i need help my computer is slow and it shuts down evry now and then
2007-03-25 09:14:37 · 24 answers · asked by tanya s 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i mean scan*
2007-03-25 09:16:44 · update #1
ya without payin for it
2007-03-25 09:17:22 · update #2
You would check with your virus protection program, such as Norton, AVG, Avest or one of the many others. if have never had one on your computer, I'd be willing to bet it's loaded with virus's and has greatly damaged windows files. You need to either go to the store and buy a virus protection or download AVG which is a free virus protection.
2007-03-25 09:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Norton Antivirus, that's what I have and it works wonders!!! You can download it off the internet if you don't want to go and buy it at the store. You might also want to scan it for spyware, by buying something called Spyware sweeper, it's from the same brand at Norton and it also works wonders, if it keeps freezing up take it to the place where you bought it to get it checked, my computer kept doing that! Good luck!!! have a nice day!!!=)
2007-03-25 16:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-virus Free avg
2007-03-27 07:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by Heeon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a virus or other malware to me!! You use a program to find and eliminate or isolate the bad guys. Like Nortons Virus or a lot of others. You can get them free off of www.cnet.com You probably already have something like it on your system. If not, go get one! AVG is the best I have found, it has a free version
2007-03-25 16:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Charles V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a simple tutorial on how to cleanup your computer. They are real basic steps, but it is a good first step to take and will often clean out 95% of the junk (such as spyware, viruses, etc) off your computer. All the tools used are free of use. Here is the link:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/how-to-cleanup
Here are some simple tips & techniques to keep your computer running a great shape:
http://cleancomputerhelp.com/computer-tips-techniques
2007-03-25 22:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by patrick j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that;s probably not a virus but ...
www.avgfree.com has a brilliant free virus scanner
www.hijackthis.org has some good tools for finding things that are under the hood of your computer and could be slowing you down
2007-03-25 16:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by hustolemyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it does have a virus becuase it is shuting down with out you making it. You can download free trial anti-virus software from the internet or you can go by anti-virus software in the store.
2007-03-25 16:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a virus scan, or add some memory or ram to make your computer run faster, then run a virus scan...
2007-03-25 16:18:07 · answer #8 · answered by kalerei_fury 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have some anoying spyware on there. Contact a computer specialist, or get a new tower. If you have a spy bot that you purchased in a store, and didn't download try using that.
2007-03-25 16:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by C H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to www.grisoft.com and download their free AVG for virus control. Also www.CyberDefender.com has Version 2.0 for free. Both are excellent. download and get started protecting your computer right away.
2007-03-25 16:18:20 · answer #10 · answered by Marissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋