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M82A1 · 04-21-2004, 10:58 PM

After weeks of hell with my computer, I was urged to get an anti-virus program. So, just about 20 minutes ago, I downloaded AVG 6.0. Ran the 12-minute virus test, and BAM! 29 infected files.

And it healed the files in seconds! Why didn't I follow my pal's advice sooner?

Now, to see if my computer acts different wothout those viruses.

FamilyTiesGOP · 04-22-2004, 12:06 AM

Oh, wow. Do you also have a Firewall? I have the McAfee Virus Scan and Firewall software on my computer. Anybody on the internet should have both.

ConservativeBalla · 04-22-2004, 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by FamilyTiesGOP
Oh, wow. Do you also have a Firewall? I have the McAfee Virus Scan and Firewall† software on my computer. Anybody on the internet should have both.

†That's precisely what I have; they're great. M82AI, you might want to check out my really long post that's all around computer topics on this board talking about security and stuff.

Brent88 · 04-22-2004, 09:47 AM

I hate viruses, spam, trojans, and any other piece of crap that slows your computer down.

Kazza · 04-22-2004, 11:19 AM

My computer had a virus about 6 months ago and I was off line for a whole week...CAN'T think back to the day there was no internet, viruses, trojans and AOL

Jenya · 04-22-2004, 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by M82A1
After weeks of hell with my computer, I was urged to get an anti-virus program. So, just about 20 minutes ago, I downloaded AVG 6.0. Ran the 12-minute virus test, and BAM! 29 infected files. And it healed the files in seconds! Why didn't I follow my pal's advice sooner?

Now, to see if my computer acts different wothout those viruses.

You should also do a daily scan on your computer for Ad-aware and Spyware. As they tend to slow you computer down as well. You should also make a daily habit to defrag your hard drive, Dan. It'll clean up any unnessary files that automatically build up when you're surfing the Internet.

Ewan's My Man · 04-22-2004, 04:18 PM

One of my best friends hadta send her computer in for a few weeks, she had...I almost died...she had over 800 viruses on her computer. Insanity.

FamilyTiesGOP · 04-22-2004, 04:22 PM

I also have spyware detection on my computer. You can get a good free one here:

http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/

MandieR1980 · 04-22-2004, 04:42 PM

I had 12 viruses alone in my Outlook Express email so I got rid of it. That was a couple years ago.

Czas na Zywiec · 04-22-2004, 04:56 PM

Join the club. I just got rid of 15 recently. Also, 230 files of spyware and 3 parasites.

FamilyTiesGOP · 04-22-2004, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
I had 12 viruses alone in my Outlook Express email so I got rid of it. That was a couple years ago.

I'm glad that I don't use Outlook Express. It is always targeted by hackers and virus creators.

Kazza · 04-22-2004, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by FamilyTiesGOP
I'm glad that I don't use Outlook Express. It is always targeted by hackers and virus creators.

I can't stand OE and I have tried to figure it out with no luck

M82A1 · 04-22-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by Jenya
You should also do a daily scan on your computer for Ad-aware and Spyware. As they tend to slow you computer down as well. You should also make a daily habit to defrag your hard drive, Dan. It'll clean up any unnessary files that automatically build up when you're surfing the Internet.

Last time I defraged, it took around 2 hours.

M82A1 · 04-22-2004, 08:27 PM

Okay, I have a question; How does spyware slow down your PC?

Brent88 · 04-22-2004, 09:11 PM

We don't use Outlook Express either. We use the mail server's webpage(Charter, our provider) and MSN Hotmail.

04-21-2004, 10:58 PM	#1
M82A1 S.e.l.f B.a.n.n.e.d Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2003 Posts: 2,581	I just got rid of 29 viruses! After weeks of hell with my computer, I was urged to get an anti-virus program. So, just about 20 minutes ago, I downloaded AVG 6.0. Ran the 12-minute virus test, and BAM! 29 infected files. And it healed the files in seconds! Why didn't I follow my pal's advice sooner? Now, to see if my computer acts different wothout those viruses.

04-22-2004, 09:47 AM	#4
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I hate viruses, spam, trojans, and any other piece of crap that slows your computer down.
	__________________ Brent

04-22-2004, 04:18 PM	#7
Ewan's My Man I'll Cover You Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 29, 2001 Location: Beneath the opera house... Posts: 5,682	One of my best friends hadta send her computer in for a few weeks, she had...I almost died...she had over 800 viruses on her computer. Insanity.
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04-22-2004, 04:42 PM	#9
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	I had 12 viruses alone in my Outlook Express email so I got rid of it. That was a couple years ago.
	__________________ Mandie myspace.com/mlr930

04-22-2004, 12:06 AM	#2
FamilyTiesGOP _ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,631	Oh, wow. Do you also have a Firewall? I have the McAfee Virus Scan and Firewall software on my computer. Anybody on the internet should have both.

04-22-2004, 11:19 AM	#5
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	My computer had a virus about 6 months ago and I was off line for a whole week...CAN'T think back to the day there was no internet, viruses, trojans and AOL

04-22-2004, 04:22 PM	#8
FamilyTiesGOP _ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,631	I also have spyware detection on my computer. You can get a good free one here: http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/

04-22-2004, 04:56 PM	#10
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	Join the club. I just got rid of 15 recently. Also, 230 files of spyware and 3 parasites.

04-22-2004, 08:27 PM	#14
M82A1 S.e.l.f B.a.n.n.e.d Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2003 Posts: 2,581	Okay, I have a question; How does spyware slow down your PC?

04-22-2004, 09:11 PM	#15
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	We don't use Outlook Express either. We use the mail server's webpage(Charter, our provider) and MSN Hotmail.