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Computer help

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by SockPuppet, Aug 28, 2006.

  1. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    In my lower right toolbar, today I found a little red circle with a white X. When I put my cursor on it, it says "Your computer is infected."
    About every 30 seconds, I hear a little "pop" which I assume is connected to this lovely little virus.
    I ran my Norton anti virus and it came up clean.
    If my laptop is indeed infected, any suggestions?
    Many thanks in advance.
     
    SockPuppet, Aug 28, 2006
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  2. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    Norton bad. AVG Free good.

    http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

    As powerful as Norton --- maybe more --- but without the upfront retail payout. Never had a problem with it.

    Easy fix, though ... appears to be Spysheriff.

    http://www.delphifaq.com/faq/windows_user/f1014.shtml
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Aug 28, 2006
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  3. Hank_Scorpio

    Hank_Scorpio Active Member

    Agree completely. AVG is very good. Our resident computer expert, Rosie, also has recommended it.

    I had Norton for six months because it came with the computer, but I also used AVG. AVG caught stuff that Norton did not.
     
    Hank_Scorpio, Aug 28, 2006
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