when i get on the internet with my "emergency" computer, it says windows has 55 problems or whatever, can't remember the exact terms.. but, i have never been on the internet with it and have had it for several months, when i get on the internet with it, a warning keeps popping up saying to go to regfix.com and then after i went there, it wasn't an official microsoft site, and in the fine print it says it will search my computer for errors and then if i want the sight to fix it, i have to buy the software that fixes it... and i keep getting different pop up warnings saying this and that about 55 errors and it could cause system failure if i don't do something about it.. at the top it reads... To and From, but not saying who to and who from in the greeting of the warnings.... is this just crap or is it for real... what should i do to make sure it is safe to use and won't crash.... it is running windows xp professional.. is there some program on the computer to check it out for errors?
2006-07-30 02:45:18 · 7 answers · asked by Me I 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Would you guys suggest downloading AVG anti-virus software and spyware as well?
2006-07-30 03:00:54 · update #1
You have a rouge spyware progran. Ignore it and install and run the following to have it removed. If it is too severe you may need further help from the following software companies.
If you have had it for severial months it will NEED to be updated by Microsoft also.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
2006-07-30 03:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a type of malware, meaning it's bad for you and your computer. Though it may not be designed to harm your computer or any of it's files, it is designed to make you buy the product you're being told will correct the problem You'll keep getting the pop ups until you find a way to get rid of the files installed on your computer while you were on the Internet. You may have accidentally, or innocently, clicked something you thought might be interesting or helpful. It turned out to be a pernicious marketing technique. The program being sold this way usually does not do much more than make money for the people selling it. You need to find someone knowledgeable in your area to help you get rid of it, and it may not be an easy task. I'm speaking from experience.
2006-07-30 02:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you may through fact I had something comparable happen. i became truly excited to pass on a outing with some friends yet on the day I by way of surprise did no longer want to pass. like i became instructed undesirable information and merely lost all will to attended. some hours later I have been given a call from considered one of my friends asserting that had a motor vehicle crash. Thank god all of them made it out ok. So specific I do have self assurance you get warnings from spirits.
2016-10-01 06:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by riobe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you definitely have spyware on your computer and maybe a virus as well and the people that sent this message to you are probably the ones that gave it to you you need to run a good anti virus and anti spyware
2006-07-30 02:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by know it all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a virus and spyware search with updated definitions - you have one or the other. Symantec or McAfee, take your choice.
2006-07-30 02:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download this program.It will fix that problem. http://www.superantispyware.com It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-07-30 05:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use superantispyware from www.superantispyware.com
2006-07-30 03:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by Buzzy Buddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋