Sometimes when I go to shut down my computer I get this message saying "somebody else is logged into this computer do you still wish to shut down" I am not quite sure of the exact message but I know it is very close to that. This happened twice to me so far and when I turn my computer back on after that none of my icons pop up on my computer so I have to keep shutting it off. The last time it took me around 3 hours to get all of my stuff to pop back on to the screen. What is going on? Is this some kind of virus or spyware because when I scan my computer it comes up with nothing. What is going on with my computer?
2006-10-29 18:31:44 · 12 answers · asked by erinfitz831 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I do not have any other accounts on my computer just mine.
2006-10-29 18:39:46 · update #1
All answers are spot on does sound like someone is hacking you, trojans can be used to anything on your computer, switch it on switch it off, even switch on your webcam.
Best thing to do is: Get spybot search and destroy, and get rid of the virus.
Now get a hold off hide ip platinum, this hides your ip address from all other people (which is how someone can connect to your computer)
Get a decent anti virus program (best one is bitdefender)
2006-10-29 22:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is a perfect example of hackers. r u logged on the net, if u r then log off and change your password and also get a firewall like zonealarm. that will prevent u form further hacker attacks.
the link to get zone alarm is as follows
http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10061193.html
it has its own anti spyware and firewall. it will stop all hackers it can hide your IP too so go the right way.
its also possible you have a Trojan, so get a anti virus form a friend like Norton ani virus. and then get zone alarm pro firewall and finally get the latest updates for both the programs
if this doesn't work mail me ill try and help u then
2006-10-29 18:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by ThE TiTaN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you have no other accounts? What are you running, XP? If so there are some standard accounts like admin and guest that come set up on your system - and these are just the sort of things hackers can use to get it.
Go to the control panel and click on "users", see what users are there. And yes, the answers are good, if you don't have a firewall get one.
2006-10-29 22:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the above answers are really helpful....
Another one to download is Spybot search n destroy along with Ad-Aware from Lavasoft
If you need a free Firewall Zone Alarm is just the thing...
Most of these you can download from Downloads.com
Happy hunting cos you also might need Hi-Jack this ,they sort out what is or not causing you problems with your browser etc... cheers
2006-10-29 22:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Whoops 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your suspect you have spyware you should fun some scans with
different free programs. I found this site pretty helpful. Good luck.
http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2006-10-30 01:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It nothing.No Spyware..........It is not a problem.Install and Anti-virus and Firewall for pc security.Its just if any process of yours is left undetcted..the error comes.....
2006-10-29 19:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you try this?
Delete all other accounts, on your PC, and keep only admin account. Check if the same problem is existing. If yes, better change your admin passowrd.
2006-10-29 18:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by manoj Ransing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
right hit on my computer icon > hit on properties > hit on > remote
un --check mark that box
>>ALLOW Remote Assistance intvitations to be sent from this computer << hit on appy & ok
ok get this ur find out if anyone is spying on you
a-squared <<< its free it will search for spyware & trojans and tracking software . and get avg antispyware . spybot . & spyware blocker
2006-10-29 19:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Use Firewall.
2006-10-29 18:49:20 · answer #9 · answered by Sharif Aly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so far you are getting great answers.... u need to update your computer protection.... but always change your pass codes,,, you must be hot... or very interesting....lol GL
2006-10-29 18:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by TamBam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋