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Computer Viruses
Computer viruses are harmful pieces of software which can reproduce themselves and automatically spread to other computers and networks. Questions about computer virus techniques and specific computer viruses belong here.
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The Greeks first used the Trojan horse to raze the city of Troy
How do you get rid of Startpage19j?
You need to run these 5 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
2. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
4 Run Superantispyware
5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Install threat fire which will enhance your antivirus protection
Is yazak a safe site to download?
yes ive been using yazak for years and have had no problems with viruses or other problems
If the time clock on your PC keeps changing is that a sign of it being infected by a virus?
Possibly, but there could be another reason which I will describe later...
Makes sure your anti-virus is up-to-date. If it isn't and you can't update it. Uninstall it and go to www.grisoft.com and download AVG free edition. It's very good and yes it's free. Install it, make sure it's up-to-date and then run a complete scan of your computer (this may take a while). If there's any viruses on your PC then AVG will find them. Even if it can't remove them you'll at least know that there's one present.
If no viruses found then read on...
Does it happen when you have had the PC switched off for a while?
If so, does it change to "00:00 January 1st 1980" or something similar everytime?
Is the PC more than 2 or 3 years old?
If yes, then the battery cell is probably flat and needs replacing. The battery keeps the clock and date settings running when the PC is switched off.
Turn off and disconnect from the mains supply and look inside your PC, you should find a flat disk (watch type) battery. Take it out (holding by the edges) and look at the numbers on it, it should say something like CR2028 or CR2032.
Buy a number and replace it. The numbers should be on the top (+).
You'll probably have to set up your BIOS again when you first re-start, but after that you should be okay.
If you're not sure how to do this or you feel this is beyond your capabilities, then seek professional help.
System cannot restore as not enough privileges?
Your account does not have admin privileges or some spyware has disabled the option. Reboot into safe mode and try .
You need to run these 4 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
3 Run Superantispyware
4. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
What is the average age of a veteran?
19 years old Combat Veterans
WW 1 Vets, I think are almost all gone but would be over 100 years.
WW 2 Vets, The youngest would be pushing 80.
Korean War Vets, The youngest 72.
Vietnam Vets, The youngest about 53.
First Gulf War Vets, The Youngest about 34.
What does it mean to post links?
A posted link is a pathway to a website that when someone clicks on it, they are taken to that website. People post links in online posts they make.
web address to a specific page on internet/hyperlink
What does COM Surrogate means?
com surrrogate is a kind of a virus that pop up when opening an application that has a problem.
How do you remove win32 root kit Trojan ODG virus?
You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.
If you do not have an internet security suit and only an anti virus
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware
Browsers
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Run an online virus scan like
* Trend Micro HouseCall * Kaspersky free online virus scanner * Windows Live OneCare safety scanner * BitDefender Online Scanner * ESET Online Antivirus Scanner * F-Secure Online Virus Scanner * avast! Online Scanner
update your software by running
Secunia Online Software Inspector
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
What happens if you turn off system restore?
Nothing
Better: This service creates system snap shots or restores a point for returning to later. Every time a new program or driver is installed, and on a schedule set by the user, this service creates a "restore point" to roll back to if a problem occurs.
NOTE: If you disable this service, your previous "restore points" will delete. If you do not want to lose your previous settings and data, do not disable this service. By default, System Restore Service uses a HUGE amount of disk space to store rollback points. On large hard drives, this could be well over 20 GB.
You have a virus and need to have to looked at by a professional. You may be able to wipe you computer but you will lose all of the information on it.
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What does it mean boy calls a girl sweetheart?
he is being nice Well, my best friend calls me sweetheart and he is gay.
Is it safe to remove applications from Task Manager?
response from DLC:
Check the tasks against this list before removing them
Task ManagerYou normally use this Windows Program to terminate processes bugging your computer. You'll loose any unsaved work.Can spy-ware be detected by Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer?
No, the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is primarily designed to assess security vulnerabilities in Windows systems and applications, not specifically to detect spyware. While it can identify missing security updates and configurations, it does not have the capability to scan for or detect spyware or other malicious software. For spyware detection, using dedicated anti-malware or antivirus software is recommended.
How do you recognize a hidden file in Linux?
It's name begin with a full stop, like .profile or .bash_history
(ls .* or ls -a shows it nevertheless)
Why am having pop ups saying that your computer security subscription has expired.?
Those are fake popups used to make you buy spyware
You need to run these 4 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
3 Run Superantispyware
4. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
How do you turn off system restore in Windows ME to remove a virus?
Manually Purge the Data Store To completely and immediately remove the infected file or files in the data store, disable and re-enable the System Restore feature.
WARNING: Using the following steps will completely remove all restore points from the data store. Do not use this method if this will cause problems. When you enable the System Restore feature again, the System Restore feature will create a new restore point and then resume monitoring your computer.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System, and then click the Performance tab. 3. Click File System, and then click the Troubleshooting tab. 4. Click to select the Disable System Restore check box, click Apply, click to clear the Disable System Restore check box, click Apply, and then click OK. 5. Restart the computer when you are prompted to do so. When the computer restarts, the data store is purged and the System Restore feature begins monitoring the system again.
Turn off Restore
1. Click Start, Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears.
NOTE: If the System icon is not visible, click "View all Control Panel options" to display it.
3. Click the Performance tab, and then click File System. 4. Click the Troubleshooting tab, and then check Disable System Restore. 5. Click OK. Click Yes, when you are prompted to restart Windows.
Once you have cleaned the virus or other problem from the computer, reenable System Restore by following these directions
To enable Windows Me System Restore:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System, and then click the Performance tab. 3. Click File System, and then click the Troubleshooting tab. 4. Uncheck Disable System Restore. 5. Click OK. Click Yes, when you are prompted to restart Windows.
How do you launch system restore?
If you have windows vista, click on start and type 'system restore' in the search box down the bottom and click on system restore when it appears
If you have xp, click on start, All programs, Accessories, System Tools and then system restore.
I'm not sure about windows 7. (Any version of windows which is 98 or under will not have system restore.)
Hope this helps!
