Oh man... I think I just got a virus on our new computer!

[silkieluver_07]

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It popped up in a Windows Message and it downloaded their antivirus software on my computer. I downloaded the free AVG software and it said I didnt have any viruses so I think this is fake. How do I delete the software that was downloaded onto my computer? I went to my delete/remove programs section and its not showing up.

 

[boaz]

Most new systems also have a built-in backup feature to back-up critical files. If not a new Mac, you probably have Vista which does have a back-up utility. Backing-up files is necessary in cases where you lose data or where you essentially have to restore a factory version of an operating system.

There are free online scans offered by most of the major software vendors such as Norton, Panda. If the price is not a deterent, Norton 360 works well on a new PC and has an automated backup process on their server.

 

[boaz]

There may not have been a download at all. I have to research a bit to see if Active-X applications show up in the Windows add/remove utility. In general, removing a program that does not show up there is not a straightforward task.

 

[SunAngel]

I saw something like that not too long ago while on Farmtown. Its a fake virus/spyware thing that is only in your temp files. I don't think it really downloaded anything. I closed my browser and reopened it and nothings wrong with my computer.

 

[sundance]

I had mazolla firefox on mine and I loved it , easy for a person not to familula(sp) with computer to navigate. last week it crashed, and I have spend the rest of the week trying to get everything back. downloaded firefox and it crashed again, so guess i'll stick with reguar internet explorer. still trying to get everything back to normal. what ever normal is marrie