Security - July 2007

seriously!

2007-07-22 10:52:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday I ran a scan with the free version of AVG anti-virus and once I began the scan, it said it found a virus. A list of choices came up and the highlighted one was to heal it, so I pressed that. However, my computer then shut off and now it just loops during the startup phases, and cannot just restarts after the page that says Microsoft Windows XP. I cannot get onto safe mode or last known good config either. My guess is that when I clicked to heal, it actually activated the virus. My computer was working just fine before this. Is there any way to save my computer without having to reformat it?

2007-07-22 07:38:40 · 7 answers · asked by Jonathan H 1

tell me how to remove it from the internet explorer because everytime i open internet there are many pop-ups that aren't blocking maybe my computer will be virus again

2007-07-22 05:42:41 · 4 answers · asked by tuyabid 3

i m using my internet providers ip for two days. my firewall setting is on. file and printer sharing is off. can he see whom m i talking to on messenger?

2007-07-22 05:10:07 · 2 answers · asked by kool_karan 1

2007-07-22 05:03:04 · 7 answers · asked by motherbug415 1

Please also tell me how can I delete temporary internet files in Mozilla Browser?

What is the procedure of deleting temporary internet files from my computer? I understand it increases the speed.

2007-07-22 04:54:04 · 6 answers · asked by Paresh P 1

2007-07-22 04:33:25 · 2 answers · asked by nathaniel b 1

what is the best way trash a computer that is freezing up without someone stealing the information out of it, personal info, credit card #, address, etc...................... or is it even possible someone can steal your identity from a froze up computer or is it impossible...........Christi

2007-07-22 04:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by Christi M 1

Windows Vista Premium and Business claim to have better security protection, so is it necessary to have an antivirus programme installed like Norton, McAfee, etc?

2007-07-22 04:19:08 · 10 answers · asked by k y 1

Can we use Norton 360 and web root spyware simultaneously
on a windows xp computer.Do they pose any difficulties in working together.

2007-07-22 03:52:01 · 5 answers · asked by chandram 1

i av just borrowed a windows xp installation cd from a frined.. i av installed the cd but there is a messgae coming to activate it within 30 days... wot shud i do ... how to bypass this.. or is dere any crack for this????

2007-07-22 02:56:38 · 5 answers · asked by helping hand 1

I don't mind the updates, but it does a scan everyday. I would prefer once a week. Is there anyway I can change this? If so what steps do I take. Thanks

2007-07-22 01:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by Lish 3

Im looking out for screenshots of Mcafee 2007 screenshots or any link where I can have as many screenshots of them as possible. If you have some you can mail it to srivar235@yahoo.co.in

2007-07-21 18:57:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

HI, I HAVE A PORTABLE HARD DISK 250GB. IVE TRYED TO LOOK FOR A PROGRAMM THAT CAN ENCRIPT IT AND DECRIPT IT AND IT WORKS. BUT EVERY TIME I PLUG IT INTO ANOTHER PC IT IS NOT ENCRIPTED ANYMORE BECAUSE THAT PROGRAMM IS NOT INSTALLED!! IS THERE ANY PROGRAMM THAT ENCRIPTS IT AND THEN WHEN I PLUG IT INTO ANOTHER COMPUTER IT IS STILL ENCRIPTED?????????????

2007-07-21 17:30:38 · 2 answers · asked by marco 1

I have heard that you should only run one because they can interfere with each other. So which one should I use? Thanks.

2007-07-21 17:12:02 · 16 answers · asked by L T 3

It says "To help protect your computer windows has closed this program". an it closes the folder... it happens to any avi file... not just on eor two... and those files work on other comps

2007-07-21 17:08:07 · 1 answers · asked by arshak g 1

2007-07-21 15:24:51 · 5 answers · asked by xbrx5 1

I recently purchased one cheap ("As Is"), second hand laptop for my children. I have just noted (viewing the content of the "Temporary Internet Files and History Settings") it came with a number of "cookies" and temporary Internet files from adult/sex websites that I want to DELETE (mostly JPEG and GIG images, HTML documents, Shockwave Flash Objects, JScripts, icons, PNG files, cascading style sheet documents, etc; all from adult/sex websites). Also, in "History", under "Most Visited", there are some more addresses of the same nature that I want to delete.

Although I have succesfully deleted many of these cookies/temporary files by right-clicking on them and then executing "DELETE", there are some stubborn ones that cannot be deleted by this procedure.

Since I am NOT savvy on computer/IT matters, I would appreciate if you could help me with a DETAILED, STEP-BY-STEP procedure to delete ALL of these unwanted cookies/files.

Many thanks for your helpful hand, fellows!

2007-07-21 14:08:15 · 2 answers · asked by Jose Vicente G 1

I really need to know this.

2007-07-21 13:35:19 · 9 answers · asked by Farhan R 2

i assume that i have to open cookies in order to see the passwords, but i don't know how to do it

2007-07-21 12:28:55 · 3 answers · asked by kalika 1

I know how to remove admin's password or change it by using other admin user...how about if using only limited user?

2007-07-21 12:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need detailed instruction on locking a file with a password and I also need to know how to file my one hidden file which I dont think I protected with a password. Thanks! JELLY~

2007-07-21 12:05:04 · 2 answers · asked by Jelly 1

2007-07-21 11:43:25 · 1 answers · asked by Edwin U 1

After a spyware scare, I am trying to secure my home network. I have Internet Explorer 7 and am limiting all the addons, etc. with that. I have read that Firefox is more secure and woudl like to use that as my main browser, with I.E. 7 only for windows updates and those websites that don't work well with Firefox. Is this really risky?

Also, I would like to secure them but am not sure which addons are best. Windows and Firefox point you to addons, but with Firefox, the addons are often unverified or unsigned(?). Is there any reputable website that certifies/checks them?

Thanks,

D

2007-07-21 10:51:30 · 4 answers · asked by Domingo Voltaire 1

2007-07-21 10:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by BroDy 1

I have read you should not run more than one antivirus program at the same time. Does that only apply to real time scanning / shield? After trying EVERY internet security suite after problems with Trend Micro’s early 2007 version. I am now back with Trend Micro Security Suite 2007 (past bugs fixed apparently). However, to be extra safe I would like to run scheduled daily scans by AVG, single scans only no resident shields or real time protection? Will this cause conflicts too?

I am currently running Ad Aware, Spyware Sweeper, and the Trend Micro Spyware Sweep with no apparent problems there.

Thanks for any tips.

DV

2007-07-21 10:43:34 · 5 answers · asked by Domingo Voltaire 1

I was recently given a used PC as a gift.

Since it was given to me through someone else, I don't know the person who had it before I received it. Therefore, I'd like to clean it out just to be safe.

I understand how to permanently clean an entire hard drive, but I don't want to do that because I've already installed some programs and I don't want to go to the trouble of re-installing so much. (The erasure program I use is "Sure Delete," BTW.)
I've already used the "Recycle Bin" and the "Delete Cookies" and "Delete Files" options, but I understand that they don't permanently delete pictures and some other items from the hard drive.
How can I delete files that may have been downloaded online, if they've already been deleted through the "Delete Files?"
How can I find files that have been deleted through "Delete Files" but not totally deleted? I'd like to find and delete everything that was there before I got the computer (without deleting the hard drive).
Thanks.

2007-07-21 10:14:21 · 2 answers · asked by Allen The Near-Great 1

Im currently having a hard time right now. I unfortunately am on unemployment, to accesss my page to get my check I have a password. I used the password Im thinking of several times and now it suddenly doesn't work. I can also call it in but the problem is I need a password there also. The biggest problem is I have to enter the information on a weekly basis on Sunday's. I was told that my hard drive has all the passwords I have ever used somewhere. My question is. Is there a way to find the password hidden on my hard drive somewhere? If so I would really like to know how so I can file my claim. Thanks

2007-07-21 09:53:03 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff K 1

ok when i go to add or remove programs not all my programs are in it and it dont have the remove tab or and thing only thing shows up is the thing say if you use it a lot like some programs say rarely used etc well thats only thing that shows up help

2007-07-21 09:39:45 · 2 answers · asked by evilrawrr 1

Is there a backdoor or a way to contact them. I am on vacation in a foreign country and was closing on a house, buying insurance, etc. and now have no access to any addresses.

2007-07-21 08:22:46 · 2 answers · asked by fishingbabe8 3