I can't figure out why all of my other settings remain the way that I set them. But my anti-virus will not stay "on". My firewall and automatic updates are fine - on and working, but what's up with the anti virus? Any ideas?
2006-11-30 20:31:26 · 9 answers · asked by a2j2006 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Here's Trend Micro HouseCall addy. They scan online free and will remove most virus, trojan or spyware it finds.
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
and then for a followup sign up for free membership and post questions for help and step by step instructions for repairs at
http://www.techsupportforum.com/
2006-11-30 20:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by ? pita ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try un-installing the Anti Virus software. And then reinstall the Anti Virus software. Give this a try it should work.
2006-12-01 04:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by The Truth 2.0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the computer has a virus. I've seen this behavior many times at work: the virus turns off the anti-virus software. I would suggest downloading and running McAfee's Stinger:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Good luck!
2006-12-01 04:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sure you got already a virus inside your PC. Even you update your Anti Virus daily this virus is not on the list. I recomend you a free and strong Anti Virus...
Try Avast Home Edition Its free and free registration..Just fill up their form and they will send to you a registration CODE.
2006-12-01 04:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by i_lyn_tek_i 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably you have disabled the antivirus. Check it first and scan again. Scan with anti spyware. If you do not have it, install an anti spyware and scan the PC. I can give a few links that offer free spyware removers...! . Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html If antivirus and spyware remover software does not work, you can try to restore the computer to an older working configuration. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html
2006-12-01 04:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some viruses, and other malwares will disable your computers anti-virus apps to prevent detection.
Try these free online scans and see what comes up:
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
Good luck to ya!
2006-12-01 04:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it once with a Trojan virus infection my pc. You need to scan your pc at start up to find and destroy it. Or use Trend Micro's on line virus scan, excellent scanner in situations like this.
2006-12-01 04:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by Manie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If running a full AV scan does not resolve this, you may want to completely disconnect your PC from any network of any kind and re-install the AV from fresh. Then reconnect and update.
2006-12-01 04:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Tritan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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There is a great virus killer (aol active virus) which is based on kasperky lab's virus killer.
If you need to know how to install it there is a great step by step guide here
http://www.walkthroughwizard.info/removingvirusesandspyware.htm
2006-12-01 05:43:36 · answer #9 · answered by radicalfunscout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋