I recently had a problem where my Windows XP went "black screen" and the repairman said that it was best in the case of XP to not load up any Spyware removal or Registry repair programs as they do more harm than good. Is this true? He said that one really only needs a good anti-virus program and the XP service pack.
Any clarity on this, with good logical reasoning, would be much appreciated. thx
2007-01-05 01:05:29 · 8 answers · asked by Eric K 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes. If the viruses spoil your files it is going to be a problem.but the antivirus and antispy wares are essential in the PC better you adopt a system restore operation. It is safe and the problems can be rectified. You have to carefully select the date of restore. Ensure that the PC was functioning normally on the selected date for restoration. If you want to know an effective procedure for system restore please visit the following site.
http://tinyurl.com/ylr2cl
After successfull repairs select a standard antivirus and an anti spyware and install in your PC so that the problem does not occur again.There are a number of antivirus and anti spyware in the market. Some are free some are to be purchased. Please visit the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
http://tinyurl.com/ymctqq
You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
http://tinyurl.com/ykzjyp
You also try to select and install a suitable spyware from the following link to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
After succesful installation of the protective wares create a system restore point.
2007-01-05 20:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by YAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you are working within the registry you need to take extream caution. download this great free program that work's great with your windows xp in mind. http://www.iobit.com/AdvancedWindowsCarePersonal/download.htm. This will keep your registry running smooth and keep your windows programs in proper order. It also will protect your pc from spy's and viruses. Be sure and run it often. Good luck. And don't worry, I am very experienced on the PC. Mikie.
2007-01-05 01:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by Mikie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scan the PC with standard antivirus software. If you do not have one, I can give a few links that offer free virus and spy ware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-07 11:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some registry repair programs can be harmful,but u always need a spyware removal program
2007-01-05 01:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ashik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have run Ad-aware for ages on my computer and its never messed up any of my programs......I don't have it set to run automatically but I run it often.....you would be surprised at what spyware is on your computer if you haven't run one before.....it slows your computer down with junk
2007-01-05 01:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsygrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋