Security - December 2006

Machine needs to go back to manufacturer for repair.
There is unlimited access to emails, etc.
What is the best way to prepare the machine for repair?
Should everything be password protected?
Is there a better way to protect personal documents?

2006-12-13 03:33:10 · 9 answers · asked by emeraldisle2222 5

Is there a way to create password protected Floppy disk? How can I do it?

2006-12-13 03:30:55 · 4 answers · asked by zvecko 2

2006-12-13 03:16:31 · 3 answers · asked by linda Q 1

2006-12-13 02:16:02 · 10 answers · asked by biggmaynard 1

By this I mean, the house is always full with friends and their friends. We have parties. A lot of times there are strangers that are using my wireless connection. Mostly, they are friends, and I don't mind them being able to remote, but God knows what they are doing on the internet. Especially if it's different people and different laptops.

2006-12-13 02:03:21 · 6 answers · asked by Bubba Biff 1

HOW??!Will the comp be fast. in safe modwe??

2006-12-13 01:52:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymouse 1

I got this trojan.WINREG.Zapchest my computer ons finely but it hangs too much.. wht should i do when i click my antivirus it doesnt come up..(kapersky)wht should i do..

2006-12-13 01:45:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymouse 1

2006-12-13 01:24:35 · 8 answers · asked by rami 1

2006-12-13 01:00:47 · 14 answers · asked by Jed S 1

I have McAfee installed with the purchase of my computer paid for 15 months, now after only 6 months McAfee is asking me to reinstall thier Security Service, when I try to do it it stalls half-way throught & I can't finish reinstalling unless I pay again. I called McAfee support & nothing seems to be able to fix. So I tried to uninstall McAfee so I could use another service but no way McAfee will not budge. keepe poping up every time I try to use my computer, seems like the McAfee people don't know how to solve this problem either, its very annoying yet I can't get rid of McAfee. Has anyone ever had such a problem?

2006-12-13 00:51:20 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4

I believe this email is after my bank account details as it discusses that my account is overdrawn. I have not even heard of this company, let alone placed an order with them. Then there is the exe file which i think will attack my PC for details. Who do i contact? I know i could just delete it and forget about it but i don't want someone else to be fooled by it.

2006-12-13 00:41:39 · 16 answers · asked by Phillip H 2

in particular I need to remove pop up re WinAntiSpyWare

2006-12-13 00:18:24 · 5 answers · asked by alanclark51 1

how can i get rid of viruses on my computer

2006-12-13 00:17:59 · 7 answers · asked by kandi 1

2006-12-12 23:43:25 · 11 answers · asked by ndemealike 1

AVG virus software keeps scanning emails going out of my computer but I am not sending them? What is it??

Pop ups keep appearing saying that AVG is scanning emails going to autopop3:chello87102833727.chello.pl. I have ran adaware and other virus stuff but have found nothing and it is starting to bug me.

2006-12-12 23:15:24 · 6 answers · asked by Mudbone 1

Thanks folks, My earlier query regarding the anti virus v/s. internet security has recd. a tremendous response.

However most of you recommended free anti virus or spy removal tools progs.to be downloaded from various sites.

I wonder ! if the sites providing free virus/spybot/adware etc. removal tools are so effective. Then how come the Mcaffe's & Nortons & Kasperskys etc's. are charging for their Computer security programmes?

I mean to ask, are these sites offering free anti virus/spyware/adware etc. removal tools really trustworthy?

I would like to know if any of the users have any negative experiences after having downloaded any of the these free comp. security progs.?

My belief is nothing comes for free, everthing has a pre-condition attached to it even if its provided without any charges.

Can any of you experts enlighten me?

2006-12-12 22:09:41 · 7 answers · asked by shashi s 1

I have downloaded Spyware Doctor and it has scanned my computer and found 219 infections :-
1. Error Safe Free
2. Tracking Cookies
3. Advertising
4. Driver Cleaner
5. Affiliated with Browser Hackers
6. Known Bad Sites
7. Hotbars
8. Common Components for WinSoftwear

Please help. This all sounds like double dutch to me. I have no idea what this means. My question really is should I purchase Spyware Doctor to remove these and protect my computer in the future. Or does anyone know of something better.

I am a very very new computer user and don't have any idea re viruses etc.

2006-12-12 21:47:31 · 9 answers · asked by JillPinky 7

I have downloaded Spyware Doctor and it has scanned my computer and found 219 infections :-
1. Error Safe Free
2. Tracking Cookies
3. Advertising
4. Driver Cleaner
5. Affiliated with Browser Hackers
6. Known Bad Sites
7. Hotbars
8. Common Components for WinSoftwear

Please help. This all sounds like double dutch to me. I have no idea what this means. My question really is should I purchase Spyware Doctor to remove these and protect my computer in the future. Or does anyone know of something better.

2006-12-12 21:44:43 · 9 answers · asked by JillPinky 7

i currently have
AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 and AVIRA AntiVirus
the problem with them is that the anti spyware doesnt have a resident shield it used to but now it says it is not included in free version
the anti-virus has a resident shield but it doesnt have a full system scan
i also need a firewall i want these software free
thx

2006-12-12 21:36:11 · 7 answers · asked by blackavaritia 3

is it true that ur computer is being controlled remotely if ur cursor moves by itself without us moving the mouse?what else are signs of such remote control?How will one known what can be done at such time?

2006-12-12 21:27:03 · 4 answers · asked by sanam . 1

I suspect that somebody works remotely in my computer knowing my I.P. address. Is it possible.

2006-12-12 21:10:32 · 8 answers · asked by umabathy 1

2006-12-12 20:57:44 · 8 answers · asked by saro 1

If I had to set an alarm, but a safe inside the building, that was connected to the alarm system wasn't locked. Would if alert me that the safe was not locked? Would if prompt for a bypass/override? Or would it just set, and allow me to leave with the safe unlocked. I'm worried, I keep having a recurring nightmare!!!!!!

2006-12-12 20:52:40 · 2 answers · asked by queen_bee1203 1

my computer has all the symptoms of a spyware in it yet when i scan with norton security it comes up clear even windows defender say its ok so why do i have the symptoms like unwanted ads, slower system

2006-12-12 20:50:15 · 21 answers · asked by mat353 2

2006-12-12 20:43:45 · 5 answers · asked by billafroggy 1

norton antivirus 2007 has come in the market or no

2006-12-12 19:50:50 · 4 answers · asked by karthik r 1

2006-12-12 18:01:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just hacked into a NASA Space Station. I'm logged into a computer system that is some where on the backside of the moon. I discovered there are buildings on the backside of the moon. They are mushroom shaped. Not sure if they are created by Earthlings or other beings... N e way, I'm in trouble and I'm in so much trouble it dosnt matter if I'm posting this message or not. I cant get out of this system. I shut down my computer and turn it back on and this NASA screen still has me logged in. I hacked the account of David Burner. I dont think I will get jail time but I will probably have a visit by the athorities or even a fine. I need help getting this off my machine. Its some sort of locking feature for security pourpose. HELP! FAST!

2006-12-12 17:33:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 17:18:00 · 19 answers · asked by ? 2

can anyone tell me as to what message i would get if anyone attempts to hack into hotmail or yahoo accounts or controls my internet from their computers(remotely).I want t o understand the sygate firewall messages on my computer better.I dont know sometimes when to allow or not allow

2006-12-12 17:13:20 · 2 answers · asked by sanam . 1