omg i was on my net like 9 hrs ago an it started to go slow i tried to sigin into yahoo and ie was the other program open and it wouldnt let me it keep on signing out then i click the start button to get another program an it said all my files were empty like everything was deleted an then i keep clickin the start an it came back so i unplugged my internet .. i have since then deleted yahoo messenger an scanned my computer it took 7 hrs i need a good virus free REAL program i called my cable company an they told me about AVG an i downloaded it an it said some part of it didnt down load wats goin on im scared now being on here .. also im scared to restart my computer for fear it will delet all my files.. Plez answer this asap. ill be back to check in an hr if i dont fall asleep .. an my ie is supppper slow its been like that for a while . like i said i can use all the help i can get hope u understand this. tc..
2007-02-28 16:36:47 · 8 answers · asked by All about me 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hello! Sounds like the first thing you need to do is download Microsoft's Malicious Tool Remover, and should it find something it'll knock it off. I would also recommend downloading Spyware Terminator (free) and maybe you need to redownload and reinstall AVG's latest version. Upon having the downloads, run Microsoft's first, then AVG and the Spyware Terminator. Then get online quick and get updates, then knock off the connection to run AVG and Spyware Terminator. Also get CCleaner to clean out your cache and knock out those bad MRU type cookies. Hope this helps. Do try to start sentences in capitalization so we can read it better and so help you more.
2007-02-28 16:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa, slow down a second. Too many run on sentences gives me a headache.
I would download avg free from another pc and run that on your pc. It's possible you changed a setting in the registry or system setting by accident.
You may have a virus from an im messasge or email or chat from someone in yahoo.
I highly doubt you have a boot sector virus that affects your pc when you reboot. If you have access to another pc, I would download the latest version of avg free to a cd (I say cd to eliminate any risk of infecting a usb drive). You can use a usb drive if necessary.
Run a full system scan immdeidately. It's easy to follow. Also recommend installing "spybot search and destory". It helps get rid of spyware. Do a google search for spybot. It's also not a bad idea to download se adaware personal from lavasoft. Again do a google search. It's free and helps get rid of bad stuff.
Try to run those programs before you do a reboot, incase it is a boot sector virus. It may not be a virus at all, it's hard to know without being there.
2007-03-01 00:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by yepiknowiam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a list of programs that no system should be without:
Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware SE Personal
CCleaner
HijackThis!
CWShredder
Windows Defender
ZoneAlarm
WinPatrol
Spyware Blaster
Spyware Guard
IE Spyad
Mozilla Firefox
When used together with your system's antivirus program (use AVG if you don't have one), these programs help form a comprehensive defense against malware.
*NOTE: Before running any of these programs, I would suggest that you turn off your System Restore. This will make sure that any malware on your system has not place to "hide" when you are killing them off. Preferably, you should run these programs when booted in Safe Mode.
Be sure to download and use Spybot and Ad-Aware first, as these programs will help kill many baddies (and should make your system run better).
Once you do so, download and run the other programs, making sure everything is up to date. Once you get to HijackThis!, I would advise to choose its "Scan and Make Report" option and post your log (with copy/paste) on the TomCoyote Forums. They will help you get rid of anything bad hanging around your registry.
Good Luck!
2007-03-01 02:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some virus and spy ware programs take up your computers memory and also connect to the internet when you are online to download even more spy ware programs
First you need to disconnect from the internet then install your anti virus program and spy ware program to remove the virus or spy ware on your computer.
2007-03-01 00:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by apreston60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download Mozilla Firefox to begin with (dont use IE since it is a piece of crap).
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
Use the online virus checker by Trend Micro
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Once this is done and you have removed any viruses reboot and ensure you reinstall AVG , update and re-scan.
Good luck!
2007-03-01 00:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to www.avast.com and download thier anti virus, i think it is fantastic and it is free, get the home edition as it is the one thats free, you dont even need to register for your reg key for 60 days so you can get scanning right away
2007-03-01 00:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by D McC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you use http://www.prevx1.com its a 30 day trial but it can find things that ordinary Virus scanners don't...give it a try...its for Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Adware and Spyware....
2007-03-01 00:42:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
lap top-take battery out after shutting down and then rebooting in order
2007-03-01 01:48:54 · answer #8 · answered by lil me t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋