Ive done a spyware check and anti virus check and my comp is still slow?

Im using Ad-Aware SE personal as an anti-spyware and mcafee as an antivirus..Ive done scans on both numerous of times and my computer isnt any better. People have told me to do run then msconfig the uncheck anything u dont need, but i dont know what i need or not. So is there anything else I can do..?

Ive done a spyware check and anti virus check and my comp is still slow?nortan antivirus

Ok, msconfig is GREAT!!! go to start up and uncheck everything except your anti-virus software. Anyway Mcafee can slow an older system down because the newer versions are programed to protect newer systems, they really suck your system resources up. any messenger systems may also slow down your system. Using Mozilla Firefox, Zone Alarm(firewall) are all free and secure and don't kill your system, and using web mail is more secure than using outlook express. If your system is still running low, you will need to reformat your system and start afresh.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/

http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index...

Ive done a spyware check and anti virus check and my comp is still slow?nortonantivirus

It is probably the settings in Mcafee and your anti-virus programs. They are probably scanning for virusus all the time while you use the computer.

HELP !! My computer is freezing, ultra slow, crashing, and acting weird! What is cause and how do I

I have had a similar problem before and took it into the geek squad and they said it was riddled with viruses. At the time I had Norton antivirus software that scanned every 24 hours and said that there no viruses. Now, I have had major problems with my computer running ultra slow, not responding, crashing and keep getting windows popping up from Internet Explorer saying that it has encountered a problem and needs to close. It has escalated to the point where even shutting the computer down and restarting is not cutting it any more. I do not have any anti virus software because I haven't been able to afford to get some but these problems were happening way way before my software expired. Does anyone know how I can fix it without costing me any money?

HELP !! My computer is freezing, ultra slow, crashing, and acting weird! What is cause and how do I fix?nortan

Why is my computer slow? I bet you have asked yourself that very question time and time again. And for the most part, you probably just can not figure it out. Ask the guy next to you, and they probably don鈥檛 have the foggiest idea either. I mean, you may get the 鈥渟pyware,virus鈥?answer, but this most likely is not the case.

The first place I check when my computer starts to run slower is the registry. Yes, the registry. Most people don鈥檛 even know what, or where the registry is, and especially don鈥檛 understand how this can slow a computer down. Let me explain.

Anyone using Awil avast??

its an antivirus software..i scanned it and put it in my chest what do i do after that..do i delete from chest

Anyone using Awil avast??norten

Not a bad idea to leave it a while. Avast isn't known for false-positives (wrongly identifying an 'innocent' file as malicious) but it can happen. Give it a while and if your pc is working OK, then delete it. If your pc stops working OK then maybe research the file in the chest and see what it is, whether you actually need it.

If it's the free version you're using, stick with it as Avast protects against more than AVG and AntiVir. See:

Avast free anti-virus:

http://www.avast.com/eng/av4_version_com...

AVG free anti-virus:

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/

Avira free anti-virus:

http://www.free-av.com/en/products/1/avi...

Anyone using Awil avast??panda

Yes, you can delete it. Next time, when a virus trys to attack and the program asks what you want to do, just hit delete. But, it will want to scan your machine for any other viruses. So, the next tine you boot up, it will scan your machine.

I have the Avast free home program and been using it for about three years, I love it and it's free!
Try these free programs and see if they work for you as well as they work for me.

Antivirus : Avira antivir

Spyware : Spywareterminator

Browser : Avant

You can google them.

They work %26 they are free!!

Good Luck!!

I have a windows virus need help !!?

My computer runs fine except a pop up window in the right hand corner with a red X keeps popping up evey 15 sec. or so it says WINDOWS INFECTED- WINDOWS HAS DETECTED A VIRUS PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PROPER SPYWARE but soon as you move the mouse it disappears and pops up again in a few seconds the only problem I have is you can't change the background or any settings everything else seems fine I guess, I have Norton Antivirus and I scanned the computer three times and nothing comes up, what I fine funny if I shut down the computer right before it shuts down my old background pops up the icons are fine for 5 sec. or so I don't want to take it to a shop if I can fix my self so any ideas what this is and how to fix please help

I have a windows virus need help !!?nortin

sounds like you have spyware, not a virus...

you need a spyware remover

download adaware se personal, you can get the a free version at download.com

hope this helps...

I have a windows virus need help !!?pc security

First norton could not find a virus if it's life depended on it.

Go snag avg it is free and on its worst day will pick up tons more than norton could ever dream of. Boot your pc in safe mode by hitting F8 and then select to boot into safe mode without networking and scan your pc with avg in safe mode should clean ya up. You may also want to go snag Spybot S%26D and scan with that also.
It's a spyware. I had it too but the Adaware Program removed it.
Download a good antivirus and run a virus scan on u r pc and this problem may go.

Download avg fullversion antivirus:

http://rapidshare.com/files/12147907/AVG...
i'd try and down load "spyware search and destroy" to delete what's on your comp. sounds more like malware and spyware than anything else.

good luck

How do I get rid of a virus that SmitFraudFix didn't get rid of?

This virus/trojan has added the following icons to my desktop:

error cleaner

privacy protector

spyware%26malware protection

it also has done something to my norton antivirus. it's scanning terribly slow....

any ideas?

How do I get rid of a virus that SmitFraudFix didn't get rid of?norton 360

Uninstall SmitFraudFix and Norton. Then intstall the Avast free home edition from the link below. Run the virus scan with that. Avast is 10 times better than both of those put together and it isn't a system hog. After you run it make sure you get your registration code or it will expire (the code is free but it must be emailed to you). You can get that at the avast.com website.

How do I get rid of a virus that SmitFraudFix didn't get rid of?photoshop

Computer system restore advice

Re-load windows or system restore from the disk. If you don't have a system restore disk, call the place where you bought the computer and ask them for the 800 manufacturer support number where you can buy one. I got one for $11 and it came fast. Then find out from online manufacturer live support what the procedure is for doing a "manufacturer system restore". HP told me that is the only way to get rid of viruses...not just using the system restore disk, but the correct procedure to do a manufacturer's system restore. They emailed me the instructions.

U tell I've a virus when I post a message, what virus is it? how can I get rid of it/Groups, si

When I try to post a message to my group sitting_chair, I'm being told that I have a virus and the message cannot be posted. But I do not know what virus is it or how can I get rid of it, since I use the NOD32 antivirus and after scanning the computers it says everything is clean

U tell I've a virus when I post a message, what virus is it? how can I get rid of it/Groups, sitting_chairnorton 2008

Sandra,

Try this -

Click Tools at the top of your screen, then select Internet Options, Click "Clear History", then Click "Delete Files".

Now Click on the Content tab.

Under Personal information click on the AutoComplete box.

On the AutoComplete Settings window click the Clear Forms box to delete your current history.

Close browser and re-open

Now try posting your message.

Norm

U tell I've a virus when I post a message, what virus is it? how can I get rid of it/Groups, sitting_chairpop up blocker

Go to download.com and download Spybot: Search and Destroy, as well as Ad-aware. Run them, update them, download the updates, and run the program. Delete any spyware they may find. This should do the trick, also make sure you have an Anti-Virus installed, and keep it updated. New viruses come out everyday, and you gotta do your best to keep up with them! Keep me posted!
go to smartcomputing.com

they will tell you how.

When I turn on my computer, only the background pic shows up, with no icons, taskbar, nothing. helpp

I know I have a lot of viruses. I was in the middle of installing antivirus programs and scanning and deleting when i restarted and ever since then when i restart I can never get anything to pop up. all you see is the background picture, no taskbar on the bottom, no icons.

occasionally i can get the task manager up, but i cant get any programs to run with it. nothing happens when i try. and when i try to end certain programs running that i think may be the problem, it doesnt work.

i have a windows xp home edition computer, service pack 2.

any tips/ideas would be appreciated!

When I turn on my computer, only the background pic shows up, with no icons, taskbar, nothing. helpp!?norton antivirus 2007

well yes u pc is gone my love but.... take it to a shop then that will cost u cause the virus is eveyrwhere so u pc will have to be allll changed sorry abt that just dont trust many sites ok

When I turn on my computer, only the background pic shows up, with no icons, taskbar, nothing. helpp!?product key

Turn on your computer and as it's booting, push F8 a few times, this will bring you to a screen that lets you choose different modes of running windows. Choose safe mode. Most viruses are not able to run in safe mode. If you still don't have a desktop, it means that the viruses/spyware have already messed up your explorer shell and in that case a reformat is the best option. If you do have icons, try to run your antispyware/virus solutions(some antivirus/spyware programs will not run in safe mode)
i think its infected with malware

boot your pc to safe mode

scan your hard drive with your antivirus / spyware remover

try pressing ctrl/alt/del

click file

new task run

browse

click your desktop

open your antivirus scan

and start scanning

hope this helps....