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Old 20-08-2004, 09:43 PM
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Default Computer Help Required...Possible Virus

A few months ago I had a problem on my PC, I posted on here and some very kind people pointed me in the direction of a website where I was able to 'clean' my system.

Well I think it's back, my Norton Antivirus keeps popping up and e-mails are being automatically sent from my BT account, at one point I had 28 e-mails outgoing, none of which I wrote. And now my PC has really slowed up when online.

Somebody please help. As I cannot refer to my previous post as it was lost.

Thanks in advance.
Old 20-08-2004, 09:49 PM
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sounds virusey to me

update your virus definitions (run liveupdate in norton)

then scan the system n let it find n attempt to clean the virus...

if it cant clean it... post up the name of the virus here n we can tell you how to get rid
Old 20-08-2004, 09:56 PM
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Thanks for replying.

My Norton has expired, it just keeps scanning anyway!

Is there a website where I can download something for free?
Old 20-08-2004, 09:59 PM
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avant is free i think
do a google search for it
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Thanks mate.

We'll do.

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Old 20-08-2004, 10:04 PM
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That would be AVAST I use it and it ok, u do have to register but costs nowt and get free updates of prog and databases

AVG is another free recommended prog

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I kept my Expired Norton for ages and had no end of problems.

Few months ago I decided to cough up the £16 i think it was to renew Norton, and it's been spot on ever since, always updating and picks up everything!

Best money I spent in a long time.

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Norton is definitely the one to use as it`s the only one that seems to get the real awkward little buggers that don`t do a great deal of damage but just slow everything up,and if you are on broadband it automatically updates real quick,so well worth the subscription.
Also worth getting is adaware(version 6 i think),it is freeware and finds and removes all of the spyware that invisibly infects your pc(i ran a diagnostic on a mates pc recently and he was infected with 1700+ spyware programs !!!!!!!)

If you want any more info give me a shout on pm or e-mail m8.

Cheers.........Rob
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This should get your system clean

http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=stinger

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