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General Topics => Computer Problems & Questions, Virus/Scam Warnings => Topic started by: Highlander on October 23, 2010, 19:16:08 PM

Title: Security Tool
Post by: Highlander on October 23, 2010, 19:16:08 PM

This icon has appear when I switch on and is flashing messages that something is trying to do something with my credit card.

Error messages have.exe.

Sounds serious and a visit to the shop.

Title: Security Tool
Post by: Steve (redding43) on October 23, 2010, 20:28:14 PM

Sounds like a virus

Title: Security Tool
Post by: Highlander on October 23, 2010, 21:02:53 PM

Anything I can do other than take to specialist:(

Title: Security Tool
Post by: stoop on October 24, 2010, 00:08:59 AM

Run a complete scan with your virus software. Sometimes these come on when you have accidentally clicked a link. They try to frighten you into following another link and into buying some crappy software from them to eradicate the 'bad' files.

If your virus scan shows nothing then try running a spy-ware program like spy-bot. It might pick up the offending files.

Title: Security Tool
Post by: KKOB on October 24, 2010, 09:41:23 AM

Or download Super Anti Spyware from this site http://www.superantispyware.com/

Title: Security Tool
Post by: Highlander on October 24, 2010, 12:20:32 PM

Thank you gentlemen but the last time a tried I could not access the internet.

Stoop you are completely correct. I wll try and run a full scan.

Thanks again

Title: Security Tool
Post by: desmartinson on October 24, 2010, 12:21:22 PM

I have used symantec Norton 360 for years now,best complete protection for everything in my opinion. can download direct from symantec, cost approx £40 for 2 years.[^]

Title: Security Tool
Post by: stoop on October 24, 2010, 12:54:57 PM

Norton is OK until you want to change and get rid of it - then it's a complete nightmare. I know I had it for a few years and it took me a long time to get rid of all the files it infested my computer with - maybe 'infest' isn't the correct term but it sure felt like it when I wanted rid!

Now I have McAfee which is free with my o2 set up and to be honest since day one it has been awesome.

Main thing is - make sure you have a decent security system and set it to regularly scan your system and delete any nasties.

Title: Security Tool
Post by: desmartinson on October 24, 2010, 14:16:50 PM

i can see what you mean stoop, but all anyone has to do is remove any thing from programs and features, restart then do a complete registry scan with your new security software. if its a good security software it will completely remove everything, but i notice you say you now have free software, dont forget you get what you want if you pay for it, this doesnt of course mean mcafee is no good because i havent tried it, but if it works for you thats all that matters, but the main point is, as you say,everybody should have some computer protection, it is their choice.[^]

Title: Security Tool
Post by: stoop on October 24, 2010, 17:20:29 PM

Mcafee is not free Des - it comes with my o2 broadband and is worth quite a bit of money if I was to go out and actually buy it.

Seems to work so far (touch wood)as I have been 'clean' since I got it.

Title: Security Tool
Post by: Keith on October 25, 2010, 13:02:03 PM

What`s wrong with the totaly free Microsoft offering. That you can download from here.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Title: Security Tool
Post by: stoop on October 25, 2010, 15:01:35 PM

Not sure there is anything wrong with it. Only thing is make sure you have a genuine copy of your operating system before you download and install it as it will 'report back' to MSoft any illegal bits of software you are running on your system (Microsoft only of course).

Not used it so I cannot comment.

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Post by: jackstee on October 25, 2010, 17:58:43 PM

Been using MacFee for several years now. Normally works out at 29$ year with special offers. Only time I have had a problem was when the wife didn't realise that she had to leave the notebook on long enough to get updates.

Steve

Title: Security Tool
Post by: LeeGlo on October 26, 2010, 19:05:38 PM

I've never used "paid for" antivirus or firewalls. I've used Zonelabs, Zonealarm free firewall for years. Used to use AVG antivirus until it got a bit too resourse hungry, now using Avast. Never had any problems (touch wood).

Have a look at this site for info on loads of free software.

http://www.techsupportalert.com/