was having some issues viewing the site prior but at least I could view it before. Would this be something wrong from my end? Or does the site have an issue? Thanks for your help! ^^

I am having trouble with pulling up the Vampirefreaks.com website.?norton antivirus

we did have a few hours of downtime today due to a serious DDOS attack. sorry about the inconvenience, we have been working hard to circumvent any attacks and keep the site running smoothly. we did have to do quite a few major changes, so if you encouter any bugs / errors please let us know.

special thanks to our system administrator apocyber for saving the day.

I am having trouble with pulling up the Vampirefreaks.com website.?security

It's just insane how INSANE im going without VF...

What does it mean when a balloon just popped up in my bottom right taskbar saying my virtual memory

it said it was increasing space for page files or something and then went away, is it something I need to worry about. As an FYI, I recently installed a new Norton Anti-virus software.

What does it mean when a balloon just popped up in my bottom right taskbar saying my virtual memory is low?norton ghost

First uninstall Norton's, it's a scar on your computer. Get something free like Avast, AVG, and/or Windows Defender.

Now, to adjust your virtual memory:

go to control panel:

System, Advanced, Performance Settings, Advanced, Virtual Memory

You can now adjust your virtual memory. Move it up just a little bit. The best thing to do, though, would be to not use as many programs at once. That's what eating up your memory.

What does it mean when a balloon just popped up in my bottom right taskbar saying my virtual memory is low?software

Ususally it means that there are too many items starting up when you start your computer. Check your tray (over by the clock) and change when the program starts.
Sounds like it might be time to run your defrag program. After I did that I had 1/3 more memory on my laptop.
Hello:

Virtual memory is your memory paging file. That's the file is uses to extend your physical RAM. It's usually called ''pagefile.sys'' and is located, normally, at the root of your system drive.

Do you think this is flirting?

i asked this guy i know to advise me on which anti virus software i should download on my computer. he told me one and said ''just dont enter credit card stuff on it or go on porn and it will be fine....''

i replied and said '' i expect u would know about goin on porn'' then he goes ''tbh i bet u do 2''.. is that a flirtatious reply from him or not?

Do you think this is flirting?norton internet security 2008

I think he was dropping the hint that he would like to see your porn collection. I'll bet if you show him yours then he will show you his.

Do you think this is flirting?spyware removal

I think you flirted with him 1st then he replied to that. I agree that it depends how he said it if it was flirty or not, if he was laughing it was more a friendly comment, if he gave a smile defenately flirting!!
Yes, but you started it.
I agree with Xai above. Yes it is, but after what you said, what exactly did you expect him to say?
Yeah, but you flirted first.
accusing someone of looking at porn is flirtatious? yeah, and romantic.
I think it depends more on how he said it?

If he was laughing about it, it may be a more

friendly vibe. But if he was smiling, then it

probably was meant to be more flirty. If I'm

wrong, my bad, but that's how it is for me =]
hey baby
you started the flirting by asking him about the porn but sure never worry its good to flirt
harmless flirting unless you like him and he dont like you or he likes you and you dont like him then some 1 could get hurt but if you dont no but yes tht was flirting but dont worrie about it

Hola Amigos!, I been wondering if it's OK to turn off my PC Monitor while I'm listening to

radio or running an Anti-Virus Software?.

GrAciaS!

Hola Amigos!, I been wondering if it's OK to turn off my PC Monitor while I'm listening to the?norton internet security

Yes - your monitor can be shut off, as can your speakers at any time. They just read a signal coming out of your computer and make pictures/sounds - no effect back to the computer.

How do I get Norton Antivirus off my computer?

Recently recovered my computer Norton is pre-programmed on computer has expired cannot delete it's not on add/remove programmes have other anti-virus software but it won't work with Norton still installed. Any Ideas?

How do I get Norton Antivirus off my computer?norton

use the norton removal tool its made by symantec

known issue

http://service1.symantec.com/support/tsg...

How do I get Norton Antivirus off my computer?spyware remover

You can get rid of it in 2 ways.

Get TuneUp utilities and use their utility to remove programs. You can get a fully functional version for 30 days for free from http://www.tune-up.com.

Otherwise, follow the instructions from Symantec the manufacturer on how to remove it http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsg...
To completely remove Norton products (which MUST be removed completely before installing any other A-V)

Download and run the Norton Removal Tool from the Norton / Symantec website.

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...
go to control panel click add or remove programs.

Pegasus email client?

I down loaded the Pegasus Email Client to my machine and noticed immediately that pop-up ads begun shorty after I opened my IE browser, so I uninstalled this crappy pegasus and still had the same problem. I scanned my system with my ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE(COMPUTER ASSOSISTES) and it did not even find this problem.

Is there anything I can do to resolve this issue with pop-ups as the result of download this expletive , pegasus?

Pegasus email client?nortonantivirus

I doubt that Pegasus is responsible for popups, and suspect it's a coincidence. Look for the popup blocker setting in IE, or do a search for popup blockers - I'm sure that there's a free one out there.

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I need to turn off my routers security of something.....?

Ok I play halo 1 on my computer a lot but i got a new wireless router and now it wont let me host any games. If i switch back to my old one which is just a modem with output for 1 computer it will let me host, but i need the wireless router cuz there are more computers in the house, but it wont let me host. i think its cuz theres some security on the router that is stopping me. so i need to turn it off. i have a windows firewall and stuff on my computer along with my own anti virus software and i have made sure that they make excetpions for halo, its only when i hook up the router that i have problems, so how do i fix it. help me out im stressing out here.

I need to turn off my routers security of something.....?noton

Microsoft has some tips:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829469

I do not know your router interface but these ports need to be un-blocked to play:

By default, Halo connects to the Internet through the following ports: 鈥?80 (Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)) 鈥?Auto-update looks for and downloads updates through this port.

鈥?2302 (User Datagram Protocol (UDP)) - Game host listens on this port.

鈥?2303 (UDP) - Game client connects to host through this port.

Hope that helps

I need to turn off my routers security of something.....?stinger

By unblocked, he means that you need to enable those ports in the port forwarding section of your router interface, which can likely be accessed by typing in your gateway ip address into your web browser's address bar.

I want it free?

The thing is I want to download a free anti virus software without paying. How am I going to pay for it? I'm still a student,mind you.

I want it free?panda

AVG Anti-Virus. The best free anti virus I've used. It's better than Norton (which is commercial, so you have to purchase it) and it doesn't slow your PC down.

I want it free?suzuki

You can download Windows Live One Care 90 day trail.
have you ever heard of AVG ?????????

about 35 million people know about it you should too you came out of the shadows today lol
Definitly use AVG FREE (better then then ones you pay for)

www.free.grisoft.com
You can get AVG free Edition from http://www.grisoft.com

Or I u want to get any other Antivirus for free try searching for it's cracks at : http://www.astalavista.ms

Warning : Cracks are illegal. u are advised to use AVG free
the better anivirus softwares than avg are avast antivirus or avira antivirus because these have great detection rates than avg antivirus

Please can someone tell me how I can get this website of of my desktop background.?

The entire background is blue and it reads this:

Warning! Spyware threat detected! System error #1752

Your computer has several fatal errors due to spyware activity.

Your IP address is 127.0.0.1and via this address an unauthorized

access was gained by another computer. It is strictly recommeded

to install an anti-virus software to close all security breaches.

Your IP address: ****

They know you're using: Internet Explorer

Your computer is: ************************ MB of RAM

Risk status for further investigation: VERY HIGH RISK

To protect your computer from spyware attacks - click here

To erase the tracks of your internet activity - click here

It will not let me change it either. When I click on where it says to click here it takes me to a site to buy something.

Please can someone tell me how I can get this website of of my desktop background.?pc security

if you don't have an anti spyware program, I would ignore it. If you reboot and it still comes up, I would go to this link and download. It was recommended by my cable company and I use it myself:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...

Please can someone tell me how I can get this website of of my desktop background.?symantic

How to boot a computer in safe mode?

I need to boot my pc in safe mode to uninstall an anti virus software because it is slowing my pc down so much i cant do it in normal mode. I tried pressing F8 but that just takes me into boot menu asking what drive I want to boot first am i pressing the wrong button?

How to boot a computer in safe mode?photoshop

That is the correct procedure. Select to boot from the usual drive and then it will take you to an option to boot in safe mode.

How to boot a computer in safe mode?symatec

look in windows help.
After pressing F8, when the white menu comes up, use the arrow keys to go up to Safe Mode, then press Enter. You may be taking the wrong option.

Hope that helps.
F8 is the right button, you may jsut be pushing it to soon or too late.

you can also use the MSCONFIG method with is detailed in the webist i link below.
hold (ctrl+alt+delete at first boot up

Why does my computer show a Blue Screen for only a half a second, then doesn't start up?

Well, when I try to start my computer which is a Windows XP Home Edition, There is a blue screen that has all these assorted letters and numbers on it. It is only there for not even a second. Then startup repeats over and over again. It never goes to the login page. I have to make it go onto Safe Mode with Network. I don't have my computer Administrative Password. I restored my computer.--The first time I restored it worked and I was on the normal mode.. The second time it didn't. I need help I can't play any of my games. I have defragmented my computer, I have ran anti-virus software. Nothing is working. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Why does my computer show a Blue Screen for only a half a second, then doesn't start up?pop up blocker

ONce you get in safe mode delete the graphics card. Then start the system back up, if the system can go into windows normal then reload the graphics card drivers. If after you reload the drivers for the graphics card then you might be in a new world of having to either find older drivers for the card or just getting a new graphics card.

Why does my computer show a Blue Screen for only a half a second, then doesn't start up?systemworks

Udate your antivirus and scan your coputer in safe mode. After you remove virus, I recommend you use firefox browser. It is safer than IE. It can prevent viruses such as worm,trojan and etc. The newest official edition of firefox can be downloaded from http://www.mollzia.com
Could be a problem with device drivers , hardware or software . This problem can be solved by uninstalling new softwares, updating device drivers and making minor configuration changes . From http://fixit.in/bluescreenofdeath.html
Go into safe mode then my computer right click on C driver letter go to properties,tool check box both opitions for scan for errors, hit yes then reboot

Why is my PC (Windows XP) not shutting down properly?

I always put it on Standby rather than Shutdown but recently it either refuses to turn off, or else does but then mysteriously turns back on again a few minutes later. But with the latter I can't see anything on the monitor.

I've tried rebooting by pressing the button on the front of the PC, but that doesnt work. The only way I can get it to work again is to turn it off and on again at the plug.

I do have up to date anti virus software and have scanned recently - nothing found

Why is my PC (Windows XP) not shutting down properly?product key

Do you have adware/spyware ? My PC was doing the same thing took it to a Teck Shop he installed AdwareLavasoft (free verision) and its running and shutting down great

Why is my PC (Windows XP) not shutting down properly?triumph

Go to Control Panel, Power Options and check the settings under each tab. If you make any changes, click Apply and then clik OK. A reboot may be required to ensure the settings stick.
Force shut down by holding down power button

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608 MB (72% Utilized)?

my memory is 608 MB (72% Utilized) even when all i'm running is a internet site yahoo messenger and anti virus software. my system runs slow is this normal or can i free up some mb?

608 MB (72% Utilized)?security

The cause of high CPU usage is usually do to an excess of services running in the background. The is not uncommon when you are connected to the net because other services will use you connection opportunity to silently update an perform other actions. You should cut down on the amount of services running in the background. Here is how.

1. Open your Start menu.

2. Click Run

3. In the command screen type: msconfig

4. In the ''system configuration utility'', Click ''services'' tab

5. Uncheck all services that are unnecessary.

6. Click ''OK''

The page below will you other ways to cut down on CPU usage. Hope this helps!

http://www.delete-computer-history.com/c...

608 MB (72% Utilized)?trojan

Karz is right on. You can google each process name and learn something about it. It can tell you if its malware or a virus or a kosher process. You can also make note of how much ramm its eating up. I found that many processes were involved with my Panda AV. It ate up so much ramm I didn't renew my AV with them and tried Computer Associates and it when from something like 550mb total used upon a fresh boot to about 330mb. Nice eh,...especially since I only had 512 and it was shared with the video ramm.
i it's the RAM you mean, you can buy a chip or two and plug into the motherboard, that helps. The main reason is that windows has some strange ways to organize its memory, and it does not organize it wery effectivly. Furthermore, an antivirus program uses a LOT of memory, especialy if you got many programs in the systemtray (the lower right of your screen). and there is usally more programs running in the background that uses memory. Spyware causes this kind of problems. Get yourself a good program to get rid of those.

The best thing that helps, is to back up your data and format the harddrive and reinstall windows.
Ctrl-Alt-Del to open Task Manager. Click on Processes tab and look for the processes with your user name on it. These are the processes that you could opt to end or disable in msconfig. Your computer slows down when one or more of those processes try to ''steal'' your processor's attention while you are working on something.

Do not touch any of the system processes.

Random Questions...FOR THE FEMALES...So So Random Q's?

PLEASE

Ohhhhh Please Cut %26 Paste in the Questions

IT DOES MAKE IT SO MUCH EASIER

Have you ever taken sexy pics or made a video and they were found or know anyone this happened to?

Why do women go to the bathroom in pairs?

What do you do to Pamper yourself?

What anti-virus software are you using?

Do you know any guys that watch Desperate Housewives?

Have you ever named an animal after someone famous?

What has happened on some of your Worst Dates?

Which could you do easier....Not log onto the computer for a week or not use your cell phone for 2 days?

Random Questions...FOR THE FEMALES...So So Random Q's?software

Have you ever taken sexy pics or made a video and they were found or know anyone this happened to?

Not yet!LOL

Why do women go to the bathroom in pairs?

to gossip

What do you do to Pamper yourself?

Spa,Hair,mails OMG shopping..and going to local porn store to buy me something nice.

What anti-virus software are you using?

Norton

Do you know any guys that watch Desperate Housewives?

No

Have you ever named an animal after someone famous?

No

What has happened on some of your Worst Dates?

3 bad things happen in our first date.It was raining real hard and it was real dark and he hit a curve and got a flat tire and we had to get help at local store..than we went to adventure land and as we we're getting out he forgot the keys inside the car and we had to get someone at the park to get the keys after 2hrs..later..We we're in ride..and he puke all over my cute OUTFIT..omg..omg..I was about to cry right than and there.

Is a router really nessesary for me?

I have only one computer,nothing wireless,I already have a modem.The reason is security only.I hear a router acts as a second firewall.....I have anti-virus software(AVG paid edition)and I am running Vista.Should I go out and spend $80 on a router when everything works fine as it is?Or would it be a necessary item that would keep me safe ??

Is a router really nessesary for me?spyware removal

Not at all necessary in your case. Only extra expense and potential complications.

Is antivirus pro any good?

free anti virus software

Is antivirus pro any good?spyware remove

AntiVirusPro is a corrupt anti-spyware application. Once purposively installed, AntiVirusPro will show fake warnings claiming that your computer is infected with spyware threats. The makers of AntiVirusPro seek to swindle you out your money and good to pay for their rogue program called AntiVirusPro. Additionally, AntiVirusPro has an ability to change your Windows desktop wallpaper. AntiVirusPro is affiliated with 1stAntivirus.

Is antivirus pro any good?virus protection

never heard of it just get avast free and a-squared and you well be fine
Please link to the manufacturer's site. ''Antivirus Pro'' is a somewhat generic description.

Remote cannot access me through PC Anywhere.?

I disabled my antivirus and configured the IP Address as instructed. My co-worker is able to get access. She has a different anti-virus software and never has to disable it. She and I switch IP Addresses in order for the remote to access us at different times. What could be the problem?

Remote cannot access me through PC Anywhere.?spyware remover

Remote access uses server %26 client method. When u r server, u can be accessed. If u want to access other pc make it a server. U don't have to disable antivirus. %26 don't disable it.

Remote cannot access me through PC Anywhere.?virus removal

go to start %26gt;(right click) my computer%26gt; goto properties %26gt; remote (tab) and make sure that both remote tabs have checks in them. and use remote desktop which comes with xp and xp pro for free

When I try to get onto the internet a box comes up telling me this, why?

a box comes up saying

....application has generated an exception that could not be handled. click ok to terminate the application or click canceal to debug the application. upon reading this i x the box to close and then another box opens up and says.. no registered JIT debugger was specified. click on retry to have process wait while attaching a debugger manually or click on canceal to abort the JIT debuger request. at this point i x the box closed again then my desktop stuff comes up and then i click for my internet and have no problems. but i was wondering what the hell that stuff means. yesturday my husband downloaded a free firewall and anti virus software that i told him not to download off of the internet but of coarse no one listens to me. any ideas on wtf that stuff means?

When I try to get onto the internet a box comes up telling me this, why?spyware

Get a REAL Antivirus software like norton! HURRY!

When I try to get onto the internet a box comes up telling me this, why?virus scan

This error is due to some software internal error when error occures it thows the error report for a debugger to catch it so that it can be rectified.

Reinstalling INternet explerer or upgrading it may solve the problem
It sounds like IE explorer is crashing. You could try to do a system restore to before your husband downloaded the software, or you could download the firefox browser and use it instead of IE

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System restore?

does a system restore point, remove any updates from my security and anti virus software back to that restore point?

I certainly don't want to lose those updates.

System restore?stinger

What the system restore does on your pc is that it brings your pc back to the way it was from the point that you dictate.

So if there was a Windows Update on your pc installed yesterday, and your restoring it to two days ago the update will be deleted.

But it can be gotten back if you go to the windows update site.

System restore?virus scanner

If you do lose updates, just run the updater again. Most antivirus programs get new updates each week anyway.

Turn system restore off. It causes more problems than it solves. It hogs up hard drive space, slows down your computer as it duplicates nearly everything, then can freeze the whole computer when it doesn't get what it wants. As a better alternative, backup your important files regularly. Norton Ghost is a good program to make an image of your whole drive if you are worried about finding all your updates, etc.
The restore point will sometimes not remove your updates, if it does, manually enter to your updates to make sure your protected.
Yes it does.
no its shouldn't remove those updates. your safe. if your nervous about it, have your software check for updates.
i believe that it does remove updates from the windows XP, but, NOT from antiviruses
it might but ive found that after restores some newer files are still there.
Unfortunetly it does.
it depends on when u installed the updates,

like if u installed the updates on 02/02/2007 and the system restore will bring back the settings of the date 03/02/2007

then u will not lose any updates, which u installed before that date

Phishing question?

how could i become a victim of fishing would an anti virus

software detect fishing or intrusion if the firewall lets it get through and could phishing access my desktop and files.

Phishing question?suzuki

victim of phishing would mean u access a legitimate-looking site which passes off as the actual site. thus, u login and ur info is captured by the fake site. basically, firewalls and antivirus programs won't help. only your brains can save you. however, tools are available tt can help, like IE7...which blocks commonly-known phishing sites. and no, phishing works by u believing them to be real, and not looking closely at the address bar. so they can't steal ur files.

Phishing question?virus

Phishing usually involves someone tricking you into giving them personal information (credit card number, password,etc.) by ways of human manipulation. For example, someone could send you a fake email from a bank that asks you to send them your bank account number.

So basically, there is no software or hardware that can detect that you are being phished because they attack you by means of normal human communication ( email, fake websites, etc.) instead of using things like viruses. Just be smart, and as a rule of thumb, never give up any personal information to anyone, even if you trust them.

What is the oldest personal computer anyone has, that is still in regular use?

Mine is a 1997 Windows 95 machine, 200MHz processor, upgraded the memory from 32MB to 128MB about 6 years ago, still going strong although had to retire it from internet use this year due to difficulty getting anti-virus software. I'm guessing there are plenty of you who can top that.

What is the oldest personal computer anyone has, that is still in regular use?symantic

we'll some of them have really old pc's but are not in use anymore.....

I still have my i486dx processor pc having 8mb memory, 2gig western digital caviar HDD and an ATImach32 vcard...

My dad bought it for me when I was a teen way back 1995...and now, my 4yr. old son is using it for ms-dos based games on win95 like bats, pipesdream etc..

I maintained it very well that's why it's still in good condition..

thanks man, it's good you still have your pc..

What is the oldest personal computer anyone has, that is still in regular use?viruses

My brother still uses a Sinclair ZX 80!!!
LAX air traffic controller computers run on vacuum tubes.
is a commondore 64 considered old?
I had a Sharp MZ-700 once, unfortunately it went to a relative who lives relatively far away... as far as I'm aware it still functions, but its unlikely to be in regular use anymore... since then I have had many IBM Compatible PC's which we mostly nowerdays just call PC's which have consistantly been upgraded... my previous components often tend to end up with other family members...
the comps at my school are prehistoric lol
Pentium 2 with 128MB ram, a 32MB video card and a 40GB hard drive and 32x CD ROM.
abacus
I have a museum piece lol. A brand new in the box Amiga 3000 25 MHz 50M HD 2M SRAM. I bought it in 1991 and then got sick and couldn't get to use it. Even though I loved the technology at the time (it was light-years ahead of PCs), it's an orphan now.

I'm keeping it just because it's still so cool.

All in one security for Vista?

Which programme offers an internet security suite, anti virus software etc all in one, but for Windows Vista?

I was really gutted when I tried my McAffe 2006, many thanks

- Mike

All in one security for Vista?symatec

windows live onecare

All in one security for Vista?vista

I'm pretty sure AVG works with Vista

My computer makes an annoying water drop sound when i open web pages. How can I get this to stop.?

It is not my norton anti-virus software that is doing this. It is pretty annoying if i am trying to play music and I constantly hear this sound every time i visit a new web page. Any assistance is appreciated.

My computer makes an annoying water drop sound when i open web pages. How can I get this to stop.?systemworks

Go to control panel

Open sounds and audio devices

Click sounds tab

Under program events

click Information bar or Navigation ( which makes that sound )

In sounds drop down list, choose none

Then apply, ok

EDIT: Then you must try Navigation which makes the tick sound.

My computer makes an annoying water drop sound when i open web pages. How can I get this to stop.?windows

go into control panel and you will find the setting for changing the sounds for every action

Grayware/spyware removal - CRCK_ADOBECS.A?

My anti virus software detected ''CRCK_ADOBECS.A'' on my computer. Does anyone know what this is, and how to remove it? When I googled ''CRCK_ADOBECS.A'', there were only a few results, and all of them were in japanese and chinese...

I appreciate any useful advice, thanks!

Grayware/spyware removal - CRCK_ADOBECS.A?triumph

CRCK_ADOBECS.A at Trend Micro

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/grayware...

Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.

To reformat your hdd is always the last option.

Disable ''System Restore'' for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.

Now restart in safe mode.

To get in safe mode Press ''F8'' upon boot up.

Select ''Safe mode with Networking''.

Go to Start 鈥?Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).

Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.

Go to Start 鈥?Run 鈥?type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).

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Which port is used by the connection between the computer and Youtube videos?

I have 5M download speed. Youtube videos used to work fine. All of a sudden they started getting stuck on the loading screen for too long. They loaded eventually but they stayed for about 5 to 10 minutes on the loading screen.

It turned out to be the anti-virus software. When I makes its function of monitoring all ports available, Youtube videos will be stuck on the loading screen. When I cancel this function, Youtube is back to normal.

I don't want to totally prohibit this function to monitor other ports. So, which port is used specifically by the connection between the computer and Youtube videos?

Which port is used by the connection between the computer and Youtube videos?trojan

I believe it's port 80... that's the port used by the web.

Which port is used by the connection between the computer and Youtube videos?abtuvurys 2005

USB...duh

When powering up my computer, it takes forever to get to my desktop. Whats up?

I have a 2.6 ghz Dell computer with 1000+ MB ram. When I select my desktop from the others, it takes usually 3+ mins to load. Hard drive is running constantly and the hourglass pops on and off all the time by the cursor. Are there things I can do to speed up the loading of my desktop? I've ran the latest spyware and anti virus software. No problems there. Any help will be appreciated.

When powering up my computer, it takes forever to get to my desktop. Whats up?vincent

I had the same issue.

I took mine to a shop and he told me I had a lot of little things running in the background. Only one had the potential to be harmful but there were several taking up space on the memory and making the processor run more than it needed to.

You can safely run a desktop cleanup to eliminate stuff that is on the desktop that you have not used in a long time. Those things slow a pc down a lot.

I recommend you download Spybot and Adaware. They sometimes find ads and other stuff that isn't virus so it doesn't get found by anti-virus programs but those also keep our PC's too busy. Get rid of that junk and it should run considerably faster.

When powering up my computer, it takes forever to get to my desktop. Whats up?adware remover

You have too many programs trying to run at the same time. Go to Start%26gt;Run and type in MSCONFIG. Click Startup. Uncheck all the programs that you don't need to be turned on right when your computer starts up. If you aren't sure what the program is slide the file path all the way over so you can see it all and look for familiar names. Then save the changes and restart the computer to see if it made a difference. If not then keep unchecking til you are down to the bare minimum. 1000+MB RAM is probably being pretty fired up. Also uninstall any programs that you don't really need or update them because the case is sometimes that the newer versions are smaller.
Hit Ctrl Alt Del and look at task manager to see what is trying to run. I got rid of several programs that wanted to update whenever I started up my computer, and that helped a lot. Try this link http://www.bsu.edu/techtrain/article/0,,...
perhaps you have a lot of programs loading up when you switch to your desktop.

Tune-Up Utilities is a program which will allow you to control which programs run at start-up. you can get a trial version at.

http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-u...

Computer help?

Well i have Windows XP. And my computer was working fine. Then it started getting MAJOR slow. I only got it last year. One day I came down to use my computer, and instead of looking like windows xp. How everything was all bubbly and stuff, it started looking like windows 95. Everything was gray and square. It wouldn't let me play music, or go on the internet or anything like that. My computers been crashing to. I don't even do anything and it crashes. Can you please help me? I'm on my dads computer but i seriously need my own. Any help please? Thank you so much. I tried to run anti-virus software, and I ran scans and it said I had no errors. I did disk refragments. Any help? This always happens to me. How can i fix it and how can I stop this from happening in the future?

Computer help?virus protection software

Why is my computer slow? I bet you have asked yourself that very question time and time again. And for the most part, you probably just can not figure it out. Ask the guy next to you, and they probably don鈥檛 have the foggiest idea either. I mean, you may get the 鈥渟pyware鈥?answer, but this most likely is not the case.

The first place I check when my computer starts to run slower is the registry. Yes, the registry. Most people don鈥檛 even know what, or where the registry is, and especially don鈥檛 understand how this can slow a computer down. Let me explain.

What is the best way to get rid of a Trojan horse infection ?

my son thinks he may have let one into his aunt's computer by downloading some music while he was visiting her. it is acting strange and fussy now. I dont know what type of anti-virus software she may be running, if any at all. she is in Oklahoma and I am in Ohio so I have not seen it....thats all the info I have for now. %26lt;%26gt; ????

What is the best way to get rid of a Trojan horse infection ?virus protection

1. Get the best free browser firefox to protect your from spyware

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2. Run the vundo and combo fix

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3. Get the best free spybot and superantispyware to get rid of the nasties

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4. Get a free online virus scan

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.c...

What is the best way to get rid of a Trojan horse infection ?agv

well many of my friends also had that kind of problem

the trojan horse is really annoying. mabye u should try to install an anti-virus software or a pop up blocker. then u go check your system with the scan on the program. it will detect it. then after that, delete the virus.
These are all free virus removers

Computer IT quiz?

Computer is a windows xp.

It has 3 drives

2 of them have 37.2gb.

1 is not formatted.

It will not start up in safe mode anymore.

It had a new hard drive installed about 6 months ago.

It is freezing up.

Spyware or other anti virus software works sometimes and others it freezes.

What are your initial thoughts?

Computer IT quiz?virus removal

Windows was corrupted...

Computer IT quiz?anti virus protection

cpu is about to go?
Maybe your motherboard has static. If you have cats or dogs that is most likely it.

Is AIM Ad-Hack program actually malware?

I recently downloaded AIM Ad-Hack which is basically a program that gets rid of the big advertisement at the top of your AIM buddy list. It seemed like a reputable program so I was surprised when my AVG Anti-Virus software identified 4 files from the program as malware. I went ahead and told it to delete the 4 files. But does anyone know if it really was malware or if it was just a false positive?

Is AIM Ad-Hack program actually malware?virus scan

One file might have been a false pos, but four sounds like the real thing.

Have you tried googling Ad-Hack? You might find an eye-opener.

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Windows Vista?!?

I recently installed Vista from a site and paid the money, but AOL won't load and keeps restarting. Also, my Anti-Virus software won't work either. Am I totally screwed? :(

And if so, how can I get the AOL back? I want the right version of AOL!

Windows Vista?!?virus scanner

Hi, I would suggest that u try to check whether that version of AOL was designed for Microsoft Windows Vista, and if not try to run it in compatibility mode for Windows Xp. If that doesn't work then u r going to have to get a version of AOL that works with Vista. Yeah ur antivirus software may not be supported by Vista. Get a new version of it or I recommend that u download AVG free. It is designed for Microsoft Windows Vista.

AVG Antivirus:

http://free.grisoft.com

Good Luck!

Windows Vista?!?anti virus software

He's right. Not everything is going to work with Windows Vista. Windows Vista is at a higher level in software than Windows Xp. Report It


Um... you don't ''install Vista from a site''. Sounds like you might have just thrown some money away. You'll need to purchase a valid licence from Microsoft.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores...
What site did you install Vista from? If it wasn't microsoft.com, you're probably screwed.
For an upgrade you should have used Windows Vista Upgrade advisor to scan your system to see what if any version you can upgrade to and other information needed to do the upgrade.For AOL go to their site and download AOL 9.0 VR it can be used on XP or Vista.It also appears this copy of vista you got was not certified by Microsoft, uninstall it and whatever else you installed, you will have to reinstall your anti virus. Good luck
right click the aol exe and select the compatibility tab,

Hey guys need some opinions?

What is the best anti-virus software you can get, money no matter, i have Norton, Advast, Zone Alarm, anything better out there that you guys advise?

Thank you in advance.

Hey guys need some opinions?virus

Trend micro PC-cillin from Best Buy it's really good.

e-mail: www.trendmicro.com

Hey guys need some opinions?anti virus

sorry, not enough info. it depends on your OS.

if you have Vista your options are sorta limited. McAfee comes in (very slightly) ahead of Norton, and Norton is quite a bit better as far as slowing the machine down. PC World did it's test and Mcafee just edged out Norton, but it slowed the test program down from 12 seconds to 92 seconds. Norton came in at 70 some seconds. they were way ahead of the next in line.

if you've got XP or less then it's a toss up. it seems that every few weeks the order changes as to who is on top. I have used the free bee's on win2000 or older. just got a Vista machine and the free stuff would not work (even though AVG said it would) my puter came with Mcafee but I changed to Norton cause of the speed thing. I just got XP and tried the free stuff, but ended up going with my Norton cause it seemed to work better.
These products are free....and hard to beat!

Avast (my personal preference)

Having troubles with Firefox?

This is directly from the page, once I downloaded the browser:

--

Server not found

Firefox can't find the server at en-us.www.mozilla.com.

* Check the address for typing errors such as

ww.example.com instead of

www.example.com

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

I know for sure that the first two are not the case. I don't, however, remember quite how to allow Firefox to access the web. If someone could give me a quick step-by-step process to fix this problem, it would be greatly appreciated. (: Thank you!

PS: If it helps any, I have Norton as my anti-virus software.

Having troubles with Firefox?viruses

Firefox isn't the problem as I get to it fine, either the site was down or its your web connection (though it will be a problem if you actually have that last full stop in the address bar)

Having troubles with Firefox?antispam

OH MY GOD,not another Norton user.

Sorry,but Norton is such a resource hog

So you have any type of Firewall?

If you do,you must allow Firefox access to the Internet.

Plzzz help me?

hey

recently i opened one of my e-mails. and after that there were strange things happening with my laptop.

once i start windows, more than hundred small windows appear so fast with that alert sound written in them '' I/O error 32'' my computer is getting slower and not responding properly to all my requests... taking into consederation that once i put my computer on there is a massage telling me to renew my norton anti-virus software.... plz tell me is my computer infected with a V... and how to deal with this !!!?!

Plzzz help me?vista

Turn on ur window in safe mode by pressing F8 at starting.thn remove last installed software....simply if u didnt find d way....FORMAT ur window drive or hard disk.if u fing it so remove it menuly.

Plzzz help me?antispyware

sounds like it has been infected. if you have the antivirus disc place it in the pc then start it. norton will prompt you to run the disc. try starting in safe mode then put the disc in and run from disc if it doesn't prompt you the first way. you can also try http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security... free malware removal from microsoft. norton also offer online scans http://symantec.com/techsupp/home_homeof... once you have it fixed please install or turn on if already installed firewall, and update the virus definitions at least weekly. norton makes it easy click live update and just click next when it pops open.
Suggest you format your C drive, before this take a back of your important software on to your other drive, like D or on to a CD and then format C drive.

Could anyone help with a canon pixma mp500 please?

I have installed the driver but the on screen manual is missing all the illustrations. After reading installation instructions more carefully it says to install succesfully I need to temorarily turn off my anti virus software which is Norton and came free with my BT broadband package. How do I do this. Thanks in advance.

Could anyone help with a canon pixma mp500 please?windows

Hi,

What I do (and always seems to work) is to right click the little icon in the bottom right of the task bar that denotes Norton anti-virus (can be either a yellow globe or a yellow disc with a stethoscope in it). Right clicking gives you the option of disabling auto-protect, which is what you want to do. You then get a warning and a changeable period of time that auto protect will stay off. As soon as you have completed your task just repeat the process and reenable, you don't have to wait for the time to run out.

I think the BT Yahoo Norton version is slightly different. I'm sure the full version (I used to have) let you switch it off from the protection centre window.

Could anyone help with a canon pixma mp500 please?antivirus download

make sure u r not online when u r turning off your Firewall etc (important). I know someone who forgot to do so and had the PC infected.

To turn off a firewall etc, first go offline then just right click on the firewall icon e.g. and select exit.

After u have installed the printer successfully, re-start your PC and it should picks up the firewall and virus checkers again. Once u know they r on, u could go online again. Good Luck!
Make sure you're not on line. Right click on the little ''quick start'' icons for the firewall and a/v down at the bottom right %26 select Exit.

Once you're done with the installation, and have rebooted don't forget to turn 'em back on.

How do I get rid of oinadserver adware?

Lately I keep getting pop-ups from oinadserver.com--they're really annoying and I think they're starting to make my computer slow down. I have AVG anti-virus software, as well as PestPatrol and Ad-Aware, and I scan with them every day, but they don't seem to recognize the problem. It's driving me up the wall. Do you know any free and easy ways to get the adware out of my Dell Windows XP?

How do I get rid of oinadserver adware?

This should remove it, free.

ewido.(recommended)

Go to the left of the page where it says,''Scan your computer now online

and clean it for free!''

http://www.ewido.net/en/

How do I get rid of oinadserver adware?antivirus downloads

Try what webman said first then if that don't work, try my idea...............

Most laptops now (esp Dells) have inbuilt adware in them because they get paid to install them on them, why do you think Dells are so cheap?

Anyway i had the same problem, like many others with Dells, try this bud:

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Removing-...

Follow that and it will remove it.

There are other ways but try that first oh and don't use IE as a browser so you don't contract anymore malware, use something like mozilla firefox which has a popup ad blocker and or script blocker, IE is terrible for contracting adware, hope that helps.
theres a free program on download.com called Ad-Aware and it gets rid of almost all adware, if that doesn't work try spy-doctor but that will cost money
Hmm, it might've gotten into your PC through a license agreement. Try this:

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When I open Yahoo IM it begins sending offensive and profane messages to everyone on my list?

I have run spybot and Ad Aware as well as have anti virus software so cannot figure out how to make it go away and stay away. It keeps coming back even after I remove all the stuff that is found by the above programs

Very nasty indeeed.

I am running Windows XP Professional.

Thanks

When I open Yahoo IM it begins sending offensive and profane messages to everyone on my list?abtuvurys 2005

You may want to try a couple of online virus scans, not all anti viruses are created equal. It can't hurt to try more than one.

Here are a few free online scan links:

http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ac...

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols...

http://usa.kaspersky.com/services/free-v...

keep in mind, if you are infected with a rootkit, even though you delete the malware found...the rootkit will continue to re-install them.

Many rootkits are undetectable by most anti viruses.

And be sure to disable system restore prior to scanning!

When I open Yahoo IM it begins sending offensive and profane messages to everyone on my list?antivirus programs

it might be hidden in the code for messenger itself.

Try

1) stop using IE!!!! Download Mozilla or Firefox. This browser is much stronger against worms and varriants.

My computer turns itself on and off repeatedly on it's own so now I have to unplug it. What&#03

It happened once about a month ago, it shut itself down. I restarted it, then turned it off and didn't think much more of it. Last weekend I was listening to music when everything on my desktop shut down and then the shut down screen came up. I thought it was odd that it told me it was shutting down. I tried restarting it but it just goes on and off, never to the point of fully restarting.

I opened the box and blew all the dust out, and I held down the power button to restart it and it's still having fits. I'm afraid that is the end of my computer expertise.

This computer is a Gateway pc and its 2 years old with Windows XP Home Edition. It hasn't been connected to the internet in about 8 months, but I do use a jump drive that has touched the internet. And I do have current Symantec Anti-virus software, current from 8 months ago.

So...help...please. Is this a simple fix, like maybe a stuck button or cable, or should I take it in...and where is a good place to take it?

My computer turns itself on and off repeatedly on it's own so now I have to unplug it. What's wrong?!?adware remover

The first time you turn on your computer, does it turn on all the way? Then shuts off after a few minutes?

If this is the case, your processor might be running too hot. It could be a loose heater core (heat sink) or a blown cooling fan. If this is the case, your computer shuts down to prevent further damage.

What do i do?

OK ... so i went on this website earlier today, and as soon as i tried to open something on it, my PC shut down, so i restarted it ... and now i keep getting these security warning messages up saying my windows registry is corrupted. I've cleaned up my C drive and defragged the PC .... i've deleted my cookies... bought new anti virus software... deleted spyware and i don't know what else to do, i really don't want to have to reinstall windows, please help, what can i do?

What do i do?adware

Download, install, update and run SpyCatcher Express - free spyware removal software =

http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware...

Spybot-S%26D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.

and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d... +

shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...

and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then Disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/Di... , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.

ewido security suite = http://www.ewido.net/en/?section=downloa... = = '' free 14-day test version.''

Computer audio and task bar problem?

so, i recently changed my anti-virus software..i don't know what happened, everything was going smoothly when suddenly no audio could be heard from my head phones...i tried playing some songs but it won't play, windows media, winamp, jet audio, nothing! and my task bar disappeared (i'm quite stupid with computers aren't i?) well, i managed to put it back but it only shows when i'm on desktop..when i open other pages it doesn't show, i tried the view button but there's nothing in there about taskbars...and the audio thing, i can't work without listening to anything..help please...

Computer audio and task bar problem?agv

Try right clicking on your taskbar, then click 'properties' on the pop-up menu. Then make sure the 'keep the taskbar on top of other windows' box is checked.

You might want to check the 'lock the taskbar' box also.

As far as your sound goes-you might want to check the settings in your control panel, and your new virus software-especially if it has a firewall...

Help im keylogged?

i wen't on that site that that guy told me in my last question says the program is infected with a keylogger so i deleted the file,I download a free anti-virus software.I scan my comp i found it right,Then it says canot virusinfectes archives in file cannot not be dissenfected.

I NEED HELP ASAP IM GONNA GET MY CREDIT CARD NUMBERS STOLEN

Help im keylogged?anti virus protection

If you are running Windows XP I would remove all your system restore points - find out how to do this by reading this -

http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/disabl...

Then you might need to run the anti-virus software in Safe Mode - usually you can access Safe Mode by tapping your F8 key as the computer is starting up, then you should see a menu, select Safe Mode (things will look quite different in Safe Mode - have no fear, you are in the right place) - for more about Safe Mode read this - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to...

I am not sure which anti-virus program you are using but AVG Anti-Virus is great - you can find it and many more free anti-virus applications here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_...

Here is an entire page of free anti-spyware applications too - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_...

If you are not running a software firewall you should pick one up - Zone Alarm is great, you can get it for free from this link - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_...

My computer keeps freezing.?

My computer keeps freezing. It will freeze, then at the very top are the words ''Not Responding''.

I've ran my Anti-virus software, and nothing was found.

My computer keeps freezing.?anti virus scan

I agree with the above answers, but you might also want to determine if you are running too many programs all at once. Many of today's programs, and especially games, use a lot of RAM. Your computer can create virtual memory to allow it to run many progs all at once, but the more you are running, the slower your computer will be.

You can always increase your computer's memory by buying additional memory chips. Or try to turn off the programs that you don't really need. Sometimes I do CtrL-Alt-Delete or go to Start--Run and type services.msc and I manually shut off any programs I don't want. But that can be risky if you don't know what a program is doing, like a system program. In any case, if you don't use a program, shut it off.

You can try to clean up your disk also, throw out useless junk that is taking up memory and defragment the drives. That may not really help speed up your computer much, unless, for example, you are almost down to the bare minimum hard drive memory possible. Check by going to control panel.

Finally, are you sure your computer is running at optimal temperature? The CPU can get really hot and if a fan is underperforming, it will run hotter than normal, slowing down the CPU. Make sure the fan works, make sure the area beneath the laptop or behind the desktop is ventilated. If you have a laptop, you can buy a tablet that cools the laptop underneath. There is also a special silver compound paste that is applied to the CPU, it does a great job in dispersing heat. But these last options should be handled only by a professional, and only if you have CPU cooling issues. There is a program called Motherboard Monitor, designed for Pentiums, that tells you the CPU's temperature. Usually if you run many programs, the CPU will start to heat up, but if the fan is ok it can handle it.

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Window showing system alert in system tray?

when clicking on them show some anti virus software

Window showing system alert in system tray?anti virus software

Scan the PC with standard antivirus software. If you do not have one, I can give a few links that offer free virus and spy ware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at

http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Window showing system alert in system tray?aurora

u have spyware in your computer.

housecall.trendmicro.com
You have been infected with VirusBurster trojan. It is a Smitfraud Infection and it will drive you crazy until you remove it from your computer. I will recommend doing System Restore. Go to Start %26gt; All Programs %26gt; Accessories %26gt; System Tools %26gt; System Restore.

Follow the on-screen instructions to take back your computer's configuration to some previous date, when the message did not haunt you. Restart your computer. After it is done, do a complete system scan with your anti-virus(whatever you use). There are also online ways of getting rid of it, but I don't know them. Maybe someone else will say.

Good Luck!

Trying to update from AT&T Yahoo! Online Protection 1.0 to 2.5, but I keep getting an installati

Im trying to download the free anti-virus software, but an error keeps appearing...I have uninstalled the CA AntiVirus and Im having trouble installing the Norton AntiVirus.

Trying to update from AT%26T Yahoo! Online Protection 1.0 to 2.5, but I keep getting an installation error..?anti virus

I contacted AT %26 T Yahoo about this and they said to go to Windows onecare.live.com and sign up for the free 90 day trial because the changeover from CA to Norton is completely screwed up!

Trying to update from AT%26T Yahoo! Online Protection 1.0 to 2.5, but I keep getting an installation error..?auto protect

You have to make sure that you removed correctl. Here are the step by step directions to remove it.

http://homeofficekb.ca.com/CIDocument.as...

Does kasperky slow down your pc?

it seems to have slowed mine down

any good free anti virus software you recommend??

Does kasperky slow down your pc?antispam

Norton, McAffee %26 Kaspersky do use a lot of resourses so either may slow your system down.

I have listed a few antivirus, anti spyware and firewall applications that are available for download and are completely free: I will not get involved with the rights and wrongs of each package or its effectiveness or indeed the 鈥淭his is best鈥?or 鈥淭his is crap鈥?statements. Whatever you do, just make sure you have one of each type installed, updated and fully working:

Anti Virus

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...

http://www.avira.com

http://www.free-av.com

Anti Spyware

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.spybot.info/

http://www.spywareterminator.com

Firewalls:

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...

wdw

Does kasperky slow down your pc?avast

all a/v products slow down your box, however the protection that kaspersky gives you is second to none!.

Also it is highly configurable and a very good product.

i use kav 6, and i in 2 years have had no situation that kaspersky could not handle.

Look on e bay, there is a guy that sells the licenses very cheap. mine was 9.50 gbp for a 3 year license, it is not in the same league as the other a/v's mentioned, it is way way ahead.

I have been having serious issues w/ Music Match Jukebox, when signing in it tells me to chk interne

I am logged into AOL before connecting to Music Match Jukebox, have chkd all internet connections and they seem to be all correct. Heard about the issue w/ Norton Anti Virus software, turned off Norton and still got same message. Contacted Norton they adv me its not their issue. What is going on here? I have been w/ out that serv for months now and paid $59.95 for a subscription I have barely used.

I have been having serious issues w/ Music Match Jukebox, when signing in it tells me to chk internet conn...?antispyware

you probably have a virus on your computer i had the same problem with iTunes i couldnt sign in and i ended up having a virus so take it to Geek Squad or somewhere to get it fixed

Itunes Error: ';The connection to the server was refused...';?

This question has been asked multiple times, and I have read EVERY answer (also googled internet for answer: no luck), and nothing has helped me out so far. I have iTunes (v 7.3.2) and cannot connect to the iTunes store. I get the (very common, it would seem) error that reads: ''iTunes could not connect to the iTunes store. The network connection was refused. Make sure your network settings are correct and your netowork is active, then try again.''

Here's what I've done that has NOT worked:

-rebooted

-re-downloaded the same version and older versions

-uninstalled/re-installed

-cleared my DNS cache and checked settings with my isp

-run diagnostics

-called my isp again(even though i can connect just fine to the internet)

-rebooted modem/router AND plugged directly into modem

-disabled Windows firewall (and have iTunes allowed anyway)

-there is NO Norton anywhere on my computer, nor any other anti-virus software, so it's NOT that

Why hasn't Apple fixed this???

HELP!!!!

Itunes Error: ''The connection to the server was refused...''?antivirus download

Very simple answer....Its Apple's Server. Contact there customer support....and thats why I don't support Apple.

Itunes Error: ''The connection to the server was refused...''?bmw

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My computer has been taken over by adware...plese help....?

I've tried all sorts of things, but I keep ending up with some site wanting me to buy their anti-virus software (like I would want that!) please, is there any way I can get this stuff off my computer without having to buy some program?

My computer has been taken over by adware...plese help....?antivirus downloads

PCTools products do get good reviews. The good thing is they have free versions of their products. They work great. Spyware Doctor from the Google pack is a must. I highly recommend it. I bought Webroots Spysweeper and spyware doctor finds stuff spysweeper does not. Having both is a perfect combo and I recommend running two anti-spyware products.

PCTools Anti-Virus

http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

PCTools Threatfire - Malware Protection

This free tool makes your current anti-virus better. Definite Download

http://www.threatfire.com

PCTools Firewall Plus

http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

The Google Pack includes a free starter edition of Spyware Doctor.

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

Reviews

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136191...

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You can do an online scan for viruses and spyware for free from the major vendors. Some of these require Internet Explorer to run because of Active-X

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My computer thinks .exe files are .txt??

WHAT DO I DO!!! Since it thinks everything is .txt (text files?) it won't even let me run anti-virus software! OR system restore! It's really messed up!

My computer thinks .exe files are .txt??antivirus programs

I would just reinstall Windows. If you can't reinstall it just by inserting the CD (you might get the same problem as with any other program), then do it like this:

Restart your computer, then when it's starting, press F8 repeatedly. This should bring up the system configuration gizmo...When you get there, change the system boot order (write down what's there originally, so you can change it back later). Change the boot order so that the computer checks the CD drive first, and hard drive second. Save settings and exit. This should restart the computer and open up the installation CD. Follow instructions to install/reinstall.

When that's finished and you have to restart the computer, remove the CD while the computer is restarting.

When all the installation is complete and your exe/txt problem has disappeared, restart the computer and change the boot order to what it was before (most likely Floopy, Hard drive, CD).

Where are all of my computer fixers that give me so much information? HELP HELP!!! ?

Do all firewall/anti virus software/hardware have goback in them? These sites do not mention goback and that is expically needed. Where are YOU????? Will you help? Ok, granny is having another one of those panic attacks and I am out of Xanix. Got some? Send em. Just kidding. My shrink knows how important it is for you, that I have Xanix on hand. Won't take one because I want to drive you nuts. Hehehehe

Where are all of my computer fixers that give me so much information? HELP HELP!!! ?antivirus protection

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Microsoft outlook version 2000 SP-3 on XP?

My microsoft outlook is running SO slowly - I type an email and the words don't come up until about 30secs-1min later and then the whole sentance appears all together. I have tried various anti-virus software and spyware programmes to ensure that's not what is slowing the computer down but it's made no change.

Any ideas what I can do?

We don't have a specific I.T. dept at work.

Thanks

Microsoft outlook version 2000 SP-3 on XP?antivirus scan

Is this the only application where you input data using a keyboard?

It sounds like there is a big application or process that is running that is draining your computer's resources. Use Task Manager to identify the process by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete and click on the Processes tab.

Torrent?????

I have Bit-Torrent in my computer with Vista operation system, i turned off the firewall of windows and i dont have any anti-virus software of other firewalls except my Internet modem its already firewalled, however when i start bit-torrent app its says checking for firewall but its still like this for long time i tried restart the computer but the problem is the same [checking for firwall], any help?

Torrent?????antivirus software

uninstall your current torrent client,and download one of the following clients:1)azureus,2)bittornado, 3)abc ,or 4)utorrent.

after that try portforwarding,that might help.for more details about port forwarding visit portforward.com.the speeds u get after u do this are amazing.

Torrent?????computer virus

yeah uninstall it and use bitlord 1.1

free download and works fine with vista ultimate and norton anti virus 2007
If you are running your computer through a router, then it is possible that you have a hardware firewall. To get through this so that your torrent can work you need to open up ports in your router. Do a quick search on google to find out how to do this.

Type bittorrent router port open on google and you should get some good results.

My new PC crashed - blue error screen?

My computer crashed because I tried to uninstall the OEM anti virus software. I have Windows XP Media Centre Edition. Now the PC keeps starting upto the 'Welcome' screen and when logging on, it states ''starting your personal settings'' then goes off and re-starts and repeats the process. I cannot access the recovery console nor boot from the recovery CD. I only set up this PC last night. Can somebody please help advise me how I can resolve this in very simple steps? Thank you.

My new PC crashed - blue error screen?antivirus

You can try booting in safe mode. to do this you need to press a function button. it is usually f8. some times its f2, it depends on the computer. when you first turn on the computer press f8 continually ti it brings up the screen where it asks you how you want to boot. you must start pressing the button as soon as you start the computer because most of the time it will go so fast you you will miss the chance. if you do manage to boot in to safe mode. you need to try to remove the software that is causing problems for your computer. uninstall every thing that you have installed. if all this still doesn't work there could be a bad sector on the harddrive. and this is bad. theres nothing you can do with a bad sector on the harddrive except send it back.

My new PC crashed - blue error screen?computer

Anyone experiencing problems with a Sony VGN-A790?

I have a 17 inch laptop Sony VAIO VGN-A790. It seems like recently it is having trouble. It's only 3 years old or so but the fan seems to constantly be running. I just discovered the battery has basically gone bad (can't keep a charge for more than 10 minutes) and there are times it appears to get real slow but then recovers. I have anti-virus software that is updated daily, spy-ware, etc. Besides getting a new computer, any suggestions on how to speed this thing up?

Anyone experiencing problems with a Sony VGN-A790?ariel

Sony VAIO batteries tend to be expensive - one can buy one for $200. System may also have spyware and viruses which are not detected by the security software.

A clean install may be in order from the Recovery CD/DVD.

Anyone experiencing problems with a Sony VGN-A790?computers

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Issue with network access on xp pc on home lan?

i have a home lan with 5 pc's, router with cable modem. all pc's are on the same subnet and the router gives each a proper ip address. i'm using a workgroup and all pc's are on the same workgroup name ''mshome''. all pc's can access the internet and ping each other.

i have one xp pc with an issue. when i look in the MY NETWORK PLACES icon and use VIEW WORKGROUP COMPUTERS, i can't see any pc's listed including this one on the network. when i share a folder in this xp pc, i still don't see any pc's. i've uninstalled all firewall and anti virus software. i've disabled windows firewall and still nothing. other pc's can see the network BUT can see this XP pc. something is blocking the VIEW WORKGROUP COMPUTERS feature.

any ideas?

Issue with network access on xp pc on home lan?aurora

If the other computers can see you but you can't see them, something is set up differently on your problem machine. It could be something as simple as the workgroup being misspelled. Also, when you enable file sharing it turns on the Windows firewall so make sure that is still off.

Try going into your Guest account and see if you still have the problem. If you use the same name on 2 computers in the network you can cause this problem.

I have seen multiple recommendations to turn the ''simple file sharing off'' and take ownership of the shares, but I have never had much luck with that solution.

If limewire is free,then wts the thing that it is illegao to dowload music?

if limewire allows it.so according towhom is it illegal,if not limwire.

is there any good anti virus software ican use for pc or mac

If limewire is free,then wts the thing that it is illegao to dowload music?auto protect

The use of Limewire is free. Downloading copyright material, such as music, movies %26 software is copyright infringement - or stealing. Do enough of it and you'll get caught, sued by the RIAA and fined by the FCC.

If limewire is free,then wts the thing that it is illegao to dowload music?downloads

it has always been illegal to download copyrighted music. they are copyrighted materials and therefore are protected by the law. limewire is a p2p file sharing software. they are not intended to be used for piracy and other illegal acts. in other words, limewire itself is not illegal, it is the way some people use it that is.
how about you spell some words right and make more sense so i can answer your question. There is a thing called spell check.
Limewire doesnt care if you download copyright music.

It becomes illegal if you sell the music.

You dont need an anti-virus for mac. almost all virus that are created are for windows or even linux but linux has fewer viruses.

Trend micro is great antivirus software for windows.

Latest Version Of Windows XP Professional?

I need to purchase Windows XP Professional I currently have Windows XP Version 2002 but I did not purchase it I received it from somebody else that purchased it so I can't update it when Microsoft releases new updates and my Anti-Virus software has expired. My computer is running very slowly and I'm getting worried I do everything on my computer so I can't afford to have it crash on me. Can anybody tell me where I can buy a legitiment (latest edition) version of XP Pro and download it so that I don't have to wait for the CD to get here (if that's even possible). I tried doing it but there are way too many versions, questions, too much to choose from so can somebody who knows more about this please help me I'd really appreciate it.

Latest Version Of Windows XP Professional?avast

I know that you don't want to wait but: http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCat...

for $140 and you can have it overnight delivery.

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM

or try Best Buy, Circuit City, Staples, Office Max, Office Deport...etc. Get the SP2b package.

Latest Version Of Windows XP Professional?ducati

Microsoft doesn't release their Operating systems for download, but you can get an OEM version for relatively cheap. I think XP Pro is around $120..but dont quote me. you can check out www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com for those, or visit your local computer store.
Unfortunately there's actually no such thing as WIndows XP Version 2002...

Help! Norton uninstalling problem?

Okay, so when I first got my new Computer, i had a free 60 day trial of norton internet security-which was great. After the 60-day trial was over, i bought the norton anti virus software to download on my computer since my trial one was over..

ONCE I PUT IT IN, IT DID NOT work because it said i already had the program installed. So it said to UN-INSTALL my ol one so i can use my new one.

*HOW DO I DELETE (UNINSTALL) MY OLD NORTON? I have tried so many things already! I even called the number on the box! PLEASE HELP ME ASAP.. I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET MY NEW ONE WORKING IN ATLEAST 3 DAYS!!!!

PS- I have already tried going to control panel-add/remove.. but IT DOES NOT WORK!!

PLEASE HELPPPP

Help! Norton uninstalling problem?best antivirus software

Go to there Website there is the norton uninstaller to Completely

Remove It.

Here Found Another One

http://majorgeeks.com/Norton_Removal_Too...

I cant get rid of this from my computer!!!!?

Its this website called viroprotect.com it says its anti-virus software but i know its phoney every so often it just pops up on my computer and whenever i click on a link through google it comes up there i was wondering does any1 know how to get rid of this???

I cant get rid of this from my computer!!!!?bmw

How To Remove Virusprotect Or Virus Protect (removal Instructions)

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t...

http://www.superantispyware.com/

I cant get rid of this from my computer!!!!?free adware remover

install and run this fre program and your problem is solved!
reinstall comp or buy anti spyware or something

best option reinstall comp or format
yes download lavasoft adaware that'll find it

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/30...
it's adware, download spybot search and destroy from http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index... or use your own anti spy/adware program you have.

delete temp files,cookies and clear history then

run a scan, then delete all bad file's it finds.
viroprotect is yet another version of the smitfraud trojan virus. Also known as SpySheriff, SpyLocked, and many other names: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pest_Trap

The following forum page has some links for possible help to get it back out of your system: http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/showthread....

A question about my PC...?

My PC is acting weird...its keeps getting pop-ups and most of it is about anti-virus software and sometimes it sounds like videos are playing and I hear music playing too although there are no sites open nor is there any music players open...the noise just appears out of nowhere.My PC also appears more slower too...is there something wrong with my PC?? And is there a SOLUTION???Please let me know...

A question about my PC...?cafe racer

Get a browser with a good pop-up blocker.

I recommend Firefox, it's a lot safer than internet explorer.

A question about my PC...?free anti virus

Try new GarbageClean antispyware from http://www.SecureMyWindows.com to scan %26 remove spyware, malware, trojan and viruses.
Heh, you bet there is a problem :) you have a virus and spy-ware on your PC. The best thing to do is to unplug your cable from your LAN-card (or disconnect form the existing Wireless network ) after you download (free) or buy yourself an anti-virus program and anti-spy-ware program. For the anti-virus i would recommend (free software - AVG you can download form -%26gt; http://free.grisoft.com/ and free ad-aware program ( http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ )) . You can buy Kaspersky AV at http://www.kaspersky.com/ ,and zone-alarm at http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...

which has an integrated spy-ware removal tool.

I think that's all :)

you should hurry up with fixing you pc or it'll get worse.

http://philvenkov.blogspot.com

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Fast Video Editing. And more..?

I want to create my own home PC. Can someone suggest a great Motherboard and Processor (preferably Athlon AMD) that can handle long video editing and also run a good Anti virus software.

Without slowing my PC down?

Fast Video Editing. And more..?computer protection

Without slowing your PC down?

Virtually anything you do slows your PC down, so I don't know what you mean.

Anyway, I do video/film and music editing (I'm doing a film right now), and I got a Dell with an AMD.

It was on sale for $500, from their catalog, I added RAM, a dual monitor card, and it works fine.

I HATE my computer...can someone help please?

My computer is running slow again..... last weekend I installed anti-virus software and did a scan. I also installed Mozilla i think well this weekend I removed both. Please keep in mind that I am computer illiterate..

I have not been able to defrag. drive C since I hooked up the computer at Thanksgiving, it will run for hours and still remain 0% complete. Then I tried scandisk but I can't even do that. I closed every single thing yet it still said ''tried 10 times, close all'' or whatever. My computer is old and I am only running Windows 98 and i realize that I need an upgrade. Sometimes it runs great, other times it bogs and runs like utter sh#$. I am beyond frustrated. I try to follow the advice given but I know nothing about computers. Can someone give me some ideas of what to do to correct the problems. Please use basic speak. I am not fluent in any computer language at all. I'm trying to learn. Thank you in advance.

I HATE my computer...can someone help please?computer repair

I would suggest that you delete all uneeded stuff. (old pictures, music, e-mail and attachments) and then try a defrag. With windows, you have to have room open on the hard drive so it can work. I tell people to try to hula hoop in a broom closet, and you get the idea. : )

I HATE my computer...can someone help please?free antivirus

I keep getting a DRWatson error on my PC, what is it?

Everytime I right click my desktop and use certain applications I get this error and my PC freezes.

I am on windows XP Proffesional and use Norton as my anti virus software.

Anyone who can help me cure this will be first to get a best answer, thanks.

I keep getting a DRWatson error on my PC, what is it?computer security

Hi,

Dr. Watson is a program debugger and evidently doesn't like the applications you are trying to use. To disable it you must go into the Windows registry and disable it. Go to Start, Run and type ''regedit'' without the quotes. Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, scroll down to SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersio... There should be an entry named Auto of the type REG_DWORD. Set the value to 0 to disable and 1 to enable. Save the file and exit. Hopefully Dr. Watson will now leave you alone.

I keep getting a DRWatson error on my PC, what is it?free spyware remobal

We had that in work. Turned out it was caused by a Trojan. We now use two Spyware programs simultaneously a catch all of these imposters. Try Macaffe or something else aswell as Norton.
Well in as much as you would have solved the problem by removing the Dr Watson program, I would suggest you remove Norton first. My experiance with Norton has been that at time it conflicts with the operating system for system resources; thereby causing the memory to be OVERWHELMED - it freezes the computer. Norton is also a disk utility program and it tries to manage resources just like an operating system. Remove it and see what happens. If that solves your problem try using another antivirus for you can surely not do without protection.

Still got that spyware problem.....?

ok, this sucks! I have full mcAfee anti virus software on my computer and after a full scan it didnt find this 'antispyware' thing on my comp...so i downloaded superantispyware which got recommended to me and that actually didnt get rid of it ethier...so like every 60 secs now on my computer im getting these horribly annoying fake sypware alerts, its kinda drivin me craaazy!! any other suggestions anyone?:)

Still got that spyware problem.....?computer virus

Sorry, mcafee isnt doing the job.

This is not a problem at all. Here's what you need to do.

1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, superantispyware, avast, mcafee, panda, kaspersky, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.

2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is Elite software. It blocks over 433,000 definition threats, which contain several fringerprints with each(you can do the math). No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything and has active shields. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.

A Read Disk Error Occurred. Press Ctrl+Atl+Delete to restart.?

I install the Norton Anti-virus software on my computer and it froze. I knew that I had to reimage the computer. While doing so, I keep getting the read disk error. I went into the boot sequence and put the cdrom and hdd in the 1st and 2nd position. Still having the same effect. I even tried installing the OS with a floppy and I'm still having the same problem. I checked the data cable to see if it was kinked and it's laying fine. What else could it be?

A Read Disk Error Occurred. Press Ctrl+Atl+Delete to restart.?computer

I know you probably paid for it and all but get rid of Norton and download the free antifvirus program AVG by grissoft. read up on the guy that developed it. He's more interested in stopping hackers and virus' than making money.

Norton screws up more computers than it helps. McCafe (sp?) too.

You'll probably end up having to format the c: drive and start from scratch. I've seen more people have to do this after they've installed those 2 programs than any other program out there.

A Read Disk Error Occurred. Press Ctrl+Atl+Delete to restart.?free spyware

Try clean install your operating system. (reformat your hard drive before installation).

If the problem persists then you should replace your hard drive. Hard drives usually have a lifetime of 5 years.
why dont you try formating the hard drive, and install the operation system all over again?
You need to replace the harddrive. Something corrupted it. The disk read error usually mean that either your hard drive controller is bad or the hard drive is bad. I would just replace the hard drive and that will more then likely fix your problem