internet security and PC performance

[BensGrandad]

I will get it back tomorrow and rattle the F8 key and hope for the best.

 

[BensGrandad]

Got it back as the shop couldnt find the fault. It switched on ok in SAFE mode and has worked perfctly since then, rather strange.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Got it back as the shop couldnt find the fault. It switched on ok in SAFE mode and has worked perfctly since then, rather strange.

Would definitely download and run a full Malwarebytes scan on your PC. Might be something lurking in the background. Takes a while to run but worthwhile doing given the problems you have had

 

[BBassic]

Avast is my goto for this. Available on mobile devices as well.

 

[Triggaaar]

What is the general; opinion of which are the best free downloads.., I used Norton 360 but it cost and then I installed something and with it came Reg Cure Pro which I have been using but are there better downloads available.

Hi BG. I work for Microsoft, and I've logged in and found that your PC has been sending us a lot of errors recently. I've checked our records and it seems your machine is over a year old, and you need to update your license. This normally costs £50, but as a member of staff I get a discount, and can update if for £30 if you like. This will make your PC run faster again, stop all those annoying adverts, but more importantly, it will protect your PC from malicious hackers. PM me for details.

 

[BensGrandad]

That sounds to good to be true so will pm you.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Hi BG. I work for Microsoft, and I've logged in and found that your PC has been sending us a lot of errors recently. I've checked our records and it seems your machine is over a year old, and you need to update your license. This normally costs £50, but as a member of staff I get a discount, and can update if for £30 if you like. This will make your PC run faster again, stop all those annoying adverts, but more importantly, it will protect your PC from malicious hackers. PM me for details.

Don't you need his date of birth, NI number, mothers maiden name, birth place, first school attended and favourite colour etc as well (and his account numbers)?

 

[BensGrandad]

Some people are genuine, I hope.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

If you're on Windows, for a home PC then the free Microsoft Essentials is more than adequate. Run CCleaner (free again) daily or so to keep the 'belly-button fluff' clear, Defraggler (same free source) regularly and monthly run a proper online scan eg. Trend Housecall or Nod32 for any hidden nasties. Job's a fish.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Hi BG. I work for Microsoft, and I've logged in and found that your PC has been sending us a lot of errors recently. I've checked our records and it seems your machine is over a year old, and you need to update your license. This normally costs £50, but as a member of staff I get a discount, and can update if for £30 if you like. This will make your PC run faster again, stop all those annoying adverts, but more importantly, it will protect your PC from malicious hackers. PM me for details.

 

[Triggaaar]

That sounds to good to be true so will pm you.

Sweet as mate, I'll sort you out.

Some people are genuine, I hope.

I'm straight as a die mate, and wouldn't diddle a fellow Brighton fan. We'll set it up to auto renew your license each year.

 

[Dick Head]

You can use a Linux live CD or USB to fix Windows virus problems.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/208720/how_to_fix_a_windows_infection_using_linux.html

http://www.maketecheasier.com/remove-windows-viruses-with-linux/

 

[matey]

Hi BG. I work for Microsoft, and I've logged in and found that your PC has been sending us a lot of errors recently. I've checked our records and it seems your machine is over a year old, and you need to update your license. This normally costs £50, but as a member of staff I get a discount, and can update if for £30 if you like. This will make your PC run faster again, stop all those annoying adverts, but more importantly, it will protect your PC from malicious hackers. PM me for details.

Really. Interested to know how you got BensGrandad's PC details.

 

[BensGrandad]

Really. Interested to know how you got BensGrandad's PC details.

I pm him and he said it was a wind up similar to those spoof e mails from Nigeria.

I have run an Avast scan, which took ages, and a number if items said ' moved to chest' what does this mean?

 

[Cian]

Anything but Norton. ANYTHING.

 

[Triggaaar]

Really. Interested to know how you got BensGrandad's PC details.

Trade secret mate. Here, let me check yours...

I pm him and he said it was a wind up similar to those spoof e mails from Nigeria.

Damn. Where's the fun in the truth. And leave those Nigerians alone, it's the Indians that are normally running that scam.

I have run an Avast scan, which took ages, and a number if items said ' moved to chest' what does this mean?

I think it's taking files that it doesn't think you need, and putting then somewhere that can be recovered if you later find you need them.

Run Ccleaner though, as suggested earlier. Great utility. Maybe also defrag your hard-drive (assuming it's not an SSD). Get a PC savvy friend/child/grandchild to help you. PCs are a bit of a pain for people that aren't into them, which is why Apple Macs are so popular.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

http://news.sky.com/story/1256251/antivirus-is-dead-says-norton-software-boss

 

[beorhthelm]

http://news.sky.com/story/1256251/antivirus-is-dead-says-norton-software-boss

he would say that, Norton anti-virus is a poor product (bloated and slow) and he's trying to say his company are developing other products in its place. its not that malware is sophisticated, its that users as still stupid and most malware aren't viruses but apps, toolbars, widgets, etc that the user has volunteered to install, populating their PC with crud.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

he would say that, Norton anti-virus is a poor product (bloated and slow) and he's trying to say his company are developing other products in its place. its not that malware is sophisticated, its that users as still stupid and most malware aren't viruses but apps, toolbars, widgets, etc that the user has volunteered to install, populating their PC with crud.

I would tend to agree with you. From my experience most basic issues from home/small business users are as a result of foolishly opening a zip file or document that should have been ignored/deleted and/or not correctly reading smallprint and add-ons when installing other software.