I’m using Macbook Pro with Macword. I received an alert from Microsoft that my comp has viruses and led me to download (and buy) and anti-virus software. Isn’t it that Mac is virus free? Please advise.

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I have a spyware virus and it says I have 38 infections when yesterday my laptop was just FINE!!! I try to download a new anti spyware or microsoft defender and new anti virus stuff when i install it a message says the application cannot be opened because it’s infected!!!! WHAT DO I DO??? PLEASE HELP!!! Also this thing called Total Security keeps popping up saying i could fix the problem but i have to register and pay!!! I NEED HELP!!!

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-I was using my laptpo today for about 10 minutes, then it began to freeze so I didn’t do anything. Then when it "recovered", my desktop looked like this: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc257/qweenzfinez/desktop.jpg
-Since I’ve had this laptop (Christmas ‘08), I never could do a System Restore. I’v tried, but it wouldn’t even open the System Restore window.
-I usually use Opera as my Web Browser, but since today, I can’t even open it.
-All I’m able to use is Windows Internet Explorer,and at the top of amost every web page,it infoms me that I have ‘18 Trojans on my machine’. Look: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc257/qweenzfinez/internet.jpg
-When I try to click on the link that’s @ the top of the pages, a little info box pops up informing me that "Your current security settings does not allow this file to download." (FYI: I never agreed to download anything)
-I KNOW for a FACT that I have Java Script enabled and everything, but for some reason, it’s telling me that because of my Internet Options, I can’t install the program.
-I can’t even see the images online.
-I’ve called ASUS (the company who made the laptop) & I keep getting a busy signal.
-I don’t know what number to call for Microsoft.
-I have ASUS EEE PC1000HD with Microsoft XP Home Edition.
-My laptop is very tiny, it doesn’t even have a CD slo or anything.

If anyone can help me i ANY way,I would really appreciate it.
My Yahoo is: Brianna91178
Please help me anyboy =(
I literally cried when my laptop said it has a virus.
I’ll TRY to buy ny programs or whatever.
I don’t have much money (I’m only 16) to buy anti-virus software, but I’ll save for it if I have to.
Please help me..

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I’m tired of paying for virus software! Whats the point it doesnt even work! McAfee. Trash. Norton. Garbage. Microsoft. A joke. I’m so mad because I’m tired of buying computers and laptops. I’m getting a Mac but until then which is the best to use? A friend told me get Avira. What is that? Is it all I need? Just tell me something. Thanks.

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Ok, my computer is all screwed up, or so i think it is. run a Windows defender scan and it says i have a Severe Trojan virus called: Trojan:Win32/Vundo/gen!L and i press "apply actions" a window then pops up saying that it needs to send some info to Microsoft to gain information about the things to further the effectiveness of windows defender. so i do send the information and it says it encountered a problem "one or more actions could not be completed successfully". So i check for updates as it recommends and there is none. great I’m screwed. so i then go to my McAfee and do a scan, the scan stops in the middle of it and shuts down the McAfee program Wonderful what now? So then i notice on Internet explorer that is i type something in to google say Myspace and click on the myspace link it directs me to a totally different site such as Elle magazine ?!?! i have no idea whats going on is that caused my the virus?

next i look up best Anti-virus softwares and find Spyware Doctor… and i just found out i have a shit load of threats and infections T_T

10 threats and 344 infections to be exact i have 2 highs, 2 mediums ,4 lows, and 2 "info & PUAs" great, great now im stuck.

ok now time to solve the problem what do you recommend me doing? buying a anti-virus software such as Spyware doctor?

please help thanks.

ps one of the things is a backdoor.agent?!?!

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I haven’t been able to visit any Microsoft sites for awhile, and most recently my computer became infected with the latest Antivirus 2010 variant (that fake MS look-alike where they try to get you to buy their "anti-virus software"). Anyways, it was incredibly hard to remove it (it wouldn’t let me access any anti-virus sites, and even after successfully downloading them from mirrors, it wouldn’t let me run them), but I finally got rid of it (I did this by killing the associated processes at start-up before the malware had a chance to fully load, and then running real anti-virus software).

Now, the problem is that my browser (both Chrome and Firefox) still cannot access anti-virus sites, as well as microsoft.com, so something leftover from the malware is still blocking these sites. Additionally, I noticed that it is blocking the "update definitions" function in AVG, etc. anti-virus programs from working (I had to use a proxy to download the latest updates).

To reiterate, I don’t have a virus/malware anymore–at least no desktop-based symptoms, and AVG, SuperAntiSpyware, etc. run clean tests, HOWEVER certain websites (anti-virus websites, microsoft.com, etc.) are still inaccessible to me in Chrome and Firefox. Where is the leftover underlying cause for this, and how do I get rid of it? Thanks in advance!

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my laptop is infected with a virus/spyware called microsoft xp fraud where it pretends to be an anitivirus software but it really isnt. it changed my desktop to black and everytime i use the internet, all the ads say that i have a virus and i need to buy anitvirus software. i used spybot, avg, and superantispyware but it couldnt remove it completely. i still have it and now i cant even access the start menu or use the internet. is it too late, or is there anything i could do to fix it? my friend talked about using a different computer and using the wireless network to scan the computer with a different computer. is that possible? any suggestions appreciated!

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I just got a new dell computer, and downloaded a good free antivirus software that I know of, but am having trouble picking between which one to buy! Any suggestions?
I have windows 7 thankyou everyone for your answers. I got what I need! Turns out my computer came with one already installed as well as all the full microsoft software! Guess it has been a while since I have bought a computer, but I have always had to buy those things. They usually put trial versions on the computer, guess they changed it!

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My birthday is next month, and I am looking into purchasing a new laptop. I have narrowed it down to the two companies who can offer the best for the money: Sony and Apple. I know that both companies are fantastic in their success, but both the Vaio and Macbook have everything I need. The only thing about the Vaio is that it uses Microsoft’s Windows Vista, and I hate Microsoft. I would rather not have to worry about viruses or hacks, since Apple has great security. I have no idea! Please help me! Btw, I want a newish model (nothing old) and I love black and/or glossy products.

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I bought an ex display laptop but realised the shop I bought it from, Comet, had already made their own settings etc on the laptop. For example, the C drive is called ‘comet’ and although I can change the name of the computer when I receive files and download things they are always saved under the name ‘comet’. Also, when I turned my laptop on it started up just as if I had used it before (because its ex-display). For some reason I can’t help feeling this laptop is second hand, even though it hasnt been used before exept to show people in the shop.

Is there a way I can restore the laptop to its factory/original settings so that when I turn it on it is as if it has never been used before and I am the first person to have used the laptop? I want to run the startup seetings that would have run if the laptop was turned on for the first time.

I have a HP G60 and it is on windows vista home premium.

However, I don’t really want to lose certain things such as the Norton anti virus that was already running on this laptop and has a month left, or programs such as microsoft word or windows defender.

Thanks for your help it is appreciated!

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I am in my sophomore year of college, and my laptop computer turns four years old this Christmas. It’s a Toshiba (Satellite series) laptop, and it has started to go pretty slow and sometimes programs stop responding and have to be closed through Task Manager. I think it may just need some more RAM. The hard drive still has plenty of space, and the laptop has never had any serious virus because I don’t go to any weird or questionable sites. I regularly scan it just in case though.

I have been considering buying a new laptop. I would like to stick with a PC just because I don’t want to spend over 0 for a laptop or deal with a Mac in general. It needs to have a reasonable amount of RAM. I don’t need a super high-tech laptop, just one that gets the job done (ie: internet, microsoft programs, etc).

Basically, I am trying to decide what to spend my future Christmas money on: a new laptop; or an external hard drive and possibly some sort of upgrade (ie: RAM).

Should I should get a new laptop or just keep the one that I have? Please let me know what action, and laptop or upgrade you would recommend. I feel like the one that I have now is still in good shape; it just needs some upgrading, but I wasn’t sure what all is possible, or if it’s just a better use of my money at this point to buy a new laptop. Thanks!

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I did a search on my pc after trying to remove the virus and found these 2 items:?

Now what do I do?

[Version]
BuildVersion=6

[WinDSNX]
StartupPathRegistryValue=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\WinDSNX

[Sdbot]
StartFilenameRun=*Msdrv.exe*
StartFilenameRun=*Sdkcore.exe*
StartFilenameRunServices=*Sdkcore.exe*
StartFilenameRunServices=*Msdrv.exe*
StartFilenameRunCurrent=*Msdrv.exe*
StartFilenameRunCurrent=*Sdkcore.exe*
StartFilenameRunServicesCurrent=*Sdkcore.exe*
StartFilenameRunServicesCurrent=*Msdrv.exe*
Filename=%systemdrive%\msdirectx.sys
Filename=%systemdrive%\haxdrv.sys
Filename=%systemdrive%\msdrv.exe
Filename=%systemdrive%\sdkcore.exe
Filename=%system%\msdirectx.sys
Filename=%system%\haxdrv.sys
Filename=%system%\msdrv.exe
Filename=%system%\sdkcore.exe
Filename=%system%\drivers\msdirectx.sys
Filename=%system%\drivers\haxdrv.sys
Filename=%system%\drivers\msdrv.exe
Filename=%system%\drivers\sdkcore.exe
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\msdirectx.sys
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\haxdrv.sys
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\msdrv.exe
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\sdkcore.exe
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\drivers\msdirectx.sys
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\drivers\haxdrv.sys
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\drivers\msdrv.exe
Filename=%systemdrive%\system32\drivers\sdkcore.exe
ControlSet1Services=*Msdirectx*
ControlSet2Services=*Msdirectx*
ControlSetCurrentServices=*Msdirectx*
ControlSet1Services=*Haxdrv*
ControlSet2Services=*Haxdrv*
ControlSetCurrentServices=*Haxdrv*

[Mytob-CI]
Filename=%system%\LienVandeKelder.exe
StartFilenameRun=*LienVandeKelder.exe*
StartFilenameRunServices=*LienVandeKelder.exe*

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I just bought a laptop and well…since it’s my first laptop I really have no clue what to do.
I don’t have virus protection yet, but I do have a 60 day trial and all that good stuff when you buy a new laptop. The parents want me to buy all the stuff I need first….Microsoft office word etc. and virus protection, a bag…and so on.
Also…how do I get internet outside of my house? wireless cards and such?
I’m kind of a neurotic and clueless at the moment about what to do. I don’t want to mess anything up.

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Hi, I’m going to Illinois Institute of Technology next year. I’m going to specialize in the aerospace engineering program, so I’m going to need programs like Auto-CAD and other large software programs (how much does Auto-CAD take up anyway?). And I suppose I’ll be doing presentations and stuff like that in the near future.
On a personal note, I want a laptop that I can use to burn cds and dvds, handle torrents of downloads, store a LOT of pictures, and watch movies from the internet and DVDs in great, crisp picture quality. I know that the Intel Core 2 Duo is the best right now, but what kind of processor do I NEED for all my stuff? What is the best processor speed, lb cache, etc.? Should I get an Intel 4500 MD graphics card or something better? What is the best sized hard drive for everything I want to do? And last question: is it better to buy a configured laptop online with things like microsoft office pre-installed, or is it better to buy my laptop from the store and buy ms office/ anti-virus separately?

I appreciate any and all help I receive for my questions.

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What is the best anti-virus software?
Should i buy the microsoft programs as well?
Also looking to by a photoshop (adobe) program as well any suggestions.

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I want software that can return any virus straight back to the originator, better still, have the ISP identifyed. I would like to see a Web-site naming names of the individuals who "Hack", distribute, buy or sell, Virus software. Backing up precious work is fine, but will not protect against all viruses. "Identity Theft" is in it,s infancy, it will get worse before it gets better, if at all. It,s all very well & good the major ISP,s telling us how wonderful their broadband service is, but there,s no protection, and as for Microsoft, you gave us "Vista", now give us software we really need.

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My boyfriend accidentally downloaded a virus/spyware program on to his computer. It is one of those where it says you have spyware and pops up with "buy this product to remove it" and it is even popping up with false IE and Microsoft security bubbles. He does have McAfee 12 in 1 protection and even went out and bought this Spyware Sweeper program but it isn’t seeming to help at all. When he clicks on the site, the product name is Online Security Center 7.1. The bad thing is, not only is hard to search for in search engines (because I’m getting real spyware prevention things) but it is blocking some sites like the McAfee support and links that tell him how to get it off. If anyone can help me out, we’d greatly appreciate it. He could always reformat completely but he has a lot of stuff he doesn’t want to lose.

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Ok help me out the brands and or specifications here.
I possibly might take my laptop to school. It would be used for papers and research (ms office). Also I like watching videos and doing social networking. I need maybe 8GB for music storage (media players). Maybe storage for 100 photos a year (photo editing software). I typically like adding a few games as well. I’d like to stick with Microsoft OS. Of course printers and virus software, and then some room for anything else I might want later. I want speed and durability, and of course not to go broke buying the thing.

Anything else you need to know?
Ok so what are you suggestions?

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i bought my laptop used and no software came with it will i have to buy a xp again? I am having some problems with my computer furst the blue scrren of death,then anti-malware 2009 and also the wallpaper that says windows warning message spyware on my computer desktop does that mean i have a virus will i have to reinstall xp and if can i call microsoft and give them the serial number to get the product key or ????

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my other computer has been infected with antivirus 360. it does not allow me to use the internet on there so i have to use the computer i’m using right now. I bought some real antivirus software, but I have reason to believe that it is tricking my computer into thinking that i have Microsoft Outlook running (when running the software cannot be installed) so I was just wondering if this has happened to anybody else.

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My computer seems to be infected with spyware. The bar at the bottom sometimes disappear and reappear. I have done a saf scan with Microsoft but at the end the problem remains. Right after the problem appeared, a program offeing to fix it pops up, it’s called WinIFixer and recommends me to get it. I don’t know what to do I have been thinking of going and purchasing a antivirus software from the store, but will that help remove the problem?

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I have this personal anti-virus thing that keeps telling me I have a virus on my laptop. however when I do a full scan on my laptop using Norton anti-virus and Microsoft anti-virus it tells me no virus are found. So is this a Fake program meant to scare me into buying something that I don’t need.

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I want to try some PC game demos but I don’t want to download a demo that will give my PC a virus. Does anyone know a site or two that will give me good downloads without the viruses besides microsoft.

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I have a network at work. 2 computers are shared via the Linksys. Both of the computers are wireless. The Microsoft Office 2007 software has been installed on both. I would like to know what is a good virus protection/spyware program i should purchase/try. Please help. Are the free ones just as good as the one i have to purchase? what should i do??

My computers are running the Windows XP.

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