I keep getting a security High risk alert for HHPLOPToolBar activity local host (1038), how do I fix this?

Answer 1

It is likely your computer has been infecting with adware and/or spyware. You should download and install an antispyware program to scan your computer. There are several good free antispyware programs so you don't have to spend a dime. Try Lavasoft's Ad Aware Personal SE edition, Spybot Search & Destroy and/or Microsoft's Windows Defender. All 3 programs are free; however, you will need to go through Microsoft's WGA validation process to use Windows Defender. You can find all 3 programs and other free antispyware programs at www.filehippo.com. Just look under antispyware. Download and install the program. Update them and then run a scan. Be sure to quarantine any suspicious files. Unlike antivirus programs, you can have more than 1 antispyware program installed - just be sure to only scan one at a time. For instructions on how to use these programs go to http://www.malwarehelp.org/. Look on the right column and look under Most Popular articles. If you need more info, just drop me an email.