ok my computer's been giving quite a lot of crap lately. first the Mcafee personal firewall subscription expires. then the antivirus. and then randomly last night i open a folder and the left side panel with all the quick launch links to other folders like my computer. control panel. the details about selected files. size and how many files selected. that whole part of the window is gone. i thought something changed the view setting so i went to folder options but cudnt find anything to change it back. the worst things is even in recycle bin. because the panel is gone. the button to empty the bin is gone! this is quite a bother. plz help.
ps i found this random thing in my start menu called thriXXX. and 3D Sex Villa inside.had an uninstall so i did. but i did this after the folder panel is gone. then my whole computer kinda froze. i had to do a system restore to the day before. the thriXXX came back. i uninstalled it again.now my computer seems alright. didnt freeze. but wtf was that?
2006-12-09 02:08:57 · 3 answers · asked by Simon Z 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Select Tools, Folder Options, and choose Show common tasks in folders on the General tab. Click OK, and the left pane of the folder window will once again display those luscious (and valuable) links to common folder tasks and other desirable spots on your PC.
You may want to scan your PC for spyware and viruses. Go to http://www.cybertopcops.com/free-downloads.php for free (and effective) spyware and virus scanners.
2006-12-09 02:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by cppgenius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ThriXXX is some kind of 3d adult online interactive software. You can learn more by putting it in google. You need to turn off and then back on your system restore since the virus is in your restore point. I would also do a online scan at http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Other tips you should consider are....
Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php
Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
Want to get serious about security?
http://www.tom-cat.com/security.html
2006-12-09 02:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should apply a paid antivirus application subscription from norton or kaspersky. do not use loose antivirus softwares. they are not effectine in preserving your pc from safe practices threats. i'm utilising Vista brilliant with Norton internet safe practices 2007 and have not were given a virus because i comprehend paid and actual softwares are the perfect to apply.
2016-11-30 08:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋