my antivirus is switched off nearly every time i boot up,every time i log off it takes ages for the programes to respond.I can't find any viruses or spyware when i run the scans,all these problems have started since i got the bt home hub
2006-10-31 18:36:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Many viruses disable your antivirus.
First try a system restore, it probably won't work. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Install Winpatrol and click the Startup tab, have a look and see what programs load on startup. All you want on the list are Windows and your firewall, anti virus and anti spyware.
Run full scans in Safe Mode, using your anti virus and anti spyware.
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 your anti virus and anti spyware 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.
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Both these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.
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.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1 AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
And these are useful utilities;
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
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.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-10-31 23:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly what Wayne Y said is complete rubbish- routers do not slow computers down. Routers and hubs are a layer three edge device that are transparent to your computers operation.
Swap the hub with as many routers as you can and you will find that the problem still remains.
You may need to clean your registry, defrag your hard drives etc but also look at any programs you have recently downloaded. If you've picked up a worm then this will slow your computer down massively as it will now be tied up doing pointless calculations. Worms will not always be detected by AV, sometimes the infected program gives permission for your computer to be used by another person/PC and the virus itself lies in another computer. Delete anything you've recently downloaded that could be infected, if you start finding files that can't be deleted, chances are that you've found one of the culprits, if they still can't be deleted you could be best off doing a system restore.
2006-11-01 02:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Icarus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear ! you have not mentioned which antivirus program you are using. Besides, any broadband connection is totally a different from your antivirus program but while browsing or accessing your antivirus programs keeps tracks of incoming and outgoing request you made on various sites.
The best answer to this question is to update the antivirus or reinstall, so that you will not face any problem in future.
2006-11-01 02:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by Abhishek S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would appear to be something to do with the hub if the only change to your system is the hub.Check your antivirus homepage to see if there is any known probs or even try bt page for known issues.
2006-11-01 02:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by plasterur 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scan and remove with some free spyware tools. This site has a
pretty good list of free ones if you need it, it also has tips on how to
avoid spyware.
http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2006-11-01 09:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hubs slow most computers down Sound to me like you have a conflict so you should do a system diag
2006-11-01 02:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should install a good antivirus program and keep it up to date. Here you have some free choices:
http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download.html
2006-11-01 08:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a virus,, re-boot pc, pressing F8 and start in SAFE mode/administrator, then do a FULL virus scan.
the little blighter will be found,, remember to use adaware'se regularly to get rid of more pests
2006-11-01 03:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, thats most likely the problem then, BT help line are free, give them a call, good luck
2006-11-01 02:39:45 · answer #9 · answered by pepzi_bandit 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you tried running a registry cleaner...you'd be amazed at how many problems that can solve...good luck
2006-11-01 02:48:54 · answer #10 · answered by honestypleeze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋