Ship Simulator
English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: Master Captain on April 01, 2010, 04:09:58
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Well I seem to have gotten my first virus on my laptop after nearly 2 years of use. I've yet to me able to get rid of it and it won't allow Internet browsers to connect. Until I can get it working I'll probally be on alot less, any tips/suggestins are apreciated
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just stating the obvious but have you got an anti-virus?
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Hi MC,
I've got an idea about what to do - but, what is the name of the Virus?
Jack.
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I have and always have had anti virus. The name of the virus I have no idea, I don't get any pop ups or warnings just non working Internet, yet I can still use my instant messing programs.
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Anyone have any ideas?
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Have you tried a different browser...?
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Is this an April-fool joke..? If you can't connect to the internet, how is it you can communicate here..? ;D
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No I haven't tried different browser as IE8 is the only one I have installed. I know it probally has to do with a virus as I got alot of popups and messages. I restarted once and they went away and the only issue is I can't get on the Internet. No it's not an April fools joke and I wish it was, I'm currently using my iPod touch to acres the internet plus I have a desktop.
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Try Firefox.. :) Or else maybe SystemRecovery (Start-Help-SystemRecovery)
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html
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the firefox idea worked as i'm on the internet again, but i want to delete Internet Explorer 8 and i can't seem to be able to do it a little help would be great ::)
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Good news that it's working.. You can delete software in Start-Configuration-Software
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Where do you get this stuff..? ;D IE is just a web browser..Deleting it will not cause problems..
I have Windows XP without IE for many years..
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right well i'm on vista and saltydog what you said isn't working ::)
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You mean removing IE..? I don't have Vista, so maybe someone who has can be of help..
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Yea removing ie
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In the meantime, here's a snack for DarkChest.. ;D
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I just wanted to ask, how good is Mozilla Firefox over Internet Explorer against virus and such? I am think of using Mozilla Firefox on my netbook.
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You can never rely on a browser to protect you from virusses, you need a good anti-virus program for that..
There are many good browsers out there, but I have used Firefox for many years without problems..
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Thanks for that DarkChest..Speaking from experience I have no problems (but I could be wrong).. :)
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HI
IE 8 are right now the most safety browse, Firefox have some safety hole that can be used to hack you PC.
and if you shall use windows update you most use IE firefox do not work with that
so one day IE are most safe and firefox are that the next day, but to be totaly safe try Opera, www.opera.com
and if you also install Spybot - Search & Destroy then you are more safe
TJK
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yes Firefox is open sourced and then all hacker and so can change codes like they want to hack you PC :doh:
i us Opera and IE 8 and satisfied with those, but somebody like the mother and some the doughtier ;D
if you shall be safe you shod run Linux
Tore
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I am sorry to step on your sensitivities.. :'(
This discussion is academic..Just keep IE, but use Firefox as your primary browser at the moment.. :)
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My problem has been solved, i thank everyone for their help. topic locked