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dlemond · 12-16-2010, 01:44 PM

I don't know what is going on.

First my home computer and now a laptop- computer viruses that seem to come from nowhere.

I will get the diagnosis when both come back- hopefully today. (the laptop went bananas with something that said System Tool, like it was a real anti-virus program)

My home computer has a firewall and AVG. The laptop has, well, not entirely sure beyond AVG since it's my wife's.

Anyone experiencing problems like me?

And what is the best free protection (firewall and virus) and/or least expensive one to purchase?

clj2 · 12-16-2010, 03:10 PM

I use McAfee Total Protection, it came with my computer and I renewed it when the trial ran out. I think it's around $40 but covers up to 3 computers for a year. I don't know a lot about software and viruses, but I haven't gotten any viruses while using it.

Stormtracker TF · 12-16-2010, 09:46 PM

Those fake AV Program viruses are running wild right now. I've fixed at least 5-6 computers infected with them since Halloween.

Yooch · 12-18-2010, 01:29 AM

I got an iMac a few months ago. What's a virus!?

ponytail · 12-18-2010, 03:36 PM

I haven't been able to get my computer working until now. It just wouldn't come on. Today I turned it on and boom here I am. I'm wondering if it was a virus.

12-16-2010, 01:44 PM	#1
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	A lot of computer viruses going around? I don't know what is going on. First my home computer and now a laptop- computer viruses that seem to come from nowhere. I will get the diagnosis when both come back- hopefully today. (the laptop went bananas with something that said System Tool, like it was a real anti-virus program) My home computer has a firewall and AVG. The laptop has, well, not entirely sure beyond AVG since it's my wife's. Anyone experiencing problems like me? And what is the best free protection (firewall and virus) and/or least expensive one to purchase?

12-16-2010, 03:10 PM	#2
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I use McAfee Total Protection, it came with my computer and I renewed it when the trial ran out. I think it's around $40 but covers up to 3 computers for a year. I don't know a lot about software and viruses, but I haven't gotten any viruses while using it.
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12-16-2010, 09:46 PM	#3
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	Those fake AV Program viruses are running wild right now. I've fixed at least 5-6 computers infected with them since Halloween.
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12-18-2010, 01:29 AM	#4
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	I got an iMac a few months ago. What's a virus!?
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12-18-2010, 03:36 PM	#5
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I haven't been able to get my computer working until now. It just wouldn't come on. Today I turned it on and boom here I am. I'm wondering if it was a virus.