my laptop antivirus expired now I keep getting pop ups that I have a bloodhound virus and I got bumped orr my dsl and my screen turned black for over an hour I could not get back online is this just so I will re-purchase their product or is it serious?
2006-11-26 20:37:13 · 5 answers · asked by just lil ol' me 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Bloodhound is serious. Use this free scan and it may remove it. Make sure you update it after you install it.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5
Lots of computer users refer to the "Bloodhound Virus" like it is a specific thing - as in "How do I remove the Bloodhound Virus"? While we may know what they mean, what they are asking is technically incorrect.
"In reality, a 'Bloodhound Virus' is spyware"Bloodhound is a technology that was developed by Symantec. It has the ability to detect various types of viral activity using heuristic algorithms. (techno mumbo jumbo for "symptom search") Think of it like going to the doctor - you may have a symptom like red spots on your back. It could be measles, allergies, or just mosquito bites. The doctor knows its not normal and by asking a few questions can get a better idea of whether or not its serious and how to treat it.
Bloodhound works in much the same way, sniffing around looking for something that isn't quite right. Sometimes what it finds is no big deal, but usually its something harmful and sometimes it is extremely serious for your computer.
2006-11-26 20:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a free anti-virus like AVG or Avast to get rid of the bloodhound virus. Download it from the following link, update it and scan your system.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1
2006-11-27 05:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you been infected and that needs to be removed.
you should renew the subscription with norton and get that cleaned up
2006-11-27 05:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Spybot, is a great freeware spyware removal program.
You don't NEED McAfee, you can use any AV software you want.
2006-11-27 04:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by zachsandberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free scan and removal from Microsoft
http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=sah
2006-11-27 04:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by RDRAM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋