Why am I having a problem in getting into my computer?

Question

I had broadband and yet it takes ages to get into my computer. when I want to go to Answers or google I get Games. When I answer or ask a question the screen freezes and the little "e" goes black and I have to keep on pressing until it opens. It is so frustrating and time consuming. I have pressed the plugs back Iinto the modem but its still happening. Should I get rid of the Yahoo Homepage and make it hOTMAIL as I didn't seem to have so many problems there as I have in Yahoo. I keep getting "not connected" whenever I try the dial up. Please help me because its driving me crazy.

Answer 1

Probably infected, no ,not you .I am talking about your computer. It sounds like a typical virus related problem. Make sure that your anti-virus software is working properly and has been periodically updated.

Answer 2

The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK

Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:
Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.

Then begin by;
delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.

goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions

goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.

Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.

Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.

Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.

Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.


Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:

dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories

Check the 'dir' command for all parameters

Answer 3

whenever i have a problem like this i turn the power to my modem off for a short while and let it reboot. there is also a possibility that your system could do with a clean up so run the disc cleanup and defragger tools to see if they help. another possibility is that your firewall could need reconfiguring but try the other steps first, it might be prudent to run scans for viruses and spyware just to be doule safe. unfortunately it can be a long process of elimination but have patience you should be up and running in no time. if this fails try to rstore your computer to a time when things where fine. i hope this helps so good luck

Answer 4

First, figure out if you actually have broadband speed
Close ALL browser windows except one and click on the link to get speed tests
You probably should have at least 300 kbps down
If not, then you have a network problem

Also, use click on your Toolbar and start Task Manager
see if you got a lot of junk using up your CPU

Answer 5

hiya have u tried contacting your Internet provider if u use AOL id get rid of it fast as AOL screw up Ur comp and have u tried doing a disk clean up & also defraging ur comp if that dosent help take ur comp to a computer repaire shop and ask them to check it over for u p.c world do a pc health check so it maybe worth considering takeing ur comp 2 pc world and asking them do do a pc health check 4 u hope u get the prob sorted soon bud

Answer 6

Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run Avast and Ewido in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it.

The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall

Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.

Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com

Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/ - Trend Micro online virus guide
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ - Trend Micro PCillin online scan

http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan

Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com

Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.

http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.

http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool

Microsoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 7

You probably got alot of spyware crap hidden away in that little compartment called the 'hard drive'

Answer 8

u just upgrade the system or better contact the customer care of the shop where you purchased the system ....

Answer 9

you have a hacker!