Security - October 2006

When I go to some sites/messageboards. It's as if I can hear people talking through the speaker. When I got a virus a while back, I was bumped offline, and could hear. "Press 1 for english, and 2 for spanish". When could that be?

2006-10-03 14:43:40 · 4 answers · asked by Nerds Rule! 6

cause my windows close automatically and this morning when i clicked on bookmarks everything was there and then i clicked again and everything was deleted and sometimes it restarts. i dont think its a virus cause my brother checked and theres no viruses... and i have anti virus system....

2006-10-03 14:27:11 · 4 answers · asked by someone 1

to do all my internet activity via linux, and use windows only for offline programs? Would this solve the problem, or is it more trouble than its worth?

2006-10-03 14:19:31 · 5 answers · asked by martin h 6

and what is this spyware/trojan crap?

2006-10-03 13:56:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to have a small section for linux, and most of it for Windows xp sp2. The idea is all about security. I would like to do all my web surfing within linux, because it is less susceptible to malware attacks, and keep all my other data and software running in Windows. Is this a very common and viable solution? Are most websites compatible with linux, and are there good browsers that work in linux? What are the best products today for keeping windows free of malware?

2006-10-03 13:42:36 · 3 answers · asked by martin h 6

I bought this computer from someone and they forgot the password. How, oh how, do we now get into it. I can't get to the desktop, the start button or anything. We tried every password he THINKS he may have put, but no luck

2006-10-03 12:45:31 · 12 answers · asked by kassiedunn 1

I ran a Ad-aware scan, it came up with Pop.A, aka popcaploader.dll
Apparently this is used to download "updates" for yahoo and msn games. Is this true???

I deleted it, but i want to know exactly what it does.

Thanks,

Jay

2006-10-03 12:44:20 · 6 answers · asked by Spikey_Jay 2

I have two virsuses on my computer--downloader and spyware. How do I remove them?
Also, I have a very vulgar page that comes up from time to time even though I have a popup blocker on.

2006-10-03 12:35:11 · 18 answers · asked by professor 1

2006-10-03 12:18:51 · 7 answers · asked by rosettastephenson@sbcglobal.net 1

oops the name you are useing is alraedy being use, sign on with another name. or some thing to that efect. i have used this name for the last 4 years. what is going on.

2006-10-03 11:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by territheterribleliar 4

2006-10-03 10:13:16 · 4 answers · asked by mzshake33 1

2006-10-03 10:10:20 · 8 answers · asked by Phillip m 2

2006-10-03 09:24:54 · 6 answers · asked by Meg ♥ 1

mainly to limited the use of online plus myspace

2006-10-03 09:19:04 · 6 answers · asked by galate1 2

2006-10-03 08:58:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I CANT GET IN BECAUSE MY JOB OUT A RESTRICTION ON IT. IT SAYS PAGE CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED? IS THERE ANOTHER WAY?

2006-10-03 08:31:21 · 9 answers · asked by ALADY4SHO0426 1

my friend wanted me to check out her webcam, thru yahoo messenger. It said cannot view i had a firewall in place. I followed the instructions to allow it and it still said firewall blocking. I have windows xp.

2006-10-03 08:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

and they say i have viruses and spyware/malware. I keep running my Macefee checks and it says there isnt anything wrong.. my home page has turned into a security page too.. please help

2006-10-03 08:16:27 · 8 answers · asked by Lookinstr8over 3

My friend is having big problems on her MSN.
She keeps getting the messages like:

OMG, is this you http://nextphoto.ne.funpic.org/photos.php?photo=photo2342.jpg

and

LOL check this out: http://photosshoots.ph.funpic.org/photos.php?photo=photo211.jpg

Her computer has now picked up several Trojan Horses, what can she do to get rid of these. She has tried many different virus scanning programmes but they all seem to detect more an more of them

Please help!

2006-10-03 07:43:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any new computer viruses out? I am in computer class and I have to write a paper on one, but I haven't heard of any. please help with a website on it thanks.

2006-10-03 07:38:22 · 10 answers · asked by crystal s 2

When I go to remove it a dialog box pops up that says," This program removes Avg free edition from your computer" And also it says select yes to remove or select no to exit. I'm a little confused about this little box that says :


"Remove user settings" and another little box that says " Including objects in the virus vault"

The first box is already checked automatically. I NEED TO KNOW IF I SHOULD CHECK THE SECOND BOX TOO. I'M AFRAID OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DO OR DON'T. Like will the viruses it's holding in there release back into my computer or will they disappear. Should I check the box or not???

2006-10-03 07:36:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well i had Norton Antivirus and one day i updated my yahoo toolbar and it installed Nortons Internet Security but now the subscription expired and im not protected against newly discovered viruses, so i was wondering if i went to Add/Remove programs and uninstalled Norton Internet Security, would it uninstall my old Norton Antivirus that i had before the internet security? Cause i dont wanna risk uninstalling Norton Internet Security and that it would uninstall my norton antivirus and being left without any protectio, i would really appreciate anyones help, thx.

2006-10-03 07:25:00 · 4 answers · asked by Curious 1

Ok. if u read my q&a u can see that I accidentally got the z lob trojan on my computer and it further explains about this guy in a chat room. I am kind of frightened bc when I chatted with this guy, he seems to be really good in computers. He also made frequent statements how yahoo did not want to make him mad or he would do something really bad. This is really concerning me bc I finally got the infection off of my computer but I have been recieving frequent phone calls, and when I answer it there is no one there. I know u guys might think I am paranoid, but this guy has said several of color things to me such as. "Your worries are" and when if I tie u up i might not ever untie u again. He has also very guarded about his life. Could someone please help me. Is it really possible to stalked and abducted over the interenet if u did not give him ur location?

2006-10-03 07:21:21 · 11 answers · asked by I <3 you 1

2006-10-03 07:10:09 · 3 answers · asked by BC001 1

eBay and Paypal are pretty useless when it comes to protecting buyers and sellers. eBay and Paypal are more concerned with protecting their own interests than those of their users. They offer a ridiculously limited window of time to take any action.

So what do I do if I find out a year later that an item I paid $250 for is a fake and the seller won't refund my money? Is this something I should take to the police? What is my best option?

2006-10-03 06:37:42 · 3 answers · asked by Rick T 1

i have these advertisement people who keep e-mailing me and i want it to stop

2006-10-03 06:19:41 · 7 answers · asked by sherm 1

Even if I click on "help" for Solitare I get "program not responding". I can't even get help form windows. Someone plz help.

2006-10-03 06:11:30 · 1 answers · asked by 5150 4

i havent had email for along time and am longing forward to getting this service. Will I be able to connect to the internet ?

2006-10-03 06:09:42 · 2 answers · asked by Rebecca B 1

I have Norton and ran Live Update and Full System Scan. This virus is not on their list. Norton asked if I meant W32Myzor.FK@if. I told them "No".

I emailed Norton yesterday asking how to remove it. No reply yet.

Meanwhile, I keep getting the Security Screen and the pop-up about the virus, instead of Yahoo. They're trying to sell me "anti everything" software. Sometimes I can get Yahoo by typing the address. The computer is slower with the virus. Google shows nothing on it.

Should I uninstall Norton, and try AVG or some other free software? Could that virus be buried in the hard drive? I'm open to suggestions. HELP!!

I'm sure I got the virus on Yahoo answers when I clicked a website in an answer. That's the last time I'll do that!

2006-10-03 05:55:17 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6

Am I cursed that I won't get a proper answer to my question? Well here it is:
Is the TeaTimer feature of SpyBot as good as the Ewido Resident Shield? Will it prevent installation of malware on my system? Which is better?

Plz reply. I beg you, I cry before you, I fall on your knees; plz do reply.

2006-10-03 05:38:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous