My computer isnt genuine windows and i wondering if it is the problem. I have Macfee for antiviris and it deleted a trojan but other than that its ok. Also i want to ask if it is ok to borrow someone else's window vista and install on mine.
2007-11-25 13:04:32 · 1 answers · asked by pc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
McAfee, while it's better than no antivirus protection at all, isn't the best one on the market. You might want to look into getting something like AVG, and make sure you get all the updates.
You sound either like your machine has been infected, or you've been hacked. You'll also need a good firewall program or two, such as Zone Alarm.
After you clean the viruses off your computer, you may want to defrag it.
As for borrowing the Vista disc, I would hesitate for two reasons:
1) Vista is known to be buggy.
2) Legal issues. Microsoft is something of a bully and has lately been resorting to questionable tactics for going after people. Borrowing that program could leave you vulnerable to legal action, unless you buy it from them- in which case, it would be yours free and clear.
Good luck!
2007-11-25 13:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋