Ive been Infected.

Karrrrrrrrrrrresche · 09-17-2005, 04:04 PM

Ok my computer has recently slowed down and a few days ago My Internet explorer has completely shutdown on me.
whenever i start it the page doesn't load and my computer then goes and crashes.
i assume this is a virus because i am posting this from the same computer using fire fox.
i really don't mind this and am not asking for a solution i just felt that a warning to download a second browser like opera or fire fox just in case the same virus infects you're comp.

while where at it what viruses have you seen infect a computer?

Azisien · 09-17-2005, 04:25 PM

Uhm...there's about a billion different viruses that can infect your computer, not including spyware and such. Just be really careful on the Internet, and you'll never get a virus or even spyware unless you are profoundly unlucky.

If you get a more serious virus, and I would consider your situation a bit serious, I would back up important files and reformat. Make sure to triple scan the backups, too.

Zweihander · 09-17-2005, 07:15 PM

Damn, it's a good thing this wasn't posted in the Computer Help Thread. Then I might've seen this more easily!

I suggest following the steps in Chaosmage's sig here. Gaim is a useful alternative to Trillian, and I also suggest installing the Google Toolbar since it's got a good popup blocker, if you insist of using IE. But any other plugins or toolbars for IE are right out.

P-Sleazy · 09-17-2005, 09:50 PM

heh...im again plagued by pop-ups on, of all things, AOL which has its own pop up blocker. But when I use IE or Firefox, I get no pop-ups

. Sad thing is that these are "AOL" popups meaning when they popup they add on to the number of bars at the bottom with an AOL icon. good thing I'm getting rid of AOL in a few days for something a bit faster (DSL compared to Dial-up...FINALLY! :o )

Also, to help with your "virus" problem, you might want to check the programs list in "add/remove programs" for any unusual programs that you know have nothing to do with your computer such as "weird on the web" or "cool web search" which is a pain to remove because I dont think it shows up in that list.

ZAKtheGeek · 09-17-2005, 10:04 PM

Quote:

I suggest following the steps in Chaosmage's sig here.

Ironically, the windows update suggested in that list is only compatible with IE, and not the also suggested firefox.

synkr0nized · 09-18-2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zweihander

Damn, it's a good thing this wasn't posted in the Computer Help Thread. Then I might've seen this more easily!

I suggest following the steps in Chaosmage's sig here. Gaim is a useful alternative to Trillian, and [...]

Agreed on the first.
However, what does Gaim vs. Trillian have to do with the OP's problem?

Zweihander · 09-18-2005, 11:44 AM

Because our preferences of IM clients differ, and thus what we both recommend differs. ChaosMage suggests Trillian, I suggest gaim in case they don't like Trillian.

09-17-2005, 07:15 PM	#3
Zweihander You are not reading this. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ::1 Posts: 1,443	Damn, it's a good thing this wasn't posted in the Computer Help Thread. Then I might've seen this more easily! I suggest following the steps in Chaosmage's sig here. Gaim is a useful alternative to Trillian, and I also suggest installing the Google Toolbar since it's got a good popup blocker, if you insist of using IE. But any other plugins or toolbars for IE are right out. __________________ How to make sure your subtitles take advantage of newfangled things like anti-aliasing.

09-17-2005, 09:50 PM	#4
P-Sleazy Can Summon Sparkles by Posing! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kinging it up! Posts: 2,339	heh...im again plagued by pop-ups on, of all things, AOL which has its own pop up blocker. But when I use IE or Firefox, I get no pop-ups . Sad thing is that these are "AOL" popups meaning when they popup they add on to the number of bars at the bottom with an AOL icon. good thing I'm getting rid of AOL in a few days for something a bit faster (DSL compared to Dial-up...FINALLY! :o ) Also, to help with your "virus" problem, you might want to check the programs list in "add/remove programs" for any unusual programs that you know have nothing to do with your computer such as "weird on the web" or "cool web search" which is a pain to remove because I dont think it shows up in that list. __________________ The King is your new master now. Totally returning for the Summer: a mafia Game: Sign ups HERE! Last edited by P-Sleazy; 09-17-2005 at 09:56 PM. Reason: didnt like the grammar

09-18-2005, 11:44 AM	#7
Zweihander You are not reading this. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ::1 Posts: 1,443	Because our preferences of IM clients differ, and thus what we both recommend differs. ChaosMage suggests Trillian, I suggest gaim in case they don't like Trillian. __________________ How to make sure your subtitles take advantage of newfangled things like anti-aliasing.

09-17-2005, 04:25 PM	#2
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	Uhm...there's about a billion different viruses that can infect your computer, not including spyware and such. Just be really careful on the Internet, and you'll never get a virus or even spyware unless you are profoundly unlucky. If you get a more serious virus, and I would consider your situation a bit serious, I would back up important files and reformat. Make sure to triple scan the backups, too.