Computor problem HELP!!!!

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 08:15

Right, I went on Limewire to download a song and ever since then I have has big problems...

I keep getting messages that I am affected with Spyware..my toolbar is a 'security toolbar', my opening page goes to an advertisment to get security software....

Methinks I dont have Spyware but this is just a spurios program designed to get me to buy software!! Im getting Critical system warning ect and its pissing me off...

How do I get rid of this..can anyone help????

Post by **John** » 27 Sep 2007, 08:22

http://www.ubuntulinux.org/

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 27 Sep 2007, 08:27

On another note, has anyone got Windows Vista?
is it any good, only i have to get a new computer soon, as mine is on its way out. Was wondering if i should stick with XP

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 09:18

Im going to play the idiot here..didnt read the bit bout use AVG first so went straight to safter networking and got my SPYBOT to kill the spyware..

then when I turned it bk on I had the same probs..running a second scan on S and D but nothings turning up(yet)

As a self confessed idiot with comps can anyone tell me what im doing wrong..

Sorry lads.....

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 09:34

That link for AVG isnt working :( It must be the same as yours, always on the start up!!! Is this shit dangerous or just annoying??

SticknMove · Post by **SticknMove** » 27 Sep 2007, 09:47

Try downloading AVG-Anti-Spyware from download.com.

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Spywar ... ag=lst-0-1

I had this problem some time ago. It wasn't a serious issue just as you say annoying. Also try downloading Ad-Aware SE Personal from the same site. Run these programs and see how you go.

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 27 Sep 2007, 14:52

Terry D wrote:www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html Get Spybot S & D.

http://avg-secure.com/download/?gclid=C ... Egod-DLMQQ

http://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware- ... 47782.html

The other one is AVG free edition and the third Bazooka. I am unfortunate enough to have Windows Live Onecare and it did fook all when I got a Trojan Horse recently but the above two sorted things out.

Run AVG first.

Give the man a pat on the back - can someone put the thread at the top of the page as I am sure readers of this forum will have to use the bloody good information in the future.

I have already!!!!!!

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 27 Sep 2007, 15:54

for a freebie avg is excellent.

limewire is a bastard thing for carrying virus'

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 17:58

Bout to fooking kill myself, tried all this shit, it says its clean, then straight away my comp is buggered...had enough, bout to smash the fornicator

Albert · Post by **Albert** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:00

thepocketrocket wrote:Bout to fooking kill myself, tried all this shit, it says its clean, then straight away my comp is buggered...had enough, bout to smash the fornicator

Your nt big enough to smash it - be careful the bug or whatever it is doesn't smash you.

Sleep tight - mind the bugs don't bite!!!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:12

thepocketrocket wrote:Bout to fooking kill myself, tried all this shit, it says its clean, then straight away my comp is buggered...had enough, bout to smash the fornicator

Use Hijackthis

I would read the forums on http://www.thatcomputerguy.us - and then ask one of their experts to assist. But they will ask you for a highjackthis log.

They are excellent - really know their shit.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:15

Cheers man..thats what im gonna do now, to annoyed to sleep

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:28

thepocketrocket wrote:Cheers man..thats what im gonna do now, to annoyed to sleep

Its a good forum, a bit geeky and everyone is very polite. So be patient.

I wouldn't say straight off that the problem started from Limewire - just act dumb in the begining - they will soon work it out. Limewire is a bit of a no no with regards to Spyware

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Sep 2007, 18:34

stujones wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote:Cheers man..thats what im gonna do now, to annoyed to sleep
Its a good forum, a bit geeky and everyone is very polite. So be patient.

I wouldn't say straight off that the problem started from Limewire - just act dumb in the begining - they will soon work it out. Limewire is a bit of a no no with regards to Spyware

oops, already went on and said that..hope they dont ignore me :(

Just for old times sake I used AVG again..deleted stuff and still got problems..I dont deserve this

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 27 Sep 2007, 19:05

try http://www.pygmywithavirus.com

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 27 Sep 2007, 19:26

thepocketrocket wrote:
stujones wrote:
thepocketrocket wrote:Cheers man..thats what im gonna do now, to annoyed to sleep
Its a good forum, a bit geeky and everyone is very polite. So be patient.

I wouldn't say straight off that the problem started from Limewire - just act dumb in the begining - they will soon work it out. Limewire is a bit of a no no with regards to Spyware
oops, already went on and said that..hope they dont ignore me :(

Just for old times sake I used AVG again..deleted stuff and still got problems..I dont deserve this

They should be okay, probably give you a bit of a telling off.

The only problem I have with the site when I have a problem is the fact that is so popular and the time zone difference. They are VERY thorough - so sometimes its more than a simple virus scan and delete and sometimes with the time zone difference/and them being very buzy - sometimes it can take a while.

lankester · Post by **lankester** » 27 Sep 2007, 22:31

JohnShep wrote:http://www.ubuntulinux.org/

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 28 Sep 2007, 05:46

rhino222 wrote:try http://www.pygmywithavirus.com

HAHA!! Yes, from what ive heard Rhino the women you have been with been I may not be the only one affected with a virus!!

Happy scratching!!

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 28 Sep 2007, 08:33

personally i think soulseek is the best file sharing software....no spyware issues at all and you can download entire albums

Zhuge · Post by **Zhuge** » 28 Sep 2007, 16:45

Old bones Ian wrote:On another note, has anyone got Windows Vista?
is it any good, only i have to get a new computer soon, as mine is on its way out. Was wondering if i should stick with XP

I've used it and do not care for it at all. I recommend sticking with XP, or considering Ubuntu as suggested above in this thread.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 29 Sep 2007, 03:19

I like Vista. If you're computer literate at all I'd suggest making the change. Much more driven for internet/messaging/pictures etc. And not that difficult to grasp essentially it's a more user friendly version of XP and works in pretty much the same way.