Computer security.

[Hurrikhayne11]

okay.
my computer has been going slower than usual today.
could i possibly have a virus?
and if i do, how do i know.
and also if i do, how can i get rid of it.
i have cleared my cache and everything.
but it's still running slow.
i tried restarting, and it's still slow.
so if anyone can help out, it would be much appreciated by me.


Thanks.

[EggoWaffle]

Maybe if you give it a break...

[wut]

Run a scan.

What type of security do you have?

[Toph]

1. Delete ANY bulk programs that you don't need that could be slowing your computer down.

2. Try and find a free virus scanner like the one's mentioned in this post: http://pawngame.com/forum/showpost.php?p=468160&postcount=5

Hope that helps.

[Hurrikhayne11]

Run a scan.

What type of security do you have?
i really don't know what kind.

Maybe if you give it a break...
i put it on sleep every 3 hours or shut it down every other hour or so.

[wut]

i really don't know what kind.

How do you not know what type of security you have?

[Hurrikhayne11]

How do you not know what type of security you have?
irdk.
i'm not really the one supposed to know.
is there a way i can check or something?

[EggoWaffle]

Click Start and check.

[robodestructo]

get avast at avast.com

[arabftw123]

irdk.
i'm not really the one supposed to know.
is there a way i can check or something?


There's no shortcut on your desktop or tray showing your antivirus?

Click Start -> Programs and look for a name that looks remotely like it's some sort of antivirus software.

Once you find it, run a scan.

[Hurrikhayne11]

There's no shortcut on your desktop or tray showing your antivirus?

Click Start -> Programs and look for a name that looks remotely like it's some sort of antivirus software.

Once you find it, run a scan.
okay it has windows defender or something.
it's like some kind of castle wall looking thing.
it might be a firewall.
get avast at avast.com
what is that supposed to do?

[arabftw123]

okay it has windows defender or something.
it's like some kind of castle wall looking thing.
it might be a firewall.

what is that supposed to do?

Open it up and run a scan.

[Hurrikhayne11]

Open it up and run a scan.
okay.
the scan is going on now.

[silentiger]

okay.
the scan is going on now.



Avast! Scans for antivirus- it is a thing that kills viruses.

Also get ad-aware search it up on google.

My favorites are:

Avast!
AVG
Avira AntiVir

Do what you think is best for you computer such as:

Virus Detected!

Do you want to destroy the virus?
Yes No

Press yes because that will stop the virus.

[BadRib]

You have an spyware problem...LOL!

[ReaperPlaya]

okay it has windows defender or something.
it's like some kind of castle wall looking thing.
it might be a firewall.

what is that supposed to do?

Windows Defender is a AntiSpyware program that Microsoft has released to Windows due to the amount of computers that get infected with spyware and malware each year. It isn't enough to protect your computer.. -_-

As someone said in the previous posts, get Avast!

Avast! is a antivirus WITH Antispyware that scans for viruses, trojans, spyware, malware, worms, etc. It was a really good detection rate and it is really easy to delete a virus with it. Trust me, Avast! saved me $400.00 from repairing my family's computers..

Norton - $80.00 <--- CRAP!
Avast! - FREE!! <--- Best Antivirus, personally, in the world.

You get to pick. Download link is below.

Avast! (http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html)

[Hurrikhayne11]

Windows Defender isn't enough to protect your computer. -_-

As someone said in the previous posts, get Avast!

Avast! is a antivirus WITH Antispyware that scans for viruses, trojans, spyware, malware, worms, etc. It was a really good detection rate and it is really easy to delete a virus with it. Trust me, Avast! saved me $400.00 from repairing my family's computers..

Norton - $80.00 <--- CRAP!
Avast! - FREE!! <--- Best Antivirus, personally, in the world.

You get to pick. Download link is below.

Avast! FTW! (http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html)
oh..
well is it a download?

[ReaperPlaya]

oh..
well is it a download?


Yes.. It's a download..



..

[MagicalDog]

1) Download a REALLY good Virus Scanner. Please, don't download free ones, they suck. If you want a good one, you'll need to buy one. (Mcafee, AVG Version 8.0)

2) I do this all the time. Internet Options > Delete.. > Delete All... > Check the Box. It deletes Cookies, Temp Files, Viewing History, Etc.

3) Don't visit and sites that may look a little edgy, don't download anything that comes from an unknown site.

[ReaperPlaya]

1) Download a REALLY good Virus Scanner. If you want a good one, you'll need to buy one. (Mcafee,)

2) I do this all the time. Internet Options > Delete.. > Delete All... > Check the Box. It deletes Cookies, Temp Files, Viewing History, Etc.

3) Don't visit and sites that may look a little edgy, don't download anything that comes from an unknown site.

Lmfao. That made my day.

1. Avast is the best free antivirus on the internet (well besides Kaspersky)
2.Get firefox. Firefox automatically deletes your temporary internet files each time you close the program.
3. If you have FF, get a add on called WOT. Its like McAfee site advisor but like x2 better.





<_<

[Bonk]

I have a program called AVG. Although it costs money. It works well for virus protection. DO IT!


Also zone alarm works well.

[Hurrikhayne11]

I have a program called AVG. Although it costs money. It works well for virus protection. DO IT!


Also zone alarm works well.
this thread is so old.
stop bringing it up.
i had to solve my own problem.

[XBillabong5670]

this thread is so old.
stop bringing it up.
i had to solve my own problem.


Lol if you still haven't solved it.

You probably need to buy some virus protection.

I personally use Norton Anti Virus.

Its pretty cheap, and is avalible at your local best buy, or other technology stores.

[Souless]

irdk.
i'm not really the one supposed to know.
is there a way i can check or something?


You probally download a lot of things. This can slow yr cpu down. try deleting sum

[FusiouS]

get avast at avast.com

Avast isn't all that great go by norton it owns and get trojanhunter that is very great I got that

[ReaperPlaya]

Avast isn't all that great go by norton

Lmfao! That is soo going in my sig. :)

Dude.. Avast + SUPERantispyware + Ad-Aware 2008 = Best protection..