I have 2x solid red circles with a white X in them, at the bottom of my screen, everything works but very slowly & crashes if i try to do more than one thing at a time - Please help.
2006-09-02 11:01:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I highly recommend you download SUPERantispyware. It will fix that problem. It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-09-02 13:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a virus infection of some sort.
Open up Task Manager, Networking tab and see if the network activity is zero when you've got no browsers running. If it isn't then you've got some sort of infection
Best way to remove it is a fresh install of windows over the top of a reformatted disk.
You'll need to install AND UPDATE anti-virus and anti-spyware software. I use NOD32 for AV and AdAware and Spybot for AS but have a look on the web and make up your own mind.
You'll also need a firewall. If you're using a router then use the firewall on there and also a software firewall like Zone Alarm or Comodo to monitor outgoing traffic.
Latest reserach shows that an unprotected computer will only last about 11 minutes before picking up an infection.
2006-09-02 16:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by CeeVee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is your hardware the reason your computer could be slow is that the technology in it is old. I should know since I am running an AMD K6 166 MHz processor, 196 megs of ram a 10 gig hard drive on a 28.8 dial-up connection running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition service pack 2 embedded. and a 16 meg video card, if your computer is as old or older than my replace it with a new one. However if your problem is in the software department http://www.magnisiummedia.com has literally tons of free software to help you out with this website is owned and operated by the PC FREEWARE magazine you can get at a magazine dealer near you.
2006-09-02 11:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by demonicunicorn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Noooo, Dont run AVG its awful. Try CCleaner to clear out your registry and repair any hard drive issues. Also run AdAware SE and I would get Zone Alarm. Even the free Firewall is great. If you can afford it or "Aquire" it, get the full version with virus protection. Keep you protected. ;)
2006-09-02 12:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by peter.pelosi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try mcafee it takes ages to run a virus check
or if u cant find the cause format your drive don't backup any thing
if don't know what is infected i did it worked a treat
2 months on no problems what so ever i have partitioned my c: drive in to 2 partitions that way u don't lose much data i use partition magic
i do hope this helps you
2006-09-02 11:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by wobber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrad. You have a spyware...
Check for spyware. Run both Ad-aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw... and Skybot (http://www.safer-networking.org/)...... to remove any spyware. Run both as one may caught something the other missing. Then go to microsoft.com and download Defender to protect against future infections. All three programs are free.
2006-09-02 11:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clean your c drive then difragnent it it should run faster or go into run and type msconfig the shut down the programmes u don't need restart your pc then run a anti virus a good one like mcafee or you can down load ewido it is the best for spyware good luck
2006-09-02 11:10:13 · answer #7 · answered by daio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut your comput dow quick because it will wipe all of your stuff off of it. Then get a proffesional to take a look its better to be safe than sorry.
2006-09-02 11:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by jemaple 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are free antivirus and antispyware programs you can download from the net
like A V G and Adaware
download and run both kinds
then see if you speed up
2006-09-02 11:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by Hoku S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i think that ur computer need system restore or maybe if u have the OS CD then just place it in and refomat u will have a fresh computer
2006-09-02 11:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋