Security - February 2007

I'm a complete technophobe, so won't be offended if you answer in very basic terms (as if you were talking to an idiot) in fact I would appreciate it.
It's telling me I need to update, which I do, and it says update successful. But the warning to update it doesn't go away, and even though it says the update is successful, when I go into the status, it says the last update was 17 days ago. So I decide to get rid of it and get a new antivirus program - but am advised I should never install new AV programs until 1st one is uninstalled. Try to uninstall it - get an error message "caunst.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."

So I don't think my AV is working properly, but can't get rid of it to replace it! Help!!!

2007-02-25 03:41:04 · 3 answers · asked by local_shop_girl 3

I need help to remove those spywares

after i scanned with AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5, i found adware, and trojans

I used google for my homepage but after I put a keyword, the websites are redirected to hrena.com, weddingplacescamera.com and others with the same layout.

I've found out those are symptoms from spyware and i've researched to remove that spywares

but the explanations are too complicated, considering that im not really good on computers and im afraid that the spyware could affect my account in internet banking

i really need help. Could someone please explain to me the procedure to remove spyware in an ordinary way or slowly? because im not a master in this computer thing. Thanks

2007-02-25 03:31:27 · 9 answers · asked by BlueeyCrackers 2

2007-02-25 02:29:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everyone in a while I get a 'runtime error' I looked up on the cause of this error. It sugessted I run a regcure program but I am kinda of leary of doing to much with my registry. Has anyone heard of regcure and does it do any good?

2007-02-25 02:18:04 · 2 answers · asked by uneak162801 2

I went back to add guest and now i cannot get back to the admin part wher all my icons and worksheets are please help asap

2007-02-25 02:17:20 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1

Everytime I go to the internet this link comes up first but wont go to the site. How do I get it to stop trying to go to the sight?

2007-02-25 02:13:57 · 0 answers · asked by Markus A 2

2007-02-25 01:34:09 · 6 answers · asked by metromn 1

I already have

Grisoft AVG,
Window 1 care,
Spybot

Any free key logger removal software?

Thanks a lot.

2007-02-25 01:27:35 · 3 answers · asked by Lover23 1

The problem is every time I click to open the IE, the prono site comes out. My anti-virus program even couldn't help. I was told there a way to delect this sites but I don't know how. I am seeking help from any one with experience to solve this problem.

Thanks.

Lee

2007-02-25 01:24:42 · 7 answers · asked by KYL 1

I have a network that from the router goes to an outdoor wireless network; within the antenna i am able to mac-filter the dhcp clients,but once in awhile a client usurps the bandwidth and other client are anable to browse. is there a solution?

2007-02-25 01:08:36 · 3 answers · asked by James K 1

i downloaded somthing that was dodgy off sharaza, and although i deleted it, my win patrol keeps saying an add on has been found. dont really understand, the add on displays as different letters, and eveytime i delete it, it displays as a different bunch of letters. ive scanned my pc with symantic antivirus, but it found no threats.
anyone help??

2007-02-25 00:59:33 · 14 answers · asked by Mich 3

I have recently downloaded AVG free edition.

Do you think that gives enough protection?

2007-02-25 00:54:25 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

picked up a virus that hijacks my home page and keeps warning me to run spyware....these adware pages that pop up are selling software to clean the virus....seems to me that these popup companys have something to do with the virus in the first place...is that true?, if so, why can't they be found and hung by the balls?
i've ran my spy sweeper and norton anti virus to no avail..
i have a question in to webroot about my problem and am waiting an answer...any other ideas?

2007-02-25 00:18:53 · 8 answers · asked by jstrmbill 3

When i run scan it shows kernel32.dl changed & also shell32.dl has also changed could someone help. Thanks

2007-02-24 23:00:12 · 6 answers · asked by Desperate 1

2007-02-24 22:22:19 · 14 answers · asked by gnasher61 2

Not that ive noticed anything strange but im just paranoid and would like to be sure

2007-02-24 22:00:43 · 3 answers · asked by dogstar 2

While visiting some webpages sometimes I am redirected to another webpage "myfamily.com" or "askmysite.com".Automatically the string "/isapi.dll?c=home&htx=loginfrontmember" gets added to the website url that I type & myfamily.com site opens.But askmysite.com site opens up completely replacing the url I type.This happens while vising some websites & sometimes not always.It happens with some good & reputed websites so I am sure there is no problem with the sites I visit.Then what could be the problem?Please help me!!!

2007-02-24 21:58:55 · 8 answers · asked by sandeeprth 1

every time i click my mouse to access a site a box appears saying that a virus called clickscan has been detected. i then have the options to heal or send to vault etc.this happens all the time. i have pop up blockers on and i have A.V.G. protection. i use my computer for my business but this is now getting rediculous.

2007-02-24 21:16:47 · 6 answers · asked by chuckinnit 1

2007-02-24 21:05:23 · 3 answers · asked by Red 2

Ant Vir Protection Classic was installed by People PC. When I swithched to AT&T People left Anti Vir Classic on my computer and I can not uninstall

2007-02-24 21:04:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do i open the utp and udp ports?

i have a Belkin wireless g router

2007-02-24 19:41:26 · 2 answers · asked by gal_kimhi 1

Will using software in my McAfee security centre do it?
If I am getting rid of my PC will formatting the hard drive do it?
Will files deleted from a certain area securely possibly still be viewable in other areas?

2007-02-24 19:13:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The problem is every time I click to open the IE, the prono site comes out. My anti-virus program even couldn't help. I was told there a way to delect this sites but I don't know how. I am seeking help from any one with experience to solve this problem.

Thanks.

Lee

2007-02-24 18:08:12 · 9 answers · asked by KYL 1

i need istruction to install updates (pattern file and scan engine file) for pc cilline internet security antivirus? i dont know how to install them even i have these updated files?

2007-02-24 17:45:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to install a virus on my computer... how? I'm doing some testing in VMWare Player and part of it is to install a Windows virus on XP.

What's the fastest way to do this?

2007-02-24 16:01:28 · 12 answers · asked by Andrew 3

i keep getting mail of sexual nature. and spam guard isn't blocking it

2007-02-24 15:31:51 · 6 answers · asked by d_disney62 1

I ran my Norton Anti Virus 2006 already, and it didn't detect anything. Internet Explorer keeps poping up with these advertisements. It's probably adware or spyware. But I can't seem to get rid of it, what can I do? And also when I type, I know I'm typing, but its slow(I type 75-80wpm!). And sometimes when I type, It doesn't enter anything. It will freeze for a bit, an not enter my words. Help!

2007-02-24 13:35:52 · 10 answers · asked by ajkinkycuffs 1

can i detect it with a programme or is it a device? can i see it? don't suggest me to ask my boyfriend please...

2007-02-24 13:31:51 · 8 answers · asked by CITY 2

Is there any way to know for sure?

2007-02-24 12:11:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an item in my computer taskbar that i want to remove, it is a link to a spyware website, how do I delete it. Thanks.

2007-02-24 11:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by George Kramer 2