my computer screen keeps turing green.
with all kinds of lines.
it goes away.
and then comes back.
is this a virus?
and if so, what can i do to get rid of it?
2007-03-14 03:33:36 · 16 answers · asked by rawr. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i have a laptop computer.
so...
2007-03-14 03:43:09 · update #1
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2007-03-14 04:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Navy Mom Terri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 10:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a virus, you can download and install any one of the numerous virus checkers out there. However, that sounds more like the monitor is just dying, or the cable isnt fully connected. If you happen to have another monitor, try plugging it in and see if it gives you the same issues. If so, take a look at the virus option.
2007-03-14 03:37:35 · answer #3 · answered by dmc177 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your monitor has a serious problem, definitely not a virus... Have it open and checked, a technician will adjust it for you it is located at the back. Refrain moving your monitor when it's on. A soft tapped on sides works well for me when the color of my monitor changes...hehehe
2007-03-14 03:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by onefinepetite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unlikely to be a virus more like a bad connection check your monitor is plugged in to you graphics card correctly if it is open the case and check to see if the graphics card is seated properly.
anyway you should be running anti virus if you use the computer for the internet get a good free one here http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
AVG is one of the best free anti-virus programs
2007-03-14 03:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, you got one. I just got rid of one. first i went & bought spysweeper. witch seemed to work, but then again not really. I ended up taking it to Hackers Hideout, which was a place that rebuilds computers and had them reinstall windows. It wipes out all your files so your basicly starting over with a new computer. I just couldnt handle the popups & adware. It cost me $50.00 and 24 hours.
Good luck
2007-03-14 03:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by osu_fanz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you have either a bad video card or monitor. Are you running current antivirus/spyware protection? If you have another monitor available to use try and switch them around.
2007-03-14 03:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by 7S282 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Paige,
You don't have a virus. You have a video card going bad or loose. Try removing and re-seating your video card. If that doesn't fix it I think you should get a new card.
Norm
2007-03-14 04:29:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times, it will just freeze up or shut down altogether. If you have virus software on your computer, just open it and scan you C drive to check for viruses. :)Hope this helps!
2007-03-14 03:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Christi D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your monitor is going bad.
2007-03-14 03:37:10 · answer #10 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋