Broadband

[Virgo's Scottish Gran]

im getting broadband tuesday im just wondering how good it is? im getting da £26 a month BT option. plus does anyone know if broadband will get rid of a nasty virus on me compurter? everything is illuminus blue unless i change da size of the pizels but then it is eiether 2 big or 2 small, but even when it is 2 small/big the colour is still dodgey i cant play FM2005 nemore and MSN looks weird

help!!!!!!

 

[Virgo's Scottish Gran]

i just noticed my/the smiles have purple squares surrounding them.............4 f*** sake


has any1 eles had this type of problem??

 

[itszamora]

Broadband will get you a load more viruses unless you get a firewall and some good anti-virus software too (which I'd get anyway to get rid of whatever it is on your computer at the moment).

Of course I have a Mac so viruses are not really an issue

Though I have a firewall and anti-virus anyway.

 

[Virgo's Scottish Gran]

cheers. wot would u reconmend, software wise?

 

[Sweetie]

I have Norton and since I installed it I have not had a single problem!! Prior to that I just had the crap one that came with my pc and I got loads...

 

[Kylies Stunt Arse]

For a good free anti virus download AVG from here http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

For a firewall I use the free Zonealarm one. Download it here.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp

 

[Virgo's Scottish Gran]

For a good free anti virus download AVG from here http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

For a firewall I use the free Zonealarm one. Download it here.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp

i downloaded it and it says i havent got any viruses?

Even so i obviusly have

 

[bhaexpress]

Which is why you should buy Norton. Most of these freebies are not as comprehensive as software you pay for.

 

[Virgo's Scottish Gran]

i know i should but i really cant afford it, isn't it £60

i shouldnt be da 1 who has 2 pay £60 odd because some prick has somehow given me a virus

 

[tomysupercup]

i know i should but i really cant afford it, isn't it £60

i shouldnt be da 1 who has 2 pay £60 odd because some prick has somehow given me a virus

Norton Internet Security 2005 edition - I paid around £26 3 months ago - no problems since (touch wood!)

Just do a search on google or kelkoo.co.uk etc

http://computing.kelkoo.co.uk/ctl/d...in&title=norton+internet+security&field=price

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...al=sw_homepage&fm=3&sm=undefined&tm=undefined

Or try some other 'system' software - you really won't need to spend more than £30

 

[bhaexpress]

i know i should but i really cant afford it, isn't it £60

i shouldnt be da 1 who has 2 pay £60 odd because some prick has somehow given me a virus

That's the price you pay for using the net although I think you shouldn't pay more than £30 for Norton Anti Viris. McAhee is a bit less but not as good. For a firewall you could use the Windows XP one (assuming you have XP). I use Zonealarm Pro but I had that before I had XP. You also should get hold of a copy of Adaware and Spybot to help you with spyware issues, they can both be downloaded free from www.download.com.

Finally, assuming you use Internet Explorer I suggest you download the Google Tool bar which is free (Open Google and type 'Google Toolbar'). This does a pretty good job of blocking adverts. PM me if you need any help.

 

[Mr Fridge]

Right if you have a virus installing a virus package may not spot it.

To determine if you have a virus firstly go download and run stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

or and run the free online virus checker housecall (I recommend both)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

both of which will bypass any safety measures put in place by virus wankers to avoid detection after infection.

If you think you have a virus always scan in safe mode and if its scumware as opposed to a virus then some av's will not get rid of it or even notice its there.

Once you have checked and got rid of any virus's then is the time to install AV and firewalls.