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okay.. so computer problems just seem to be getting better with me This baby has 12 trojan viruses eating way my damn computer.. i'm using AVG and it is apparently not doing anythign about it..
can anyone recommend a decent anti virus? this is crazy, i'm about to lose my entire files over this crap... | |
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go to www.pcpitstop.com and sign up for free
you can automatically test your comp when u sign up it will help your pc become clean! do it!! | |
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huh? | |
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just click the link in my sig that says don't click | |
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You can also go to www.pandasoftware.com and run their free anti-virus program there. | |
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try norton anti-virus.better than mcafee. | |
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I heard Norton isn't good | |
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I have Symantec, myself. | |
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Pheromone28 said: try norton anti-virus.better than mcafee.
Sadly their customer service isnt..... In fact Norton's Customer Service Team and Kirby have one thing in common..... | |
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get a mac | |
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Dewrede said: I heard Norton isn't good
It is good. When it works !!! ..... No serious, I had Norton for 3 years and then they introduced the Windows style "Key" system to activate your software. Problem after problem with that and nearly 4 hours of useless phone calls to a call centre where the staff are reading the same crappy list over and over.....Uninstall and reinstall.....thats all they kept telling me to do.....So after I got cheesed off I bought Mcafee. Online Chat Helpdesk with someone who actually knows something about PC's and the Software you bought.....Much better..... | |
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thanx for suggestions. | |
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If you go to - www.symantec.com - Use the Online Virus Scan they offer ( I think it is ubder Security Response ) and the when it lists all the viruses you have, you can download and run certain removal tools. Dependant on the infection.
If you get stuck give me a PM I don't mind helping. I would recommend NOT trying to install any anti-virus products just yet as cerain Viruses can mess with the installation - I used to run a Helpline for a Wireless Internet at a Uni and you would not believe the crap I saw !!!!! Run the online Check first and remove any that have a removal tool available. If you are using XP you seriously need to disable System Restore as Viruses will use that to reinfect your machine too. http://security.symantec....&venid=sym The above link will take you to a Web Page at Symantec - Just click go and then Virus detection. Dependant on Hard drive size it can take 45 mins to over an hour. One more thing - Try and limit your online use as some Trojans actually use the PCs weaknesses to reinfect your machine with more (download viruses while you are online!! or worse infect other machines using your Outlook or windows adress book etc) P.S Sorry if I blabbed on a bit - I have just finished a bottle of wine and tend to waffle on as I am doing now !!!! [Edited 6/15/06 15:22pm] | |
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SammiJ said: get a mac
macs aren't immune, the newer ones can catch all pc viruses too. Make sure you get good antivirus software sammi | |
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ZombieKitten said: SammiJ said: get a mac
macs aren't immune, the newer ones can catch all pc viruses too. Make sure you get good antivirus software sammi i know i was just joking | |
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SammiJ said: ZombieKitten said: macs aren't immune, the newer ones can catch all pc viruses too. Make sure you get good antivirus software sammi i know i was just joking my sister did not know that she actually told my dad macs don't get viruses so he told me to tell her to get protected she doesn't listen to him since he doesn't have a mac | |
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ZombieKitten said: SammiJ said: i know i was just joking my sister did not know that she actually told my dad macs don't get viruses so he told me to tell her to get protected she doesn't listen to him since he doesn't have a mac ohh boy | |
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SammiJ said: ZombieKitten said: my sister did not know that she actually told my dad macs don't get viruses so he told me to tell her to get protected she doesn't listen to him since he doesn't have a mac ohh boy her new imac is to die for though it has pride of place in her living room as the entertainment centre so funny! | |
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ZombieKitten said: SammiJ said: ohh boy her new imac is to die for though it has pride of place in her living room as the entertainment centre so funny! what kind did she get? | |
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SammiJ said: ZombieKitten said: her new imac is to die for though it has pride of place in her living room as the entertainment centre so funny! what kind did she get? 20" Intel iMac | |
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ZombieKitten said: SammiJ said: what kind did she get? 20" Intel iMac noice | |
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SammiJ said: ZombieKitten said: 20" Intel iMac noice wow! you sound so Australian when you say it loike that! | |
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ZombieKitten said: SammiJ said: noice wow! you sound so Australian when you say it loike that! i didnt even realize that | |
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SammiJ said: ZombieKitten said: wow! you sound so Australian when you say it loike that! i didnt even realize that | |
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Here's one that I use from time to time. It works really well for spy ware stuff.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ | |
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When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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althom said: When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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