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3-User McAfee Internet Security 2010 (Windows 7 / Vista ... - PRLog (free press release)

It provides anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing and two-way firewall protection. Additionally, anti-spam and parental controls are included. McAfee Internet Security software also features McAfee SiteAdvisor technology, a powerful website safety ...

Microsoft Security Essentials; An Idiot Proof Anti ... - Associated Content

It is only compatible with XP, Vista and Windows 7. It will disable Windows Defender as it has its own antispyware components. The download is about as small as I've seen for an antivirus program at only 11 MB in comparison to 91 MB for AVG.

One-User McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010 (Windows 7 / Vista ... - PRLog (free press release)

It provides Anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing and two-way firewall protection. McAfee AntiVirus Plus software also features McAfee SiteAdvisor technology, a powerful website safety advisor that uses simple color codes to identify risky websites ...

Scan a Windows drive for viruses using Linux - Ghacks Technology News

Recently I came into a client who had a Windows XP machine that contained a nasty little virus that rendered ... The machine was so slow it seemed as if installing a simple anti-virus tool was going to take me an entire 40 hour work week.

My Mom's PC has been turned into a botnet drone - neowin.net

XP Home edition SP3 fully patched and Avast Antivirus running along with Super Anti-spyware. The age of the install was well over 4 years old and the system had been screeching to a halt quite often. We ran some initial virus scans on the system and ...

ABC30.com Desktop Alerts - KFSN

Note to Windows NT, 2000 and XP users: You must have "Administrator" privileges for your computer to install this software ... Important Note: Many anti-virus programs and even some browsers contain built-in suppression of popups. Ads, and/or images ...

Tidy up clutter around and inside computer - Columbus Dispatch

Windows XP users can just run the built-in defragmenting program ... Check to see that your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are up to date. If you don't have one or both of these programs, then get them (you can check my technology blog at www .

Apple covers bad drive - Buffalo News

A: A patch shipped for Windows XP, Vista and 7 this month turned out to cause ... this situation is extremely difficult and requires either a Windows system CD or DVD or a specialized anti-virus repair CD. If you’re in this position, you will ...

Be a budget conscious tech owner - Bradenton Herald

... a valid Windows operating system sticker with the product key. A competent seller will provide at least a 30-day warranty and offer an extended warranty for a small fee. A rebuilt computer is a good option if you prefer XP ... activate anti ...

Internet Engineering Task Force Publishes Network ... - Consumer Electronics Net

The second standard (called PA-TNC by the IETF and IF-M 1.0 by the TCG) defines a standard set of health checks that are commonly performed, such as checking anti-virus status. These ... support in systems operating on Windows XP SP 3, Windows Vista ...

Open Question: how can i speed up my laptop? (fairly new laptop)?

Okay with my Christmas money i bought this cheap laptop from the black friday sales i got a hold of this terrific laptop for the price of 400$ the specs are 2.2GHz 3Gb RAM Windows 7 home premium 64 bit 160GB hard drive (might upgrade later to 1 T or 500) with a windows rating of 3.4 (windows desktop areo being the lowest) how can i speed this laptop up? i seem to feel that its not giving me all the power it has to offer? ive defraged i did MSconfig and made nothing startup at login ran a AVG anti virus scan no bloatware left on it i dont know what els to do? could it be like windows 7 is just to memory hogging? would a downgrade to vista or XP fix this? i really dont know what els to do? This is a HP laptopi had a old laptop with a 1.6GHz single core and on XP and ran about this speed (this laptop is a single core to i dont think i could upgrade that) more

Resolved Question: How can I be sure of online security when hiring a self-employed computer technician to help fix my PC?

I have two big problems with my computers.1) The desktop PC has 'crashed' making all my files inaccessible. And if I use computers at home or away, and try to use Outlook Express it doesnt recognise me anymore?. So, I have urgent need of a knowledgeable, trustworthy PC technician to reboot the desktop, help me save my files to something:ie disc or flashdrive?,and re-install Windows XP & upload an anti-virus software., and 2) to help me sign on to message people via Outlook Express. My caution in hiring someone, is for security. Does a PC Tech arrive and leave empty-handed ? How can one be sure they dont make copies? Is there a foolproof way I can 'screen' a technician BEFORE hiring them to feel certain they are reliable, and know what they are talking about? They could spin any old yarn and I would have to believe them, just like some motor mechanics., and charge the earth.!! What sort of price am I looking at ??? in GBP? HELP/Advise? more

Resolved Question: ACK!! Help with computer virus?!?! What in the world is Anti-virus XP?

on www.ndsr.net I downloaded a game called avatar. At 88% of the games download this thing popped up ( windows security center) saying that my firewall and anti-virus XP were off. Next thing you know the unregistered version of Anti-virus XP pops up telling me that " Virus INfectio or Security Breach"! Beware! Spyware infection was found. Your system security is at risk. Private information may get stolen, and your PC activity may get monitored. Click for an anti-spyware scan. This isn't the normal anti-virus program I use. So I haven't clicked on that program, instead I ran my usual anti-virus online protection thing "Rogers Online Protection" and it hasn't seem to have found any viruses yet. Its at 33% with a clear plate. Stealth Intrusion! Infection detected in the background. Your computer is now attacked by spyware and rogue software. Eliminate the infection safely and begin your deletion progress now. that also just popped up =_= I have gone to the control panel and the add/remove program panel on windows but it doesn't show the anti-virus XP Well if anyone knows whats going on .... could they please reply.. i only need answers from the people who KNOW what is happening right now... If anyone knows if Anti-virus XP is a reliable program and that it really is telling the truth it would be really helpful if you could tell me .. I would really appreciate it : ] HELLLPP!! thanks, more

Open Question: How do i completely format my HD?

I have windows XP and have viruses on my computer but no anti viral software so i want to completely stqart over but i have no windows disc because my laptop came with xp all set up and its about 2 to 3 years old so i cant get one now is there any way to do this i dont want to buy anoother disk or if not is there another possible way of wiping my HD more

Open Question: Should I use Avast! or Microsoft Forefront Client Security?

I just installed Windows 7 onto my Home PC and need to make the anti-virus decision once again. I had been using avast! back on Windows XP, but can also switch, and Microsoft Forefront Client Security is one of the pieces of software I have available. Which of the two would be better to use? Of course if theres a third one I've been overlooking I could go for that two, but being a student I wouldn't be looking to drop some cash on a program. This system is a 3.4 GHz with HT and 2 gigs of RAM. Simple and gets the jobs done. more

Open Question: Why does windows keep displaying an alert that the firewall is turned off?

I am running Windows XP Media Center edition, and I have Norton Anti-virus installed and running properly. Windows keeps displaying an alert that the firewall is turned off. It will go away is about 5 minutes or so, but it keeps coming up even when I enable the firewall. Any suggestions on how to get this to stop? more

Open Question: ip with out internet conection?

i have a windows xp computer with ip address ( 193.168.10.102 ip add, 255.255.255.0 sub mask, gateway 192.168.10.1 and add type -assigned by DHCP). no new software or hardware was added to prevent getting any loss of internet conectivity. it is not my anti-virus or firewalls since i disable them and still no conection to the internet. i have a 2wire wireless modem and the wireless work fine. the comp is wire to the modem. i ruled out the cable since i am get an ip. :P. can some one tell me whats going on? more

Open Question: Strange folders appearing in my hard drive!!! Could this mean my pc is infected?

I have 2 computers at home. One is a laptop which I move around, and the other is a PC which is wired to the router. Connected to the PC is an external hard drive which I share over the network with the laptop. Recently, all of a sudden, a folder appeared in the root directory of the external hdd! The name is just a random string of numbers and letters with an icon showing a folder with a small lock by its side. Inside this folder there are 2 more folders named amd64 and i386, but I can't look inside those folders because access is denied!! Even NOD32, which is the anti-virus which I use, can't scan them! I recently updated both computers to Windows 7 (the laptop was running Vista, and the PC XP) and I had somewhat of a hard time configuring the external usb hdd to be shared over the network. Could this strange folder have something to do with Windows 7 shares, or could it be some kind of malware? more

Open Question: I just had Windows ask me for a captcha. What does that mean?

Well, the whole story goes like this. My mom's boyfriend (chad) opened up his face book and got a message that had a link, to a virus. He opened it not expecting anything, and 3 trojan horses (now I've found about 6) flooded into the pc. I have tried using Avast Anti-Virus to get rid of them and most of them are gone. One problem remains though, Windows (XP) keeps asking me to fill in a captcha (those weird word with lines and stuff things), and I was wondering two things about it: 1. Why is it doing it? 2. Is it Windows, or is it the Trojan? Any help would be nice, and VERY appreciated! -BretOk, I just read the replies. THREE NEW THINGS: 1. The captcha is the virus, I typed in random stuff and it still worked 2. All virus protection program sites are now "broken" on my pc, they wont load in the browser (google chrome) 3. When I click links it sends me to bizarre places, one of them a yahoo site more

Open Question: What to do in this situation?

My computer will not let me install an anti virus software on it. All the softwares I've tried such as AVG, and Avira initiate installing but stop halfway through the setup unexpectedly. I tried installing them onto a flash drive but later on when I try to run them, they don't work. An error message comes up saying that the application was not installed properly and re-installing it might work, I've tried re-installing them 5 times but still nothing. For Avast, it says it successfully installs on my computer, but later when I run it, the same error message comes up. I've also used malwarebytes and stinger to remove all threats that I could possibly find in hopes to alleviate the problem so anti virus software/softwares might be able to be installed, but nothing still. I do not have the OS disc that came with the computer, so formatting and re-installing windows is not an option. My OS is Windows XP. Before you waste your time, which you could use to do somthing more useful rather than staying on the computer all day, answer only if you have a solution. Don't tell me to get a new computer, or talk about the OS disc and what not. Stop making Yahoo! Answers more useless and unreliable as it already is. more

Open Question: PC Maintenance Question?

I use these features to periodically maintain my PC: <Microsoft> 1) Disk Cleanup 2) Disk Defragment 3) CheckDisk 4) -Occasionally clean up cookies 5) -Empty Recycle Bin 6) Windows Update (thru web) <Symantec> 7) Norton SystemWorks – various features including anti-virus -------- Are there any other features that come with Windows XP for free that I can utilize to maintain my PC in good condition? Thank you. more

Open Question: Computer crashes, "blue screen of death"?

Last night my computer crashed. I had just installed a new iTunes update, and I think that might have did it. A few hours after I installed it, it started running slow and eventually froze up, so I forced a restart. Now, it goes through a loop where it prompts you to do safe mode/start windows normally, then I click and the XP loading screen pops up, followed by the blue screen and then it restarts again. I tried to start it in Safe Mode, start it normally, go back to the last known configuration, nothing's working. This is the error message that pops up: "A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation or backup utilities. Check your hard drive configuration, and check for any updated drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer. Technical Information: *** STOP: 0x00000024 (0x00190203, 0x82F0CEF0, 0xC0000102, 0x00000000) I can't log on to the computer at all. Nothing I try seems to work. Can someone help me please! more

Open Question: my computer is running slower than normal?

I have windows xp, I have a dellxps400 pc,i have high speed internet, i have defragged, i have ran anti virus programs and spyware programs, I have removed programs i dnt use, is there a way to check and see if there are programs running that are slowin my puter down? where do i go to check this? more

Open Question: how do i check my outer for programs running?

I have windows xp, I have a dellxps400 pc, i have defragged, i have ran anti virus programs and spyware programs, I have removed programs i dnt use, is there a way to check and see if there are programs running that are slowin my puter down? where do i go to check this? more

Open Question: When Windows Run In The Safe Mode?

I am using Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. Yesterday I had seen the Mozilla to crash many times.Then when I turn my machine off, and then turned it on again, it automatically started to run in safe mode?It is using the " All Users " settings, disabling my original settings.I have checked my machine for viruses using an anti-virus software. What to do now? Are there any good options so that I can use my previous original settings?Otherwise the only option that is left is to re-install the Windows.@Maverick If I go 4 the repair function, then I think the " c " drive will be formatted fully and with this all other settings and installed software will get washed. more

Voting Question: After Installing Any Anti virus Network error comes up?

Well After installing a new window(xp) when every i install any Antivirus and i restart the computer. I can not connect with other computers on my network and as i use a shared Net by a router i can't access Internet also. I pinged a system by giving a ping command in run and the error comes up. "Destination is unrechable. more

Voting Question: what does this message mean that suddenly started appearing every time i restart my computer?

The application or DLL C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\zlib1.dll is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette. this message just started a few days ago and I have done nothing new. I installed itunes two months ago but don't connect an iphone to my computer, only my ipod nano. i have windows xp. i have norton anti virus with automatic updates. i have no idea what this message is, means or where it came from? please help with ideas of how to get rid of it. the only file that came up on a search was a prefetch file for this which i deleted but it didn't solve the problem. i tried putting this file name in my computer but it didn't pull anything up. how do i get rid of this? more

Voting Question: Why won't my computer download anything?

so my problem is that my computer won't download anything, so i try to download Camtasia, i tunes, and more stuff. so it downloads, then i have to install and click run and then my computer freezes this happens ever single time i try. Yes i got enough space to download, and yes i do have anti virus. please help my computer is Windows XP more

Open Question: how do i remove antivirus xp 2010?

Ive tried all sorts from malwarebytes anti malweare to avast. This POXY DAMN virus is anoying me so much. Now its messing with my desktop icons making me use right click 'start' to do anything, as well as making the error 'windows could not access the specified device, path or file. You may not have appropriate permission to access the file' Any hints to stop me braking my computer in rage and remove this virus? Dont quote websites please, ive seen most of them, more

Voting Question: Please HELP! I did a system restore, it deleted pictures.?

So we got a computer from my girlfriend's mom. It's and HP from 2002 w/ Windows XP Home Edition (hello, it's 2010!). There was a Trojan virus and so we did a system restore. I only cared about the pictures on the computer, so i put them on a flash drive. After the System Restore, the virus was removed but the pictures and documents were still on the computer. Were they supposed to be there still? Then one day after having the internet, we got ANOTHER virus (dr guard, blah). Anti-virus programs couldn't remove it, so we did yet another system restore. We're obv. not "computer" ppl. We're seasoned pros with the internet and most programs, we're just not experts with how they work. After repeated system recoveries, most of the pictures that were on the computer prior to recovery are gone and i apparently only copied a shortcut to the picture folder :( Is there hope in recovering the pictures? more

Voting Question: I'm having major/weird computer problems. Please read!?

Resolved Question: Questions about Threatfire?

NOTE: I asked this question earlier today but I got unsatisfactory answers so I'm asking it again with slightly different details. I was thinking of getting Threatfire (still deciding on it) as an extra layer of protection for my PC. I researched Threatfire and saw that it has "Real-time behavior based protection". What concerns me about Threatfire is that will it cause conflicts with anti-viruses or anti-threat software that has a "real-time protection" feature? I heard that Threatfire isn't supposed to clash with other antivirus software but I'm not really convinced about it. Also, does Threatfire work along side well with most Internet Security suites (paid and free). Does Threatfire have any gripes or issues I should look out for? I heard rumors that.... -Threatfire contains a keylogger. -Threatfire causes many people's keyboard to stop working. -It slows down your system or it could crash your system! Are some of these rumors true? Despite all these concerns, I still might get Threatfire in the end but should I get it or not? NOTES: I plan to put Threatfire on my second laptop, a IBM Thinkpad running Windows XP SP 3. My IBM Thinkpad has the free versions of Avira Anti-Antivirus, MalwareBytes, and Superantispyware. Even though Avira Antivir doesn't have some sort of "real-time protection" feature, I'm still concerned about it because I'm planning to buy an antivirus software soon. more

Resolved Question: Threatfire questions?

I was thinking of getting Threatfire (still deciding on it) as an extra layer of protection for my PC. I researched Threatfire and saw that it has "Real-time behavior based protection". What concerns is me that if I install Threatfire along side my Antivirus (Kaspersky Internet Security 2010), will it cause conflicts with Kaspersky's real-time scanning or any other anti-viruses or anti-threat software that has a "real-time protection" feature? I heard that Threatfire isn't supposed to clash with other antivirus software but I'm not really convinced about it. Also, does Threatfire work along side well with most Internet Security suites (not just the Anti-virus portion. Please note that many Anti-virus companies sell an Anti-virus AND Internet Security suite product separately. I just want to know about the Internet Security suite). Does Threatfire have any gripes or issues I should look out for? I heard rumors that.... -Threatfire contains a keylogger. -Threatfire causes many people's keyboard to stop working. -It slows down your system or it could crash your system! Are some of these rumors true? Despite all these concerns, I still might get Threatfire in the end but should I get it or not? NOTE: I have a three-year old Dell Inspirion 1405 running Windows XP SP 3.Zep516, I don't know if you used or heard of Threatfire before but I did some extensive research and I heard that Threatfire technically ISN'T an antivirus program like Kaspersky. To future answerers: correct me if I'm wrong on this but I don't think Threatfire is an antivirus like Kaspersky.Oh yeah ,the second answerer made me think about something. I would suppose that Threatfire would only be good to work along side FREE antiviruses because they're not that heavy as paid antiviruses?NOTE: I already use the free versions of MalwareBytes and Superantispyware. more

Voting Question: How do I run Syobon Action 2 on Windows XP?

When I double click the .exe file, it just comes up with a black screen for about 2 seconds, then goes away. My anti-virus program doesn't report it as a virus or anything, so I don't think that's the problem. Help me please! more

Resolved Question: Updating anti-virus through office server? Hi, we have an office server through which symatec antivirus is upd?

Updating anti-virus through office server? Hi, we have an office server through which symatec antivirus is updated monthly on all the computers. the techie is on indefinite leave & i dont know the procedure. i know server password, pl tell me what do i do once i open it? more important how can i update it from my own system in future? we are using windows xp. Symatec details: version:10.1.5.5000 more

Resolved Question: Blue screen of death!?

I have a computer with Windows XP on it. It started running really slow and then one day it got the BSOD. It came up whenever I tried to start it so I used a roecovery disc. It erased everything and my computer works fast all except for the internet. The internet still works but veary slowly. And after I leave it on for about an hour it gets the BSOD.What should i do. P.S. When I turn it off it ends a program called Springfield Demon so I think that there is a virus on it that didn't get deleted. But when I try to download an anti-viris program the BSOD appears. Please help. And don't just say get a new computer because I want to know if I can fix it first.Sorry I didn't say this but it is a desktop pc not a laptop.If i hve to install a new OS what is a good cheap one that isn't made by Microsoft? more

Resolved Question: How to remove AntiVirus XP 2010?

i found a site that had step by step on ways to remove this virus and it told me to download a virus remover called Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, but when I ran it then install it, and when it was done installing i tried to open it on my desktop and a window popped up and it said open with:adobe, internet explore, notepad, paint, word, ect... and it wont let me open the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware so i can't get rid of the antivirus xp, what to do? more

Resolved Question: XP Internet Security 2010 blocking Malwarebytes?

Recently my computer has been infected with the XP internet Security 2010 [Unregistered Version] virus/malware. I already had Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware installed but the virus is keeping me from opening and running the program. I am able to end the process (av.exe) on Windows Task Manager, but when I try and run Malwarebytes it automatically reopens the virus. :( more

Open Question: How to Fix a Anti Virus XP 2010 Problem?

My computer just suffered from a virus, i had the anti virus xp 2010 but i followed the first intructions on this site: http://www.myantispyware.com/2010/01/28/how-to-remove-xp-internet-security-2010-xp-guardian-antivirus-xp-2010/ the first intructions were : Step 1. Repair “running of .exe files”. Click Start, Run. Type command and press Enter. Type notepad and press Enter. Notepad opens. Copy all the text below into Notepad. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe] [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile] [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile] [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command] @="\"%1\" %*" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe] @="exefile" "Content Type"="application/x-msdownload" Save this as fix.reg to your Desktop (remember to select Save as file type: All files in Notepad.) Double Click fix.reg and click YES for confirm. Reboot your computer. thats exactly what i did, and when i rebooted my computer some of my files on my desktop as i clicked them said "Windows cannot open this file because it needs to know what program created it. but the good part is, the virus is gone. i dont know how to fix this, can i please have some help! thanks& everytime i try to download something it wont let me ... it just re-directs me to this unknown file website http://shell.windows.com/fileassoc/0409/xml/redir.asp?Ext=exe more

Resolved Question: Copying and moving files takes forever?

I don't know what is wrong with my PC but everything has totally gone wrong. It's become really slow and freezes a lot, especially when I am moving or copying files. There are a lot of CPU usage spikes as well. I can bbarely run two applications at once. I tried reformatting, chkdsk, defragmenting, anti-virus, anti-spyware, everything. I have no idea how it happened. Specs: 2.80 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium D 1GB RAM Windows XP Pro SP3 Any help would be appreciated. more

Voting Question: Is there anyway to download the system restore files for Windows XP?

Hi guys I currently running windows XP and recently got infected with XP anti spyware. I ran microsoft security essentials which got rid of it but it also looks like it (or the virus) has damaged most of the files on the computer. Now when I go to use system restore I get the file not found message and am unable to restore. I no longer have the XP installation disc as a bough the computer several years ago, is there anyway of downloading the files i need off of the internet? Secondly i was thinking of upgrading to windows 7 anyway so would purchasing and installing that wipe all out XP meaning that the any problems i've had would get cleared that way. Would buying windows 7 and starting from scratch be a better idea? more

Resolved Question: My laptop has a virus, I sort of brought it on myself because i thought my laptop could handle it but?

I downloaded a file that my computer told me was dangerous because I had malwarebytes anti-malware. I think I took a bit too long in scanning my pc with it. It started acting up moments before I actually scanned it but i was ignoring all of the distractions. Then after the scanning was finished, I clicked on the Remove Selected button but right as i did the virus took over and shut down my computer. Now it just shows the Windows XP loading screen (with the blue loader bar in the middle of the screen, you know?) then quickly, for like a milisecond shows a blue screen with some writing that's hard to make out. Then it goes to the screen asking me whether I want to start Windows normally or use Safe Mode etc. I went to safe mode, used Malwarebytes, used quick scan then full scan but Windows still doesn't show up. I tried a system restore but it doesn't work! I can only choose to restore it to a previous date in time, I can't restore it using a Backup or Destructive like on my Desktop. I can't reinstall the OS, I don't even know how to do that, I don't have a disc or whatever to do that. Help? Ugh. it's been such a bad day today. March 6, 2010. WORST DAY EVER. more

Resolved Question: Windows Vista and it's Shitty Windows Explorer stops responding when attempting to open Computer?

Okay, my problem is, when I open the toolbar, everything is fine. When I select Computer(I can't click it due to setting's, I just scroll over it and the thing's inside it will appear as a bar next to it.), it will either(30 70 chance) be normal, or it will stop responding. I am trying to install my GTA:SA(the problem with the game is, it say's its already installed when it's not, causing me to explore the cd and installing it by hand.) by going to computer, and then doing as so. BUT! Either Windows Explorer will stop responding and making me restart either the computer or Windows Explorer, or just screwing up the game by stopping Windows Explorer in the middle of the Installation and causing me to restart the WHOLE computer and doing the whole process again, hoping that the 1% in the 99.999999999999% of successfully installing onto my external hard drive. ATTENTION! I have 5 anti virus protection programs, and I use 3 online virus checkers every week, so it will not be a virus, so don't say "OH ITS A VIRUS YOU GOTTA DOWNGRADE TO XP AND GO TO LINUX CUZ ITS FAST AND GETS NOT VIRUSES". Please, none of that bullcrap. more

Resolved Question: how do i transfer information from my computer to a disk?

Okay so recently my father's computer had a virus on it saying that his computer was trying to be over-run/ hacked. He tried getting rid of it with both an anti-virus software and a spyware software program he paid for and they ended up doing their job in clearing out other smaller threats but the pop up window with the over-run/hacked message still popped up, thus unabling him to connect to the internet with internetexplorer. So he called 'geek squad' and they told him that he needed to transfer all of his files and information from the computer onto a disk so that they can wipe out all the current information. That's the part he needs help on and i didn't know how to do it either. Any help would be really good and step by step would be better. His computer is a Windows XP, he does not have an external hard drive and would like to transfer all information onto the same computer's cd/dvd drive. Help........... more

Resolved Question: How do i remove a virus off my desktop computer? Its called XP Internet Security 2010.?

I'm using a windows xp and i have a compaq pc, i went to this website callled deadazzwrong.com and it gave my pc a virus. It comes up named XP Internet Security 2010. At the bottom on the screen says something about system jihack! Please is there anyway i can remove it. I have a laptop is there a i can download some anti-virus program and put it on a junk drive and put it on my desktop? Other than going out and buying a high price anti-virus? Please help, and thanks more

Resolved Question: how do you remove xp antivirus pro 2010 ?

Yeah caught a virus online the othr day, and my anti-virus software and my anti-spyware cant detect it, and even if i close in in the task manger everytime i open something or go on an internet explorer page it turns back on, the only thing i know is on my taskbar its name is XP ANTIVIRUS PRO, and i cant seem to get rid of it, i cant find any of the files for it in my programe files or windows files... Can anybody help me get rid of this ? its a pain ! (and i dont feel like formatting) PLEASE HELP ME !!! more

Voting Question: can't get past "start windows normally' screen"?

I just had a new motherboard installed on my XP desk top pc. The guy had it working great. I was installing an anti virus then pressed restart. The computer wouldn't turn off so I ended up doing it manually. Now on restart I cannot get past 'start windows normally' screen'? I tried pressing F8 and tried all the options but the screen will either stay on that 'start windows normally' screen' or just goes black. PLEASE help???It won't get past that 'start windows normally' screen .... I pressed F8 and F10 repeatedly. more

Voting Question: My windows 7 cannot access inter net anymore, help?

A couple of days ago using the same computer and the same OS (Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit) I could connect to the internet without any problems, recently I couldn't anymore (I use Wifi and another computer beside me running XP still has internet access while I don't though I'm also connected to the same connection). I didn't install anything new recently, nor did I get any Windows update, And I don't have an anti-virus but I'm pretty sure I haven't downloaded any virus recently more

Resolved Question: What files do I need to save? And How do I do it?

I am trying to copy back up files before I format my computer's hard disk. All I want to do is to save all the files needed for my computer to completely work after I erase everything on the drive. As long as it runs and I can just re-install the programs I want. I have time for that. I only have one hard drive on my desktop comp. Can anyone tell me the specific folders I might need to copy? I'm sure that all XP computers include the same system files so that is why I am asking. It would be helpful and faster if I know what I essentially need to copy. Everything is saved where it should be and I don't save stuff around unreasonably. Oh, and sometimes when copying is in progress, an error comes up saying that the file is in use and cannot be moved, but I have everything closed and nothing running. My comp has Windows XP and I am using an external hard drive to copy files I need. And what is the QUARANTINE folder? Do I also need to copy that? Or is that where the anti virus program quarantines stuff? Cause I have an anti-virus program so yeah....Do I just right click to copy files i want and paste it wer i want it saved or wat? Cz wen i do dat it keeps saying that its in use bt i dnt hav anything open...WTF???!??!!?!?!!>!>!!>! more

Resolved Question: Linux boot cd for windows?

I have users in my office who regularly screw up windows xp/vista laptops, despite having anti-virus, service packs etc. installed. I am at my wit's end - solving their issues again and again. But, I have an idea. What if I use a linux boot cd/live distro to boot up their conked off windows laptops - during an emergency ! I will be really thankful if someone can suggest an excellent linux live distro or boot disk ! Please remember - my users must be able to open their ms-office documents (word, excel,ppt) at least for viewing or running them. Is there any linux distro which resembles windows desktop with capability to read ms-office documents too ? Thanks a ton !!Thanks a lot. I am overwhelmed with the answers. Most of them serve a purpose, but what I exactly want is : A linux 'pure' live CD that is very very close to windows look and feel. It should in no way damage existing windows files on the laptop but open all ms office files in an emergency ! Please suggest a tested, perfect distro to download and use. Thanks again. more

Resolved Question: What exactly is a generic host process?

I am running Windows XP and I have Mcafee anti-virus. I recently had a bad case of trojans and worms and ultimately had to do a system restore back to factory settings. After doing this, McAfee still finds this "Windows/System32/svchost.exe, Generic Host Process for Win 32 services" and it tells me that it cannot delete this. McAfee keeps popping up with this generic host process asking if I want to allow or block this change to my computer. I always choose block, but is this process dangerous and is there a way to permanently remove it? more

Resolved Question: For the money, what is the BEST anti-virus program?

Help! I'm being plagued by viruses, phishing, spam and pop-ups. My Internet browsing and email programs have slowed to a crawl. I'm in the market for a good anti-virus program. I've looked a lot of them, but I don't know which one to trust. A few particulars: I'm running Windows XP and Mozilla Firefox is my browser. Here's hoping there's a really computer literate being out there who can help me. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: I got a virus and now my computer wont work?

I got a virus on a computer and the anti virus deleted some files. Now basically nothing works on the computer. I cant do a systems recovery because it says that dll32.exe cannot be found. Is there anything i can do besides reformating? it is windows xp more

Resolved Question: Windows XP "lagging"...?

I have a Windows XP Pro with a quad core, 2.4 GHz and 3 gigs of RAM. I'm having trouble with it because whenever I open something, mainly in Firefox 3.5 when starting up or loading a page, it does a strange lag spike for about 5 seconds where i cant do anything and nothing "pops up" (eg the red cross for closing doesn't light up). Ive got 2 hard drives (160 and 500) which were reformatted about a month ago. I'm a gamer and the PC is about 2-3 years old. My anti virus is good and i have no viruses! Please help me sort this out! more

Voting Question: Problem with System Restore.?

Ok. Here's my problem. This all started when my computer had an attack from "XP anti-virus pro 2010". I found a forum online and followed their instructions on how to get rid of it: I went to RUN and typed in COMMAND, then when the black window popped up I typed in NOTEPAD and one opened. Then I pasted what they said to paste in the document and saved it as EXEFIX. Afterwards I double clicked it to open and it said something about being "successful"... right... Then I downloaded SpywareDoctor and ran a scan and clicked the fix problem button (big mistake [=n=]nIn) That didn't do squat at all, because I needed to buy the program in order for it to do $HI+.. ORO.... But anyways, I rebooted after all this and everything looked promising.... But just in case I messed anything up on my comp I wanted to do SYSTEM RESTORE. So I did what I always do when I use system restore, but it just wouldn't restore....................... I clicked to "restore to ealier time" NEXT I clicked a restore point (before all this $HI+ happened) NEXT and then when I click NEXT to confirm my restore point selection.... nothing happened........ WHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY? I even booted up in safe mode and tried SYSTEM RESTORE from there, but still nothing happened!!! And now my comp won't connect to the internet.............. WAHHHHH! I need help [o_e]; ...can someone tell me a solution to this problem? or am I just better off using my recovery discs and redo the whole damn comp... PLEASE let that not be the case... I appreciate your answers in advance. (I used my sister's computer to type this, since the internet on mine is f**ked.) more

Resolved Question: What is the best anti-virus software for a windows XP "PC" ?

I have an LG personal computer that I bought four or so years ago and I used Kaspersky's anti-virus and it worked fine for me , yet I'm activating it soon , but many told me that it had its flaws , so ANY RECOMMENDATIONS for a light on computer , firm kind of anti-virus ? more

Resolved Question: Having system restore problems (XP Professional)?

For Windows XP. When I try to create one manually, I can't type into the box and when actually I decide to select one in the hypothetical case of restoring my computer...the days and months thing are blank. My anti-virus is Avast, and my Anti-Spyware is Spybot S&D...I am using TeaTimer. I tried the registry fix thing but so far that seems fine, and I don't know what else to do.Well, I like to know if there is an easier solution before I resort to reinstalling XP. more

Voting Question: Why does my computer freeze up and can't boot from the OS CD?

My desktop computer, a Dell dimension 3000 with a windows XP operating system freezes up once you get to the desktop. The mouse moves but clicking on icons or the start menu does nothing. The keyboard works in that I can click cap lock and it will cap lock. But I can't bring up the start menu or anything like that from the keyboard. I can bring up the task manager or the shut down screen option with the Ctrl + Alt + delete, but clicking any option there is useless and does nothing. I figured this had to do with the updated Avast anti-virus, so I tried to boot from my Windows OS CD to set my computer back to the factory settings, but I can't boot from the CD. I tried hitting F12 and telling it to boot form the CD and tried the setting up my computer (F2) to boot from the CD first, but nothing. Each time, it just ignores the prompt and goes to windows screen and then to the log on screen. So, I basically can't even restore the computer back to the factory settings. So, can anyone tell me what's wrong with my computer and what to do about it myself? Thanks.I've already tried loading in safe mode, and it's the same results. And yes, the fact that it's a Dell does make it pretty shoddy and it is about 6 years old. more

Resolved Question: I have windows xp and I am trying to delete Avast anti virus, it says to do this I should sign on in safe mode?

when I try to log on in safe mode the arrow keys won't scroll up to the highlighted area. does anyone know why? more

Resolved Question: what is the best anti virus software to download free for a net-book with windows xp home edition the?

net book is a medion akoya E1210 any help would be great more