Security - October 2007

While I was on the internet today something must have happened and things were downloaded onto my computer. I removed them in the Add/Remove programs list but ever since I keep getting pop ups saying I have viruses, spyware, malware etc. I know I have none of these things as my computer is protected by Norton. I ran a full scan today anyway which showed no threats of any kind but I cant get rid of these bloody pop up balloons!!!!! If I click on them they open up a website asking me to download spyware /malware removal software. I really want to get rid of them because they are driving me nuts but cant! Tried to do a system restore to yesterday but that wont work either. It says Restore Incomplete but gives no reason. Any ideas?

2007-10-11 06:00:43 · 12 answers · asked by nats28 3

2007-10-11 05:36:11 · 9 answers · asked by lenor j 1

2007-10-11 05:26:16 · 1 answers · asked by Austin 1

My virus and anti-spywear program had gotten out of date. (I know this is my fault) but by the time I noticed it, it was to late. Now the web page Security Center over-rides my home page and no matter what I do this page pops up. I new Icon showed up in my tool bar at the same time with a real annoying bubble that says I am at risk. I have tried disabling this icon but just keeps coming back everytime I start my machine. PLEASE HELP

2007-10-11 04:33:14 · 5 answers · asked by pazzaz100 1

I was wondering if you could tell me what kinds of things happen when you have a virus on your computer? I never had a problem and I just want to know to look for.

2007-10-11 04:11:34 · 4 answers · asked by John 3

Hmm?
I've been using Soulseek for over 2 years.

2007-10-10 18:12:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

its hard to detect the virus.. someone i need help to destroy the virus..

2007-10-10 17:03:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My account was locked because of some name match, and I want to delete it. Unfortunately I do not know how to do this with ym account locked! So wondering, if you just leave the account locked, will they ever have access to your bank info still. And I want to set up another paypal with the same bank info but ym wife's name, since we have a joined bank account. Can you do that?

2007-10-10 16:41:32 · 2 answers · asked by rtbakkal1957 3

does anyone know something i can download that gets rid of it for good? n how much it cost...or if there is a free one that would be great! i'd appreciate it thx.

2007-10-10 16:41:28 · 15 answers · asked by .::Annie::Oakley::. 4

My friend has this virus on her computer and I haven't quite figured it out yet.. but, she says it takes IE at least 30 minutes to load and she is completely unable to sign onto any instant messangers or her email.

She says she has done a virus scan, but she does not have any way of removing them. Also, it would be best for a free program. [if not, maybe a trial will work as well?]

Would a program like Avast! Virus Cleaner would be okay?

2007-10-10 16:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by lovely x lucie 2

2007-10-10 15:22:34 · 5 answers · asked by Mr Idea 1

I clicked into this website and it changed my homepage (and Ive done everything I know how to do) and it wont go back to yahoo as my homepage (and yes Ive went through yahoo and set it as my homepage). Right now Im scanning my computer to see if its spyware. Is it something serious? I have deleted my history, cookies, passwords, everything I could possibly think of. Please help!!

2007-10-10 15:17:45 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa A 2

My computer is going extremely slow...it is full of worms and viruses! And what is worse is that I get some wierd pop ups at time that are not appropriate for younger children (ie downloading free "naughty" suff). As a concerned parent, I would really love to know how I could get rid of these worms and viruses. If you know of any programs I can safely download for free/free to try that could help me, please don't hesitate to tell me! Any help is greatly appreciated!

2007-10-10 13:31:35 · 10 answers · asked by Student 1

I know how to do the run and type in msconfig, been there done that. BUT how do I find out what I can disable at startup? There has to be certain ones by looking at them that you know you can get rid of, right? I really prefer not to have to type in every single one in a search to figure out how important it is, so I ask, is there a site that has a list of a bunch of stuff and tells you if you can get rid of it or not? I prefer not to get a million different sites but if there are a couple real good ones to use as reference, I'd greatly appreciate it. AND in the start up, the ones that have a check mark are the only ones running right? So does that mean the ones that don't have a check, I don't need? Is there a way to just delete it all out of there or only be able to disable it?

Also I have programs that I'm not sure I can delete, is there a way to find out about those as well? I've removed the ones I know I don't need but others look like I wouldn't need them. Thanks!! :)

2007-10-10 13:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK i dont know what happened but after i went to a website my computer is so slow i did all i could i ran antiviruses and anti spyware along with defraging the computer nothing works what can i do so my computer will run again

i am currently using windows vista on a new gateway MT3421 laptop i am considering some other possibilities check them out

1.Reinstalling the operating system
2.doing a system restore
3.hire professional (plz dont make me do this)

other info is i got a blue screen of death and i dont know what it says though after this months windows update. also my security had been switched to off lately after i went on mafiacoders.com my mcafee site advisor said it was ok. thats bout it plz help me out i dont want my parents to get mad at me (i didnt look at ne bad sites promise)

2007-10-10 12:59:15 · 14 answers · asked by aznboi2go 2

i have uses norton and it was allright, but i switched to NOD32 (i have just installed NOD32 today) ...

was dat a good decision????

Wats the best one for u???

I have heard about "free" antivirus but im hesitant??

2007-10-10 10:40:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to know how can i set a password for a ms word document so that no one else can access my document on my laptop.
thanks for your help in advance

2007-10-10 08:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by hyderabad 1

like on answers?? will it show my profile on the cookie?

2007-10-10 07:03:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 06:40:16 · 9 answers · asked by lexie 5

I have my computer hooked up to a router and a wireless adapter. My computer has recently been running really slow and when I pulled up my connections I noticed someone else's computer was on there. How do I block my internet so that other people living by me can't tap into mine???

2007-10-10 06:24:40 · 4 answers · asked by lysamarie 2

It's been about 2 weeks and I keep receiving spam emails on my cell phone. This is friggin' annoying some one please help.

2007-10-10 05:37:55 · 1 answers · asked by gojuna 4

I have been advised by Verizon that I no longer have virus protection. Previously was on both Verizon and AOL. Aol provided the protection until I discontinued AOL. Does VerizonYahoo provide Virus Protection along with the firewall.

2007-10-10 05:08:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had Mcafee already on my PC when I bought it. I am not sure what the email username was or the registration info that its asking me, but I need to update the definitions. Can I just buy the software again and pick a new email and registration or somehow do I have to find out what the password was when I first used it?

2007-10-10 02:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by Cincy G 1

2007-10-10 02:20:37 · 13 answers · asked by tetik5 2

When you download a "trial" version of antivirus software are you putting yourself at risk? Are they purposely installing virus' on your computer so you, as a concerned and unaware "customer", buy their software in good faith. While they exploit the very cause that they so eagerly fight for?

2007-10-09 22:48:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

it iffect all computer net work & slow down the computers. please sugest removal tool for it

2007-10-09 17:54:33 · 2 answers · asked by nishithdash 1

I use ad-aware and spywareblaster - Python Spyware remover. Still, I have problems (spyware comes back). Waht's your opinion, which program is the best?

2007-10-09 17:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by Bull Goose Loony 7

I know a lot about computer security. One thing that is very effective is using a limited user account. But I want some right that only computer administrators have. Or is there a program that can prevent an administrator from using some features.

2007-10-09 17:31:40 · 2 answers · asked by jia t 1

Well i have Norton Anti-virus but just right now it said that my trial has expired which i don't understand 'cause it was bought so how was it a trial. Well I also have Spy Sweeper but i think it is a little hard on my computer. So now i need a new anti virus program and maybe a new anti spy ware program. Do any of you know any good anti virus programs and anti spy ware program, that go along with each other? prefer programs that are free, but if you know any really good programs that are store bought and go well with each other please tell me.
i will also need the companie's url adress

2007-10-09 14:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i started my computer and it said that the system has recovered from a serious error, it asked me if i wanted to send an error report and i said yes. But then it took me to the microsoft website and told me that the report was corrupted. Should I contact Microsoft and get ready for my computer to crash?!

2007-10-09 12:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by HAPPY <3 2