Thread: Major Computer Problems...

Actually, what I would do is first clean out all your IE pages and cookies...on top of that go in manually and clean out those folders. After that manually go in and change your homepage. Find a good popup blocker, most of the spyware stuff out there is crap. Change your security settings.

Most likely that is all you will need to do.

Do you have XP, do you have system restore on. If so try to roll back.

Here go to http://www.mozilla.com and download their browser, screw Internet Explorer.

I have XP, but I will not use system restore, that is what caused the original problems a few months ago.

I definitely suggest, format, reinstall, and purchase Norton Internet Security 2004... you'll get a good virus scan, awesome pop up blocker, full software firewall that gives you recommendations on what actions to take, alerts you of anything threatening... it's a great tool that has really made a difference on my home PC... it should run you around 69 bux, don't download it off Kazaa... buy it, cuz you need to register it for the updates to come through which are VERY key...

For spy ware I use Ad-aware 6. It works great in my experience.

Spybot and ad-aware are the two best. The problem is you have an open port (dsl or cable) and you do not have a firewall to block all incoming crap. Until you block it, you won't fix the problem. I suggest installing a firewall and then run spybot or ad-aware to get ride of all the spyware & malware on your computer. Once you block the problems, you should be fine. I use Zone alarm pro.

Originally posted by HoldDaMayo
, don't download it off Kazaa... buy it, cuz you need to register it for the updates to come through which are VERY key...

You can download it and get the updates, not that I do it lol but I know you can

Originally posted by HoldDaMayo
I definitely suggest, format, reinstall, and purchase Norton Internet Security 2004... you'll get a good virus scan, awesome pop up blocker, full software firewall that gives you recommendations on what actions to take, alerts you of anything threatening... it's a great tool that has really made a difference on my home PC... it should run you around 69 bux, don't download it off Kazaa... buy it, cuz you need to register it for the updates to come through which are VERY key...

Ah grasshopper...............you can download keycodes that you can enter to make a free demo a full version! (Not saying I do it, just letting you know)

The spyware had gotten that bad on my box too, my kids download too much crap. Nothing is free, when you download stuff they make their money as an advertiser by installing spyware.



First download and use adaware:

http://www.lavasoft.de/

Next, most virus scanners get rid of a lot of spyware. I used Norton and it either worked, or showed me what files were infected and I manually deleted them.

I have XP also and I didn't have to reformat. I'm running fine now.

Most (all?) spyware attacks internet explorer. So just use a different browser like Kata recommended. I use Opera now:

www.opera.com

Originally posted by dg806
Ah grasshopper...............you can download keycodes that you can enter to make a free demo a full version! (Not saying I do it, just letting you know)

Right! We all know that is a violation the law, and non of us would even think about doing such a thing…

Originally posted by KataMaStEr
You can download it and get the updates, not that I do it lol but I know you can

Almost all *.exe files you download from kazaa has a virus/spyware of some sort.

Switch to Mandrake Linux

Originally posted by maniclion
Switch to Mandrake Linux

personally I like Suse

Originally posted by Paynne
Almost all *.exe files you download from kazaa has a virus/spyware of some sort.

Have an antivirus before you download anything from there, in my own experience I only run into a virus from Kazaa 10% of the time I’m downloading something from there, my antivirus (Norton antivirus 2004 pro) automatically stop the download when it detects it. If you’re that worried about virus then make switch to Linux

Is Rock in here?

I use spybot n haven't had any problems with it at all- i have windows xp. imesh was where i was picking up my viruses but i turned my firewalls on n use norton anti virus n run spybot search n destroy every week or so to delete adware. before i did this my pc would get jammed with pop up crap now i only see them if i venture too close to internet explorer but very few of them. i use aol n msn aol is the best if your pc gets screwey you hit the check up button and aol fixes it for you in seconds. if you alredy have dsl through another server (i do with verizon) aol broadband is only $14.95 a month.

Originally posted by Paynne
Almost all *.exe files you download from kazaa has a virus/spyware of some sort.

That is the price you pay when you try to get pirated software.
There is always the chance of picking up viruses. Kazaa is a peer to peer file sharing network. People you don't know from adam are sharing files with whoever loads the Kazaa software.
Kazaa also has spyware integrated into their software as you pointed out. You have to run an anti-spyware utility to rid yourself of them. My recommendation is adaware by Lavasoft.
Another is Spybot. Outside of that make sure you always have the latest and greatest antivirus dat file definitions installed. The best thing is to set your antivirus utility to update automatically so you can be assured it is always current. Never launch an exe file or unzip a compressed file before scanning it. Right click the file and scan the file before launching it. 90 percent or more of the time it will detect any virus, eliminate, or give you the option to delete it.

As the others have pointed out....Most viruses are targeted toward windows based machines. Many have it in for Microsoft and they seem to be easy targets for viruses. Now if your a native Microsoft user then moving to Linux or Unix is a bit extreme. Again just make sure....

1. You have the latest anti virus definitions
2. stamp out spyware with adaware and spybot
3. Make sure you always load the latest patches. This is one thing that Microsoft is good at. They are usually on top of releasing current software patches to plug open holes that attackers love to manipulate. This means update all your software.. Especially if you're running Office. Outlook is notorious for attacks and worms.

Happy Surfing.... And try winMX...Seems to have less viruses than kazza and I don't believe they have spyware.

imesh is a peer to peer program too n i like it despite the problems. I've downloaded a ton of stuff, Rock footage, movies like Snatch, Fear and Loathing, Pumping Iron, Conan... and four thing had viruses not the movies btw... scan everything n whatever you do n no matter how much captain morgan you've had do not get silly n type in pig fucking....just don't.

Yes Rock, You're vulnurable to viruses downloading any software from any unknown source period!

Originally posted by Randy
Yes Rock, You're vulnurable to viruses downloading any software from any unknown source period!

Unless it's open source your vulnerable to a virus from a known source. Does Billy have a backdoor into you machine?

Originally posted by maniclion
Unless it's open source your vulnerable to a virus from a known source. Does Billy have a backdoor into you machine?

You can get killed walking across the street too maniclion

Originally posted by Randy
Yes Rock, You're vulnurable to viruses downloading any software from any unknown source period!

But your right Rand, this is synonomous to walking around licking doorknobs and hand rails.

you people are seriously jaded noone even mentions the pig thing n I thought for sure wolfie would have been interested if only from a purely where are those pigs perspective..

I don't see anything wrong with cops having sex

Did someone say PIG..... It just so happens that I am looking for 3 of those little guys

I think I need Rock to clean my ears...