Have had real problems tonight with my computer.
I logged on as normal only to find that both my taskbar and my address bar had dissapeared.
Tried to download another address bar and it wouldn't work!!
Tried to do a system restore 3 times and they all failed!!
Finally managed to get both my taskbar and address bar back, but computer is running really slowly and will not upload some pages at all.
Have done a full system scan on both Norton and Lava adware and all seems to be okay there.
Can anyone help....please??
2007-02-18 09:42:54 · 9 answers · asked by Lynn D 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Download & run:
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--SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY http://www.safer-networking.org/ Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
--AD-AWARE http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware Download and install Ad-Aware. You should use this program to scan your computer on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
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Free ANTI-VIRUS and Firewall Programs:
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE It is very important that you have anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
--AVG Anti-Virus http://www.grisoft.com
--ZoneAlarm Anti-virus/Firewall http://www.zonelabs.com
2007-02-18 09:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I wouldnt rule out that you have a virus or trojan horse or something. It is possible even if it doesnt show up in Norton or Lavasoft. Make sure you update both of those programs quite often, as thats the only way they know how to define what the current viruses are. you may have a virus that shows up after an update. In the meantime look out for several taletell signs of a possible virus. Programs, or features that you did not install seem to appear out of nowhere. Your home page is changed all of a sudden. Your start up is real slow, and seems to have something running in the background slowing it down. You can't boot into safe mode at all, or your system restore or firewall is turned off. You have icons down in the right side of your taskbar that wasnt there before. If you keep getting a pop-up that says something like "Your system is infected! Download PC Doctor now....or "click here for a free scan.." Never fall for that...that is a trojan horse, and is a pain in the *** to get rid of. (Now dont get that confused with Microsoft or Windows updates.) If its a anti-virus program other than the one you are using, dont do it!!If you remeber that you or somebody else may have clicked on it, than there you go, thats more than likely it. Hopefully, thats not it. Email me for more help if you need to...clone17@gmail.com
2007-02-18 18:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a virus, i know you have checked but go to panda active scan, an online scanner and that should find the problem. if no virus go to pcpitstop.co.uk and run the full tests, you will find out what the problems are, maybe a defrag. also download CCLEANER free registry cleaner, very good.
2007-02-18 17:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by brommas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all try cleaning out your computer by getting rid of any software you dont need. Get rid of your temp files and cookies.
run a good spysweeper and virus checker. If you have xp try a repair . Go to pc pitstop and run a full test on your computer it will tell you what you can do to improve it.
2007-02-18 18:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would download DFT (drive fitness test) to see if the hard drive is going bad (free form IBM).
A couple of virus companies let you do a free web-based virus scan (just to make sure).
If all else fails, boot form the Windows CD, let it detect that Windows exists, then do a REPAIR. It will fix your Windows in place.
2007-02-18 17:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
right i think people now know my opinion on NORTON antivirus(it is PANTS)
like the other person said... go to panda active scan and run that instead.
you have to run it in internet explorer.
when you do and it finds problems with your system, maybe you will consider changing over to PANDA antivirus software as it is one of, if not THE BEST antivirus around.
2007-02-19 00:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you do to coerrect the problem? That might have something to do with it? I would try the repair install method.
2007-02-18 17:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by DaProfessor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you've got yourself a virus friend. Way to go!
2007-02-18 17:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Format your computer and install Linux.
2007-02-18 17:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by nerd00 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋