Topic: Virus... (Read 2114 times)

Master Captain · « **on:** April 01, 2010, 04:09:58 »

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

Ralphy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2010, 07:31:44 »

just stating the obvious but have you got an anti-virus?

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2010, 08:03:38 »

Hi MC,

I've got an idea about what to do - but, what is the name of the Virus?

Jack.

Master Captain · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2010, 11:23:30 »

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.

Master Captain · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2010, 21:28:10 »

Anyone have any ideas?

saltydog · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2010, 21:29:43 »

Have you tried a different browser...?

saltydog · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2010, 21:33:40 »

Is this an April-fool joke..? If you can't connect to the internet, how is it you can communicate here..?

Master Captain · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2010, 21:40:23 »

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.

saltydog · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2010, 21:48:18 »

Try Firefox..

Or else maybe SystemRecovery (Start-Help-SystemRecovery)

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html

Master Captain · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2010, 22:26:42 »

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

saltydog · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2010, 22:30:34 »

Good news that it's working.. You can delete software in Start-Configuration-Software

saltydog · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:11:57 »

Where do you get this stuff..?

IE is just a web browser..Deleting it will not cause problems..
I have Windows XP without IE for many years..

Master Captain · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:38:39 »

right well i'm on vista and saltydog what you said isn't working

saltydog · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:42:20 »

You mean removing IE..? I don't have Vista, so maybe someone who has can be of help..

Master Captain · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:44:05 »

Yea removing ie

saltydog · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:46:23 »

In the meantime, here's a snack for DarkChest..

RMS Canada · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:47:50 »

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.

saltydog · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2010, 23:56:02 »

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..

saltydog · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2010, 00:02:34 »

Thanks for that DarkChest..Speaking from experience I have no problems (but I could be wrong)..

TJK · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2010, 00:04:36 »

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

TJK · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2010, 00:10:44 »

yes Firefox is open sourced and then all hacker and so can change codes like they want to hack you PC

i us Opera and IE 8 and satisfied with those, but somebody like the mother and some the doughtier

if you shall be safe you shod run Linux
Tore

saltydog · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2010, 00:14:48 »

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..

Master Captain · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2010, 00:56:29 »

My problem has been solved, i thank everyone for their help. topic locked

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