is there a worm, or somthing that may be messsing with windows? 2 comps i know are down, and mine is slower.?

Answer 1

what operating system are you using? What seems to be the problem and what two computers are down? are they connected to your computer through a network?

Here is a few suggestions off the little info you gave
-run some antivirus if you don't have any then get some there are free options avg and avast free. Check for some free online scanners to there are many av companies offering this on there website.
-get some spyware protection like spybot or adaware. They both are free so run a scan from both wouldn't be a bad idea.
-Tune up windows. I am not sure what version of windows you are running but there are many tweaks you can do to your computer. I recommend start then run then type msconfig then goto the services tab and tick hide all microsoft stuff. This way at least you won't take out something that is necessary. Then start unticking things that doesn't look like you use. Then click startup and tick away things that don't look important. Don't worry if something doesn't operate as it was it you can always go back and reload stuff.
-Get some firewall protection. Zonealarm has a free version that is pretty good.


Good luck to you

Answer 2

You need to get an anti-virus software and a firewall if you dont have one. And do some serious scanning of your hard drive to rid yourself of what is slowing you down. AVG software (anti-virus) has a free basic version that is excellent. Also you might want to download and execute Microsoft Windows defender as no one scanning software seems to find all of the culprits. Then your task once found is how to get rid of them(ie. permanently or isolate them) and be sure to disable temporarily the windows automatic backups (which you might be in danger of restoring the bugs again at some future date.
After your cleanup enable the auto backups again. Perform also weekly maintenanc on your hard drives (the Windows utility cleanup and the hard drive defragmenter to help speed things up again with all of the above.
Run also anti -spy and adware removal software to help (these things collectively slow you down.). Monitor the programs in your firewall occasionally to see that no future bug got in to alter your settings.
And choose a browser that is helping to keep you free from bugs such as the new Netscape Browser 8.1.It also handles Fox and Internet Explorer displays by your pulldown option. So only this safe browser is needed.
Stay away from the Internet Explorer brwser as it is under constant attack with little protection.

Answer 3

download and run AVG, then spend some money and get a good virus/firewall/spyware program.. like ZoneAlarm Security Suite.. not cheap... but I like it... it takes a while to get used to it... and my daughter hates it (because I have some of her favorite sites blocked because they give spyware)... it can save you a LOT of headaches later.