I don't know alot about computers so bear with me. I downloaded spybot search and destroy. I scanned with it and it said Microsoft windows security internet explorer, microsoft internet security center firewall disabled. What does that mean? Does it think these are viruses? I'm afraid to delete it because I don't want it to erase my browser.
2007-02-21 04:26:43 · 5 answers · asked by Inez J 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It said all of these things in red and the weird thing is my firewall isn't disabled
2007-02-21 04:31:16 · update #1
No it just means that notifications were disabled!!! If you go into Settings and Security Center and Change the Way Security Center Alerts Me you can check On or Off whether Microsoft automatically alerts you that updates are on or off. All Spybot is griping about is that they're off, which is okay!
2007-02-21 04:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SpyBot is a great program.
I take it you are using XP, it has a firewall. Not a good one, but better than nothing.
It should be enabled until you get a better one.
I can recommend Sygate Firewall and Kerio Firewall, both good .
Hope this helps.
2007-02-21 04:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Doug Woodall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have Spybot fix it. Check the box and then click the button. Nothing will happen to your browser.
2007-02-21 04:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it just said that your computer is insecure, you must enable some protection for the Explorer.
Open Control Panel -> Internet option here you can adjust the security when you use your PC for browsing
Open Control Panel -> Windows Fire wall protect your windows from attacking wares.
2007-02-21 04:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by maxiangelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a spyware, try ad-aware from lavasoft
it is not dangerous at all, there is a free personal use only version on www.download.com
i dont trust spybot, uninstall it.
2007-02-21 04:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by Do RiN Entertainment, INC. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋