When I run Ad-Aware or Spybot they shut the PC down half way through running.
After running (and shuttng down the PC) numerous times they finally get to the end of the running process. When it reboots the PC shuts down and I have to reboot about 4 times before the PC gets to full welcome screen.
ALSO. When I run AVG anti-virus it 'changes' the registry at the beginning of the run. It does it all the time now! So there must be someting causing this?
I have registry mechanic and when I run this it shuts down the PC before getting through the full run, never getting to the end of the running scrollbar.
HELP :(
2007-03-02 23:08:51 · 6 answers · asked by delta_road 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It sounds like theres something interfering with your software.
Switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Make sure you have a firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
Install Winpatrol and Security Taks Manager to see whats running;
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/securitytask.html - Security task manager is shareware but the 30 day trial should help you figure out what the problem is.
2007-03-02 23:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try doing this in Safe Mode if you aren't already and see if it does the same thing. Also if this keeps up try CW Shredder and HiJack this. It sounds as if you have some kind of virus or at least partof one left. Your other option would be to reload the hard drive.
Ron
2007-03-02 23:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ron75 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 01:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by krolick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've got and use reg mec. on a regular basics,can you remember when your pc was last ok?if so go to system restore, and run it from that date, and you should be ok
2007-03-02 23:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run those software on safe mode to identify the real result.
2007-03-02 23:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by arbie_pogi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If possible format and reinstall
2007-03-02 23:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋