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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.
5,673 Questions
Can a Trojan virus be removed from a file without deleting the file itself?
No, a Trojan virus cannot be removed from a file without deleting the file itself. Sometimes it is necessary to delete more than the infected file as a complete system recovery might be the only way to salvage the operating system.
they really cannot be stoppped but you can try to prevent them from accessing your machine as best as you can eg windows firewall any virus program that has an additional firewall and spyware detectors and eliminators to keep their trojans and spying tools out your machine keep a close eye on the emails and attachments you open that's their way in along with web sites
How do you remove recycler virus when you can't boot up your PC?
Try Safe mode . If that does not work then you would need to reinstall windows.Or try the ultimate boot disk
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Reinstall windows.
Comodo firewall or Norton firewall?
Neither. Use AVG firewall. It's even better than the other two or the Windows firewall.
What are the precaution one needs to take in keeping the computer safe and long usage?
Here's my opinion:
- Run a good virus checker.
- Don't click on any links or load enclosures in emails. I know this is hard to do, but the primary place viruses get in your machine are from deceptive links or enclosures in emails. With experience you can learn to recognize these deceptive links but there's almost no way to teach you how to avoid them all. As for enclosures, if someone says they're sending you something and an attachment arrives from them soon after, or you check with them and they say they just sent you an attachment it's probably safe.
- Install as few programs as you can. Don't install programs willy nilly. Obviously you need to install programs to make your computer useful, but the more programs you install the more conflicts they can create making your computer stop working properly or become cranky. Occasionally programs you download from the internet will containg viruses, often they contain Adware which creates problems running your computer. So, only download software from trusted websites and decide whether you think each program you install is really necessary.
I recently had a flurry of "remote system attempting to access..."messages. I chose to "Always Block" each time. I checked for Norton updates. The access messages continued. I looked for window updates, I was current, and the messages continued. I continued to "Always Block". I downloaded Ad-aware from Lavasoft. After deep scanning 4 times in rapid succession it turned up tracking cookies each scan, which I quarantined. My "remote system" messages are gone...so far. Possibly I had the same problem, they came so fast my computer was almost unusable. I found, on another forum, what I consider a workable solution.
Right mouse click the Norton icon on your taskbar. Click on 'Open Norton Internet Security'. Under "Personal Firewall" goto "Configure" then under "Firewall" tab goto "Custom Level" and uncheck "Alert when unused ports are accessed".
Since I've done this I get no more "remote system attempting to access" messages. I also make the assumption that, even though I don't see it, the firewall is doing it's thing quietly in the background.
Why is your start up on your computer slow then before?
As with all machines computers need occasional maintenance. There are certain housekeeping jobs that need to be done. Some of the most important are keeping the fragmentation of the HDD to a minimum, clearing out the junk from the registry and deleting files that are not required. Also make sure that the only programs and application processes that you need are loaded at start up. If you ensure these are all in order you will find your computer running more quickly and smoothly.
This is not an exhaustive list but it is a very good start.
Why would your computer randomly restart is it cause of a Virus And how can you get rid of it?
yeah that would be a virus. they have command that will reset your computer after 50 or so executions. press controll alt delete and go to process and than go to start search and search everthing program that you dont know. Or you could get a anti virus program So here's what I would do, when faced with a randomly rebooting computer:
-Yes, I would consider upgrading to Windows XP, if the machine was capable of it.
-Make sure that anti-virus and anti-spyware utilities are running and up-to-date.
-Make sure that the operating system and all device drivers are as up-to-date as possible.
-Run a memory diagnostic such as Memtest86 or Windows memory Diagnostic.
-Run a hard disk diagnostic such as SpinRite.
How do you remove a DownloadTrojan virus in a cabinet file?
1. Download and run firefox to protect your computer from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ).Browser attacks aren't easy to spot because they piggyback on legitimate traffic that doesn't exhibit many obvious warning signs 2. Run the vundo and combo fix 3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 4. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot 5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Does imvu give you viruses if you have no protection?
Iam sure it can because it gave my computer a virus but I didnt have virus protection and Iam afraid to get back on it now because I dont want to get another Virus but at least now I have a new computer and virus protection on my computer but Iam still thinking on the Imvu thing.
How do you find out if someone is hacking your computer and unblock your searches?
well i would sagest you buy Webroot AntiVirus for your computer.
Data or DLL MFT or directory corruption. reinstall your os, unless you are getting the error from a CD or flash drive.
What is keystroke monitoring software?
iMonitor Keylogger Pro have the ablity to monitor all computer activities and internet use. It can automatically record website address you visit, and calculate the time spending on each application, Facebook & Twitter can also be monitored. Further more, you are able to check live desktop of the target computer to get the real time information
the 1st thing i think u should do is scan ur computer for virus or unwanted files using a recently updated antivirus. the antivirus on ur system may not be strong enough.if u use a demo version or outdated antivirus,it might scan but detect no virus or damaged files even if there are.
second thing to do is go to start on ur system, click all programs, click accessories and then system tools then system restore. click it and follow the instruction given to restore ur system to one of the highlighted date that corresponds to when ur system was faultless. it might be that ur system developed the fault as a result of trying to install or uninstal a software that is not really recquired eg netspeed booster software or the system accelerator software.
after these two steps, if ur problem persists, i advice u see an engineer, but I'm sure with these points, ur problems are solved.
What should you regularly use the antivirus program for?
You should regularly use them to help prevent viruses and other harmful software from sneaking on to your computer. Failure to do so may result in data loss, or even identity theft. So using and having an AV program is a must in todays world of computers.
3 main differences between a PC and a Laptop?
Here the three main differences between a PC and a laptop:
1. Size
A laptop is portable and can be carried easily, which is particularly useful if you want to move it between work and home. A PC, on the other hand, is stationary.
2. Parts/Repair
Fixing a laptop is far more troublesome than dealing with a desktop counterpart. You can't exactly order up an extra hard drive and attach it yourself. Laptops require professional installation. A desktop, on the other hand, can be added and modified as you please. Almost anyone can learn to add computer parts like video cards to a PC himself but it's virtually impossible on a laptop. Everything from adding memory to an extra USB port is just easier and user friendly on a desktop.
3. Storage
It's easier for a desktop computer to have a bigger memory and to hold more RAM than a laptop computer simply because there is more space available for the storage. The space in a desktop computer will often allow the user to choose almost unlimited accessories and options that a laptop computer just may not have the space to hold. Things like a top speed processor, the latest state of the art sound and graphics cards, extra ports for external linking and more than enough storage space for all of the programs, music and video clips that you'll ever need.
The extra space also comes with one more big benefit that you don't often find with a laptop - the ability to easily upgrade. This means that you can keep your machine from becoming obsolete for much longer by continually adding the latest programs, components and accessories.
Can you delete files in the Recycler folder?
Yes. All you have to do is right click on the file in the recycle bin and click on the opinion that says delete. And then you've deleted a file
