my pc is very slow. Before i log on. It say's 1 program running. I have tried everything to find the fault but failed. It may be 'Trojan Horse'??? any assistance please.
2007-02-23 13:07:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Ok it may be spyware.
Here is a list of good spyware removal tools.
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.lavasoft.com
http://toolbar.yahoo.com (included in toolbar)
http://www.microsoft.com (Defender is the programs name)
If those don't help it may be a virus.
http://www.avast.com
Click the link above and install the Free Home Edition. Then run a boot-time scan. That should find the virus.
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2007-02-23 13:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably got nothing to do with a virus. Get the free AVG and put that to rest . www.grisoft.com Remove the old Mcaffee or Norton from ADD DELETE Programs in my computer.
The things that slow down a computer are mostly due to a Registry problems. I dont know if youve bought anything to clean up the registry, if not get yourself a 30 day free trial from Tune-Up Utilities. That will clean up registry and restore damaged files, it will clean and restore the computer system.
Go to www.tune-up.com and get the 30 day free one. I use that same one for about 3 years and Now i get the paid one. Dont download free scans they are a waste of time since youd have to pay to even try them Whereas this is a fee for use 30 days.
2007-02-23 15:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode
(2) Do an online virus scan to check if you still have any other viruses in your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
Install and run CCleaner a freeware system optimization and privacy tool.
. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
CCleaner Tutorial
http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showtopic=1504
For expert Spyware, Popup, and Hijacker removal assistance, do not hesitate to
visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showforum=22
2007-02-23 13:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virus - is a program written to alter the way a computer operates, without the permission or knowledge of the user, it hides in other program files. It replicates itself and executes.To know more about how viruses attaches itself to computers and to learn how to combat them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/combatproblems
2007-02-24 15:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An easier way is to back up the work on your computer then format it. Then reinstall the operating system onto the PC.
2007-02-23 22:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your anti-virus to run a full system scan and delete it or download http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 and use that it you dont already have an anti-virus installed.
If no virus....ways to gain space for computer to run faster.
1.start,control panel, performance/maintenance and click free up space on hard disk. This will make the computer faster.
2.Buy for RAM (space) for computer.
3. start,control panel, performance/maintenance and click rearrange items on your computer to make programs run faster. This will also make computer faster.
4. Go into start, control panel, add/remove programs and remove programs you dont need.
security for future----
make sure firewall is on
make sure you have an anti-virus start,
make sure automatic updates is turned on.
make sure you have anti-spyware----
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2007-02-23 15:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get AOL Active Sheild its got the 2nd best detection rate of viruses and AVG is 24th so dont get AVG get AOL Active Sheild its actually made by Kaspersky and AOL just stuck their name on it/
2007-02-23 18:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by sbraidley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some of these free antispyware programs http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywareremovaltool.html
2007-02-23 13:45:38 · answer #8 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mah frien' Luther gots hisself a virus from a skank ho! You best be gettin' yo dangle checked out by the doctor, yo!
2007-02-23 13:15:54 · answer #9 · answered by tyrone_stole_yo_bike 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
download
avast
and Spybot - Search & Destroy
and see what they find they are both totally free
2007-02-23 13:15:33 · answer #10 · answered by yoshi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋