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I am a newbie...over past few days i have noticed that my comp is really very slow at startup....it also takes minutes to start an application
i have deleted a few new programs i had downloaded frm the net
also their is a problem with my antivirus....it doesn't get updated....i use norton antivirus 2003....
plz help me and tell me frm where i can download a gud antivirus
More info will be useful...such as OS, and hardware/?
MLF
go to start -> run-> msconfig and see what starts up when you turn on your PC...do a malware scan (Ad-aware, Spybot....) do a virus scan via Trend Micro Housecall
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp
and for an AV i reccomend AVG http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 serves me well....
i think he's running windows sine there is no version of NAV for linux ? right ?
If none of the above works....
Open your device manager and look at the properties of your primary IDE channel (advanced tab). Make sure it is set to "use dma if available" and not "PIO". If you cannot get it to accept this setting uninstall the primary IDE channel and restart your machine. The channel will reinstall and default to the DMA setting, then prompt you to restart again. Problem solved.....I hope.
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i think he's running windows sine there is no version of NAV for linux ? right ?
maybe hes running xp on a machine with no memory...or very little...old cpu??
Do as ©opy®ight has suggessted...and run an online scan.
If you are using 2000\xp get the ms beta antispyware...make sure you have all you patches from Windows update.....
Sounds like you got malware.......
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i have deleted a few new programs i had downloaded frm the net
"IF" you are running XP. . . download these 2 programs. . . they may help some.
SpeedXP
RegScrubXP
Well he said it only happened i the last few days so i wouldn't say its that, most likely some malware snkeaed its way inside.Quote:
maybe hes running xp on a machine with no memory...or very little...old cpu??
Just as a starter to help give you / us a level playing field :
clean your PC here
For AV, Grisoft AVG works for me.
Norton 2003 won't update ? probably because you haven't paid for the service .........
I just hope that quest_mania is considerate enough to let us know the results of our efforts. I hate it when someone signs up, asks a question and the disappears when they get what they needed from us.
/me feels so USED....
**** I forgot this thread.. seems our mate is lost.. 2 more threads on the same problem..
You have a problem.. DONT BE A SHOT GUN.. Just create one thread for your problem....
So do you want answers here on in the other thread?
BTW: Do a search on the symantec - Security response site.. look for Agobot or Gaobot..
and the message the AV scan gave you would have given you a version number ie gaobot.ag or sim.. You need that to correctly remove..
As this is the third post I found from you in the few seconds I looked through the board I would say:
If all else fails , turn your computer off and read a book , see if you learn anything and try to put it back on.
oh and by the way in general it is thought to be polite to answer the people who are trying to help you.
thank u ppl...my comp is back to normal(or i guess)...my comp is now virus-free(i guess) and spyware free(i guess)....thank u
thanks for all the pos feedback....(i guess).Dont you think it was worth it to at least let us know exactly which one....(i guess)...yeah just my two cents
you know vanman your right (I guess) but old mate may be clear of this problem (I guess) .. but His powers of observation should prevent him from the same problem again (I guess)
Best if you all have a good day/evening/night/morning/afternoon (I guess)
cheers (I guess)
hmm it is a bit lame isnt it.. I dont guess
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You must spread your AntiPoints around before giving it to Und3ertak3r again.