I think I've been hit by a virus...

Started by DragonTrainer June 11th, 2004 9:09 AM
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Age 32
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Posted May 31st, 2007
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Ok, either my computer is just a rip off, or I got hit by a virus, or I dunno, but anyways, on with the problem, I dunno if this belongs in OC or other games or what, but here goes: Ok, lately, my computer is just going in these meltdown modes where it like freezes, and does random weird things. Plus, I got these weird colors all around the edge of the screen, they're a;ways there. Any computer geniuses know what I can do?

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Celadon, Kanto
Seen August 25th, 2010
Posted August 22nd, 2005
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You might want to try downloading Ad Aware, wich gets rid of all the spyware on your computer. That may be causing the problem. Just go google ad aware, and the site should come up for the download.

As for the wierd colors on your screen...it might just be a faulty monitor. Does your whole screen change shades as well? My family computer monitor has a loose cord in the back due to its tremendous age, and the screen tints yellow sometimes if it is jostled. The funny stuff on your screen may also be a virus, so just see what ad aware can do. It's completely free.
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Age 32
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Posted May 22nd, 2008
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Did you install this satan problem known as AOL? Therein lies your problem...

bleck!
LOL, I have AOL on my computer. I got comcast installed, but in Janurary, I downloaded AOL for 2 months free, and i still have it, LOL. They didn't cut it off, and it's cool when you have AOL boradband. I don't like dial up AOL, that sucks.

I hate when things happen to the computer, that you don't know how to fix. That's so annoying, because then you want to do a lot of stuff on the computer, and then you can't 'cause it's not working. That's what happened yesterday with my cable modem. I fixed it though, ^_^. Good luck with your computer, I know how much it sucks when it freezes and stuff.
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Posted January 27th, 2008
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well, you can either do nothing and hope for the best, or you can find a top-notch anti-virus program.. don't trust any of my stuff, they've virtually wreaked the computer I'm working with. mabye next time i shouldn't re-write an existing virus to make my anti-virus...
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Posted July 9th, 2009
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Hmm... That's wierd. I would recommend taking it to a computer store, where you can have an expert look at the problem. We took ours to one not too long ago, and it costed about $40. But, I think that it was worth it because he installed several good Anti-Virus programs, and he took out TONS of un-needed files, etc. Our computer works better now. If you don't want to do that, then... Er, get Ad-Aware or something, lol. It does work to take out Spy-Ware and stuff. (Kazaa could've caused some of this.)

And if you accidently clicked one of those links when that spammer was posting porn, then it may have downloaded something then. Since, you mentioned that this all started a couple of days ago...

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As Skye said, are you sure the faulty colors are not just the monitor? We have an old monitor and to get it to display colors correctly we have to open it sometimes and adjust some wires. We rare use it though.
Celadon, Kanto
Seen August 25th, 2010
Posted August 22nd, 2005
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Also, you may want to try de-fragmenting your hard drive. If anyone else wants to explain the proccess, please do, because my computer directions are less than wonderful!

Also, be sure to delete your cookies, the files that go with them, and clear your history regularly from your web browser. That can really slow down the computer. It can be found under the tools: internet options... menu of the Internet Explorer web broswer. I'm not sure about Macs
Sometimes you are tired.
Sometimes you are hungry.
Sometimes you are angry.
Sometimes you just don't think you have it in you.
Those are the days.
Those are the most important days.
Those are the days when you need it most.
Those are the days that you want it most.
Those are the days you have the most.
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