Re: computer problem

Posted by Hellbilly429 on
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The free version of Malwarebytes is basically just a scanner, it doesn't block things from entering the computer. AVG free will block things and is an Antivirus, and Spybot Search and Destroy is an Anti-Spyware program that is not only a scanner, but will beef up your firewall and help stop things from getting into your computer.
Here is a link for AVG download http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2012/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Here is a link for Spybot Search and Destroy http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html
You don't have to scan all the time with each one of these programs, basically just scan with AVG and keep Malwarebytes and Spybot Search and Destroy up to date. You only really need to scan with the other programs for the first initial scan and when and if you think your computer might be infected.

Also, just because Malwarebytes only detected and removed 1 trojan does not mean there was only 1 infection, sometimes after removing 1 you can run the same scanner again and it will find more that were hidden deaper by the previously removed infection, which is why it is a good idea to run more than one program to make sure the infections are completely whiped out.

Remove Norton if you are going to run these programs otherwise they will conflict with each other and will make the computer slow and unstable. My experience says that Norton is a waste of money and it slows your computer down more than you think because I am sure your computer came with it and you have never run it without it. I have removed many a virus before that Norton has missed, and after I fix the computer I delete, put these free programs on, and it ends up increasing the speed as well.

Another great program to run to help speed up the computer and to help get rid of the registry entries Norton will leave behind after deleting it is CCleaner http://download.cnet.com/CCleaner/3000-18512_4-10315544.html
It is a simple program to operate and will clean out unused or broken registry entries, and will also clean up unused files that your web browser and other programs leave behind and don't use, and will not delete things you need unless you tell it to.

Sorry for the long post, but I am trying to be as helpful and informative as I can without actually being there to walk you through it. You have my email if you have any questions Shiny, and if you run into a snag I'll give you my phone # to help you through it.

Good Luck!