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CBMatt

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Re: Virus?
« Reply #45 on: August 30, 2007, 09:33:05 PM »
Scanners can't pick up every infection.  It'd be nice if they could detect/clean every infection, but unfortunately, none of them are perfect.  You should still scan in Safe Mode, though.  And yes, Nod32 should be able to scan that folder.  To be able to access it manually, you need to enable hidden files and folders.
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    Re: Virus?
    « Reply #46 on: August 30, 2007, 10:01:11 PM »
    Well, Thank you very much CBMatt I appericate your help to clean out my computer ;D my computer is running fine now and it seems normal

    Thank you  ;D

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    Re: Virus?
    « Reply #47 on: August 31, 2007, 09:10:53 AM »
    Awesome, I'm glad to hear it.  If you have any problems, don't be afraid to ask.

    Your Java is out of date.  You'll want to correct this quickly, as it will help provide further protection for you.  To do so, go here and click on Free Java Download.  You will be given instructions on what to do next.

    Also...you're vulnerable without a firewall, so you should look into getting either ZoneAlarm, Kerio Personal Firewall, or Comodo.  They're all good free firewalls.  Just be sure you only have one installed at a time!  Download the firewall of your choice, disconnect from the internet, disable Windows Firewall, and install your new firewall.
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      Re: Virus?
      « Reply #48 on: August 31, 2007, 10:46:21 AM »
      The new java is now installed  :) thanks,

      Will the free firewalls I download Slow down your computer?
      The firewall from windows isn't as good as other ones?

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      Re: Virus?
      « Reply #49 on: August 31, 2007, 04:28:40 PM »
      The main difference in the firewalls suggested is their ability to scan both incoming and outgoing traffic...Windows firewall only does incoming.
      For example you wound up with a dialer for example. Windows will not detect out going traffic where the others would.
      There is a slight performance hit initially and it takes a while to let the firewall learn your surfing habits but after awhile it smooths out nicely...
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      Re: Virus?
      « Reply #50 on: August 31, 2007, 07:58:39 PM »
      I couldn't have said it any better, patio.
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      Re: Virus?
      « Reply #51 on: August 31, 2007, 09:07:31 PM »
      Thanx Chris !
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      Re: Virus?
      « Reply #52 on: September 22, 2007, 02:54:28 AM »
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