Friday, August 20, 2010

Can anyone help with anti-virus setup on how my drive is actually scaned?

there is a section in my antivirus software that allows you to choose how your drives are scaned but i dont understand what they mean or which is the best option or most thorough here is a list of what i have



Skip offline files: If the offline bit is set, the file is skipped. Any application may set the offline bit without actually placing the file offline.



Open files using backup semantics: This option allows the scanning of files that for security reasons are not normally readable except by a specific user.



Skip offline and sparse files (default): Some applications set the file sparse bit to indicate that part of the file is not present on the disk. Because some HSM products set this bit and other don't, consult your HSM vendor to verify whether the sparse bit is set.



Skip offline and sparse files with a reparse point: Some vendors use reparse points. An application that uses reparse points will also use an appropriate device driver to manage reparse



theres more didnt fit here



Can anyone help with anti-virus setup on how my drive is actually scaned?windows



maybe when you tried to install the program, there was a virus on it already and the installation quit on you.



Can anyone help with anti-virus setup on how my drive is actually scaned?antivirus download



The two best / most thorough options from your list are:



1) Scan all files, forcing demigration (fills drive) and,



2) Scan all files, without forcing demigration (slow). Report It

Why does my pc take so much time to boot?

i hv windows xp, sp2. i am using avg free edition antivirus software. when i am booting my pc, the desktop appears quite fast but in the taskbar, i see a window named smart wizard and when i move my mouse over the taskbar the hourglass appears indicating some sort of work is going on. the smart wizard disappears after 3 to 4 minutes and only then my pc is ready for use. CAN ANYBODY HELP ME?



Why does my pc take so much time to boot?



The most liekly culprit is spyware. Try LavaSoft's AdAware personal, Spybot Search and Destroy, and Microsoft's antispy beta. Also make sure that AOL is not installed on the computer as it extremely slows computers down. Spybots advanced tools allows you to manage startup items better than msconfig which can also be used.



Why does my pc take so much time to boot?antivirus downloads



You must have alot of applications to boot in startup. Get rid of some of them and your computer will boot faster.
For my pc, I have too many programs on the task bar, both right side and left. By removing some tasks, I sped it up. Then I added the Google side bar-- and slowed it down! That's pretty clear to me.



toodles
If you click ctr alt del you'll get the task manager up, have a look in the processes and see if there's sneaky programs running. you might find that there's a program eating your memory up.



Also I use multiple spyware scanners as sometimes one won't catch something that another does.

Is the problem with Ron Paul... his supporters?

After spamming YA! for months they've finally begun spamming our email! I seriously doubt this is something Ron Paul himself is aware of or would much less condone. While I myself like Ron Paul and if I were a Republican he would be my second choice after John McCain (a true American Hero) I realize that the Republicans simply lack a candidate with any charisma... so the Ron Paul crowd think if only the populace knew of his platform they would also support him. THE PROBLEM WITH RON PAUL IS HIS SUPPORTERS... they're obnoxious!



BitDefender Captures Spam Used to Influence U.S. Presidential Election



Monday October 29, 11:59 am ET



Spammer Plugs Ron Paul for President



http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/071029/200710290...



BUCHAREST, Romania--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitDefender庐, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, today found that a large wave of unsolicited e-mails exhorting the qualities of Ron Paul as a candidate for the U.S. presidency are being captured by BitDefender spam filters.



The spam e-mails originate from many different computers, with a wide geographical distribution, making BitDefender specialists suspect that the spammer is using a 鈥渂ot鈥?network for his ''run.鈥?br>



The e-mails appear to have false 鈥淭o:鈥?fields 鈥?a hallmark of spam 鈥?making it highly unlikely that this is part of a legitimate campaign.



''We haven't observed any previous cases of using spam to try and influence a presidential campaign, in the USA or elsewhere,鈥?declared Vlad Valceanu, head of BitDefender鈥檚 antispam unit. 鈥淚t remains to be seen what impact (if any) this incident has on the outcome of the election, but it's certainly a worrying incident, as people of other political inclinations may feel compelled to counter with some spam of their own.



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  • How can i get rid of these messages?

    When I turn my computer on I get two error messages when the home screen comes on.



    NAV UPDATE



    Update Antivirus Software Please Wait.



    Then another window opens with



    Run Time Error '11' Division by zero.



    Ive had this message from Norton ever since I done a system Restore. But my Nortons fine and up to date



    I also get this message



    ERROR



    Please reinstall AOL. You may also go to AOL Keyword: Companion Help for more Information (I dont know where this is),



    AOL companion graphics engine not registered.



    I've been getting this message since I tryed to uninsatll AOL. I don't need AOL though.



    How can I get rid of these messages.



    How can i get rid of these messages?adware remover



    Try using Ccleaner to uninstall AOL.



    http://www.ccleaner.com



    Its a useful free utility.



    Try the Issues button and see if there are any references to AOL, try running the issues tool to remove them then re-boot ans see if the message is gone.



    If not you may fine it easier to re-install AOL then uninstall it again.



    Try searching the Norton forums for help with the error message, or get help from the company since you've paid them for the software.



    How can i get rid of these messages?antivirus protection

    Why am I besieged with ads?

    I subscribed to Norton antivirus software in 2006. I had no problem with an outburst of unwanted ads. As soon as I loaded the 2007 Norton 360 package I was flooded with ads. I want to get rid of them. Please help.



    Why am I besieged with ads?adware



    sounds like adware to me. and norton as antivirus can fight viruses only. you need an anti-spyware to fight all other threats. i recommend spyware doctor as it's most reputable these days. here's a download: http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spyware-...



    Why am I besieged with ads?antivirus scan



    You have Adware.



    Download Adaware (Ad Aware... as in Aware of Ads)



    http://www.lavasoftusa.com/



    Best Anti-Adware/Spyware on the market. It's free too with paid options.



    Internet Explorer alows websites to download and run malicious programs on your computer... WITHOUT YOU KNOWING!



    That's why Firefox is so popular. It does not allow this to happen.



    You can find FF here



    http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
    Yes, Ad-Aware is free and is good, however you might want to consider not allowing so many cookies. It may reduce the ads. From Internet Explorer, Tools, Internet Options, carefully review the Privacy, Security and Content tabs.

    How can i get rid of this virus? Win32:VB-AXQ [Wrm]?

    my antivirus software cant delete it, its avast!, nearly evr1 in my year at school has been infected by it and i have been trying to chase the virus round the computer to delete it but it isnt working



    How can i get rid of this virus? Win32:VB-AXQ [Wrm]?agv



    Try turning off System Restore, then boot in Safe Mode and run your anti virus. Or try to remove it manually.



    Its well known, if your Google you should be able to fins instructions for removing it.



    Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will 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.



    How can i get rid of this virus? Win32:VB-AXQ [Wrm]?antivirus software



    Try scanning in safe mode.
    try some antibiotics.
    Go to this website and press ''Check my pc now''



    http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/consumer...



    It's from trend micro, it'll clean your pc.
    super blocker...should clear it..helped me out. in same situation...
    if you have AVG anti virus software installed / you send it to the virus vault
    Put all the hard drives of the computers that are infected up to an elcetro-magnet. That will suck everything out of the hard-drive.
    Try these. They work and they are free:

    Problem with computer shutting down...?

    A friend of mine has a computer that was built by someone who supposedly knew what he was doing...The computer will freeze/shutdown randomly, but it seems to do it more so when running antivirus software and other processes that take a lot of juice to run...



    The last message came up on a blue screen...''Aproblem has been detected...windowns has been shut down to prevent damage. Problem caused by ntfs.sys....Page_fault_in_nonpagedarea.''



    Has anyone seen this problem and what can he do to fix it...it has been going on since he got the computer and is rather annoying...he cant even get through a mcafee virus scan without it shutting down.



    Problem with computer shutting down...?anti virus protection



    The person who built it probably gave it the wrong heatsink which could overheat the processor and shut it down. Check to see what model heatsink he has and see if its compliant with the processor. Or check if the fan on the heatsink is working.



    Problem with computer shutting down...?antivirus



    The computer more than likely has a virus.



    Your friend will need to reinstall windows, using fdisk to completely clean up the problem.
    it could be a RAM issue, how much ram is in the thing? you want at least 256mb for xp.
    If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.



    Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr

    Critical System error in windows xp?

    was downlaoding while an icon appears at the right bottom corner and it says 'Critcal system error'(flashing and changing from X to ?) and after few minutes another icon apperas next to the first saying 'System Alerts:Malware threats', on clicking it takes me to a web page http://www.virusburst.com/?aff=334... and http://malwarewipe.com/?rid=247...



    My internet explorer stop working and on clicking it goes to http://safeiepage.com/ and its not allowing me to go to any other site. I have latest Norton antivirus software



    Critical System error in windows xp?anti virus scan



    Please remove all of the web addresses form your post; some are infected pages.



    Your pc has been infected by a trojan and it may take some work to remove it, after you do you need to upgrade your security.



    Theres no guarantee that this will work but its worth a try if you can download the programs;



    Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will 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.

    Have I downloaded virus from Office Attachments?

    Downloaded Tuneless quiz from Yahoo Office Attachments. File won't close, it's Microsoft Excel, says reference is invalid when I try to close it. Can't shutdown computer, antivirus software won't run. If I switch computer off at mains and switch back on again the file is still sitting on my desktop. Any suggestions as to how to get rid of it?



    Have I downloaded virus from Office Attachments?anti virus software



    Whenever my cmptr freezes I press cntrl, alt, delete together. This opens up a dialogue box on which you click on 'Task Manager'.



    This shows the programmes u have open and their status ie, running or not running. If its says 'not responding' to ur prgm then select it and then click into 'end task'. It always works for me. worth a try anyhow. Hope u get it right.



    Have I downloaded virus from Office Attachments?aurora



    Yes.. may be no



    whatever
    not saying you dont have a virus, but you didnt get it from the yahoo file.



    most likely just a computer freeze up.



    delete the file, if this wont work then run chkdsk from the 'run' command.



    still wont work?? boot in safe mode and delete.
    Can't you click on the START button, go to CONTROL PANEL and remove it from your programs?



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  • Bitdefender, Mcafee, Kaspersky, Trendmicro + Webroot Spysweeper?

    I ordered a new computer %26 need guidance in choosing the BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE. Please don't say Norton... That ain't happening. Thanks in advance!



    Bitdefender, Mcafee, Kaspersky, Trendmicro + Webroot Spysweeper?anti virus



    Kaspersky is better than all of them in my theory



    Bitdefender, Mcafee, Kaspersky, Trendmicro + Webroot Spysweeper?auto protect



    on your list i would definitely go kaspersky only ...go for the complete security suite ....
    Trendmicro + Webroot Spysweeper + spyware doctor = no issues with virus or spyware. going on 2 1/2 years now. good luck.
    http://www6.grisoft.com/doc/special-avg-...



    avg anti virus or this



    http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor-an...



    spyware doctor with anti virus



    http://www.filehippo.com/download_micros...



    windows defender



    good luck

    Why?Computer has virus? what should i do?

    I recently reformat my computer.After that my com has certain problems.



    1.unable to open web page with the word ' anti virus' / unable to download antivirus software.



    2.always hang.



    3.have system shutdown msg.



    4.unable to detect audio plug-ins.



    i have reformat it again, but the problem is still there.



    pls help.tyvm



    Why?Computer has virus? what should i do?antispam



    If you have reformat it and the problem is still here, I think it's something in your registry. Take computer to some computer service store to repair that.



    Why?Computer has virus? what should i do?avast



    try spybot.com or get yourself a mcafee protection program, you can do it all online but i would advise you get a hard copy too cause if you're computer crashes then you have a back up disc. also, they may offer a free version on their website or at least a 30 day free trial to get you started. good luck, its a shame that these hacker morons do this to people...



    btw,i got a serious virus but have had spybot installed so it took care of it....
    Go to help and support.Do a system restore.Pick a date before you started having problems.You can always undo it if it doesnt solve the problem.
    here are some things to know if you have a virus..

    Anyone know what TR/CRYPT-XPACK-GEN means?

    For a few days have been getting this message and not sure what it means. Have got Antivirus software installed.



    Any ideas? And where it might have come from



    Anyone know what TR/CRYPT-XPACK-GEN means?antispyware



    It looks like it might be a trojan but you need to run hijackthis, save a log file and either submit it to an online hijackthis analyzer or a support forum full of geeks



    Get hijackthis here



    http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/HijackT...



    Follow the advice given here (also how to submit to a forum)



    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorial...



    or submit for online analysis here:



    http://www.help2go.com/component/detecti...



    http://www.hijackthis.de/



    be warned: hijackthis is not for beginners and should be used with caution



    Anyone know what TR/CRYPT-XPACK-GEN means?best antivirus software



    Your PC has been hit with a nasty. Is your anti-virus up to date? Have you considered also downloading %26 running Spybot and Ad-Aware both of which are free and very good.
    this has something to do with a anti-virus program,it may be to do with avira anti-virus,is that your anti-virus software you installed



    however this could well be malware, so a scan with your anti-virus should be done straight away,if this is clear try using a alternnative anti-virus and see if you encounter the same problem



    i hope this has helped
    Looks like a trojan to me from that I can find on the net. Have you patched you system with the latest service pack? I would also suggest trying another AV.

    How to delete the exe file which is unknown.?

    Recently when turn on my computer, it pops up a installation window: install 8533.exe and 17290.exe. which I definitely do not know what they are and am afraid that they are computer virus. What I can do is to hit 'cancel'', however, they will show up next time when I turn on the computer. I updated my antivirus software and scaned my computer entirely, cannt fix them. Then I searched my computer using these their file names, could not find them. I wonder it must have bad impact on my computer sooner or later. But I do not know how to delete them? I need your helps! Many thanks!



    How to delete the exe file which is unknown.?antivirus download



    Get the free 30 day trial of Pandasoftware.com



    Also, if these programs show up right at the start, they must be in the start up folder. At least uncheck them so they won't run at boot time.



    How to delete the exe file which is unknown.?bmw



    try safe mode
    You should check all processes that are running on your PC and all applications attempting to start.



    MSCONFIG.exe is distributed with Windows; even better is SysInternals AutoRuns. HijackThis, contrary to its name, is a tool that lists _everything_ running.



    The output of these lists may be posted to various bulletin boards, where other members may be able to figure out your issue.



    Don't delete the Registry entries that are trying to run those files without finding out if they're malware or legitimate programs; e.g. an automatic Windows update file.



    Also, try an additional anti-virus, e.g. P. Kolla's Spybot.
    Try using TweakNow regcleaner standard. You'll be impressed:



    http://www.download.com/TweakNow-RegClea...

    Do i have to on line to download?

    antivirus software



    Do i have to on line to download?antivirus downloads



    No, you can download from your bags, pocket ... what else?



    DUDE, what can you buy if you don't have money?



    What can you download if you don't have a connection?



    Do i have to on line to download?cafe racer



    be online? Of course.

    Anti virus security provided by yahoo?

    i already have avast antivirus software installed. will there be a conflict if i install the free inti virus provided by yahoo? (Norton Security)



    Anti virus security provided by yahoo?antivirus programs



    Never install more than one antivirus program on your pc, there is a high likelihood the two will conflict. And instead of increasing your protection you are likely diminishing it. Just use Avast and forget Norton.



    Anti virus security provided by yahoo?computer protection



    dont run 2 .. and for damn sure dont put norton on your system ...is a piece of crap!!!!!!



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  • Better black friday deals?

    I cant really decide!



    The xbox360 bundle with 4 free games at FYE (the deal is you are stuck with 2 given games but you can pick any other 2 games) for 420 dollars or so with tax if applicable.



    or the sony laptop at best buy for 399 or 499 dollars with free printer, antivirus software, laptop bag, and a free mouse. it should have the duo core and the 1 gb ram. Im not expert on laptop but I dont know if this is a really good deal for a decent laptop.



    Which is the better deal for me? i already have a toshiba laptop but its so outdated(single core and half the 1 gb ram) and I rarely play video games but im interested in halo 3. I have to pick one because both deals are at a different store! Work with me, people.



    Better black friday deals?antivirus protection



    this site shows the best deals on black friday



    http://blackfridayads2007.blogspot.com/

    What is the best, most affordable laptop on the market?

    I'm looking to purchase my first laptop, (mostly picking out, my mom is paying for half and my dad is paying for half) and I want to get something that's overall the best computer you can buy, but I'd like to buy it at a reasonable price (not over about 700 dollars including the antivirus software). I'm not too good with computers but I know a little bit. I'd like a lightweight, highspeed, not too pricey laptop with a built in webcam, and a great screen. If you need anymore info just ask and I'll add details to the question.



    Thanks.



    What is the best, most affordable laptop on the market?antivirus scan



    I had a great dell inspiron 1000. i just went to the dell site and found this: http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro...



    I just recently bought a dell xps 12 in. 4.4lbs for $950 + tax. if you want a built in camera, expect another $150 to be tacked on. I love my xps, it was a great price. don't expect to find your exact description for anything less.



    http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro...



    What is the best, most affordable laptop on the market?computer security



    Well, if your only gonna spend 700 dollars,you wont find a very fast laptop. If you want a reasonable fast laptop, you gotta spend at least 1200-1300dollars.
    in that pricerange there are thousands i think ... literally ... toshiba or asus are pretty good ..
    You need to custom build it on a online website at www.tigerdirect.com it will be about $400-500 and it will be state of the art!
    dell is a good choice

    My programs limewire and azaureus that i use to download are not working???

    all of a sudden limewire and azaureus are not working... ive run spyware scans and antivirus software programs but nothing is picking up.. whats wrong??? i tried reinstalling and still nuthin they just dont load????



    My programs limewire and azaureus that i use to download are not working???antivirus software



    could be your isp picked up on the port's and blocked them. or could be wich i find hard to believe, you were in the proccess of downloading a virus file and so your firewall stopped it's communication's till the said file is deleted from the transfer section.

    Virus detected?

    my IBM thinkpad has the Micro Trend antivirus software.



    A system scan showed that one virus was detected: ADW_Generic.



    It also gave this link that has some details about the virus:



    http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/grayware...



    Apparently, the infected file cannot be cleaned! please tell me what to do?????



    Virus detected?antivirus



    Hey there.



    Run Ad-Aware to remove negative objects...



    Go to www.lavasoft.com to download the free software.



    Also, try locating the file and delete it manually.



    Start%26gt;Search%26gt;Files or Folders



    If it won't let you delete it, rename the file with (.old) at the end of it.



    I hope this helps! : )



    Virus detected?computer



    1.How you updated your Trend Antivirus program ?



    seems a low threat adware. Advise is to delete it.



    when it shown up in Trend virus scan report.



    2. Try another Antivirus program



    ...........AVG7.5 free from http://www.grisoft.com.



    QUOTE



    ?GNAME=ADW%5FGENERIC%26VSect=SnSolution:



    Type: Adware



    Aliases: DR/BHO.AV.153,



    In the wild: No



    Language: English



    Reported detections: Low



    Trend customers



    Keep your pattern file updated. Trend Micro antivirus software can clean or remove most types of security threats. Certain malicious programs, such as Trojans, scripts, overwriting viruses, and joke programs that are identified as ''uncleanable'', should simply be deleted.



    All Internet users



    1. For a quick check-up of your PC, use HouseCall - Trend Micro's online virus scanner. This will check for security threats, which may already be on your PC.



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    Pc Problem!!! Help!?

    My PC usually freezes and then the screen goes black. I have to switch it on and off many times to go to Windows. When I switch it on after it has crushed e continuous beep sound is coming out of my computer. When I think there is no problem suddenly it freezes and after a while a diagonal pattern is displayed on the screen (copying a particular area of the screen many many times) or other strange shapes apear on the screen. Finally , sometimes things are displayed twice in a strange way (with lines) and it's hard to see what's happening. What should I do???



    P.S.: I have checked my antivirus software and there are no viruses found.



    Please HELP!



    Pc Problem!!! Help!?ariel



    It represents a hardware problem. That long Beep is a BIOS error code and its meaning depends on who manufactured your motherboard. It maybe caused by any number of problems from overheating (are your fans inside your system working: primarily the video chip cooler) to video card not properly seated properly in its slot. The problem may be solved by replacing a dead/weak/dirty fan with a new one or simply pressing the videocard into its slot. Read the documentation that came with your computer or visit their website and see what it says about POST errors (they will usually give you an interpretation of the beep codes. It will likely get worse over time and the major risk is if the video card slips out of its slot improperly, it may cause a short and damage the card itself or your motherboard.

    If someone calls up to report that they have a virus on their machine what is the first thing you wo

    a : Update their antivirus software and make sure it was working correctly



    b : Shut down the PC %26 Remove it from the network



    c : Leave the PC as it is and say you will have someone come down and take a look



    d: Tell the user to reboot their PC and it should be fine



    Anyone knows the answer?



    If someone calls up to report that they have a virus on their machine what is the first thing you would infor?aurora



    I would say leave the PC as it is (don't shut it off), remove it from the network, and have someone come down to take a look at it, download any antivirus updates, scan the system and backup any data that is needed incase the virus corrupts your hard drive on a restart,etc...



    If someone calls up to report that they have a virus on their machine what is the first thing you would infor?download



    Update and run their anti virus program. Also have them run a couple of spyware scans since some spyware may make some users believe they have a virus. Have them run a online scan which will eliminate if there anti-virus is working.



    Superantispyware and spybot run in safe mode would be a good start I feel.
    If someone called me with that exact question, I would answer:



    e : My fee for removing malware starts at $75 (and up).



    I love computer illiterate people :-)
    Before suggesting anything I would ask why they think they have a virus, for one. It's entirely plausible that they're mistaken. Until there's some kind of rationale, a suggestion is preumptuous.
    Update their antivirus software and make sure it was working correctly



    wdw



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  • Comp.users ALERT this is not a ques. but plz read this?

    This information arrived this morning direct from both Microsoft and Norton.



    Please send it to everybody you know who has access to the Internet.



    You may receive an apparently harmless email with a Power Point presentation



    'Life is beautiful.'



    If you receive it DO NOT OPEN THE FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES , and delete it immediately.



    If you open this file, a message will appear on your screen saying: 'It is too late now, your life is no longer



    beautiful.'



    Subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC and the person who sent it to you will gain access to your name, e-mail and password.



    This is a new virus which started to circulate on Saturday afternoon..



    AOL has already confirmed the severity, and the antivirus software's are not capable of destroying it.



    The virus has been created by a hacker who calls himself 'life owner.'



    PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THIS EMAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS and ask them to PASS IT ON IMMEDIATELY



    RATHER GET THIS 100 TIMES THAN LOSE EVERYTHING AT ONCE!!!!!!



    Comp.users ALERT this is not a ques. but plz read this?auto protect



    You are way to gullible. If I were you, I would have done some research before posting this..



    There are more and more scares that sometimes the hoax is more crippling that a real virus would be.



    http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99307.h...

    PCguard is driving me insane even though it is removed from my system! Can you help?

    I used to use Virgin Media's rubbish Internet service, but I don't use it anymore. I tried to uninstall the bundled antivirus software, PCguard, from system and it hasn't worked properly. Even though every file is removed, I get this seriously annoying pop-up for the Windows Installer EVERY TIME I right-click any file or folder:



    http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7185/...



    It's really driving me insane. In fact, it's not even when I right-click. Even when I try to delete something I get this. I even tried deleting some PCguard entries from the registry to no avail, as well as using CCleaner. First solution that works gets a best answer! This is so annoying it's giving me a headache...



    PCguard is driving me insane even though it is removed from my system! Can you help?avast



    Hi



    Did you go to Control Panel and then Add or Remove Programs to uninstall it? Maybe you should try Eusing Registry Cleaner:



    http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_clea...



    PCguard is driving me insane even though it is removed from my system! Can you help?ducati



    Have you tried re-installing it and uninstalling t again?



    If that does not work download a registry cleaner like the one that is included in Tune Up Utilities



    http://www.tune-up.com/download/tu2007/



    Run a reg cleaner and also check the startup entries.

    How do I get rid of adware called Grind.TV?

    My internet (Firefox browser) has been sticking recently; I'll be surfing and then all of a sudden it will stop for a few seconds; also there is this irritating popup that keeps attacking me called GrindTV.com, it features a video of a skateboard guy? I tried my antivirus software, Lavasoft Adaware and Spybot, and I checked my registry; but nothing seems to work?? HELP!



    How do I get rid of adware called Grind.TV?best antivirus software



    Clean out both temps: C:\Windows\Temp and



    Folder options to Show all files then:



    C:\Documents and Settings\yourname's Documents\Local Settings\Temp



    and purge your C;\Windows\Prefetch folder.



    Then make your IE history...history, and get rid of your cookies and Temporary Internet files.



    Then Reboot



    Avatarxz



    How do I get rid of adware called Grind.TV?firewall



    Your computer is infected with rogue anti-spyware software. Download and run the XoftSpySE to check your computer from http://www.geekjunction.com
    Try this http://www.spywaredetectors.info



    It is very useful.
    Hi



    You have a browser hijacker,



    just install any anti BH soft, it will do



    good luck
    First up date firefox (just click help)



    then download free superantispyware:

    What would cause calendar entries to get stuck in my outbox in Outlook 2003?

    We use Outlook 2003 to handle our emails at the office as well as calendaring and task lists. On one of our computers, calendar entries and invites to others will get stuck in the outbox from time to time. Doing a manual send/receive does nothing to clear up the problem. Regular emails will get clogged up and stuck behind the calendar entries. If we clear out the calendar entries, regular email operation resumes.



    We are using POP3 services, not an exchange server. Our antivirus software is fully updated and we regularly run spyware scans.



    What would cause calendar entries to get stuck in my outbox in Outlook 2003?bmw



    On the affected computer, in Outlook, go to 'Tools, Email Accounts.' The radio button should already be on 'view or change existing e-mail accounts, if not, choose this option and click 'Next.'



    This will give the list of processes for email. Normally, you will have internet email, it may be listed by the mail server name or just be called 'internet mail.' I suspect that the problem is that you have an additional entry there, possibly something like a fax service. Compare what is listed here with another computer that does not have the problem and make any changes necessary.



    Before you remove an item from this list, make notes about the configuration, in case the entry is one that later determined to be not causing the problem.

    Which are the best programs on the market?

    I dont care a bit about money - i dont want anything free. I want to alot of money because i want the BEST programs there are. So what is the best...



    Antivirus Software? (example - avast, mcafee, avg)



    Burning Program? (roxio, nero, burnon)



    Are there any other awesome programs that i would like to enhance my computer? Let me know PLease and THank you



    Which are the best programs on the market?cafe racer



    best ... hmm ... i can usually get any job done with freeware ..



    Which are the best programs on the market?free anti virus



    antivirus...Symantec Norton Antivirus 360.



    burning prog...NERO! yeah!



    other progs...you can try going to windowblinds.com (if you have a PC) and download some skins for Windows. also, get the complete macromedia kit from adobe and PS3 (photo suite 3, not playstation 3) which is also from adobe.
    Nero is good stuff for burning and for anti virus take a look at Kaspersky they have the most updates.
    McAfee is the best antivirus i ever used....

    Can't install AVG. Why is this error always coming up?

    When I try to install the almighty AVG AntiVirus software which sounds really good, I get this message:



    Local machine: installation failed



    Installation:



    Error: Action failed for file avgamsvr.exe: creating file....



    No such file or directory



    And then it can't finish downloading and I am left without it. Please help me to fix this.



    Thanks



    Can't install AVG. Why is this error always coming up?computer protection



    Your wasting your time downloading AVG - It's crap.



    Can't install AVG. Why is this error always coming up?free antivirus download



    You should disable or uninstall any other antivirus program you have and then install the new one. I've always heard that you should never run two different antivirus programs or they will clash, so maybe avg sees another one present and stops installation.
    Avg is crap go buy some real anti-virus like hmm



    1.Mcafee total protection



    2. kaspersky



    3.F-prot



    3.F-secure



    4.Zonealarm are pretty good



    u dont want to use cheap sofotware its no good



    personal experience ive used mcafee and its really good
    make sure you download it from grifsoft.com.



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  • How do I get rid of Win32/Rbot Virus for good?

    My antivirus software detects this virus and deletes it but every time I reboot, it is detected again. How do I find the source and delete it for good?



    How do I get rid of Win32/Rbot Virus for good?computer repair



    This is not a problem at all. Here's what you need to do.



    1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, superantispyware, avast, panda, kaspersky, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.



    2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is Elite software. It blocks over 433,000 definition threats, which contain several fringerprints with each(you can do the math). No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything and has active shields. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.



    3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.

    I had this strange email and...?

    this is what it said



    Please



    Be extremely careful especially if using internet mail such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL and so on.



    This information arrived this morning direct from both Microsoft and Norton.



    Please send it to everybody you know who has access to the Internet.



    You may receive an apparently harmless email with a Power Point presentation attached called:



    'Life is beautiful.'



    If you receive it DO NOT OPEN THE FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, and delete it immediately.



    If you open this file, a message will appear on your screen saying: 'It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful.'



    Subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC and the person who sent it to you will gain access to your name, e-mail and password.



    This is a new virus which started to circulate last Saturday afternoon.



    AOL has already confirmed the severity and the antivirus software's are not currently capable of destroying it.



    The virus has been created by a hacker who calls himself 'life owner



    I had this strange email and...?computer security



    Please disregard the email for it is a hoax. This fake email was originally discovered on January 15, 2002 and does not reflect any real threat of virus infection. You can safely trash it and forget about the whole thing.



    I had this strange email and...?free spyware remobal

    Am I using adequate security software on my computer?

    I have been performing frequent banking trasactions over the web for some years and never had any problems.



    I'm currently using my Vista Security suite along with Avast antivirus.



    Any suggestions about improving the security of my computer and online transactions?



    Am I using adequate security software on my computer?virus removal



    Not using Vista is one big step up. You can greatly increase security by upgrading to something like Ubuntu:



    http://www.ubuntu.com



    If you stick with Vista, then use McAfee's 12-in-1 security suite.



    Am I using adequate security software on my computer?anti virus protection



    keep your anti-spyware and anti-virus updated, + a firewall. also it would be good to ensure that the servers you are using w/ the transactions are encrypted, also would be a good idea to have verisign or some other phishing filter to ensure you are on a legit site. also common sense works wonders!



    by the way, another tip is to not check ''remember my password'' on your pc, and use strong passwords and security questions with your accounts, and not to use the same passwords. change 'em regularly.



    only do transactions with trusted sources



    also, don't have any sensitive personal information stored on your pc, also would be a good idea to be enrolled in an ID protection program.



    good luck
    I would install %26 run Ad Aware on a regular basis. Also, use Firefox instead of IE, much safer.

    There is black colour in Folder. Pls confirm which Antivirus will removenileshk_29@yahoo.co.in9?

    Please note there is Black colour on Folder. Request you to confirm which software/tool remove this Virus. Please confirm by email.



    Thanks in advance.



    There is black colour in Folder. Pls confirm which Antivirus will removenileshk_29@yahoo.co.in9?virus scan



    what the name of the viruse or the worm that u find in your pc

    Is there any free anitvirus software downloads with a trial longer than 30 days?

    Ive looked everywhere on the internet to dowload antivirus protection, I had a free 6 month subscription to Norton but that expired, and now it seems that all the free trials are only about 30 days, is there a website where you can download protection for longer than 30 days?



    Is there any free anitvirus software downloads with a trial longer than 30 days?virus scanner



    You can try AVG its free



    free.grisoft.com



    Is there any free anitvirus software downloads with a trial longer than 30 days?anti virus software



    Sorry, i don't know if any commercial antivirus gives free trial for like more than a month.



    But u can surely try free ones like:



    1.Zonealarm



    http://www.zonelabs.com/



    2. AVG



    http://free.grisoft.com/
    spybot search and destroy, or if u have an msn subscrition u can download mcaffe firewall and antivirus plus spysweeper for free
    I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at



    http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
    go here and read and download young padawon! http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_...
    Hi also there is www.mcafee.com/dod even though they explain that it's for people who were/are in the military, but just check anything and download the antivirus which would cost like $20 for others.
    There is a list of free programs at this site



    http://www.filehippo.com



    I use Ca Anti-Virus



    http://www.ca.com (Free 1 year)
    www.avast.com



    Works great and it's free. Updates everyday too!

    Does error and adware removal software really work?

    Does your computer antivirus not protect against these this and is it that easy for programs to get embedded in your computer?



    Does error and adware removal software really work?virus



    Computer viruses are one thing, adware and spyware are two distinctly different things. Some antivirus can see spyware, but can't remove it. Most can't even see it.



    Every mouse click or change of page on the internet loads anything from a cookie to an unseen ad. Most do no harm except clutter up your hard drive, but some trojans (a form of spyware) can really cause a problem. If you want to keep your computer free of this, get both Ad-Aware and SpyBot. Download, install and run them often. You should use the immunize feature in SpyBot, it immunizes the machine against over 14,000 known pieces of spyware. Ad-Aware should be run in a full system scan the first time, and after that, run a Smart Scan. You canget them both at download.com.



    http://www.download.com/



    Does error and adware removal software really work?anti virus



    Its very easy for programs to get embedded. I have Norton Anti virus with auto protect. When I ran it, it couldn't find ad-ware. Then I downloaded spybot and it caught it. It then gave me the option to block it, should I visit whatever site that keeps auto downloading crap.
    Yes. Try AdAware and Spybot. They both work great and they're free.
    You need to remove all the junk from your pc, and repair the registry for it to run well, think of it as a service.



    Use the link below, there is a page on my site with info on how to, and links to good FREE tools to keep you pc running well.



    http://www.livestreamingwebcamandvirtual...



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  • What is the BEST anti spyware and/or BEST antivirus in the market which works in windows98?

    i have a windows98 sytem which might have errors deep in the registry.what do you think is the most effective software for the job.



    not zone alarm suite - it works only on XP or higher.



    What is the BEST anti spyware and/or BEST antivirus in the market which works in windows98?viruses



    Try FireFox.



    The award-winning, free Web browser is better than ever. Browse the Web with confidence - Firefox protects you from viruses, spyware and pop-ups. Enjoy improvements to performance, ease of use and privacy. It's easy to import your favorites and settings and get started. Download Firefox now and get the most out of the Web.



    http://info.sitesled.com/firefox.html



    What is the BEST anti spyware and/or BEST antivirus in the market which works in windows98?antispam



    The best anti-viruses out on the market is norton 2006 with firewall



    (for 98se) as for spware I do not know for sure but spyware doctor is what I use and I run xp prof. you can goto netscape,com and look for yourself and see if it will run for you and see a list of other programs too to pick from
    You only need the best if you are planning on doing some real dirty porno watching. Because this is most likely the case, I will not say what is the best since I never give advice to perverts.
    grisoft avg .. been using it for years now and no trouble
    I LOVE Spy Sweeper! It's about $20 and I run it at least once a day and find at least 3-5 traces each time! You can download the program off the Internet. It's at webroot.com. Hope it helps!
    AVG is very good.
    So far I have found the best program to be AntiVir Gaurd across the board..... www.free-av.com

    What is the best free software to get rid of trojans and fake adaware?

    I have tried adaware and microsoft defender and spyware bot, but the same sign keeps popping up that i need some bogus antivirus to destroy the virus.



    What is the best free software to get rid of trojans and fake adaware?vista



    hi, perhaps you can try norton to remove the virus and protect your PC, but you need to pay for the software.



    i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.



    besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.



    firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.



    download firefox for free:



    http://www.bernanke.cn/firefox/



    Best Wishes %26%26 Good Luck!



    What is the best free software to get rid of trojans and fake adaware?antispyware



    I really like Mcafee I hope thats spelled right...
    go to cnet.com and download spybot for adware and avant! for anti virus



    1
    I would start with the ewido link first as this is good for trojans.



    Antiviral. (free)



    AVG free. Excellent protection available from: http://www.Grisoft.com



    Don't use two antiviral products together as they may be incompatible. If your Antiviral trial has run out, then remove product from your computer and get the AVG installed.



    Anti-spyware (all free)



    Essential products are: Adaware SE from: http://www.lavasoft.com



    Spybot SD http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybo...



    Spywareblaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...



    Windows Defender - from Microsoft downloads.



    Spycatcher



    http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware...



    Ewido http://www.ewido.com



    PC starter kit at download.com 20 of the best recommended programes for people new or less advanced in computers. Check all three pages, at bottom see Security/Tools/Fun



    http://www.download.com/PC-Starter-Kit/2...

    Do you really need antiviral software?

    I've been on the internet since about 1997 and have been using either Norton or Zone Alarm for antiviral and firewall and what not. I download updates whenever they come out and scan my computers every week. NOT ONCE in all that time did the antiviral ever find anything. No viruses, worms, bugs, nothing. Nada. Is it even worth it to keep buying this stuff?



    Seems like you need pop-up blockers a lot more than antivirus.



    Do you really need antiviral software?windows



    Well...



    If your firewall has been doing its job all this time, a good bit of potential infection may never have made it past the gate. So your impression may be out of step with reality on the other side of your firewall.



    But more generally, you should be worried about malware in this world, and you do need something to detect and remove it if it gets past your defenses. This is certainly true UNLESS:



    you are running an operating system which has no malware aimed at it. One of IBM's mainframe OS, for instance. Or Microware's OS-9 running on an obscure computer of which there are few copies in the world. I have one of those and don't worry much about viruses when it's running.



    or an operating system which itself is more nearly secure than the most common ones. Linux and other Unix variants (eg, the BSDs or Apple's OS X) were, from their start, carefully laid out to prevent users from interferring with each other or with each others' data and files. If properly configured, these are not very susceptible to malware, and certainly not to the malware aimed as Windows systems.

    How can I remove a software program without the required password?

    I downloaded the trial version of Kaspersky Labs antivirus 6.0. I was not satisfied with its functionality. Want to install another company's program instead, but must UNinstall Kaspersky first, natch. Can't. Kasjerky requires a *^%26#$?! password, even though the trial period expired and the darned thing is functionally DEfunct. Not only that, but their online support requires the password just in order to contact them. (their phone support never answers, btw.) So I am stuck with this thing, unable to even install alternative protection. Or...?



    Does anyone know, for example, how to get into my machine as administrator, in order to override the roadblocks to uninstallation? (Yes, I have tried both the Remove Program control panel AND manually deleting the program file. Nothing seems to work.)



    How can I remove a software program without the required password?



    i guess u can



    just go to its folder in c:/program files/ and delete its all contents



    NOTE: its on the official or prefered way of uninstalling



    How can I remove a software program without the required password?antivirus downloads



    If you don't have administrator privelages, then you really shouldn't be trying to mess with that stuff. Contact the person who does have admin, and have him/her do it.



    Otherwise I would say manually delete the program, but then you will have truckloads of registry errors to deal with.
    throw the pc off the wall untill you stop feeling angry at the piece of S**t :D im having the same problem with avg free edition . .it wont uninstall cos theres no license. .its stupid man. . the people who repaired my pc put it on with no licence. . . =| go on the website and email them. .thats what im trying to do ..they'll know best. .but even that dosent seem simple

    What is a good anti-virus software I can get on the net for free? Someone told me AVG but I went to

    website and it doesn't look free anymore. Please don't just google up some web sites to tell me about. I can do that, I



    want to hear from people who have a good anti-virus they



    got for free and they like it.



    Also I had an antivirus program before and it expired



    (either McAfee or Norton) Do I need to do anything to



    get rid of the old program or since it's expired, it's not



    on my computer anymore? So can I then just begin the



    install with the new program? Also I have a Mozilla Firefox browser, if that matters.



    Thanks in advance, Tawnya :-)



    What is a good anti-virus software I can get on the net for free? Someone told me AVG but I went to their...?abtuvurys 2005



    To get rid of Norton or Mcafee, go to their website and use the removel tool. This will get rid of everything.



    All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.



    Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)



    AVG is a collection of anti-virus protection tools that gives you full protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and malware. AVG provides you with all that you need to be completely protected: including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.

    How can i back up a software??

    Well hi i need information and procedure to back up my AntiVirus with all the downloaded updates.



    so that when i re-install it , I have the updated files also ?!



    Thank you.



    How can i back up a software??adware remover



    You can save the original software on ur harddrive but, the updates..They're always available from the AV websites.



    Go to your Documents Folder and, create a series of SAVE100,SAVE101, etc as a storage location for all programs you download. This makes it easier to find later..:)



    I would also suggest that you get a ''notebook'' for writing down all license info, date of install, versions, etc for each new program you install on the puter..This makes it easier to re-install and, enter the info you need should have to re-install at a later date. Hope this helps some..



    Good Luck~!



    How can i back up a software??antivirus protection



    Anti-virus programs must be installed from scratch, unless you are using a full system backup. There are too many interconnections in the anti-virus program to allow it to monitor changes in the system. These are set when you run the install program.



    As for the updates, you will only need one or two. The latest files will have everything that was in the earlier files. It will just take a little longer to load the full file, instead of the update file.



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  • What anti virus and anti spyware software do you use?

    I use avast! home for antivirus.



    I use spybot and ad-aware for anti spyware.



    What anti virus and anti spyware software do you use?adware



    I use avast! home edition for my anti-virus



    I used both Spybot 1.5 and Ad-aware 2007 along with AVG Antispyware (use to be ewido antispyware) and SuperAntispyware Free edition



    What anti virus and anti spyware software do you use?antivirus scan



    Anti-Spyware:



    Advanced Windows Care http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare...



    Ad-Aware 2007



    http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_awar...



    Advanced Spyware Remover



    http://www.evonsoft.com/Download.htm



    EMCO Malware Destroyer



    http://www.tucows.com/preview/414285



    Malware Sweeper



    http://www.malwaresweeper.com/download.h...



    Spybot Search and Destroy



    http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...



    Spyware Begone



    http://www.spywarebegone.com/download.ht...



    Spyware Terminator



    http://www.spywareterminator.com/downloa...



    Super Anti-Spyware



    http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...



    Trend Micro Housecall



    http://housecall.trendmicro.com/



    Anti-Virus:



    Avast! Home Edition



    http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_...



    AVG Free Edition



    http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_an...



    EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition



    http://www.brothersoft.com/eav-antivirus...
    I use Avira AntiVir for antivirus and Spyware Terminator %26 A Squared Free for antispyware; Spywareblaster too!
    Norton 360 and spybot

    Need help with a clean up software name?

    i just reset my laptop to factory settings. now i'm re installing all my spyware and antivirus back the problem is that i forgot the name of a clea up program. the icon is a hand with a cloth. if somebody knows the name please let me know . thank's for your help.



    Need help with a clean up software name?agv



    I'm not sure what that is, but you might try downloading hitmanpro from www.hitmanpro.nl it basically runs spybot, adaware, spyware doctor, spysweeper, 2 or 3 AV programs, Trend micro's antispyware, and a few others. It's a macro that runs specific settings. Just hit yes to all, it accepts all agreements, installs and runs scans. It also gives a neat little page showing what all it found at the end.

    What's the best anti virus software?

    I hear that McAfee isn't the best and that Norton AntiVirus is better but is there anything besides those that are better? If not, which of the 2 are?



    What's the best anti virus software?anti virus protection



    There is no antivirus that can solve all problems ( In my opinion =) )



    Depends on how vulnerable your PC is, you can run different programs periodically to detect malware.



    I personally used all of the free online scanner below.



    Kapersky, Activescan Panda, Trend-Micro, Norton security response. AVG is pretty good as well.



    Last thing is, use firewall, anti-spyware program if necessary.



    What's the best anti virus software?antivirus



    I use AGV and I like it. It works great!
    Norton is a major name but try the Norton Internet securtiy not just the anti virus.... it's good
    AVG.
    hey, it depends on the O/s.



    You may check this out:



    Platinum Internet Security 2005



    ===============================



    Panda Software's Platinum Internet Security 2005 combines antivirus, firewall, and spam filtering along with its new TruPrevent Technology. Both AV-Test.org and ICSA Labs have tested the TruPrevent claims of behavioral, non-signature detection of new malware. And both have found the claims to be true. (TruPrevent Technology can also be purchased separately as an add-on to other antivirus protection).



    PC-cillin Internet Security 2005



    =================================



    Building on its solid antivirus capabilities, PC-cillin Internet Security 2005 includes spam and spyware protection, wireless device protection, firewall, privacy data protection, parental controls, and a year's free tech support via a toll-free number. The software automatically checks for new virus updates every 3 hours and the spam prevention includes a whitelist, blacklist, and Bayesian filter - all at a price substantially lower than many other antivirus suites.

    Does any one know of Good software that is free for security?

    Hello pc ppl...had problems with the lastest spybot and spy doctor..so got rid of them..using Avast Antivirus...looking for other programs..to replace spybot and spy doctor that dont conflict with each other any suggestions??



    Does any one know of Good software that is free for security?anti virus scan



    Ewido.



    Go to the left of the page where it says,''Scan your computer now online



    and clean it for free!''



    http://www.ewido.net/en/



    Does any one know of Good software that is free for security?ariel



    Those two programs won't conflict if you use the appropriate settings...



    If you have an active subscription to Norton, make sure that it is up to date. If your subscription is over, then use RevoUninstaller to uninstall it. Then install AVG in its place. Regardless of which of these you do, then install ThreatFire.



    You should also visit the Google Pack website in order to download Spyware Doctor for free.



    I would also recommend that you use Mozilla's Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. Once it's installed, you should also install the Adblock Plus add-on. After it's been installed, it will ask you if you want to add certain premade lists. I find that instead of adding one, it's best to visit the homepage of EasyList, and add all three lists from there, instead of just one from the original menu.

    Is it safe to uninstall a software infected by a virus?

    i had scanned my pc using an free online scanner then i recently found out that my pc was infected. The online antivirus can't remove it. The infected file was a .exe



    it's1.) C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpotdd01.exe



    2.) C:\System Volume Information\_restore%26#123;9E0312E9-F012-4BEC-...



    3.) C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86...



    it was caused something like a trojan and a backdoor.



    ive used bitdefender and kaspersky. i let the bit defender do the work but i cant delete 1.)hpotdd01.exe



    Is it safe to uninstall a software infected by a virus?anti virus software



    oooooooo.... u shouldn't have deleted the last 1 cause its part of system32 ( operating sysem) sometimes when u do that u can seriously mess up windows, sometimes u do't necessarily hav to delete the stuff, u can just leave it in quarantine, and it won't b able to harm u



    Is it safe to uninstall a software infected by a virus?aurora



    Any software installed by you can be uninstalled.. except OS's.



    Go into Safe Mode and delete it safely.
    Install a antivirus first... free ones like ... AVAST or AVG... then uninstall the software... it is safe.



    Antivirus running in your system (not online) can prevent further damage any virus infected file can do...
    Yes it is

    What IS the best anti virus software-I am willing to pay...?

    Sick of bad antivirus programmes ie AVG.



    How do YOU know its the best? Did you see a review or are you in the industry?



    What IS the best anti virus software-I am willing to pay...?anti virus



    From my experience there is no BEST antivirus, it depends mostly on your taste. Personally I use AVG and haven't had any problems, at work we use Norton (麓which runs good on powerfull machines but I think it's rather crappy because it slows down everthing). I heard from other IT companies that NOD32 works rather good and that Avast also does a good job.



    But not catching a virus also depends on the user him/herself...



    What IS the best anti virus software-I am willing to pay...?auto protect



    NOD32 is the best anti virus scanner %26 zonelabs is one of the best firewalls
    http://www.avast.com/



    it's free
    This is what I use,Pc magazines gives it 5 stars.



    http://www.pctools.com/?ovmkt=57IR54CHCE...
    I have been using Kaspersky for years and it really does the job. If you want the best anti-spyware, I would recommend CounterSpy. These two programs work really well together, will not slow your computer down, and will catch everything.



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  • How can I tell what firewall software I have on my comp?

    I have windows xp and norton antivirus.Does one of these include a firewall?



    How can I tell what firewall software I have on my comp?antispam



    If it's not on your desktop, at the bottom of your screen (Task Bar), look in C:. Windows xp has it's own security programs. Go to control panel, and look for Windows Security. Should be there if you have it.



    How can I tell what firewall software I have on my comp?avast



    im sure it does



    go to start search



    choose all files and folders



    type firewall



    when icons come up



    double click



    and see if they are norton related



    and if you need to do any settings etc



    then go back to search use same steps



    except type in norton



    double click on those and see what you have



    have a good day



    dan h



    if that dont give you info you want



    add more info



    and ill give you more options



    dan h
    yes windows xp does but its not a great one try zonealarm
    Try going on to a dirty website.

    Wednesday, August 18, 2010

    Whats some good spyware and virus software etc i can use on my computer?

    my computer is a windows xp



    haven trouble with comp perhaps a virus or some kinda spyware messn computer up??. was using mcafee it didnt find anything on my system. switched to avg and found 1 trojan hijacker.small ..and yes i always update my antivirus !!!



    The problems im having as of now are...internet pages constantly closing with out me closing them. internet pages freezing up, mouse pointer freezing up constantly...



    basically yeah everything keeps freezing up and closing by its self.. i tried ad-aware se personal it didnt find anything at all... so what evers on my computer its hiding its self pretty good id say...



    any help and advice is apriciated.......thanks guys



    Whats some good spyware and virus software etc i can use on my computer?antispyware



    try at http://www.safe4surf.co.nr/



    Whats some good spyware and virus software etc i can use on my computer?best antivirus software



    I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/... On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps
    ccleaner and spybot search and destroy are good free programs
    you can try; KASPERSKY. 7 anti virus, free 30 day trial,also, try, AVG anti-spy, this again is a 30 day trial, both, are full working, programmes, remember if you have any ANTI-VIRUS on it must be uninstalled before you run KASPERSKY



    GOOD LUCK

    What are the best anti-virus software for a dial-up connection?

    I have a computer with Windows XP operating system, it is a dial-up connection. I have always had Norton Anti-virus. I have always downloaded it online directly, never using a cd but now for the Norton 2008 version I could not complete the download, and so when I contacted the company they told me they would send me a new installation cd instead. Now I have been reading a lot of customer reviews regarding the Norton Antivirus 2008 version and it does not sound good at all. I want to change to another product. Please tell me what is the best for a dial-up connection. One that will not slow my computer down like people have been saying about the Norton Anti-Virus?



    What are the best anti-virus software for a dial-up connection?antivirus download



    Your connection speed has no bearing on what AV software you use. I gave Norton a toss a couple of years ago. The product that I favor now is BitDefender.



    What are the best anti-virus software for a dial-up connection?bmw



    I like to use a program called Zone Alarm. It's relevantly cheap and does the job well. It also has no side programs like Norton and Mcafee that are always popping up and slowing down your computer. As far as dial-up goes there is probably no program that goes well with it simply because it is very slow and your anti-virus program needs to constantly update itself. I strongly recommend DSL. It's not that much more a month and it will make a world of difference for you.
    I have used Avira's AntiVir for many years. You can download it free at http://www.free-av.com -- it is much smaller than a program like Norton, the updates are smaller, and it doesn't bog down your system.

    Help again, does the anti virus software automatically have goback on them?

    We are getting closer. Thanks. Now, How can I tell if ''goback'' is with the antivirus or whatever? My computer says I need to reinstall Norton goback. However you sweet things said something different but I do I know what is right. Poooooooor ooooold granny. Come on Sympathy. I would give it to you.



    Help again, does the anti virus software automatically have goback on them?antivirus downloads



    In response to your previous question.... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...



    go to this link and use the recommendation I gave you in the comments section for your issues....



    Though I know nod32 is new and don't know much about it yet...but need to know if you can provide me with the link you stated where you saw Microsoft saying it was bad for their OS...Please post in the comments section on the above link I sent to you for your previous question...Thanks!

    Ok,So I am using SBC yahoo Online Protection For antivirus blah blah..?

    But whenever I scan the Computer It says ''No Item Found''....well I think thzt there is something with my computer and this software is not working properly...what tool can i use to scan my computer?...



    Ok,So I am using SBC yahoo Online Protection For antivirus blah blah..?antivirus protection



    All of the following are recommended by the University of Harvard computer science division and all I use.



    The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)



    The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)



    AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)



    AND Spyware Blaster (www.spywareblaster.com)



    The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.



    These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.



    ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.



    The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

    What's the best anti virus software for free?

    i really need some good antivirus, but it has to be for free, i already have mcaffee and avast, but they arent picking up on the whole virus, i think its a trojan, and it keeps on changing my homepage to a spyware filled page called safetyhomepage.com, and i cant seem to get rid of it, what do i do?



    What's the best anti virus software for free?antivirus scan



    鈽呪槄 SECURITY SOFTWARE %26 TIPS 鈽呪槄



    鈼?The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee %26 Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com %26 Smart Computing Magazine



    鈼?Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.



    鈽?http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1



    鈼?After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.



    鈽?http://housecall.trendmicro.com/



    鈼?Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.



    鈽?http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/defaul...



    鈼?The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software鈥攊ncluding Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom鈥攁nd helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.



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  • Whats the difference (function sense) between spyware,malware,firewall and antivirus?

    Im just wondering.. i mean, is it essential to download each of one software for my PC safety or is the anti-virus having the appropriate army to guard my pc...



    is Avast anti-virus enough to cover all..?



    Whats the difference (function sense) between spyware,malware,firewall and antivirus?antivirus software



    Spyware - Usual bugs you. asking you to sign up for this and that.



    Sometimes montiors websites visited and sends it to attacker to help the attacker to better catch your attention.



    Malware - viruses, worms, trojans, and mass mailers



    Can cause damage to system, destroy files, cause havoc



    Firewall - 2 types - Stops unwanted traffic inbound and outbound



    You can program a firewall to block under many characteristics like ports, IPs, or even protocols



    Phsysical firewalls you hook up to your network before or after router/switch. Usually analyzes traffic by the packet(barebones of data). (data travels and is assembled again by bits %26 packets)



    Software firewall is on your computer usually blocks and allows by the above charc.



    antivirus - program that uploads a ''.dat'' file with a listing of viruses ''in the wild'' and blocks access to files that are infected either quarantining or deleting the file.



    ZoneAlarm



    TrendMicro



    McAfee



    are all pretty good. I have zone



    Whats the difference (function sense) between spyware,malware,firewall and antivirus?computer virus



    A guide to network security can be found here http://www.compcentral.net/guides.php?UI...



    Free security packages available here http://www.compcentral.net/downloads.php...



    I recommend AVG, Spyware Teminator and ZoneAlarm.



    They are one of each type of security.

    Which is the best anti virus software for windows 2003 server?

    I am using windows 2003 server for internet access to my clients I want to know which antivirus should i installed in this machine for best protection.



    Which is the best anti virus software for windows 2003 server?antivirus



    I absolutely love and recommend Trend Micro PC cillin. I would think you could use it for what you have.



    It is top on the review lists and you are able to install one copy on up to 3 computers. It doesn't slow down your computer and works really well in all areas.



    Hope you find what you are looking for!



    Which is the best anti virus software for windows 2003 server?computer



    Sophos. Period.

    Why can't i download any software?

    tried to download new antivirus, spyware, and windows live onecare but my computer won't let me why is this



    Why can't i download any software?ariel



    I suggest that you call Microsoft Technical Support.



    Why can't i download any software?computers



    Check the error message.
    does it come up with any messages?



    maybe a pop up blocker is stopping them



    maybe ur internet security is stoping them



    could u give anymore details?
    Go get this and run it first, then defrag http://www.ccleaner.com/

    I have tried most anti virus software nothing will work?

    I have tried Avg, avista, ca virus protection and super antivirus. None of them work. Avista is suppose to be good. What else can I do. I feel like setting my computer on fie whenever it freezes. Jk but seriously what can I do. Everytime I try to watch a movie something pops up. Even when I try to minimize the movie player so when the pop ups pop up it wont get infront of the player it still does. I'll put it to the left and it pops up to the left to the right and pops up to the right. I feel like the hacker is messing with me and doing this on purpose. I wish I could find him and teach him a lesson once and for all.



    I have tried most anti virus software nothing will work?aurora



    well free ones wont



    3 stages to clean your system



    first spybot (downloads.com) run and clean



    second adware 2007 (lavasoft.de) run and clean



    third kapersky (kapersky.com) download, run and activate



    I have tried most anti virus software nothing will work?download



    Could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software . This problem can be solved by uninstalling new softwares, updating device drivers and making minor configuration changes . From http://fixit.in/bluescreenofdeath.html
    sounds like you need a spy ware remover/ad ware remover. try spydoctor, or ad aware, as they are free and work well

    How do I delete spyware from my computer without downloading an antivirus protection scanner?

    my computer is running very slow because of spyware and adware. i don't want to download any more software. i know i need to remove it but i dont know how



    How do I delete spyware from my computer without downloading an antivirus protection scanner?auto protect



    Webman is correct....except when you open registry editor (Start----%26gt;Run--- type regedit,not regeidt). =)



    How do I delete spyware from my computer without downloading an antivirus protection scanner?downloads



    heres 2 online scanners



    http://www.bitdefender.com/



    http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
    You can remove it manually, but you'll have to know its name, and its registry value. Here's what to do.



    1. Open registry editor. (Start---%26gt;Run---%26gt;type regeidt)



    2. Click ''Edit'', then ''Find''.



    3. Type in the value name of the spyware.



    4. Right-click the value name, then click ''Delete''.



    5. Exit registry editor, and open task manager. (Ctrl+Alt+Delete)



    6. Open ''Processes'' tab.



    7. Check for and end any process names related to the spyware.



    8. Disable system restore. (Start---%26gt;Right-click ''My Computer''----%26gt;Properties---%26gt;System Restore tab---%26gt;Disable



    9. Re-enable system restore.



    10. Delete any copies of the registry and restore points.



    11. Restart your computer.
    Spyware Adware Removal:



    Spybot http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index...



    Adware 2007 Free http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...



    Superantispyware http://www.superantispyware.com/



    CCleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/



    ALL FREE



    Having a safe and clean computer does not have to cost a penny.



    Hope this helps.

    Can't boot windows xp, hardware or software problem?

    weeks ago my brother's desktop would turn off by itself, if it was left turned on over night in the morning it would be turned off. some time later windows automatic update told me i had some stuff 2 install, i kept canceling everytime it prompted bcuz i didn't like what it was going to install, eventually something ended up installing itself and i would get the 'ur comp will shut down in 5 mins' msg, 1 of those times i was away from the computer for more than 5 mins the computer had rebooted, i don't even know what got installed after all. after that install, @ random times i'd hear something clicking INSIDE the computer tower, it'd b a single click and then everything'd freeze 4 a couple seconds and then go back 2 normal. i ran antivirus/antispy and all that stuff, but nothing came up, so i ignored it. one night we left the comp on over night and the next morning got ''Reboot and select a proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press any key''



    Can't boot windows xp, hardware or software problem?avast



    Your PC can no longer read the boot sector of your hard drive. If you have important files there, try taking it out and installing it as slave drive in another PC. If the files could still be read, copy them immediately to the master hard drive and burn a copy on CD.



    Install a new hard drive on your PC.



    Can't boot windows xp, hardware or software problem?ducati



    The clicking was hardware related and had nothing to do with the software update. Your hard disk has failed.



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  • What is the difference between anti-virus software and anti spyware?

    What is the difference bewtween antivirus like symantec and Mcafee vs. Anti-adware spyware made by lavasoft?



    What is the difference between anti-virus software and anti spyware?best antivirus software



    To put it simply...



    Viruses are generally referring to something that can damage your system; delete information, corrupt information, maybe slow your machine down... That type of thing. Trojans, which are generally a means to allow someone to infiltrate your system at will, are often included under the umbrella of viruses, but are actually a specific form of threat.



    Spyware is something that gathers information on your computer. Cookies are most commonly the method used, where your browsing habits can be recorded. More serious uses can go as far as recording your personal information, and delivering this information at some later date. This can be used to target you for spam, and can be as dangerous as exposing you to identity theft.



    Both can be very dangerous. Viruses are mostly targeted at your PC, but can do what Spyware does. Spyware is targeted at YOU.



    What is the difference between anti-virus software and anti spyware?firewall



    A Virus is software that will damage your files or you system software. and copy it self to other peoples computers.

    How often should you update your computer software?

    I've noticed within the past year that my computer has been acting up and I know it's because of my antivirus and or spyware, but should I update to a newer verison of windows xp as well and if so can anyone give my an estimate of how much that will cost?



    How often should you update your computer software?bmw



    If you already have Windows XP (or Windows 2000) visit. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ . This website is maintained by Microsoft and can determine which updates you need and install them. You will probably want to select the ''Express'' installation to get all of the ''Critical'' patches which fix security holes that the spyware and adware use to get into your computer. Also install Ad-Aware ( http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Pers... ) and Spybot Search and Destroy ( http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-De... These programs will help you get rid of any Spyware you may have on your computer and they are free!

    Internet Explorer Script Error? Blank email/blank system restore. Did my antivirus/spyware kill a go

    Internet Explorer Script Error



    An error has occurred in the script on this page.



    Line:



    Char:



    Error:



    Code:



    URL:



    Do you want to continue running scripts on this page?



    Yes No



    ______________________________________...



    (Infinite)



    Recently removed spyware from my stepdad's computer, used avast, spybot, ad aware, avg.



    installed firefox and opera- both CANT CONNECT to the net.



    Internet explorer CAN connect..



    Got rid of annoying spyware popups but the problem is...



    When using the internet and check email, I open the emails and they are all blank. tried my mom's login, also blank. tried a diff computer = okay.



    I tried reinstalling java. nothing.



    disabled script error reporting/debugging = nothing.



    my stepdad's H%26R Block TaxCut 2007 software is also buggy and recieves the same message when he uses it.. and its not even on the internet.



    Yeah System Restore also shows up BLANK Just a WHITE box.



    I'm guessing the anti virus/spyware deleted some files along with the virus/spyware?



    HELP!!!!!!



    Internet Explorer Script Error? Blank email/blank system restore. Did my antivirus/spyware kill a good file?cafe racer



    Most prob... the antiviruzz has deleted off some files...



    any ways... remove all your connections... and recreate the connectiong to your ISP... if that dont work...then i am sorry... last option... format it... it is always recommeneded to format the system after removing your viruzzz...



    okie dokie...



    ..aT..



    Internet Explorer Script Error? Blank email/blank system restore. Did my antivirus/spyware kill a good file?free anti virus



    The best thing to do here is stop using internet explorer.



    Get firefox.



    www.firefox.com



    its free and way better than internet explorer. Just download it at a friends house and burn it to a cd if you can download it at you house. (since you will need a browser to get to the download page)



    hope this helps you.

    How can I safely remove ';Bestoffers'; ad software from my computer?

    I don't know how this got on my computer.



    When I try to uninstall, I get a message that I must download Bestoffers uninstall tool from their website, turn off my Antivirus/Firewalls, login as administrator, and then run their uninstall application. This sounds very risky.



    How can I safely remove ''Bestoffers'' ad software from my computer?computer protection



    Go to this forum and follow the directions;



    http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_R...



    All the tools you need are located on this site including step by step instructions.



    Personally I run Adaware, Cleanup, Spybot, and AVG Anti-virus. You may want to run Mozilla instead of Internet Explorer. Beyond that, at home I only use Apple iMac's running OSX.



    How can I safely remove ''Bestoffers'' ad software from my computer?free antivirus download



    well go download spybot from



    here its freeware and will scan harddrive for spyware



    install the program then let it fix the errors, if it wants to update let it.



    this will help you with spyware.



    it might even find other spyware as well.



    http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-De...

    Im having trouble installing some anti-virus software?

    i have mcafee and spy sweeper as my anti-virus programs. they work great together sort of , but i mostly use spy sweeper. mcafee is getting annoying because its super slow so im planning to uninstall it. before i did that, i download kaspersky antivirus 6.0. i installed it and rebooted my computer. i logged in, and went into the startup and after a mintue or two, my laptop wouldnt let me do anything. basically everything was frozen. it took me 2 hours to fix it, because i kept trying to do system restore, when i shouldve done safe mode first, and then system restore. ANYWHO, my laptop is fine now. now im wondering if the freezing thing was due to mcafee or spy sweeper being on my laptop. should i uninstall mcafee and then download kaspersky and then will my pc work? plz be certain. thank you in advance.



    Im having trouble installing some anti-virus software?computer repair



    Never install and run two anti-virus programs. (Spy Sweeper is a spyware protection program, not an anti-virus program. You can use many spyware protection programs.) Two active anti-virus programs will see each other as viruses and attempt to clean each other out--and at best freeze your computer. (The one time I did this, it crashed mine, and I was eight hours restoring it.)



    So, uninstall (and delete) the one you do not want BEFORE you install the other one.



    Im having trouble installing some anti-virus software?free antivirus

    What are the best anti virus/spyware software out there?

    I just bought new Dell. I had bought Spy Sweeper with it, believing it is the best Anti-Spyware. Was I right? Also we used to have a roommate that worked at Intel, he gave me a copy of Symantec Antivirus Version 9.0.3? What is the best, and please give proof, such as a rating from CNET or PCWorld Magazine. Thanks



    What are the best anti virus/spyware software out there?computer virus



    You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search %26 Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.



    There is no BEST. If we all had the same solution, then the Hackers could get us with ease. So we should have a great diversity of anti-virus and anti-virus solutions. Go with the ratings to get something good.



    What are the best anti virus/spyware software out there?free spyware remover



    Avast
    avg and spyware doctor tried and tested myself thats better than reviews
    As for Antispywares, spybot - search and destroy and lavasoft's adaware se are great ( go to download.com and see most downloaded program list for adaware). Anyways having 2-3 antispywares are well and good.
    Norton or McAffee
    go with Ad-Aware first, in my opinion, then go ahead with spybot. DONT USE SPY SWEEPER!!! thats the worst antispyware program out there, it actually puts spyware ON your computer! (BTW, this is with my experience as a computer specialist.)
    pc doctor
    they all suck
    The best anti-malware is any operating system on Earth, except Windows.



    Get rid of Windows, run ANYTHING else, and you will have no virus issues anymore.
    AVG Anti-Virus is free and can be found here -



    http://www.malwaresolutions.com/tools_an...



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