Virus?

[evilfantasy]

problem with Java Applet.

What browser are you using?

[TriciaM]

Firefox

[TriciaM]

The scan is still going..didn't think it would go on this long?

[evilfantasy]

If you chose 'Enable thorough system inspection' it can take 15-20 minutes or so. Maybe longer depending on your computer speed.

[TriciaM]

I just realized that it is showing "Running for 0 min and 0 seconds."

[evilfantasy]

You might need to close Firefox and restart it then try again.

[TriciaM]

I switched to Internet Exp and it is running correctly now.

[evilfantasy]

OK, let me know how that goes.

[TriciaM]

It found 7 insecure programs that I need to update.  I'll need to do those now ?

[evilfantasy]

When you get a chance. Outdated software usually has some sort of security issue that updating will solve.

Final suggestions.

WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy. Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ensure you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.

[TriciaM]

I went to the Windows site (from the Secunia site) and it told me that I did not need any updates.....

[TriciaM]

My computer runs A LOT better now. I'd like to think that it's because we got rid of the viruses. Thanks a lot for the help.  I have a friend who had to take both her computers to a "computer doctor", and I am sure it cost her a small fortune. That is what I would have had to do if it weren't for your site. Thanks again.

[evilfantasy]

Your welcome.

Safe surfing...

[TriciaM]

Hello. I'm back.  Since our last posts, I've renewed my ZoneAlarm.  It's been blocking the appropriate viruses, etc, but my computer is running slow again.  It may just be a couple games that I installed for my daughter (which I am going to delete soon).  If I suspect a virus, should I run through all the scans that you gave me throughout our posts ? Or should I just go with what you suggested in reply 54 ?  I'm not totally convinced that Zone Alarm has kept everything out, being that my 8 and 4 yr olds have access to the computer and "allow" zone alarm to grant access to whatever tries....Thanks....

[SuperDave]

Hello TriciaM. If you suspect that your computer is infected again, you should run SAS, MBAM and HJT and paste the logs in a new thread. I doubt that Evil will be looking at this thread.