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Computer Virus? My computer says i have the Trojan virus on it..what is it...and how do i get it off? NOrton antivirus will not help me....do i need to take it to the computer store i bouth it from?

What was the first computer virus name and year of the first virus attack? What was the first computer virus name and year of the first virus attack?

How do I get rid of rundll32 computer virus? My computer has caught a virus or something, and it sends annoying pop-ups and slows down my computer. It gives a rundll3 error, and i want to get rid of it. Help?

How do I get rid of a computer virus without breaking the bank? I believe I have a computer virus on my pc, but don't want to spend 200 bucks to get it fixed professionally. I can't use google to search for anything, random music plays sometimes, a bunch of popups open with every page I visit, and my computer is much slower than it used to be. I've already tried avg and a slew of other anti-spyware programs. What should I do?

What is the best computer programming software in making ultra powerful computer virus? I just wonder what is the most and the best to use programming software to create a devastating computer virus. I know some programming languages like C++, visual basic, etc.

What is difference between computer virus and virus in human body? I want to know the difference between virus in computer and in human body. Please define me.

Do computer virus have any advantages at first? I have been told that there is also 'good virus' and computer virus was once written for good means, is that so?

How to clean up an infected home computer virus ? Notices come up that my home computer has been infected with a virus. I live in California and called a well known company called the Geek Squad. They said the fee would be about $200.00 to clear it up. Is that standard fee for home computer virus cleanup? Will pay it if I have to but seems high fee for this problem. Any other suggestions on how to clean up my computer. .

Is it possible for a computer virus to jump hosts and infect a human? It happened with bird flu and mad cow. Why can't it happen with a computer virus too? I've been feeling ill lately so should I give my computer a rest just in case?

How Do you get rid of a Computer Virus That Attached itself to Write-Protected Files? I have caught a pretty nasty Virus on my computer. I currently have McAfee but it cant get rid of the virus becuase it attached itself to Write-Protected Files. It wont let me Delete, Quarantine or even Clean the Files becuase they are write-protected. Anyone have any idea on how to resolve this problem without having to completely ReFormat and Reinstall everything? I have Discovered that the right Protected Files name is Mssearchnet. I try to cancel its running Process to try and delete it but it just starts running process again. How can i get around that?

What is a good free virus removal and protection program for my computer? I have a computer virus and I can't get rid of it. My computer is very slow now, and pop ups are going crazy

Can someone help me identify and remove a computer virus? I beleive there is a virus on my computer. Symptoms; when I select buttons of links nothing happens. While in internet explorer Browser and at specific sites(Yahoo, Microsoft, etc). When I select the link to Hotmail or type it in the search window it will not go to those addresses. Also, when there is a button or link on the page it doesn't show up . When I select the Delete , Move, or Spam button in Yahoo mail nothing happens. I have and had previous to two days ago virus protection software (free and Full version of AVG) and have run numerous others but no VIRUS shows up. What is the problem with my computer, please Help!

How to clean out a hidden computer virus in a computer program? I know how to use an antivirus software but i want to know how to clean a virus out of a computer program. I ordered this software and it turned out to be pirate and I am not sure how to clean it out. Do use a debugger or somthing? if so what do I look for

What kind of computer virus do I have if my screen is red with the bio hazard symbol? I have a red screen and when I move my mouse anywhere on the screen I get the point finger, and if i click it anywhere, it sends me to a web page asking me to buy anti-virus software. If I leave my computer for 5 minutes and come back, it looks as if bugs are eating my screen. I can't apply my wallpaper anymore, and now my computer is acting really slow. I need help fast.

What is the most dangerous computer virus? What is the most dangerous computer virus EVER. what makes the BIGGEST damage of them all?

How do I get rid of a computer virus? I have scanned my computer and it found several virus files and they are affecting my computer! How do I delete these files? Do I have to buy an expensive program? I can't afford that. I already did a free scan with AntiVirus Golden and it pulled up the affected files, but then it took me to the website to buy a program to get rid of them. I can't buy an expensive program.

How can I kill this computer virus, and what is it? I got this virus on my computer that changed my desktop background to Warning! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer. And it changed my screensaver to a bunch of cocaroaches. I also keep on getting random popups every now and then.

What is the best way to get rid of the computer virus called trojan horse-downloader? My computer is installed with several anti-virus software but they've not been helpful.

How come there seems to be a drop in nationwide virus attacks on computer systems? Used to be, you were reading about computer virus attacks starting in some far away country, and affecting every single computer network in your home country. Some "Denmark student" getting arrested, or a Pakistani diplomat affecting every single IMB network in the world? I don't use any type of virus protection now, yet, I never get any type of spyware. I used to get that crap all the time? What gives, what's changed to make our computer networks safer and "bug" free?

What damage can be done when you get a computer virus? I allowed pop ups from a website which I thought was reputable. I forgot to enable my blocker when I was finished on that site, and now cannot even access the internet on my home computer. It won't let me even log on, and keeps saying that a trojan virus and spyware had infected my computer. I cant log on form home to correct the problem. Any suggestions? Also, what damage can this do to my computer/personal information?

How to cure my computer virus? My computer has a virus. I don't wan't to get sick because I know it can be contagious. How long do I have to stay away from my computer before the virus goes away? Any antibiotics to make the virus go away faster? Thanks.

How do I find the names to some computer virus? I need to find some computer virus names and the description of them?

How can i get rid of a computer virus? So meone had down loaded SpyShreddar to my computer. It is supposed to be a anti-virus, but i already had one. It told me i had over 300 errors on my computer. When i ckecked my original anti-virus, it said i had 0 errors. i think the spyshreddar is a virus. ever since its been on my computer, my computer has been acting funny. I tried to uninstall it but it keeps saying that the program is unremovable.

Need help getting rid of computer virus, why wont my computer download free virus removal software? My computer is about 6 years old, everytime I try using a free virus removal website, my computer will say internet unable to download.

how do i get rid of a computer virus for free? my computer told me that a virus has come into my computer from a program that i downloaded and removed months ago, i'm new to computers, in laymans terms could someone tell me how to remove the virus from my computer for free?

How to get rid a computer virus? I have a computer virus on my computer i believe i have virus protection but all i have to do is use the virus protection software scan and it will be gone right? Is there some free number i can call to get free help or can the person who can help me give me a contact for more detail help.i forgot it says i got the virus from a website.

How do i deal with this kind of major computer virus? This particular virus that came into my computer is now preventing me from deleting it using various antiviruses. I saw through the scan results that this virus automatically prevents Antiviruses from functioning properly, so as to avoid getting deleted. Everytime i open a web browser and try to download an antispyware program, the browser automatically closes and i cant open it again. Same thing after a scan, i try to open the Virus Vault but it automatically closes as well. This virus is very high-tech, i must say. What should i do?

Should I really worry about getting a computer virus? I personally think the hype of computer virii and all this virus scan protection crap is mostly fraudulent. I mean I don't download crap with P2P software, I only talk to friends on Yahoo Messanger, I usually only go to sites I've known and trust, and I play World of Warcraft. Overall I want to know is a virus scan worthless overall than it is useful? I mean the only files my scan detects are a couple tracking cookies.

How do I search for and get rid of computer virus without paying for the protection? I think I have a virus in my computer.

What is the essence of creating computer virus? Some people create computer virus, but are they aware most people would be affected.

How do I remove a computer virus? I got a virus onto my computer. Everytime I turn on the computer and regardless whether or not it is connected to the internet it states " Restarting Microsoft Explorer". What do I do?

Any ideas on how to get rid of a computer virus that uses all your disk space? Sometime back in December, my computer picked up a virus that my anti-virus didn't catch. It ate up all my disk space! How do I get rid of it??? Dell Support wants $99.00 for the support.

How to get rid of a computer virus ? Comp. is only about 3 months old. Has the latest Norton Antivirus and Webroot Spysweeper and good cookie cleaner and so on. I thought it was basically virus proof. But I have been told I have a virus and it will cost $249.00 to repair. Computer is acting haywire and I don't know where to start. I have already reset system to a previous date but didn't help. Any advise ? How do I find anything out without taking it in ? Anytime I run Nortons or the SpySweep It says no threats or viruses detected. But the comp. is only running good for about 15min. at a time. Until now I have never even had to re-boot before.

Is it true that computer viruses are created to market anti-virus software? There are so many computer viruses that gives us troubles while we are using our computer or using any IT products. Everyday there are so many new viruses that discovered. Do you think they are just created by people who wants to make money by selling their anti-virus softwares. Don't you wonder how they know the solutions/cures to those viruses if they don't have knowledge on how the viruses works and the destructions it may create.

What should I do about this problem with a computer virus? I have a new school loaned Dell laptop computer that now has a virus on it. I get repeated popups sayng that my computer is infected, plus pop ups saying that the computer is delelting Trojan attacks! I don't have anything on it yet as far as any of my work. My son told me that the only thing I can do now is completely wipe the computer and then reinstall the drivers and necessary software which he said he can get from the internet and his friends. Is this what I should do?

How do I know if I have a computer virus? If I do, how do I remove it? I have already done several virus scans using McAfee Virus Scan Plus. I have done a scan in safe mode. They all come back saying there is no virus. However, my computer is slow. I have gotten messages from McAfee saying that it encountered a problem and has to close several times. I have already checked my startup items (by going to run, msconfig) and unchecked most of the items on the list. I also checked my memory and it looks good. Does anyone have any suggestions? It seems to be slower at startup and when I shut it down. However, it is slow sometimes getting on the internet and going from one thing to the next. Also, if I go to ctrl+alt+delete, it says that there are anywhere between 40-60 processes going although the cpu usage seems to be low. System Idle process is generally at 99%. Help!

Computer virus involving a bug crawling accross the screen? I have a computer virus involving a bug crawling accross the screen, what should i do to take it off? The bug just randomnly appears, and crawls around for a few seconds and then disappears, it is also very small, only one or two pixles big.

Does anyone know how to get rid of a computer virus from a hacker? my computer went all whack from a hacker and it has some sort of virus it is really annoying what should I do?