Computer virus on board?
10-06-2011, 03:27 PM
#93
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: I just moved from Ottawa IL. to Sycamore Il.
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I had a problem a few weeks ago. It happened when I went into tutorial site. If I had stayed on the board I would have been ok. Don't know the computer jargin for what happened.
10-06-2011, 07:57 PM
#98
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Florida
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I didn't take the time to read through all 7 pages of responses, but just as a word of advice, NEVER run more than one virus protection program. NEVER. All kinds of problems with that. It will bring your computer to a crawl and cause major conflicts.
10-06-2011, 08:03 PM
#99
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
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Originally Posted by debbiecharlie
One protection said "We do not feel that this site is secure and recommend you do not continue" Another said (while I was trying to connect to a fabric site recommended from this board)...."this site has a security problem "(something to that nature)........ Both notices are connected to this board, that is why I am concerned.....
National Public Radio had a program about a "worm =bad program" that comes in from some outside hackers, and
insinuates itself into your computer's hard drive. Thousands and thousands of computers are linked together by hackers in wierd contests among themselves to see who can get the most. If you have windows, Microsoft will help and advise you - go to help and support from them, and it is free - they have a whole building full of savvy engineers and people ready to help.
By the way, the following day after the program was broadcast, NPR lost some broadcast time during the day..I suspect the hackers tried to retalliate...but NPR defended itself - and got back on the air. Right after that, things got better on my computer and I was able to block two hackers out of mine -finally! JP
10-06-2011, 08:09 PM
#100
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Location: Port Lavaca, TX
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Originally Posted by Bamagal
I got something nasty this past Monday. It was unkillable ( I do this for a living-and I tried every trick-it was a fairly new malware program I'm sure). Had to over write the hard drive with the back up. Don't think it's the board though I think I must have clicked a link. Won't do that again!! Lol
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