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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 malwarebytes anti-malware work together with kaspersky internet security antivirus?
I have in the past, no conflict was detected.
What does stack overflow at line 16 mean?
If one sees stack overflow at line 13 on the monitor, it means there has been an error. The website is not responding, therefore, one has to wait for a few minutes for the website to be functional again.
Here you go... Browser Hijacker, File Infector, Macro Virus, Polymorphic Virus, Multipartite Virus, Direct Action Virus, Boot Sector Virus, Web Scripting Virus, Memory Resident Virus, FAT Virus.
What do you do to view hidden files on your computer?
To view hidden folders open Windows Explorer or My Computer. From there select the Tools tab at the top of the window. Then click on Folder Options, from there select "view all hidden folders".
A virus doesn't cause hacking. If anything hacking causes virus's. Sometimes a hacker may put a virus on a system to cover up his presence. Once a virus is on a system, it usually gets the blame for any strange activity.
What infection type can send info on how to use your computer to a third party?
This infection type is called 'Spyware', and it is part of a larger family of computer software known as 'Malware' (malicious software).
How do you get rid of a virus even if it has 23 viruses without a antivirus program?
I'm afraid not. Nowdays the virus on computers are quite hard to eradicate. But you can do it by means of the anti-virus software. There is a very nice free ware that can be downloaded from the internet freely. That is AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. The basic information about it is in the following:
AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG Free is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements). Highlights include automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free virus database updates for the lifetime of the product; and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files. Version 8.0 includes improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data stream scanning, smaller installation and update files, and an improved user interface. The newest version is also compatible with Windows Vista.
So why not download a free one? http://www.antivirusroot.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition.html
What are sponsored links on Google?
They are basically ads, that Google gets money for putting in search results.
Can a Habbo retro give your computer a virus?
Yes especially HabboBZ aka ClanBZ. It sends a Trojan's to your computer infecting your data and sending up a false purchasing thing for a data protection. It then with send the data to lethal gaming site and then they will then get the details to your computer, It happened to me and i had to get the whole laptop wiped of photos, data, homework. Be careful!
What could be sent as an attachment in an email?
Anything that can be saved as a file - Be it music, picture or a document. It matters now, aslong as it's in some kind of file format - Mp3, Jpeg, Word document, like I said doesn't matter. Just save what you wish to send, click attachments on an email and find were you saved the item. Then click on it, hit open, and it's attached.
What are the most common sources of viruses?
It may be caused by putting an infected USB flash drive or cd/dvd into your computer, opening an infected email, downloading infected files, going to websites that are dangerous, etc.
Viruses can come as Trojans, pop-ups or files that may have downloaded themselves while you were on your sites. Other times, it can come from infected USB drives, diskettes, or networks.
How do you close avg antivirus?
Open the User Interface, click on Tools, click Advanced Settings, on the left scroll down, there is "temporarily disable AVG protection" near the bottom, click on that and check the box on the right. It only lets you go up to 15 min, but it does disable each component so you can install a program.
Also you can go into task manager and close the processes with AVG in the names, there'll be 2 or 3, hunt them down.
Where can you find Spyware removers?
Hi Daniel, I can think of just one more free virusscanner, that should work fine on any Windows-computer: aVast Antivirus! It's free and you can download it here: http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html After you have downloaded and installed it, the first thing you need to do is let aVast look for updates!! If you have problems, scanning your system with a antivirus-scanner, you can always try to do a antivirus-scan in 'Save Mode'. To start your computer in Save Mode, restart your computer and hit the F8-key a couple of times, from the beginning the start-sequence. You will get a list of possible startup-methodes of Windows. Choose 'Save Mode'. After the computer has been started in Save Mode, your screen can look different. Also 'the feel' of working with your computer will be odd. Don't worry, normal working order will be restored, after you have restarted your computer in normal working mode! You will be able, however to do a complete virusscan of your system with your new aVast Antivirus. Good Luck, Jahewi :-) castlecops.com maintains a list of trusted freeware scanners and removers. I recomend Adaware and SpybotSD (the SD stands for Search and Destroy)
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
"Good" really depends on what you use it for. Eset provides very specific malware-only protection. For general system protection a better one would be Avast! Free antivirus which provides several real-time shields along with the virus scanning and protection engine.
If you wanted to identify if you have a virus then I suggest you download a virus anti scanning system. Such as AVG or Norton then after this it will give you details of where your virus is and then you can go and sort it out from there. AVG 8.0 is the latest to be released from them and probably one of the best online.
How can you clean your PC from spyware and viruses from registry?
Buy a copy of pctools spyware doctor with anti-virus and buy a bundled copy of regristry mechanic but FIRST remove any anti-virus with add/delete then search for a removal tool for that brand of software EX "norton removal tool" etc then load the pctools and in its setting "enable kernel compatibility mode" and "Rootkit scan "run it , clean problems ; them run registry mechanic and you will be blown away from all of the crap it will find note not keeping spyware out of a system WILL ruin your operating system. causing a complete wipe and reload of your system to get rid of problems
What are some ways that you can prevent viruses?
To prevent computer virus, one needs to install an antivirus software. It should be kept up to date as well. Along with that virus enter your computer system through free games downloading sites and open WiFi as well. When you get email from an unknown source, opening the attachment can be dangerous.
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What are people doing to prevent computer hacking?
You can install a reliable firewall.
The best and only way to avoid hacking is don't connect to the Internet or any other type of network. Which is nearly impossible these days. As long as your computer's hooked up to a network or the Internet, you're vulnerable and at risk.
Keeping your anti-virus and your computer's software updated will help but will not fully protect you. Good luck.
Switching from a windows operated computer to a Apple/Mac computer has helped me out quite a bit as far as "safe net surfing" goes. But it's a costly/pricey switch.
What are the Disadvantages of management information systems?
Disadvantages of management information system
Unemployment - While information technology may have streamlined the business process it has also crated job redundancies, downsizing and outsourcing. This means that a lot of lower and middle level jobs have been done away with causing more people to become unemployed.
Privacy - Though information technology may have made communication quicker, easier and more convenient, it has also bought along privacy issues. From cell phone signal interceptions to email hacking, people are now worried about their once private information becoming public knowledge.
Lack of job security - Industry experts believe that the internet has made job security a big issue as since technology keeps on changing with each day. This means that one has to be in a constant learning mode, if he or she wishes for their job to be secure.
Dominant culture - While information technology may have made the world a global village, it has also contributed to one culture dominating another weaker one. For example it is now argued that US influences how most young teenagers all over the world now act, dress and behave. Languages too have become overshadowed, with English becoming the primary mode of communication for business and everything else.
Why is your computer slow when you turn it on in the morning?
You're probably loading far too much in the background. Often little spyware applications and unnecessary background tasks are slowly accumulated on your machine that end up taking a lot of time to load.
Also, a fragmented file system can cause applications to load slowly. Fragmentation occurs when a file is written to a disk segment that isn't large enough to hold the entire file, so the rest is written elsewhere, then when the file loader attempts to read the file, the disk heads are sent all over the place searching for the file.
To solve part of the problem, defragment the disk periodically, try to make it every month or so, depending on how often you use your computer. Also, clean off unnecessary files as often as you can, make sure your "Trash" is emptied. Then, have a good spyware detector and virus scanner on your system. Those three things can help a lot.
Additionally, for Microsoft Windows computers, you also can disable unneeded programs on the startup and Windows Services.
1. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010
the most trusted virus and spyware protection - premium protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, bots and more.
2. Shield Deluxe 2010 - Antivirus & Anti-Spyware
It combines reactive antivirus and spyware detection methods with the latest proactive technologies to provide your computer with the most effective protection against malicious programs.
3 Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010
the essential security you need so you can email and share files with confidence. You can rest easy knowing you have ongoing, easy-to-use protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware.
4 AVG AntiVirus Free
With this free distribution version of the popular AVG Anti-Virus system, you will get a reliable tool for your computer protection against computer viruses
5 avast! 5 Professional Antivirus
Full-featured antivirus software. Better than our free antivirus, especially for web surfing, but without the firewall and antispam included in avast! Internet Security. Also if you wish to customize your security, this is the recommended software.
6 Norton AntiVirus 2010
Delivers clear performance and threat explanations-Download Insight, File Insight, and Threat Insight give you greater insight into downloaded applications and files by telling you where they came from and how they impact your PC's resources and performance.
7. BitDefender 10 Free Edition
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Why can't i view any antivirus website?
Many computer viruses are designed to block anti-virus websites and anti-virus software. The purpose for this is to remain hidden and on the system. The longer a virus remains undetected the more damage it can do.
They sometimes destroy data of some companys , so they can earn money , and there are alot of other reasons , sometimes to spy .... but the sure thing that no one will do this for No reason !
How can you fix computers from viruses?
Ok the one solution to repairing a computer with a virus, not knowing what virus it is, would be to back up important data on a removable storage device, and format the computer. When bringing your data back online make sure to check the backed up data on the removable storge device with an updated, defined anti-virus software. Most viruses however can be cleaned, removed, or quarantined using up-to-date anti-virus software like McAffee, or Norton Anti-Virus. These will only identify and work if you can get the most updated virus definition files.
