2006-10-10 15:09:15 · 6 answers · asked by truli u 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I have Wndows XP. I did not install any programs on my computer then suddenly the clock on my computer started to show different time. Right after that I started to get the message - new program has been installed. Can anyone help me to answer the question?
2006-10-10 15:13:37 · update #1
There is a good chance you may have spyware. If you don't already have anti spyware software on your computers, get on zdnet.com and download a free trial and run it. Good luck.
2006-10-10 15:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by rvcjah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go the "start", "control panel" then click on "add/remove software". When the box comes up, look for something that you don't recognize and check the date of the software. If you don't recognize it click on it and see if it will give you more information on it.
If there is nothing there, run your spyware and virus program to do a complete scan. Before you do, go to windows explorer, and under "tools", "folder options". When the box comes up click on "view" and scroll down to where it says "hidden files and folders" and make sure "show hidden files" is checked. Then run spyware and virus program. If there are any bugs, the should show. Make sure they are updated to the latest defintions from the website you got them from.
2006-10-10 15:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time when u see this.....if u click start..all programs...the new program will be highlighted..that way u know what it is..check to see if it is highlihted and did u install it?
if u did not..i would update any antivirus or spyware scanner and the run a full system scan
2006-10-10 15:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by big_chris_fool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would do a spyware and virus check ..
also check your computer at
www.pcpitstop.com it will tell you what you need to do to make your comp run better and if you have spyware..
its free to do the scan.. and its very possible you have spyware/adware
2006-10-10 15:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you reatart you pc? Some programs require it !
2006-10-10 15:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps it found a driver for a usb hardware or certain downloads containing new code and operation systems.
2006-10-10 15:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by Manny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋