I was loading up a web page and it came to the server not found page in firefox so i clicked the homepage button and it took for ever until it came up with server timed out. and has been going very slow ever since. I am using a dsl connection. could it be spyware?
2006-12-18 17:38:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You could always try reseting your modem and router if you use one. Just unplug both of them wait like a minute and then plug in your modem. When all the lights go solid, then plug in your router.
I have cable internet and I have a computer that is on 24/7 online. Every one or two weeks, stuff like that happens, but when I reset my modem and router everything starts working again.
2006-12-18 17:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by jahman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very well possible. Spyware will slow down your PC. Scan your PC with one or all of these.
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2006-12-18 17:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely spyware.You can get an excellent spyware removal from www.download.com.Just go there & search for Ad-Aware & download it.
2006-12-18 18:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by ornob_od 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my guess its a worm/spyware/or som kinda virus if u dont have virus protection get it now. and be sure to get the updates very inportant. I learned the hard way
2006-12-18 17:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by jigga_cr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have high speed Internet ,
clean & scan your system.
Remove any unused programs
Try to remove all the infected programs
I hope it helps.
Good luck
2006-12-18 18:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by massimo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a problem with your dsl conneciton... call the tech support of your ISP.
2006-12-18 17:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by shanny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got dial up dude, you've got nothing to worry about :)
2006-12-18 17:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by Sligo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a virus
2006-12-18 17:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by Erica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change ur provider
2006-12-18 17:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by e_friendship 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋