What is this

Started by Ronny1 pages

What is this

i keep getting stupid random icons on my desktop and i opened my favorites and there were all this porn sites 馃槧 my computer is peverted ranting

Maybe you are. 馃槅

Do you share your comp w/ anyone?

It could be virus

Re: What is this

Originally posted by Ronny
i keep getting stupid random icons on my desktop and i opened my favorites and there were all this porn sites 馃槧 my computer is peverted ranting

it could be a virus..or spyware

no i dont share and how do you get rid of spyware?

Raz says:

Here's a quick guide to removing spyware/viruses and safely securing your PC.[quote]First of all, get an anti-virus program: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

Then go to: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and make sure you have all the critical updates.

Thirdly go here: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download
Download the spyware remover and run it.

And finally, to stop ALL worms dead in their track and to make yourself instantly immunable, install the built-in firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/windowsxp/firewall.asp

OR get a very good (free) firewall here: http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm

You can do a quick online check whether you have any spyware installed on your PC by visiting this url: http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/[/quote]

Quick Guide To Securing Your Computer

as posted earlier:

get an anti-virus, scan your pc
then get a spyware remover and run it
and then the most important thing of all : don't visit anymore porn sites