Comments | rougaroux: Computer problems really suck.

rougaroux

Computer problems really suck.

Jun 13, 2009 12:58

So last night I clicked on a website looking for a translation scan, and I go to click...suddenly my computer is flooded with viruses. I have a stupid system scan thing that keeps popping up (If anyone knows how to get rid of Virus Shield 2009, that would be SO appreciated ( Read more... )

fuck

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wannabeking June 13 2009, 17:06:37 UTC

Fuck indeed.

I hope you get it fixed soon. You need to protect your computer better, are you using Firefox to surf the Internet? There's some very handy Firefox add-ons that'll make it safer to browse the web and stop things like this from happening in the future.

Are you using what anti-virus and anti-spyware programs? Any firewall?

Also, http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-virus-shield-2009 shoud help you get rid of Virus Shield 2009.

rougaroux June 13 2009, 23:38:27 UTC

I'm using Firefox. And see, I thought my computer WAS protected. This has shown me that I am very wrong indeed.

I'm using COMODO now, and also CCLEANER. I honestly do not know what I had before. I'm guessing it just wasn't enough.

Thanks. I'm running it now.

After this you can safely surf for busty asian babes all you want ;P wannabeking June 15 2009, 09:21:14 UTC

CCleaner is good, but in addition you should also have SpywareBlaster and Spybot Search&Destroy. Run both about once every two weeks. Be sure to update them first, use SB to keep your computer protected and SSD to immunize your computer and scan for possible threats.

And here's some Firefox add-ons I recommend to make your web browsing safer: AddBlock Plus is something no one should browse the web without! Gets rid of those annoying advertisements on most web pages and protects you from the risks they pose. Web of Trust tells you the reputation of the websites you're about to enter so you can avoid risky sites. And if you want to be very well protected, you'll get NoScript too, with it you decide which websites are allowed to run scripts so you'll get no unwanted surprises.

I'm using all of these myself too and haven't had any virus or ad/spyware problems in months.

Also, for a firewall, I hear Filseclab is a good free one.

avashida June 13 2009, 18:51:48 UTC

Damn D: I really hope you can get it fixed soon ♥

That so sucks.