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Downloader Viruses
This category is for questions about malware that automatically downloads spyware and infects the users system without the user's knowledge or permission.
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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
What are the limitations of antivirus software?
- Anti-virus software, especially free programs, can be limited because they can protect computers for certain virus variants only but will not protect computers for the more sophisticated ones.
- Anti-virus software depends on the signature files that contain the latest virus information, and the new viruses are not included in the signature files which limits the capability of anti-virus software to catch new viruses.
- Most anti-virus software cannot detect and clean zero-day exploits which means the viruses that spread and infect many computers in zero number of days, even before security experts can identify them as malicious.
These are a few limitations of an Antivirus Software.
Sources: techheadzny.com, ehow.com
Can multimedia file can infected by virus?
Yes. The increase in popularity of media sharing Web sies provdes a great oppurtunity to distribute mailicious programs. Last yearm approxiametely 500,000 people downloade what they thought was a media file from the Internet. In fact the file was a Troja horse that infected many computers with spyware. For this reason, it is important to scanall media files for malware before playing them.
Go to My Computer>C>Program Files and in there find a folder related to your old anti-virus program. I.e. Norton, Symantec, etc. In this folder there should be another folder called Quarantine. Single click on the quarantine file, hold down shift on your keyboard and hit the delete key. This will permanently delete the folder, including all of the quarantined files inside.
A USB virus is a piece of malware that is transmitted by a flash drive...
How do you remove trojan horse downloader genric ssx c: restore?
In windows XP go to the Start button, setting, control panel, system, system restore, turn off system restore, click apply, reboot the computer, do the above steps again, this time turn the system restore back on. 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
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html
2. Run the vundo and combo fix http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html
3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html
4. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html and superantispyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html to get rid of the nasties
5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/05/dr-web-cureit.html
How many different types of computers are there?
Minicomputer, Laptop... and others!!!
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there are a lot basic models windows 98, xp, vista, mac, macpro, vista home basic, vista ultimate windows xp pro, xp 2000,
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There are four basic types of computer
1.pc(personal computer)
2.work station
3.laptop
4.server
Micro computer, Mainframe & Super computer.
There are different types of computers, such as Desktop computers, notebooks, laptops, netbooks, tablets, and even mobiles with Internet connection. There are many main brands of computers like Dell, Hewllet Packard, Sony, etc. The most advanced computers today are equipped with multi-core processors, powerful video cards, DDD3 RAM memories, large LED monitors, wireless keyboard and mouse, High performance motherboard, and many other important features.
- analog
- digital
- hybrid (part digital, part analog)
- mechanical
- electromechanical
- vacuum tube
- transistor
- integrated circuit
- microprocessor
- etc.
How do you protect your computer from viruses?
First, you should get a good anti-virus software (and keep it up-to-date) like F-Secure, McAfee, Norton Antivirus, AVG, or Avast. Make sure they are kept up to date and that your subscriptions (if any) are active.
Second, don't open email attachments from people you don't know. Also avoid any websites that seem suspicious or appear in spam emails. If you get an attachment and it looks suspicious, don't open it until you confirm that someone you know did send it.
Third, disconnect your computer from the Internet when you aren't using it. If you have DSL or Satelite, either turn off the computer or unplug the cable to the modem. Having a computer run all day with a connection is an invitation to hackers and viruses.
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The main way to protect your computer from known virus threats is to buy and implement antivirus software. A virus is a unique piece of code that has the ability to replicate and send itself to potential host through it current host. Or the computer that is already infected. Remember your computer is never completely safe but well built and up-to-date antivirus software will protect you from old and newly discovered threats. You can go to download.com and search for AVG 8 Free. It is very good software and is also free.
What do you do if you think your boss is trying to get rid of you?
Get a different job. Really, why would you want to stay if the boss is trying to push you out? Just move on, don't take it personal and don't let him/her see that it bothers you.
How do you get rid of virus cookie-rub?
Whoa! Cookies aren't viruses, they are pretty harmless and, even after you delete, they will come back as you surf the web, so you'll keep finding them. That's normal.
You can control cookies through your browser.
In IE7, click on:
'Tools' > 'Options' > 'Privacy' > 'Advanced'
Allow First-party cookies and block Third-party cookies. First-party cookies are set by the web site you are actually visiting and some won't work without cookies enabled. Third-party cookies are set by e.g. advertisers on that web site, these are the ones you particularly don't want.
You could set First-party cookies to 'prompt' but you'll probably find it annoying after a short while.
If you're using Firefox, click on:
Tools > Options > Privacy
Accept first-party cookies, don't accept third-party ones, keep until you close Firefox and select to clear private data when you close Firefox.
If you use SpywareBlaster it will ban cookies (and ActiveX) from known bad sites:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
GET AN ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM, e.g. Avast *free*: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-compare-h...
Spyware IS NOT "pretty harmless"
....just because you personally don't mind being tracked and spied on by EVERY type of buisness out there including the buisnesses in ALL other countries as well, doesn't mean you should be telling others that cookies are pretty harmless.
Cookies are only pretty harmless when concerning the isssue of them not acting like a virus, thus they are pretty harmless to the proper working condition of your pc/laptop and its operating system.
Is bob the copy and paste thing a virus?
I'm pretty sure copying and pasting text can't give u a virus
Does windows computer viruses work on mac computers?
No. Mac computers are more secure, and have a very difficult code for the computer. There are only a few mac viruses.
A virus that continually displays advertising banners while the program is running is called?
I would consider this to be categorized as Adware.
Some of them are a pain to get rid of.
What is wrong with your computer if it shuts down very slowly?
It likely needs to be cleaned up. Do a scan disk and a defrag. Delete unused software to free up disk space. Run a virus scan and that should all help a great deal.
Actually, you can follow any trails of that "Expired" version through regedit.
1) click Start
2) go to Run, then type regedit. Press Enter.
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I want to remove my antivirus. Any other option to speed up PC?
Try registry software this will help u increasing the speed of your PC just by removing corrupted files.
Why does avast antivirus keep checking aavmguih.dll and terribly slowing down your computer?
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
What sites cause viruses to the computer?
Any site can hold a virus, as long as you have a trusted Anti-Virus Program installed you should mostly ok. It is Important to remember though, that no anti-virus program makes you 100% safe. I recommend having avg and Malwarebytes. Together they will prevent and eliminate most viruses, spyware, malware, and adawares. Also, when running the internet, do not use Internet Explorer. Google Chrome is a little bit safer, but for the safest internet use Mozilla Firefox. When you download anything, it will scan it for viruses and also, AVG can be attached to Mozilla Firefox to scan websites for hidden viruses. The only way you can make you computer 100% virus free is to never use any connection (which defeats most of the purpose for having a computer). But in short, AVG, Malwarebytes, and Mozilla Firefox will keep you mostly protected. Keep the programs updated and scan regularly. Symantec Anti-Virus also works really good too...
Tell all types of anti viruses of the world?
norton, trend micro,bit defender, quick heal, avast, avg and lot of others.
Why does the Norton AntiSpyware Toolbar keep disappearing in Outlook?
Yes I have this Problem too, it is a Problem. This Problem is made by Norten. You can deaktivate Norten Plugin and reactivat it again, the Toolbar come up back again, but only as long Outlook is Running. If you close Outlook you have to restart the process again and so on. It is anoing.
How can we Shut down client computer from server?
To shut down WindowsXP computers from a Windows2003 Server use the "shutdown" command. The shutdown command can be run as part of a batch script, or interactively with "shutdown -i" A good starting point is http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/w2k3/shutdown.htm
