my computer's got a virus again
2006-12-05 04:03:29 · 18 answers · asked by FEDERITO T 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It is possible if you are saying.Get a different anti virus.
2006-12-05 04:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by tejas_fundo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi.
Assuming you run windows, do not let it connect directly to the Internet. Use a router or a small computer running Linux. Also do not blindly open attachments and browse using either Internet Explorer 7 (but ask a friend to configure it securely - on win2k3 it's pretty safe but on other windows it's just inviting people to your pc) or Firefox.
Using these guidelines I've never had a virus or trojan infect my computers and I do browse porn sites.
P.s. and I don't run resource eating antivirus software or need a firewall (because of the router).
2006-12-05 13:50:46 · answer #2 · answered by chivas314159 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately my friend,yes it is possible,and its a fact of life when using the internet,there are idiots out there who make it there lifes work to xxxx up our computers,sad or what
my advice mate is install a good anti-virus,and you dont even have to spend any money,i use avast 4.7(http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html) and this has kept my pc pretty well virus free,but the name of the game is making sure any security software is kept up-to-date as new strains of virus are being discovered every day
a very good anti-virus program if you dont mind spending a few quid is f-secure anti-virus(http://esd.element5.com/demoreg.html?productid=300108641&languageid=1),this is a evaluation and if you want to buy a years subscription,its around £30 but well worth the money,it scans for viruses,worms,rootkits,and of course spyware...10/10
f-secure will defenitely keep your p.c secure and clean,i use it on my second p.c and its solid,it uses a internet explorer sheild which even stops you changing your homepage,it stops..browser hijacks,active x installation,and will stop any unauthorised installaion of software
good luck
2006-12-05 12:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to download a virus scanning programme.
2006-12-05 12:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Rich T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I downloaded some programs from http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
They offer free software such as AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software). Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers) ...!
2006-12-09 10:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have multiple fire walls and anti virus programmes.
2006-12-05 12:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by ty_rosewood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its possibel you dork... if you don't have your computer protected with a anti viruse or you go to sites that aren't protected it is very possible. read up dude think before asking stupid stuff.
2006-12-05 12:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why wouldn't it be possible. Don't open attachments without scanning it first.
Coach
2006-12-05 12:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 day free trial from mcAfee anti virus.. http://download.mcafee.com/uk/?cid=9342
2006-12-05 12:13:09 · answer #9 · answered by emagem 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you been using MSN or Limewire - anythings possible then xxxx
2006-12-05 12:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by starlet108 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋