My computer has started running really slow and keeps on freezing/crashing can anyone tell me how to

I tried to download Norton security and since my computer just seems to be going haywire and running really slow?

My computer has started running really slow and keeps on freezing/crashing can anyone tell me how to fix this?hijack this

I would advise against Norton as this can really slow your pc down. You could either purchase a new antivirus or download AVG which is free. You should also perform maintenance regularly i.e, clear cookies etc delete old files. (check your free memory) Also if you have other anti spyware/virus running on top of Norton they will conflict and cause stop errors freezes. Check for updates If you have lots of music photos, back these up to cd or memory stick and clear them off. Run an error check if anything comes up then you should be able to repair with original disk. hope this helps.

My computer has started running really slow and keeps on freezing/crashing can anyone tell me how to fix this?liveupdate

norton is poo. unload the programme and install antivir Personal edition classic. runs better than norton, and I have never had any probs. checks your computer every few hours for you.
Ok since that sounds hopeless to me i would just reformat the computer. Not sure the exact specifics for your computer you may have to put in the cd it came with if it did. But reformatting totally deletes everything on your computer.. Well it makes it brand new.

EDIT: DONT GET NORTON NOT HELPFUL -- GET MCAFEE IF YOUR GONNA GET ANYTHING.
You could try a system restore to a couple of weeks ago. Go to start, accessories, system tools, then system restore.
Right, cause you are infected with Adware, Viruses, Trojans and Spyware.

Go here and START READING:

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/You_Must_...

My computer won't open programs?

When i try to open programs it has me choose a program to open it with i've tried to use system restore but it won't let me open it either. It won't open anything when we downloaded a new internet provider its security over road our computer

My computer won't open programs?hijackthis

Download and install this

http://win-rar.com/

or if don't work then try using a tool to open it with because maybe its in a diffrent format or maybe try to do these free scans

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/defau...

http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/cm...

http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.as...

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/s...

http://www.ewido.net/en/

My computer won't open programs?malware

Try Online scanner GarbageClean http://www.GarbageClean.com it does pretty good cleaning.
Sounds like a virus. Use an online scanner.
your computer is having a bad hair day. maybe because of a stuck chip?

Why did my system go back to an earlier version of rogers yahoo security system?

I had rogers yahoo norton security system on my computer and I let someone use my computer and now it's like it is back to an earlier version of norton as even the rogers self healing window looks like the earlier version. How can I get it back to the latest version of rogers yahoo and security?

Why did my system go back to an earlier version of rogers yahoo security system?house call

They must have done something wrong that they

did not want you to see and done a system restore.You can always check there and even

undo the last system restore.

How do I know my computer is virus free?

I have Norton Internet Security installed on my computer but sometimes it has got too slow than before (I had it for a year and a half now). Is there any programme which I can use to determine that my computer is threat free (virus, hijacking etc. etc.) while keeping Norton installed.

I have done the msconfig thing and unchecked the unnecessroty programmes.

How do I know my computer is virus free?hp

Install some anti spyware, trojans and spyware are much more common than viruses now! It won't conflict with your firewall or anti virus.

You need all these anti spyware programs;

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp... - AVG anti spyware

http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.

Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

Plus;

http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware

Also, run Ccleaner, use the Issues tool and then the Cleaner.

http://www.ccleaner.com

Defragment the hard drive from Start - programs -accessories - system tools - disc defragmenter. Leave the pc while it runs and do it once a month.

How do i remove Nortons Internet Security ?

Trying to get Norton Internet Security out of my Computer has been a nightmare.I click on icons and it's there.I click on the display and it's there.I've checked my files,Programs etc. I've tried downloading and uninstalling this three times. Please Help Me!!!!

How do i remove Nortons Internet Security ?husqvarna

Follow Steps 1 and 2 , skip step 3

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg...

How do i remove Nortons Internet Security ?microsoft office

add and remove or

start run and msconfig and startup and uncheck the northon part

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In my computer windows defender gone turned off (windows vista home premium)?

I am getting a message that there are multiple security problems in your computer. when I checking in detail it shows that 'virus protection - not found' 'spyware and other malware protection -off' 'windows defender - turned off'

Actually I have installed an Antivirus software (only antivirus and firewall) and it shows as active

please any one can help me to solve this problem?

In my computer windows defender gone turned off (windows vista home premium)?internet security 2006

To restart your defender just go to start, all programs and right click on the windows defender and select send to desktop and then you can control defender right from your desktop, I do it all the time, Good Luck;

This is very good tool and I recommend it to keep your pc in good running condition,

Windows Advanced Care , This tool will keep you computer running good and you can see the startup programs to help you understand what runs in the startup programs; It also imunizes your computer against the attcks we face each time we go on the internet Just run it once a day and your worrys are much less,

http://www.download.com/Advanced-Windows...

Here is a very good tool called Winpatrol and it monitors your computer for programs that try to run on your system without your knowlege, This tool also allows you to manage all the startup programs on your computer,, It also warns you if a program tries to run without your permission, I use this software and I recommend it,

Computer suddenly running slow and freezing frequently..Help!?

Hi,

My computer has been running smoothly for about 4 years now. However suddenly over the last few days, it has started running extremely slow and constantly freezing to the point where the computer is unusable (am using sisters comp to write this).

My norton security is upto date, i regularly defrag etc and look after the computer.

I recently went wireless (security protected). I dont know if this has anything to do with it.

A virus scan revealed a trojan (but was only a low threat) which has been deleted but the computer is still running poorly.

Has anyone got any ideas as to what is causing this? before i reformat the computer?

Any help would be greatly apreciated!!

Thanks

Computer suddenly running slow and freezing frequently..Help!?internet security software

Clean up all junk, remove viruses and check your hardware. This may be a number of things, including your motherboard.

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Computer suddenly running slow and freezing frequently..Help!?moto guzzi

Check out http://www.pcoptimizerprodownload.info

With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.

It will help improve your system performance.

Good luck!
Eh, could be any one of a hundred things...

I installed ZOne alrm on a computer and I wont start anymore.?

the computer had a lot of pop ups and installed Zone Alarm internet security and restarted the computer and the only that does now it doesnt want to restart. It loads the boot screen and then goes back to the beginning. I get a screen that says if I want to start up normally or with the settings it had before and select both of them and the same thing happens. What can I do to restart it?

I installed ZOne alrm on a computer and I wont start anymore.?internet security

restart pc in safemode . when at desktop in safe mode use Zone Alarm internet security to scan ur pc for virus /spyware

check ur settings in Zone Alarm internet security under program control to make sure you have not block windows sys from starting up

How Do I Speed Up My Computer?

my computer is so slow and i bought Norton Security and scanned my computer and it is still slow.

So Please Help me! Thnx

How Do I Speed Up My Computer?internet

Sounds like you may need more ram and depending on the size of your hard drive and what capacity is left. Dont know what model computer you have so thats all the info i can offer at this time

How Do I Speed Up My Computer?network

slow as in? cant run a lot of programs at once? programs running slowly? both? for first one get more ram for second one get a better mobo (motherboard) if not then u can always scrap it and get a new comp all together. maybe gfx card?? =P
You may need to add memory to your pc, or clean it up.
Check http://www.pcoptimizerprodownload.com

With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.

It will help improve your system performance.

Good luck!
download ccleaner.com from the internet. It's free. Then run it. It will clean and free up space on your hard drive. wipe out cookies and put things back where they belong. It will usually store itself with your recycle bin. Just clink run once a week. Also, it will tell you if there are any updates available, and they are always free to use. Great program.
My condolences on your buying Norton. Better than nothing though. Download and run CCleaner.http://www.ccleaner.com/

How do I remove a ';Your computer is infected!'; warning?

The company SPYWAREQUAKE sent me a popup ad for a spyware program and a ''free trial.'' I downloaded the free trial and at the end of the free period notified them by email that I wanted to cancel and not be billed in the future. I have not been billed and have gone into the Control Panel Add or Remove Programs and uninstalled the program. However, I get a shield with an x in the middle of my tray and every few minutes a 2'' x 2'' popup from the system tray will appear for 10-15 seconds and it has black letters on a gray background with a bright red color surrounding the gray andit says, ''Your computer is infected!'' Does anyone know how to get rid of it? I've searched for in files and folders, I've tried to uninstall it from the control panel, I've looked at the register and can't tell what the name of it is and therefor can't delete it. Now the red shield with an ''x'' is a bar above the screen and it says, ''Your current security settings put your computer at risk. Click here . . . .

How do I remove a ''Your computer is infected!'' warning?kawasaki

ur pc is infected with mailware and spyware . trojans

you need to run the pc in safe mode run ur antivirus . spyware , antit- trojan. anti -mailware

Offensive rootkits, which are used hide malware programs and maintain an undetectable presence on an infected machine, have become the weapon of choice for virus and spyware writers and, because they often use kernel hooks to avoid detection,

What is your list of the best free security softwares?

I understand that we should not pay for the security of our computers. Many others think the same way and created free softwares like Comodo, Crawler, Javacool....e.t.c....

What do you think is the best combination of free softwares? Are you currently using them on your Windows?

What is your list of the best free security softwares?ktm

Being an IT Manager, I firmly believe you get what you pay for, PERIOD. Using a combination of freebies will cost you not a dime, but will cost you PLENTY of performance on your computer, and in many cases bring it to a standstill. The best pay AV/AS I've found, that I use on all our office machines and mine at home is BitDefender. Very reasonably priced and has been doing the right thing for us here for over a year. Doesn't weigh down your system like Norton, McAfee or Panda. BitDefender does have a freebie available, but again, you get what you pay for. Trend Micro is also decent, not slowing your computer alot, but is pretty pricey compared to BitDefender. Cheers!

You will need a REALLY FAST computer with lots of memory to follow some of these suggestions ... loading 3- 5 programs to run in the background is like putting 3-5 paper filters in your coffe maker.

What is your list of the best free security softwares?nortan

hmm..*shakehead* Report It

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I have a huge problem with my computer ever since i uninstalled a whole bunch of programs!!!?

i went away to college, and they have you install security programs on your computer. While i was at school i had to install a bunch of other things as well, i downloaded aim, and stuff like that so i could talk to my friends, adobe reader, and things like that. now im at home, and i wanted to uninstall everything that i dont use becuase my desktop looked like a mess. so i did. its currently not hooked up to any internet or anything. ever since i did that, every time i try to log on, or try to click on anything, it starts to load, but just ends up looking stuck and a blurry picture. Also the monitor goes on and off all the time! everytime i try to click on something it does that also. sometimes it will go into sleep mode and even if i move the mouse it doesnt wake up! one time a blue screen came up and was like ''if this is the first time seeing this message, restart the computer. if its not do the following.'' its a dell and windows, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

I have a huge problem with my computer ever since i uninstalled a whole bunch of programs!!!?live update

Back up your data and reinstall Windows from the CD that should have come with your laptop. Sounds like you removed some things you shouldn't have. While it might be possible to figure them all out, and reinstall them, it probably would take a lot more time and effort.

File download from unknown zone in Internet - I am in problem after unckecking the Security message?

while attempting file download from Unknown Zone, a small yellow box comes up with 3 options 'Open' 'save' 'cancel' along-with a security caution at the end, and a checkbox(with default checkmark) containing a message 'Always ask before opening this type of files' . I am in great problem after I unckecked the checkbox. All large files with that particular extension(.csv) are opening direct on my browse. However, this unchecking has not affected opening of files with other types of extensions (.dbf etc.) in unknown zone, and they are displaying the 'warning message' as usual. Changes made in Security-Privacy-View-Display Settings etc., failed to restore Original settings for that particular type of file download. Direct downloads from UnknownZone without having a chance to Review the file is a security threat to my computer.

How can I restore back to my Original Settings ?

File download from unknown zone in Internet - I am in problem after unckecking the Security message?liveupdate

well there are many options. the best one would be to check system restore in control panel. and restore the os to a previous date. you can also make a disk partition and isntall another os, then tranfers your old files to the new os. Also dont mind much about that box that comes up when you try to download a file. its only a warning it doenst do anything. get a firewall and customize it to do this instead of that useless box.

Is it wise to get rid of Windows Security Alerts from your Windows XP Service Pack 2?

We already have Zone Alarm [free edition] and AVG Free Edition. And how do you delete Windows Security Alerts from your computer?

Is it wise to get rid of Windows Security Alerts from your Windows XP Service Pack 2?malware

If you want to deactivate the Windows Security Alerts you must access Start - Control Panel - Security Center - in the tab you select Change the way Security Center alert me - and you deselect what you want.

Hope that works

Is it wise to get rid of Windows Security Alerts from your Windows XP Service Pack 2?norton 360

Unwise..... a fully patched machine is mandatory for security. See ''zero day threats'' to understand this.
Don't bother that alerts.

But I need to advised you that AVG is useless.

Try change to Avira antivir or active virus shield.
GabrielB has provided you with the correct info on changing alerts. If you are automatically updating your virus defs for AVG using the scheduler you shouldn't have a problem with those alerts anyway. It is definitely recommended to keep auto updates for windows on, unless of course you are running a pirate copy of XP which won't allow you to update.

On the subject of AVG - check out their awards and certifications. They get the same certs from the big names as Avira and don't bother with a whole bunch of awards from pissy little contests held in Germany only. 100% detection rate that's what it's about and that's what they concentrate on, not entering contests. Be assured that what you are using is just as good as Avira.

Mcafee is saying my computer is not fulling protected?

my detection signature file is between 8 and 29 days old. manual fixes are required...how do i do this. its also saying ineed to open my security center on a computer wiht a number like D3LG7H32(not real one just example)

ill add more info if need, thanks for help

Mcafee is saying my computer is not fulling protected?matchless

I had this before . Just install McAfee

and go in search , type in Mcafee and delete remaining files that may be still there.

Then reinstall it. It happened to one of my students and this fixed his ..same problem.

you shouldn't have the same problem after you reinstall it. OH !! clean up your disc ..disc cleanup , defrag etc before reinstalling it so it will run smoother.

if your still having problems you can contact me thru my profile.

also if you print this out you'll get to know mcafee's program better.

http://download.mcafee.com/products/manu...

the people where you bought the comp are not technitions , so disregard that fact.

Mcafee is saying my computer is not fulling protected?norton 2008

Hi, McAfee released an update on the 30th of July which caused these problems the only way to resolve this issue is to do a complete reinstall of McAfee on your computer ( if you contact technical support they will tell you the same) This is the Site you need that will fix your problem https://us.mcafee.com/root/fix.html
go to where u bought this computer. They will help u fix the problem. It should be contacting Mcafee automatically at least once a day to get updated.
Mcafee releases new virus definitions just about everyday so it appears that your PC is not getting updates from the Mcafee servers. It should be contacting Mcafee automatically at least once a day to get updated. Mcafee has multiple corporate and home user versions so the specifics of what you should check will depend on what version of their product you have.
Hi,

Please do this just download a free copy of AVG Anti-Virus and dump Mccafee it's rubbish, AVG is free and comes with free Updates as well. This will help you.
Have you made sure that you have registered it for updates.

also, you need to make sure everything has been configured
Full System Scan is mandatory now every 15 days.

Open the security center and you will see a button on the top right which will say ''Fix it'' Click the button and Mcafee will fix the problem.

Good Luck!

How can I clear all personal information from my computer?

I want to take some security measures on my computer, I'm not so much worried about my computer getting a virus, moreso about someone having access to my personal information like my name, address, etc.

Is there a way someone can find out who or where I am just by hacking into my laptop? And if so, How can I clear or change this information so I am completely safe in case, hypothetically, someone were to obtain my laptop and carry out illegal activities on it.

I'm pretty much looking for a way to remove any connection between me and my computer.

How can I clear all personal information from my computer?mcaffee

Pull out your hard drive and smash it. That;ll do the trick.

Or...don't put correct information in it when you first buy it. Like sign in as John Doe.

How can I clear all personal information from my computer?norton antivirus 2007

Clear all your cache and your history everytime you close your internet browser as a first. then you should download google desktop and search for your name, your address etc and it will find anything connecting to it so you can delete yourself from it. also you should add more passwords to things, a good security measure is to use a different password for everything, most people use a set password for everything they do on a computer which means that if someone cracks the password they have complete control.

How do you stop people hacking your computer?

if they have a hacking programme thing on their computer how do you stop them doin it to you?

if you have a security programme on your computer will that stop them being able to hack you?

How do you stop people hacking your computer?microsoft office

If you have a security program that can help also you can turn on your windows firewall.

How do you stop people hacking your computer?norton antivirus

Norton should suffice but mc afee is better
They will always find a way in, no matter what you have installed. However, ensure you get Microsoft Security Updates regularly, by turning on the update facility, and ensure you firewall is always on. You do not say what security you have, but download Spybot - Search and Destrpo (make sure it is the right one). AVG Free, ADAwareSE. These are free from www.download.com
You should get the Norton Virus disks.
Make sure you keep your anti-virus and anti-spyware are kept up to date and also make sure that none of your ports are open. The link will help you

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/netwo...
Disconnect your computer from the Internet then remove the attackers trojan horse which he uses to control your machine remotely with antivirus.

If you don't know how to secure your computer properly or

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Flash Player download is not happening because of my pc's security system, what can I do?

Upon downloading the Flash Player my pc sends a message saying ''the security system from my computer is not allowing the download''

What should I do to enable the download? should I need to remove the security system. I have ''Mcafee'' virus scanning system. Do I need to remove it? please suggest me.

Flash Player download is not happening because of my pc's security system, what can I do?moto guzzi

ARE YOU LOGGED IN AS ADMINISTRATOR? nd why on earth are you using mc daffey its a buggy as vista! try avast antivirus full versoin is free for home use 10 times better, not a resource hog and john mc daffey isnt messing up your pc anymore%26gt; I have been in the computer industry since mid / late 1960s and I have tested many a program including mc daffey and snorton etc avast home is the better choice, ~

Flash Player download is not happening because of my pc's security system, what can I do?norton internet security 2008

I suggest diabling all anti-virus, ant-spyware and firewall programs that are installed on your pc (including windows firewall)and then try to install it.

Oh, and make sure you enable all of the disbaled programs! lol

Good luck!

What does it do when you restore firewall defaults? My Mcafee security keeps kicking out of enabled

My Mcafee security keeps kicking out of enabled to disabled, saying I am not protected. It has done this several times in the last day. I thought maybe I should reset the firewall, but I don't know what that will mean for my security. I am not computer savy. PLEASE HELP!!

What does it do when you restore firewall defaults? My Mcafee security keeps kicking out of enabled protectionnetwork security

Do you have McAfee set to turn on when you start the computer?

What does it do when you restore firewall defaults? My Mcafee security keeps kicking out of enabled protectionnorton internet security

First of all.. if you are not sure of something this basic with your product then the proper place to go would be the mcafee.com website or contacting their technical support... asking for advice on a public web board from people who might be younger than 10 years old is never wise.

Resetting to the defaults would mean back to the settings that it had when you first installed it. (What are those? see above).

If you have added anything to the firewall rules or have changed any settings those will be gone.

Most likely if your product is ''kicking out of enabled mode'' there is a problem which is probably malware related.

Which is better for internet security? Mc Afee or Norton?

My computer came with McAfee Internet Security and it works well enough. But, I will have to come up with seventy dollars to subscribe for another year of protection.

Netzero wants me to use Norton security. I tried installing it on my computer and it jammed everything up. I had to uninstall it. They want only two dollars a month for the Norton security service, but I don't know if they are not offering as much as Mcaffee or not.

I supposed I could uninstall Mcafee to install Norton, but I don't have software for reinstalling Mcaffee if I change my mind about Norton.

So which do you think is better with the better deal, with the better security, with the better price?

Which is better for internet security? Mc Afee or Norton?network

better to stay with mcafee net zero will run with either but you have mcafee and Norton they don't like one another makes a mess and when you try to uni-stall one it leaves file the other one picks up. which means alot crashing. there are alot others on the market now which are 10X better than both cause if you remember Norton nor mcafee caught the last out break till it was over. Internet trust issues with both do some research you will make right decision . good luck

Which is better for internet security? Mc Afee or Norton?norton