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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 problem seems to be common and I have said the same answer-get a strong antivirus(Example:Norton Antivirus) But I have not explained why this problem happens. It is because the file type is bound to be a Program File that controls your computers functions so it will always be in use.
Is there a way to force Norton Internet Security 2010 to ignore a particular 'high risk' threat?
Yes there is a way
1. Open up nis 2010
2. Go to settings
3.there is a option to configure scan exclusions
4.browse your file/folder/drive and click add
5.do similarly for auto protect exclusions
and you are done
now the threat will not be scanned by nis 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Use compressed air to remove the dust
Vacuum the dust out of the system
How come your speakers act up when you play a second media file?
This could solely be your sound card that is in your computer or the type of speakers you own.
What is the difference between freeware and shareware?
Freeware is distributed freely, aka at no charge. This means the user is able to install and execute the program, no strings attached. Shareware, however, is free to use, but there's an expected contribution to the programming team through payment. Often, the amount charged for a shareware program is determined by the user, or is deliberately low.
Can't login to my computer but can on a different computer?
There must be something wrong with your computer so you should get it looked at by the geek squad or another techie team!
How do you get rid of the adware program emgfcfqpqe.exe?
I do not recognize this file. Download, update, and run Adaware SE. www.mydownload.com Another excellent free program is Spybot Search and Destroy. Get Ad-Aware at http://lavasoft.element5.com/software/adaware and Spybot at http://www.safer-networking.org/. Beware of fake anti-malware products: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
How do you block the sites using firewall?
If you are going to answer a question, at least make an intelligent guess! If you have a new computer, with some relatively recent software, chances are that the firewall ports (optional holes in the firewall) can be configured to your liking. Like I said, if it is recent, but if it's not it could be difficult, or eve if it is actually recent, it still might be a pain. Ask a professional, maybe the Geek Squad (not the Nerd Herd) can help you for a small fee, or maybe someone else for a fee or just for free! i dont know
Go to Tools / Advanced reset to Default - un click Third party browser extensions under browsing and it is fixed.
How do you get rid of hdd scan?
HDD Scan Antivirus is not a original disk optimization Program but itself a spyware, more precisely a new kind of fake optimization programme from the same household of Win HDD, HDD Defragmenter.
You need to clean the temp folder first and taskkill the random characters exe first in order to remove HDD Scan
Full removal instructions available on the links below.
What is Winzip Registry Optimizer?
Winzip Registry Optimizer is taken for a malware, a rogue antivirus program. It pretends to be useful program that can scan, fix, repair and optimize your PC registry, as well as improve and stabilize PC performance. In fact, all these functions are turned out to be bogus. This malware is created by cyber criminals to lure computer users into use its services or products.
If you want to remove it, there are two removal guides-manual removal and automatic removal guides in the post, Remove Winzip Registry Optimizer with Manual and Automatic Removal Guide in virusremovalexpert.blogspot.com.
Which is better McAfee Internet Security or Microsoft Security Essentials and How so?
Use Norton 5.0 2011 free forever with online free backup.
Download 3 files below read instructions at readme.txt file.Just copy and paste Below links one by one to your browsers address bar and click enter.
(Only Use Fileserve to download Do not blame me If don't work after downloading from another extension)
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In my opinion, McAfee is terrible. McAfee is a huge resource hog, and doesn't do anything except cause problems. MSE is a very lightweight and easy to use program which protects better than any AV software that you have to pay for.
Just remember that free AV is better than not free AV.
How to remove virus that always hide my files extensions?
Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
Run Superantispyware
Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Will your computer contact virus if watch free Nigerian movies on line?
Were is a safe site watch movies on computer with out getting virus and what r some site ty free down loads
How do you remove skinkers.exe from your computer?
If you have a file called skinkers.exe running on your computer it can only be because someone who has access to it has installed it.
Skinkers are desktop agent which can be freely downloaded from a web site offering breaking news or desktop alerts, i.e. BBC, Warner Bros, etc.
Skinkers are not viruses but "receivers" which you have to explicitly download and install if you want to receive alerts from a site offering you this option.
In order to remove a Skinkers you should identify the name of company from which you downloaded the agent and then simply look under Program Files and locate the matching Uninstall option.
If you are still having problems removing this file, please email info@skinkers.com for further support.
You need to run these 6 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
2. Run the vundo and combo fix
3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
4. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
5 Run Superantispyware
6. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Install threat fire which will enhance your antivirus protection
How do you fix the bugs in an existing application?
If a application is existing (You bought it or downloaded for free from the internet) then you cannot debug the application because the source codes are hidden and cannot be debugged. If you are talking about missing files then just download the missing file and paste them in the folder of the application.
Websteroids is listed as a repugnant adware rather than a virus. Although that, it also can trigger some troubles. As a result, when you feel it in your laptop or desktop, you have to get rid of it with safe and easy methods.
If you want to remove it, there are two removal guides-manual removal and automatic removal guides in the post, Need Help to Remove Websteroids---How to RemoveWebsteroids? in virusremovalexpert.blogspot.com.
How does denial of service attacks have impact in society?
DOS attacks How do the work?
TCP/ip Transport control protocol/internet protocol packets by default make 9 attempts to connect using a SYN packet to a host prior to sending a FIN packet which terminates the connection. Each attempt has a random and static amount of delay added.
A host will allow for an amount of time for each SYN packet from the client to be ACK(nowleged) before continuing with the connection.
Therefore a program which is designed to send SYN packets asking for a connections but never ACK(nowleges) them will use up a connection on the target machine. The default for a HTTP: server is 256 simultaneous users to be connected. Therefore a single machine can use all 256 connection sockets and prevent any legitamate users from connecting. Effectively blocking the server from use. Because of the way TCP/iP works this attack is very difficult to prevent.
How do they affect Society?
Denial of service attacks are used as political statements, vandalism and even industral espionage. It's affect can vary from the mild annoyance of not being able to access a website, to potentially dangerous situations where critical services that use the internet, such as power stations or emergency services can lead to situations that may endanger life and limb.
On many occasions political statements have been made by so called "hacktivism". This takes the form of a website which promotes ideas which the self appointed "hacktivists" take offense, to is swamped with connection requests until the server is brought down or taken offline.
If we think about this action carefully, it is actually contrary to the concept of free speech as the "hactivists" have no right to tell the public what they should, and shouldn't read. The ultimate result of their ideals would end up being a totalitarian state if it were allowed to be continued.
Therefore this type of action is illegal in most countries. The problem is that the Internet is effectively an international communications country or state. For these rules to be effective every sovereign member state of the internet would have to agree to a unified set of rules.
Why do you have black faded lines beside of your photos and text?
That is most probably due to your monitor. Also try restarting the computer . or keeping the monitor off a sometime.
When your son turns on his computer as soon as he hits a key it freezes how do you fix?
It may not be a virus. It could be a faulty hard disk or fault ram or a corrupted operating system
Why is your computer screen is blue after its turn on?
Because it shows that you either have a virus or malware
How many personal computer manufacturers exist?
There are over 100 manufactures. Click the link for the list.
