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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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What does restored mean in antivirus software?
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How do you remove a virus that enables internet proxy as 127.0.0.1 7212?
It looks like the virus or spyware is running a local server
Click start>click run type in msconfig and then press enter. Goto the start up tab and uncheck everything except your anti virus.click ok and reboot. When you come back to the desktop check the box 'do not show this message again" and click ok .
Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot and Superantispyware
Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Then do an online virus scan
You have a virus, or a fatal symtem error. Could be a missing or corrupted OS file. Go here for answers to your question. http://groups.msn.com/FreewareandShareware/_whatsnew.msnw If you take off your start-up programs, it may help. On windows XP go to the start button, run and type in msconfig. At the top of the window there are tabs choose the tab that says start-up. Uncheck everything it will not harm your computer. Click apply then ok. It will tell you to reboot your computer when it reboots a window will appear that states "You are using selective start-up" there is a box in the middle of the window that says "Do not show this messge again" click that. Good Luck!
How do you get rid of wininnet.dll virus?
First you need to find out what this dll file has attached itself to. If you go to run and enter procexp then hit enter. Go to find dll or handle and enter wininnet.dll. It will show you the processes and handle that it is attached to. Right click on the process and kill the process if it's not a necessary process for your computer to run. Then you can delete that dll. If it's something like Winlogon or Explorer (which I just dealt with), then you will need to right click on the process and go to properties. Listed under the threads will be all the dll's associated. You will need to right click and kill every instance of the wininnet.dll. You will also need to right click on the handle and kill that process. Then you should be able to delete or move that dll to another location. If you can't delete it, simply move it to a new folder. I created a "virus" folder in My documents. Then rebooted and was able to delete that dll damed virus. Good luck.
How do you uninstall spysweeper?
Go to the Windows "Start" menu from the toolbar, then choose "Control Panel." Locate the "Add/Remove Program" option and choose it. Once the list of available programs is populated, find and select SpySweeper. Click "Uninstall" and let Windows complete the uninstall process. You will get a message when it is done.
How do you run a registry scan?
Download registry cleaner first & install it. then u can do scan of your PC which will remove all your windows registry errors.
What could be the cause of Firefox continually shutting down on my computer?
This problem happens for a variety of reasons but the main reason or cause that this happens to me is because of a new add-on. Try to uninstall any recent add ons and see if that helps. Otherwise I have had to remove all instances of firefox from my computer and then restart and download a new "clean" version of Firefox. Try starting FireFox in Safe Mode (found in the start menu)
How do you install Boot Camp on an external drive?
Boot Camp is the name for the setup assistant that allows Windows to be installed on a partition on an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Windows must be installed on the startup volume. There is no current way to have it install on another drive.
A firewall can be either hardware or software?
A firewalll is hardware or software that prevents hackers or malicious software from getting into your computer without your knowledge.
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How do you get the printer from printing out a test page each time you turn it on?
Attempt this technique and check whether it settle your concern.
1. Kill the printer and hold up ten seconds. Turn it on once more.
2. Give the printer a chance to print the test page.
3. After the test page is printed, separate the USB link that is associating the printer to your PC. Try not to not kill the printer while separating the link.
4. Place the test page on the scanner glass and press the SCAN catch on the printer control board. The On light will streak while the page is being checked.
5. Evacuate the test page when the On light is never again blazing.
6. Kill the printer and hold up an additional ten seconds. At that point you can Turn it on once more.
Is it never again printing test pages?
Presently you can reconnect the USB link between the PC and the printer.
What will cause the blue screen of death on a Dell Dimension E310?
Blank screen: windows lose activation
Other: press f8 and disable automatic restart on hardware failure
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
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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.
Does cheat engine 5.5 give you a virus?
No its safe
When downloading this software, you should turn off all antiviral proxy's so your computer/laptop can accept it. On no computer should it mess it up unless they scan it with an antiviral program. Which hopefully you won't considering of this knowledge we have just given to you
Antiviral software finds it as a virus because it edits and debugs running processes [Games] ) Ya it is safe because when u download this software,it may always have a little virus but, it wont put your computer/laptop .The little virus may slow down your computer/laptop but, the virus does NOT damage your comp/lap.
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How do you restart an installer?
Answer by Techsupport
The reboot prompts shown sometimes by Windows Installer during or after an installation are controlled by the REBOOT property. By using a checkbox on the last dialog of the installation this property can be configured to give the user control over these prompts.
In order to add a "restart machine" functionality to your installation package, you can follow these steps:
=> go to the Install Parameters page and set the "Reboot Prompts" combo to Suppress all reboots and reboot prompts
=> go to the Dialogs page and add a checkbox on "ExitDialog"
=> in the Properties pane of the checkbox set the "Text" field to Restart machine
=> set the "Property Name" field to REBOOT
=> set the "Value" field to Force
The reverse logic can be used to reboot the machine by default:
=> go to the Install Parameters page and set the "Reboot Prompts" combo to Force reboot after install
=> go to the Dialogs page and add a checkbox on "ExitDialog"
=> in the Properties pane of the checkbox set the "Text" field to Do not restart the machine
=> set the "Property Name" field to REBOOT
=> set the "Value" field to ReallySupress
The REBOOT property
The possible values of the REBOOT property are:
=> Force - the installation will always prompt for a reboot after it is completed. If the installation is silent the machine will be automatically restarted at the end of the installation.
=> Suppress - the installation will not prompt for a reboot after it is completed, even if one is required. However, this option does not affect the reboot prompts which may appear during the installation.
=> ReallySuppress - the installation will not prompt for a reboot while it is running or after it is completed (even if one is required).
These values can be used to control the reboot prompts during or after the installation is completed. For example, you can use a radio button group with two radio buttons:
=> "Restart the machine" - this radio button has the "Value" field set to Force
=> "Do not restart the machine" this radio button has the "Value" field set to ReallySuppress
What is GENERIC HOST PROCESS WIN32?
If you see "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." error message or something as "svchost.exe -- application error the instruction at "0x745f2780" reference memory at "0x00000000". the memory could not be 'read'" - it's a malware deal or some files are corrupted in your system. Eliminate it with special solution - SvchostFixWizard. See related link
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How do you remove vista defender pro malware?
Vista Defender Pro is a fake software. It tries to gouge you by asking for a paid upgrade but the only thing you can expect after paying are more malware. You will notice that your computer seem slow when performing tasks and your free disk space will only have a few megabytes of storage left. These are just a few of the symptoms of an infection by a rogue anti-spyware app such as Vista Defender Pro.
You can remove Vista Defender Pro malware by running a scan on your system. Once an infection is detected, you can delete it automatically. No need to resort to reformatting or service fees. Check theattached link for a detailed removal instructions.
What is the purpose of attach file in email?
The purpose is that the file goes along with the email, with or without text on it.
You can send audio, video, slide-show, pictures, documents, since the size doesn't surpass the limit allowed by the server.
First off you should never run more than one virus program at a time. Second a Trojan is not nessarily a virus. It can just be Spyware. I would suggest you download, update, and run a good Antispyware program such as Adaware 7.0, Spybot Search & Destroy, or Microsoft Antispyware. All are a free download.
(I'm not sure if you have already taken care of the problem, whomever posted this, but it could help other people with the same problem...)
clay has an incredibly good point. see, anti-virus programs, when installed, try to claim dominance over looking at your files. you have three of them trying to do the same job at the same time... they could be the things slowing your computer in the first place. you need to think about which one you think is the one that works best with the most virus definition updates and leave it alone. then, go and disable the others. (at least disable them. you can keep them if you really feel you need them, but disabling will keep them from running and overlapping each other. enable another in case of emergency or suspicion only AFTER disabling the running one.)
about the Trojan, it should be picked up either by your anti-virus program (i prefer AVG Free over any other anti-virus). if it isn't, i'd suggest "Spybot: Search and Destroy" or "Ad-Aware SE Personal". both of these are free downloads at http://download.com . (just search for them using their page.)
if you even THINK there's a Trojan on your computer, when you install either of these anti-malware programs, do NOT make a restore file! run them once each, and get rid of everything they mark as bad. restart your computer, and do it all over again. restart it a second time, and NOW make your restore file. the last thing you need is to make a backup of your computer and in a time of crisis, use it and accidentally reinstall a Trojan.
make sure you keep updating these things. i'd suggest doing each once a week at least. also, to keep your computer running quickly, use "Disk Defragmenter" (a windows utility; it's in the start menu ( start -> programs -> accessories -> system tools)) at least twice a month. ^___^
good luck!
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This is the Microsoft virus line, the call is free if you call them they will walk you though the steps for virus removal
Why blue screen appeared with a error on any computer?
Sometimes it means that you have a virus mostly it means that if it happens run a virus scan but sometimes it means that one of your tabs didn't close correctly
How do you make sure your Emails are not going into spam or trash before you send the Email?
The only reason your email would be in the recievers spam box is if they marked your email as spam from a previous email you sent them. If they have marked your email as spam tell them to go into thier spam box and press "this is not spam" button
whatever that is.
Any free antivirus download with free ragistered?
Superantispyware is good, just go onto google and type it in, it will send you there.
What can you do to get relief from small moles that keep popping up on your face?
These are usually due to hormone changes in your body. Go to your doctor and have them removed. I know many of my girlfriends have had to have several small (even clusters of small moles) removed because it doesn't look very attractive and often can make the woman appear or feel older than she is.
What are the possible actions of a computer virus?
When you get a computer virus your computer may get random pop-ups trying to make you download something or sell something to you. It can also spread itself across your P.C files and make it harder for you to remove it. If you do not have anti-virus software and are an inexperienced online user you should really get an anti-virus or just be more carful of what sites you go on.
