It freezes up but it still lets me do other thing. I typed the question while it was frozen. It stays like that for 20 seconds then it goes back to normal. My computer overall has been going slow. Ive scanned it with Bazooka, McAffe, hi jack this, Ad Aware and othing was found.
2006-08-10 10:18:17 · 3 answers · asked by I run with scissors 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Get some better anti spyware stuff on. McAfee and Webroot are what im running. Also, check for updates. New virus' come out in the hundreds per day.
2006-08-10 10:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need some spyware/adware or virus help.
This is what I do to protect my computer:
> Scan your computer for spyware/adware using a FREE software from Microsoft called Windows Defender: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> You can download a FREE antivirus software:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Programs/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
> You can buy Webroot Spy Sweeper here, it's very nice, safe and very up-to-date:
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan-3000.php?rc=4929&ac=5190853
> MSN Toolbar, includes Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter - FREE:
http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us
> Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest security updates: http://www.windowsupdate.com
> You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer, it's the new version, fast, clean and secure:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10010
Good luck and I hope these solutions solve your problem, if you need more extra help, contact me :)
2006-08-10 10:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a trojan on your pc
this will get it off
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2006-08-10 10:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋