Security - September 2006

i keep getting popups.they tell me to contact 5 different web sites to down load there clean up program and these popups will go away but they still have control of my computer.or they might just be blackmailing me to pat.they won,t let me get into anything that has microsoft in it. like downloading there security help.i heard i might have to wipe my hard drive to get rid of them they popup all the time like every min.i,m a senior and i love to play games but i,m on a fixed income so i can not afford much.pleaes help me thanks and god bless

2006-09-07 11:43:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've recently started getting a warning window saying there is malicious software on my PC, and it gives the option of downloading a program to remove it. It appears now and then, but only when I use the Internet.
I click no, but is this a real 'Windows' warning, or is it spyware/ adware/ virus/ trojan, etc.? If it's a bad thing, what's the best way to get rid of it?

2006-09-07 11:34:13 · 17 answers · asked by steven_petersuk 1

I've tried many different programs and it still doesn't work.

Thanks.

2006-09-07 11:31:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible to tell if your computer has been hacked into?

2006-09-07 11:27:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK, Today my mom got a call, the person told her that she had won $100 and $100 off airline tickets. Now, That yes, I know is some marketing ploy for something. Now, they told her what her checking account number was and when she asked how they got that they told her "well anytime that you write checks its accessable, weather it be for food, or socks or whatever." My mom does not use checks. She ONLY uses her debit card. She pays cash for her utilities, and has no credit cards. We know this is a scam but 1) How do you think they got her checking account number? 2) Is there anything that can be done? 3) Does this sound legal to you? 4) What do you think the next step my mom should take is? She is scared to death right now because of this! Any advice?

2006-09-07 11:23:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 admin logins and 1 limited user login on this machine and want to hide the 2nd admin user from the 1st and limited user when accessed in the User Accounts in Control Panel

2006-09-07 11:22:17 · 3 answers · asked by BABU K 2

he says he's not very savvy when it comes to computers. and if he did block it it was accidentally. the only way i can send him this info is via the blocked address. any insight on how he can unblock my address from his aol accout would be much appreciated!

2006-09-07 10:55:22 · 6 answers · asked by WJB 1

2006-09-07 10:28:42 · 1 answers · asked by ???? ? 3

All i want to do is play battfield2 but the security alert keeps poping up. i'll permit it, but it keeps coming back.

2006-09-07 10:02:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every time i turn on my computer i have to manually turn on my computer. I have diabled preminantly my nortin firewall for other reasons (It sucks!) and tryed to enable the windows one perminantly. But i have tomanually turn it on evry time? Why is this and how can i fix it?
P.S. i have told microsoft many times but have still to get a response! Thanks

2006-09-07 09:52:42 · 5 answers · asked by azzls 1

I have Norton antivirus, but not sure I like it, sbc yahoo has an antivirus that comes with my service, but I have not downloaded it. I do not care if it is free or I have to pay, I just want one that works.Can I use more than one antivirus at the same time ? I use Super Antispy for spywear and it appears to work well, but I am concerned about antivirus.

2006-09-07 09:16:32 · 12 answers · asked by RY 5

have you ever opened your e_mail and found that someone took your password?i have!! I really hate his,why would anyone do something like that? I mean common there is something called PRIVACY!! i think people who do such things didn't hear about it. Why do you think they do that????

2006-09-07 08:47:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 08:29:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

which is the best spy ware program, for both windows and Linux, as well as for firefox

2006-09-07 07:58:26 · 8 answers · asked by hih 5

is avg good as kaspersky

2006-09-07 07:44:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm having to answer so many questions, 700+ points or something, why?

2006-09-07 07:10:35 · 24 answers · asked by Andy H 3

A scan found this on my computer. I'm wondering how it got there and what exactly it is for. Thanks!

2006-09-07 07:03:36 · 2 answers · asked by stayce s 1

I believe my company has a program monitoring my computer. Can they access my yahoo mail account and read my mail?

2006-09-07 06:58:10 · 12 answers · asked by wes48341 1

2006-09-07 06:53:41 · 7 answers · asked by bart4play 3

I had no virus protection when NorBTok attacked (there wsa Norton, but it was recently damaged). I have removed most of the associated files with the virus, and made some Registry changes.

However, the virus detects and window/file with VIRUS in the name, and closes it down. It's also closing down related info pages on Symantec and other popular anti-virus sites... I can't run any anti-virus.

Which registry value must I re-set so that this virus can't close windows/files with the word VIRUS in them? I know the answer is in the registry.... which I have been able to open...

2006-09-07 06:46:24 · 5 answers · asked by Prophecy 2

I have Nortons antivirus program and Spy Sweeper. I stay away from dirty sites and mostly use the internet for school, work and chatting with my friends. Occasionally I surf but mostly for research purposes. Some funny sites like ebaumsworld, tomgreen.com and such. Am I doing everything I can to protect my computer?

2006-09-07 06:34:21 · 12 answers · asked by Kevin 2

2006-09-07 06:24:58 · 9 answers · asked by cava107 1

when you switch on your pc/laptop and set a password is it possible for someone to get round it?

2006-09-07 05:56:43 · 9 answers · asked by rockinrobin 1

I need to find some computer virus names and the description of them?

2006-09-07 05:51:25 · 6 answers · asked by smile 1

I ran a full scan with my anti-virus software ( Norton) but it came back clean. Any ideas?

2006-09-07 05:14:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 04:49:14 · 5 answers · asked by le t 1

2006-09-07 04:42:39 · 4 answers · asked by ironwheel_8 1

2006-09-07 04:03:52 · 5 answers · asked by maxplayer2005 1

2006-09-07 03:44:07 · 4 answers · asked by just4you208 1

I have parental blocks on my computer but my son can type in a phrase such as the word "girls"under images on the search engines and inappropriate material still comes up on the screen. yahoo, google etc.

2006-09-07 03:31:52 · 13 answers · asked by mamma8 1