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[cooter]

Sorry, I don't like posting on the wrong forem but can't get any bites in the Geek section. Any of you folks thats computer savy would you mind checking it out for me. I already did what jbasser suggested. Thanks

[Pete53]

Internet Explorer is the vehicle most viruses are sent to your computer. If you use windows and use another browser you still have to update your IE cause it is also a back door and cannot be removed from your computer.

It annoys me no end when they blame the end user its almost the same as the bank who compromises the customers information and than says it is the customers fault.

[jbasser]

You can remove it by visiting installed updates and find Internet expolrer 8. remove it. It revert4s back to 7 and you have to go back and remove it also.

A good program like Ur uninstaller is great. I also like Tuneup Utilities.

They keep my system rreal clean.

J

[retiredat44]

I have used Symentc and Norton for 2 years...

not many problems,, if there are I caused them ...

I renew my subscription every year..

I have always had at least 2 computers in my home,,, one for me and one for every other person...

sometimes up to 5 computers , on my home network..

I am well aware of the free programs,, some of which work good, but, you must keep them updated.. and watch out for tricky links, tricky e-mails,

etc...

Edited June 3, 2011 by retiredat44

[Chuck75]

I used AVG for years after I had problems with Norton. Seems Norton was a bit invasive, and caused some problems with applications and patches, so I went to AVG free. Recently, AVG has become a bit "bloated", so I elected to switch to Microsoft's security software.

I'll have to wait and see how it works.

I have used Symentc and Norton for 2 years...

not many problems,, if there are I caused them ...

I renew my subscription every year..

I have always had at least 2 computers in my home,,, one for me and one for every other person...

sometimes up to 5 computers , on my home network..

I am well aware of the free programs,, some of which work good, but, you must keep them updated.. and watch out for tricky links, tricky e-mails,

etc...

[Wings]

Once, I worked on a fellows computer, who had complained it was slow. When I discovered 78 processes running, I told him that was likely the reason.

I explain it like this. If you complained that your car would not go faster than 30mph, and I went to look at your car, and it had a chain on it where it was towing 18 other cars at once, do you think that may be why it wont go over 30?

You have a choice: Either eliminate some of the running processes, and disinfect your computer, or continue to use it. It is even possible your computer is a zombie...where it is actually being controlled by a hacker who uses your email address to send out spam.

If it were mine, I would reformat and reload the operating system and here is why:

If you get a good virus software, update it and run it, along with trojan detector, it will likely show infections. The problem with deleting them is that many virii are polymorphic...this means they copy themselves in other parts of your computer using a different name. These are hard to get rid of even for experts. I dont try. I start clean by reformatting the hard drive. If your computer is over 4 or 5 years old, I would consider replacing it.

If you cant afford it, try this temporary fix:

Go to Start, then run.

Type "msconfig" in the box, without the quotes, exactly. When msconfig opens, click the "startup" tab.

Click "Disable All" then OK.

Reboot (Power off your computer, then power it on).

When you reboot, it will tell you you reconfigured your computer to "selective startup". I check the box to not tell me about that again.

Now, when you check the processes, you should see way fewer, and your computer will likely run faster, and fewer problems BUT things like your printer may not work. If this happens, go back to msconfig, then check your printer box to enable it to run at startup.

I will explain what you just did. They were having a wild party on your computer, kind of like your teenager while you are away for the weekend. They invited over a few hundred of their friends and got a few kegs of beer. You come home. Ok..EVERYONE OUT. I mean everyone. Then you let back in the ones you know are ok, such as your son, your dog, your wife and your best friend. By kicking everyone off your computer you are sure to get "the bad guys", then just let the good guys back in.

Good post! Great analogy, loved it! ~Wings

[caubulldog]

All good advice.One thing I would add is to download Malwareantibytes and install it. Update it and run a full computer scan to see if it finds any thing.