Downloader Viruses

Yes, anti-virus software automatically detect all viruses on this condition that the anti-virus software installed should be updated timely for the latest viruses. Ashish Srivastava, Rashmi khand, Lucknow

Are you using xp?

Xp has very cool features, however it demands lot of memory from your PC...try disabling some features to use less memory...like using the classic desktop instead of the colorful one...you can do that on PC settings and task bar menu...

Also go to the settings and hit on System...there go to the advance tab and click on performance settings, there uncheck all option you think won't affect your computer and that will help faster up a little...

Change internet explorer for firefox and you'll see.

Learn how to make your PC run faster, clean old files and make it work better, I'll share with you this articles I wrote that would help you and also give it some maintenance. If it worked for you, please vote. Have a nice day!

http://www.informativepost.com/2008/07/06/Make-your-desktop-run-faster-1247.htm

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/856201/make_your_pc_run_faster_than_ever.HTML?cat=15

To speed up your computer and free up space and memory for free:

Go to the Start Menu> Run

Type in "appwiz.cpl"

Uninstall whatever you don't need.

Next, go to Start> Run and type in "msconfig".

Go to the Startup Tab and uncheck everything you don't want to startup. If you want, you can uncheck everything, and your anti-virus will still restart itself when you log on.

Now go to My Computer> Hard Drive> Documents and Settings> [USER NAME]> Local Settings> and delete everything inside the Temp Folder. (This is a hidden folder so you will need to have "show hidden files and folders" checked in Folder Options) All the files in this folder are just temporary files that your Internet stored that for certain websites.

Then go to My Computer> Hard Drive> Windows> Prefetch and delete everything inside it. This folder is like an cache for programs and should be emptied about once a month.

Next, you should install CCleaner, it will get rid of a lot of temporary files on your computer. It also has a registry repair system, which is easily the best free one available on the Internet:

http://www.ccleaner.com/download

Another option is to try defragmenting your computer.

Go to the Start Menu and go to All Programs

Go to Accessories and System Tools.

Choose Disk Defragmenter and when it loads click defragment.

Next, go to Device Manger (Start> Right Click My Computer> Properties> Hardware Tab> Device Manager) and update all drivers.

Another thing I would say is to compress your files if you already haven't.

Open My Computer and right click on your hard drive

Check the Compress Drive button and let it do its thing.

Finally, make sure your Hard Drive doesn't have any bad sectors. Go to My Computer> Right Click Hard Drive> Properties> Tools Tab> Check Now> Check both boxes and Start. It will ask you to reboot, so reboot. This will clear out any bad sectors on your Hard Drive.

These are short-term solutions however. The easiest way is to just upgrade the RAM on your system, but at least the ways above are free.

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

Your virus protection is listed in the installed programs list, and should also have an icon on the desktop for Windows, or an entry on the list generated by clicking the Start button at lower left. If no virus protection is installed, you may be prompted to start either Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials (both are free for all Windows PCs). There is also anti-malware in the Action Center for Windows 7 and Windows 8.

The answer to this question is both yes and no. FrostWire the p2p client itself will not give you a virus. The software is clean. However, if you happen to download an infected file (let's say an infected torrent file for example) you may download a virus. I have used FrostWire and have never contracted a computer virus from it but that doesn't mean you won't. I would suggest that you never use a (Gnutella) client like FrostWire to begin with. What I suggest you do use is a good Bittorrent client like Utorrent (a pure Bittorrent network client) and download your files from a reputable torrent site like BtJunkie.org. Sites like this one have forums where users leave comments on the files in question. Also the files are verified by the community. So you won't ever need to worry about downloading a virus. Remember that a file that is heavily seeded will more than likely never contain a virus. http://www.sectone-pc-solutions.com/

Well, if you suspect you have a virus, the best thing to do is to get virus protection. Unless you want to do it the old fashion way and reboot (not restart) your computer, but you really won't need to do that unless it's a major virus that anti-virus can't kill, plus you can lose files that way. There are some free anti-virus protection software. One is called AVG it should be free, I recommend getting it off a trusted site like Cnet. NOTE: When you get virus protection, make sure you don't another virus protection enabled with it, it can mess up your computer, so make sure all virus protections are uninstall before downloading a new one.

Viruses are noncellular genetic elements that use a living cell for their replication and have an extracellular state. Viruses are ultramicroscopic particles containing nucleic acid surrounded by protein, and in some cases, other macromolecular components such as a membranelike envelope.

Answer: To answer this question properly, we have to look at the evolution of security threats as well as the evolution of system security software. The first computer virus, known as the Creeper virus, was an experimental self-replicating program written by Bob Thomas at BBN in 1971. Creeper infected DEC PDP-10 computers running the TENEX operating system. Creeper gained access via the ARPANET (see note below) and copied itself to a remote system where the message, "I'm the creeper, catch me if you can!" was displayed. Note: APRA (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) was created by the United States Department of Defense during the Cold War and was the world's first operational packet switching network, and the predecessor of today's global Internet. While hard to believe, it was only in 1991 that the World-Wide Web was introduced. It had been developed by Tim Berners-Lee, with assistance from Robert Caillau (while both were working at CERN). But as far back as 1971, Bob Thomas had created the first virus which was basically a harmless and experimental self-replicating program. To make a long story short, the details of the experiment eventually leaked out and its concept was plagiarized and honed by computer gurus albeit; the global Internet was still some years away. By the time that the global Internet was finally introduced in 1991, groups of computer pranksters slowly began to infest the Internet with basically harmless viruses. However, towards the late 90's, computer viruses had evolved to a level whereby they were actually causing file damage to infected PCs. While this claim cannot be fully substantiated, it is believed that Message Labs, now part of Symantec, introduced the first commercially available anti-virus program in 1999 and hence, the first generationcomputer security threat system was born. Over the next two years, computer pranksters had developed a computer security threat that in many ways, was significantly more serious than the virus. This new threat is currently known as Malware or Spyware. Then companies, such as Symantec and Webroot, to name a few, introduced anti-spyware software. For an average PC to be protected, the PC's owner had to have both an anti-virus & anti-spyware program to ensure adequate security threat protection. However, it soon became apparent that having an anti-virus program running concurrently with an anti-spyware program consumed so much system overhead, that it drastically reduced the performance and stability of one's PC. To address this issue, developers of computer security threat systems then combined both functions into one software package giving birth to a second generation computer security threat system. While still demanding on system overhead, it was tolerable. At around the same time, a new security threat emerged which today, is known as computer hacking. Although Microsoft PC's had a built-in firewall, hackers were able to get around it resulting in 3rd party companies, such as Symantec and Webroot, to develop their own firewalls. Despite the best efforts of Security threat protection systems and improved 3rd party firewalls, it seemed as if the hackers were always one step ahead. This situation now led to a third generation computer security threat system that amongst other things, was an "all-in-one" security system. Now, I can properly answer the question: How do computers benefit from having all-in-one security system installed The benefits of having an "all-in-one" security system include: 1. Improved system performance: Rather than having a mishmash of anti-virus; anti-spyware and firewall components thrown together, software developers decided to completely redesign security threat software from the bottom up. This redesign in tandem with more efficient programming tools produced security threat software that was lean & mean on system overhead. Gone were the days when running a security threat program virtually consumed 50% to 60% of a PC's resources. 2. Sophisticated threat detection: New methods of detecting viruses and spyware were introduced such as heuristic analysis, which is an expert based analysis that determines the susceptibility of a system towards a particular threat/risk by using various decision rules and/or weighing methods. The logic here is simple: If a particular string of programmed code (on one's PC) has many of the attributes of a known virus or spyware; then in all probability it is. Other sophisticated detection methods may include: (a) AntiRootkit; (b) AntiPhishing; (c) EmailScanner and (d) AntiBot technologies. 3. Real-time detection:Previous generations of security threat systems were reactive in the sense that they were designed to detect viruses and spyware that had already infiltrated one's PC. On the other hand, most quality security threat systems have been designed to proactively intercept viruses and spyware before they actually infiltrate one's PC. 4. Firewall protection: New generation security threat systems generally provide increased firewall protection by employing (a) 2-way Personal Firewall; (b) Safe Wi-Fi and VPN connections and (c) advanced Intrusion Prevention technologies. In conclusion, most "all-in-one" security systems benefit one's PC through improved PC performance and stability in addition to proactively intercepting known threats and suspected threats before they can infiltrate your PC. Improved firewall techniques significantly reduce the risk of hacker intrusion. I am a recently retired computer engineer and have personally tested several categories of software including Security Threat suites. There are two that I have had excellent results with namely, Avira AntiVir Premium and Kaspersky Internet Security 2009. Both can be downloaded on a 30-day trial basis.

Computer viruses, or malicious sections of code intended to damage a computer system, spread in several ways. True viruses are self-replicating, meaning that there is a piece of code causing them to copy and distribute themselves. By:

Posing as something useful (known as a Trojan horse) ie a download, a gift from a friend, etc. Current scam is a 'gift card' or an 'ecard' email that tries to run a malicious script when opened. Because you gave the computer the command to open the file, the virus has an easy path in. By:

Emailing itself - will search for anything fitting an email address xyz.com and then send itself there. By:

Infecting a 'clean' file without the owner's knowledge - lots of viruses can be spread this way, by people downloading files from safe sources that have been hacked by people intent on spreading viruses. By:

Using networks - if one computer on a Local Area network or wireless network is infected, this type of virus will infect every computer on that network if not blocked by a suitable firewall. By:

Using removable media - usually, disks, USB drives, external hard drives, floppies, CDs etc. are not checked by the virus scanner when they are inserted, so a virus hiding on one can get onto the computer unquestioned. Most viruses are spread by 'freaks' or people who hack computers and write viruses because they are essentially twisted people who enjoy causing damage. Some are more targeted, ie stealing information or money, or destroying particular programs. All of them have the potential to do great damage, and there are more ways to spread them than mentioned above.;

For support within the United States and Canada, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338).

This is the Microsoft virus line, the call is free if you call them they will walk you though the steps for virus removal

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

NO absolutely no because simply they will be enemies

For example, the first one try to access to the register or the system files, the second will stop him as malware program trying to damage your system

Simple is that.

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

From the original Email attacked it is then sent to everyone in the victims inbox, the people that open the email with the virus atthment get the virus those who SCAN THEIR EMAIL FIRST!!!! do not. So baiscly just make sure you pay attension to the attachments 'friends' send you as they may not be from them at all...

Yes, Bitdefender is free. you can download a free trail if you visit their Home Page, and they have the Total Security 2012 that now cost around $79.95 which you can also purchase at their official website.

I recommend the AVG antivirus for 2021 and beyond. Great antivirus at an affordable price. You can click on this link to get access. Just remember to remove spaces in the link.

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40% of computer users have been infected by a virus.

If you are talking about history, then in Internet Explorer, goto tools, then delete browsing history. Then click the button that says "delete all...", and check the box that comes up that says "clear settings and addons too", or something like that. Warning: if you have saved any flash games, this will delete the save files. Also, you will have to re-login to every application that you used on the web (wiki.answers.com, neopets.com, yahoo.com, etc.). If you want NO TRACES LEFT BEHIND WHATSOEVER, then download CCleaner from www.ccleaner.com. Don't check any of the boxes that are in the advanced category when you use it, though. Instead, make sure that all other boxes are checked. Then click Analyze. When it's done, click Run Cleaner. This program can free up a lot of junk space, and can also clean up your registry (remember to back up the registry first).

In 1986, the first PC virus was created. It was the Brain virus from Pakistan. Brain was a boot sector virus and only infected 360k floppy disks. Interestingly, even though it was the first virus, it had full-stealth capability.

yes depends if it takes a bunch of GB MB and other .

For a computer application to be called a virus, it must do several things.

Most importantly, it must be able to copy itself into the computer in such a way that the copies can also copy themselves into the computer as well.

After a computer virus is able to spread, the virus programer is able to do other activities depending on his own goals. He might want to have your computer send emails to everyone in your address book. He might want to detect passwords and send the passwords back to himself. He might want to damage the computer in some way by writing damaging code into the operating system or onto the directory of the hard drive.

The most common way that computer viruses attack computer programs is by adding the virus code onto the end of the program so that each time the program is run, the virus code is run as well. The original program might be the operating system or some other application.

When the computer is busy running the virus code, it may not run the original program, or it may cause so much activity that the whole computer slows down or crashes.

Not sure what you mean...

but here is a tool which can remove any program as you want, even it protected by password.

Click system tool> uninstall manager.

Your system has been seriously infected by a rootkit virus.

You won't be able to scan in regular mode. Boot into Safe Mode and scan with "malwarebyte anti-malware", see if it helps

Scan with Avira Antivir in Safe Mode as well.

If you don't know any of these antivirus, google them.

Also, adding my part to this... I had the Bad Image error keep coming up on my PC. Come to find out after google searching, it is a Virus so says a few sources http://www.spywareremove.com/removebadimagevirus.html

IT looks to be malware that can be removed with antimalware software.