Computer Protection Question.?

I have iolo system mechanic and mcafee security center installed on my computer and i uninstalled norton antivirus long ago and on system mechanic it says "Norton Internet Worm Protection is installed, but may not be active or running"

and after i uninstalled avast antivirus, it said that i didnt have any virus protection.

I thought that McAfee was supposed to take care of that?

Mcafee Security Center does have its own firewall and virus protection but still when i log on aol and system mechanic, they both say that there is no protection found.

Should i just ignore it? Or there some kind of error on my computer?

and since my computer supposedly says that it isnt protected from hackers and identity theives. I changed the setting in McAfee's Firewall to be in stealth, which completely hides my computer's presence in the internet and blocks all inbound connections.

Am i possibly protected then?

Computer Protection Question.?internet security software

I'm not familiar with the inner workings of iolo or McAfee security center, but I can provide you with a couple of pointers.

I'm not sure whether iolo will support monitoring for security products other than its own. The most important thing is to make sure that Mcafee security center tells you that your system is protected. Always make sure that you never run more than on one anti-virus or firewall, because they will clash.

I know AOL provides McAfee VirusScan Plus for free, but that does not mean it will check your PC for Mcafee security center.

Your registry may be damaged and neither iolo nor AOL can find traces of the programs in your Windows registry, so this does not mean that the programs are not installed on your system.

Security warning when i launch Internet Explorer?

how do i get rid of the security warning "Your security setting level puts your computer at risk" that comes up every time I launch Internet Explorer. I like the way my security setting are so I don't want to change them, but I hate that message every time and at the top of every window I open. Please help!

I have Internet Explorer 7.0 and Windows NT 5.1

Security warning when i launch Internet Explorer?internet security

Your system is infected with Adware and will keep on showing popups. You can use one of the following softwares to remove the adware. It will also be better for your system to go to the microsoft website and reinstall IE after you have removed the adware.

http://www.safer-networking.org/

Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search %26 Destroy compliment each other very well.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...

Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareg...

Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of this stupid pop-up ad on my computer???

The pop-up says something like "Windows has found several critical system errors to fix this problem download Registry Cleaner" from some website (fix32.com, I think). Other than this pop-up there is nothing wrong with my computer. I have Norton internet security, but it won't make this one go away! Also, for those who are wont to ask: Yes, it is a pop-up and not a real warning. The window that it pops up in looks similar to a normal window, but not exactly. Any help would be great. Thank you.

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of this stupid pop-up ad on my computer???internet

Microsoft Windows operating systems (98, ME, XP, 2000, NT) allow anyone on the Internet to generate pop-up messages on your computer screen if your messenger service is active.Even ill-intentioned individuals or companies can generate pop-ups to try to fool you into going into websites to 'phis' your personal information,usually credit card numbers,passwords etc.And some spammers exploit the messenger service to distribute their ads.

The fact that the message asks you to visit a website and download a program makes it clear that it wasn't "windows" that has "found critical system errors".so,you are absolutely right that it is a pop-up message.

As a general safety precaution,DO NOT download nor install anything from pop-ups.Just visiting their websites leaves "tracking cookies" on your machine.

Whats the best security suite for me?

I have WinRAR to open up all my programs and I need a good security suite to keep my computer safe. I had CA Internet Security Suite and it changed all my file types to an EFW or something. So I want a security suite that doesn't change any of my file types, just a suite that protects my computer from harmful things. Thanks

Whats the best security suite for me?kawasaki

Download, install, update and run the following

Avira AntiVirus to get rid of viruses - http://www.free-av.de/

Spybot Search %26 Destroy to get rid of spyware - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

AdAware to get rid of Adware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...

Then download and install

ZoneAlarm Firewall to block hackers and intrusions - http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...

Also get a hardware firewall

Whats the best security suite for me?nortan antivirus

best.. a hardware router .. or router/modem such as a netgear WITH an inbuilt firewall

then after that .. another software firewall + av, the router will block out loads of the things =)

www.filehippo.com, look there =)

i use zone alarm , avg , spybot + a router firewall =)
Go to:

http://Trendmicro.com

I have used PC Cillin for years, and I have never been infected. It tells you when you go to bad sites, and has a lot of good tools. I think it is great!

Hope this helps :)

What are the uses of information technology(computer science) in defence sectors?

i want the information about detector, sensors of all kinds, navigational equipments,security related topics.use of computer in warfare.rule of computer in wars.

What are the uses of information technology(computer science) in defence sectors?symatec

Generally, this is called computer forensic technology and you may learn from some college and university.

Computer Forensics Basics: Frequently Asked Questions

Computer Forensics and Investigation

Our latest digital forensics FAQ has now been published:

1. What is Computer Forensics?

There a number of slightly varying definitions around. However, generally, computer forensics is considered to be the use of analytical and investigative techniques to identify, collect, examine and preserve evidence/information which is magnetically stored or encoded.

2. What is the objective of this?

Usually to provide digital evidence of a specific or general activity.

3. To what ends?

A forensic investigation can be initiated for a variety of reasons. The most high profile are usually with respect to criminal investigation, or civil litigation, but digital forensic techniques can be of value in a wide variety of situations, including perhaps, simply re-tracking steps taken when data has been lost.

4. What are the common scenarios?

Wide and varied! Examples include:

Why does my computer keep saying windows explorer has stopped working and it keeps restarting every

my computer has a message that says security toolbar:-block adware/popups and remove spyware.I have scanned computer with norton antivirus and it just keeps saying windows explorer has stopped working and keeps restarting like every 2-3 seconds.I can still do everything on my computer but,just slower.My scan results were 1 task that said something about a tracer but,i fixed that and it is still saying a security level of 4 what's going on someone please help I will input as to with my problem.

Why does my computer keep saying windows explorer has stopped working and it keeps restarting every 2 seconds?systemworks

According you description,you have serious spyware problem, Your computer is infected with spywares ,Its on your computer and you need to remove it.

Anti-Virus is not good at removing spywares,adwares,trojans.The best way to get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.You must have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer to protect your computer.Of course there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.So which anti-spyware is the most suited for your system? You can find out by reading in-depth reviews and comparisons of TOP 5 anti-spywares... some really great tips and links to Spyware removal programs.

Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on

What's better internet security or norton?

Pop up kjeep popping up asking me internet security or some kind of anti-virus software. I have Nortons and i run a scan and it says my computer is fine. I got internet Security thinking that norton may be bad, i just bought it a few weeks ago for a lot of money and i just got IS and it won't let me have both of these programs on the same computer. What is the better program?

What's better internet security or norton?triumph

Norton is better. I have Norton 360 and it is really easy to use. It protects your system from all types of viruses suc as adware. I had no problem with it. So in my opinion, Norton is better.

Any body know what is the best computer protection software?

Does anyone know of the best computer proective software, that can protect your computer from virus, hijackers, bad performance on in computer, and what do it all, which means pop up blocker, faster speed of loading, decide what you want to do, and I mean I want it to have the best technology type of software, that can protect and prevent your computer from any harm that can come to your computer, and I mean the best software, and please tell why you think that your software choice is the best. Cause the best is needed to protect your computer from all problems, and thats what the plan is to problem my computer from problems that it has, or will try to have, and so fourth. Also could anyone tell me the best way to protect your computer from harmful problems that could affect your computer. Also what is the best security type of thing to do in order to get away all harmful things to ones computer. And I want serious answers please

Any body know what is the best computer protection software?trojan

Two programs that are free andd work as well as high dollar ones 1.is anti-vir a free anti-virus program 2.ad-aware a free ad eliminating software i use them both and have had no problems.

Any body know what is the best computer protection software?abtuvurys 2005

if u have a genuine windows copy u can download windows live care it's good if not try symantec anti virus corporate edition it's great

Is there software that will block a computers network access unless security parameters are first me

do you mean a firewall???

Is there software that will block a computers network access unless security parameters are first met?vincent

Then you need a firewall. A firewall blocks ports that you specify. A firewall can be hardware or software. I recommend ZoneAlarm. It's free and easy to use. Below is a link to download it.

Top five threats to a computer?

What the 'top 5' threats to security data stored in a computer system

Top five threats to a computer?virus protection software

User, user, user, user, user.

Top five threats to a computer?adware

Trojans, windows and my three kids.
1.Spyware

2.Hackers

3.Virus

4.Stupid relatives and friends, who will just parade through your computer in order to take away anything worthwhile that they don't have and most irritatingly, in your absence

5.Yourself, when you are upset, or in a rage
Actually four of them are external. Dust. Power Surges. Electromagnetic fields. Microwaves and then of course, viruses. be well, Jack
First and foremost is the user not 'backing up' their information. Backing up important information should not be backed up the the computer itself but onto removable media and stored away from the location of the computer. I burn Cd's and store them at my brother's house and he does the samething. Then I would guess viruses - malware - trojans and worms etc. The last four can be handled buy software ie. anti-virus software and anti-spyware software.
1. Water.

2. Hammers.

3. Punk kids.

4. Nuclear holocaust.

5. Idiot administrators.

My Parkinson's diseased father keeps screwing up the family computer...?

I need some serious help. My father, who has PD, believes that there are people watching our computer. Because of that, he is constantly screwing with the security measurements. He caused the computer to crash (it's a Vista, not even a year old) in December and it had to be rebuilt.

Now, the internet is screwed up. Links won't work. Drop down boxes don't work. It refuses to automatically redirect to pages.

What is he doing to it? He refuses to listen to the guidance of his children (we are all grown, by the way). He screws it up late at night when no one is asleep. What can I do to try to get him to listen to his family in keeping the computer in ok shape?

Please note I can't edit questions either.

My Parkinson's diseased father keeps screwing up the family computer...?virus protection

A lot of security programs have passwords, so you could make it password protected so he can't change it. You could also give him his own user id on the computer so he can click on it to use the computer, but he has no administrative controls (he's just a user) and then he can't change anything. Then make the main account for yourself with a password that only you and your siblings know it, so he can't change things.

I've been through this with someone with Parkinson's and once they reach a certain point, they aren't going to listen to reasoning as to why they can't do that because they get paranoid. You're going to have to take your own measures to keep him from changing it.

Go to control panel and user accounts. You can manage and create them there, and decide what each user can do.

My Parkinson's diseased father keeps screwing up the family computer...?agv

make it password protected. Thats about the only way I can think of.

Help against computer hackers.?

I just had my computer fixed due to hackers. Installed security measures. It has only been a few days and I've been warned by security they have blocked 23 attempts to access my computer using ports. Does anyone know how they do this and what added measures I can take? Sooner or later these idiots will get through and there goes my computeer again.

Help against computer hackers.?virus removal

Relax.

It's just random port scanning that everyone gets. It's just bots searching randomly for computers with open ports.

But your firewall is blocking them and THAT"S EXACTLY WHAT WE HAVE FIREWALLS FOR!

Your firewall is doing it's job and doing it well. Give it a cookie!

Such activity has even acquired a name, "Internet noise". It is considered "normal".

BTW, 23 blocked attempts in a few days is extremely few. In a single hour, my firewalls will block that many attempts.

So just sit back and enjoy your computer. All is well!

Help against computer hackers.?anti virus protection

The fact that the attacks were BLOCKED is a good thing. It means your defenses did what they were supposed to. Eventually, if the blocking continues successfully, the hackers will get bored and move on to someone else.

Disabling USB from motherboard, for security reasons.?

I am a Computer Professional, giving hardware,networking and security services in India. Do, to some security requirement, I have to disable all the USB ports from 20 computer of my custoumer. The operating system used is Windows XP.

Friends, I know that the USB ports can be disabled from BIOS, and even from Windows xp's Control Panel.

What my requirement is some Techinical way, by which no one can reinstall or remove a password and reinstall it. I dont even want to remove the USB chip from the motherboard, as it will void the warranty of the motherboard.

If any one is having a better solution kindly Help...!!!

Thank You.

Disabling USB from motherboard, for security reasons.?virus scan

Password-protect the BIOS. Assuming the BIOS is properly protected (i.e., passwords are stored in NVRAM and can't be removed by taking out the coin cell battery) then that's your best shot at disabling them.

Disabling USB from motherboard, for security reasons.?anti virus scan

I think you can check this http://www.MyUSBonly.com up. Report It


Right click my computers, go to properties, go to device manager, scroll all the way down to universal serial bus. Uninstall the drivers, it won't work. Reinstallation is from your mother board cd. Easy as that.
Use software named Folderlock.There you can lock everything on your PC with high encryption.Believe dude, there is no way to handle with this.

Personal/Computer Problem that needs a fast solution!!!!!?

I need help! So one day i not on purposely opened up a porn website. I was curious so i kept looking and being disguised but what can i say i couldn't help myself. O did i say i'm 14? So.. then after hours of this i stopped and went to bed. Next morning all these porn pop ups were all over my computer. Not to metion all these security alerts telling me how i have a million different viruses, addware, spyware, and trackable histories of illegal adult sites. Every couple minutes my computer is telling me to downland this software to fix this virus and ect. So i download a couple but.. all they will do is tell me how messed up my computer is by doing scans and so forth and when i try to fix these problems they tell me that to actually fix these problems i will have to pay these programs like 40 to 50 bucks! I'm 14 i don't have a credit card numbers to give these things!. I need my dad, a computer whiz to help me out but if he finds out about the porn then he'll kill me. HELP ME!

Personal/Computer Problem that needs a fast solution!!!!!?virus scanner

You'll be using Microsoft Windows then? As you've found, Microsoft Windows isn't safe to use on-line, and it looks like your security software also let you down.

This time around you can use SuperAntiSpyware to get rid of your Windows' adware:

http://www.superantispyware.com

Is there an overall better product than Norton for Internet Security and Antivirus protection.?

I use Norton System works and Internet security for all of my computer and internet needs. I am mostly happy with it but I do have issues with it. For one thing, I think it is a huge resource hog on my system. Wanted to hear from you if there is a better overall package.

Is there an overall better product than Norton for Internet Security and Antivirus protection.?virus

Oh yes, absolutely, I hate Norton and Norton isn't as good as you think, it can let a few things slip by. I'll start with Anti-Virus, AVG Home Edition, it's free and it uses far less resources than Norton, get it here, http://free.grisoft.com/ and you'll never have to pay a subscription fee again.

For spyware protection I recommend all of the following:

Adaware SE Personal, http://www.lavasoft.com/

MS AntiSpyware Beta, http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...

Spybot Search and Destroy, http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster, http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/

For a firewall, first I recommend having a hardware firewall which any router will provide and for a software solution I like the Sygate Personal Firewall, http://www.tucows.com/preview/213160

Use all of that software and your PC will be more secure than it ever was with Norton and it will free up many of your resources as well.

Is there an overall better product than Norton for Internet Security and Antivirus protection.?anti virus

Security alert popup?

a popup ballon is on my computer all the time it says

security alert:networm-i.virue@fp any body tell me what it is how to get rid of it ?

Security alert popup?viruses

sounds like spyware, have you got any anti spyware plenty of

good free spyware out there.you can remove it manually, go to

desktop%26gt;search type in the name of bug%26gt;search right click to

delete, also scan disk.

Security alert popup?antispam

You have a worm trying to get into you computer. They eat your data and destroy all your programs. You need an ativirus like Nortons or Mc Cafee's I like Norton's.
ok u have adware , or soyware i had it before , u need antispyware , but u have to run it in the safe mode , start%26gt;run type msconfig and choose general then check diagnostic restart ur computer and run the antispyware or antiadware .. after that download www.ccleaner.com run it and restart ur computer ,,,,, that is it ......
try this
Click on the link below and scroll down the page to free virus and spyware scans.

Select Panda from the list.

When you get to the site, click on the Scan My Computer button.

On the next page you're given a choice of which areas to scan.

Select My Computer.

Panda will clean %26 disinfect anything it finds...and that's usually evreything nasty!!

Good Luck.
is it your antivirus popping up or just a random pop up?? if its a random pop up ignore it. i would also advise doing a system scan (virus scan)

Also try typing the info into google and see what it comes up as
Disable you virus detecting program.

Plannig 2 buy a computer : please some help!!?

Planning to buy a computer : Need some help!!!?

I鈥檓 planning to buy a Desktop unfortunately I鈥檓 not a computer expert so I really need some help please.

My question is that if I but a computer either from Circuit City, Best Buy or Fry鈥檚 what softwares are already include in the computer? Do I have to buy security software, office productivity software like Microsoft office Home %26 Student, Digital Media software etc?

I鈥檓 asking this because for Dell computers I need to buy all these softwares apparently MS Word is not include.

Please inform me

Thank you..

Plannig 2 buy a computer : please some help!!?windows

Most sales of Windows machines do not include full licenses of anything but Windows itself. Microsoft Office, for instance sometimes comes with a 30- 60 or 90-day trial version. At the end of that time, you either buy the real thing or stop using it. Norton (Symantec) and McAfee anti-viruses also generally come with a brief free anti-virus definition period.

Most everything else is extra. Beware also that trial versions statuses are sometimes quietly not mentioned by the salesperson or the promotion literature.

Plannig 2 buy a computer : please some help!!?antivirus download

That will depend upon who built the computer. The best thing would be to go to Best Buy, Circuit City or Office Depot and pose your questions to the people there before you make your purchase. Make sure you go with a list because you will forget once you are in the store.
As long as its not a Mac, you have something useful.
Buy a Mac. You can't get a virus and you can get the people at the store to train you when you buy the protection package.
most computers (except dell) come with all programs in them....even the programs you'll probably never use. It is all free, except they sometimes charge to have the store install security software. That will be in total when you purchase the computer. This software will normaly need to be repurchased every year, but your computer automaticaly reminds you like a month a head of time.

Is there any problem when I have Norton Internet security as well as Yahoo?

When my sons put me into my computer setup,they subscribed with Norton security. I also noticed that my Dell computer had Windows OEM and the sbc Yahoo program I subcribed to might also have some security elements. Is there any possible problem arising out of too much security support?

Is there any problem when I have Norton Internet security as well as Yahoo?

I suggest you uninstall all security programs, dowload AVG and install it. It is FREE and does everything Norton's, McAfee does - and it is all in the background not in your face like the 2 aforementioned programs. Get it at link below. As a previous person said, never run more than one anti virus program on a PC.

Is there any problem when I have Norton Internet security as well as Yahoo?antivirus downloads

There shouldn't be a problem. However Norton Internet Security is horrible software... albeit, it does its job at blocking access to applications. Hoever, from 90% of the people i've known that has it installed they don't know how to configure it to run properly so the appliction block their normal everyday programs like internet explorer and now their computer doesn't work for them. Ditch Internet Security. Stick with their anti-virus program and windows firewall. works well.
Sometimes, but with the ones you mentioned, there shouldn't be a problem.
Probably not but you can drag down your computer by adding too much overhead. Norton is a pain but should provide all the security you need.
there can be..

I bought a new hp desktop recently and my Norton Internet security needs to be renewed but I'd

securtity through my provider. My question is can I uninstall all the Symantec (norton) security programs without ruining the computer?

I bought a new hp desktop recently and my Norton Internet security needs to be renewed but I'd rather get freeabtuvurys 2005

Yeah you can uninstall it. I uninstalled mine recently....but wished I hadn't because it's top of the line. But hey whatever ya want to do. It won't ruin your computer though. Not sure why you'd switch. You sure it needs renewed? Maybe updated to newer definitions, updates, etc..? Either way it won't hurt your computer to uninstall it.

I bought a new hp desktop recently and my Norton Internet security needs to be renewed but I'd rather get freeantivirus programs

Symantects product IMHO is a resource HOG! It also disables a ton of stuff in the operating system and takes over for it. Then there is the cost factor a residual fee every year. (uninstall it now there are like 3 things you have to unistall to [surprised?]) I download tons of stuff from the internet including snag'n on stuff like BitComet and Lime Wire and I have 0% trouble even when a virus is encountered. All I use and have installed for tons of "home" user clients is AVG Free edition. Can be found and downloaded @ http://free.grisoft.com great piece of software and updates itself and all. It will keep your machine vermin free guaranteed. Of course you will get those Symantec / McAfee fans chiming in. (Ford is better! No Chevy is better!) Natch. But trust me the above is all you need as long as you keep your machine updated thruogh Microsoft for critical updates. Hope this helps...Nate
Yes uninstall it...

How do you remove Trend Micro PC-cillin from your computer??

I have just bought a new VAIO laptop and against my better judgement installed the free Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security. It basically shut my computer down!! I want to uninstall it and have tried all the usual ways, through remove programs (it says there is a problem with it %26 it cant uninstall) and then selecting the uninstall part in the programs list, this seemed to only remove the uninstall section!!!! Please help!!! I'm not really literate as far as computers go, just the basics, so keep it easy!! Cant wait to get back to Vet!! Thanks!! PS. Im in Australia if that makes any difference!!

How do you remove Trend Micro PC-cillin from your computer??adware remover

U may have loaded the Trend Micro incorrectly that is why u can't uninstall. If u still have the installation disk or if it is built in the notebook's hard disk, reinstall it then try to uninstall after. If it still doesn't work, go back to the store where u bought it %26 ask them to fix it for you b4 u do something to the computer that might void the warranty.

Trend is one of the best anti-vir programs around so I don't see any reason why it will affect computer performance or function in any way.

How do you remove Trend Micro PC-cillin from your computer??antivirus protection

You have to reboot from an install disk. A friend of mine had a problem with that, but he couldn't access the iTunes store. Look for the install disk, and call Sony's technical support line on how to reinstall Windows on your VAIO.

EDIT: Make sure you back up your files before doing this! If you don't your files will be lost forever!

Problem with computer shut down/restart?

Every time I go to shut down or restart my computer a file from norton internet security called ccapp.exe won't shut down and I have to end task. I takes a good 5 minutes for my computer to restart when this happens. My computer is only about 10 months old. A dell xps. Is there any common problems with norton or any programs that would conflict with it? Also if norton isn't to blame is there anything else I could do?

Problem with computer shut down/restart?adware

uninstall your norton and download AVG, hope this may help

Problem with computer shut down/restart?antivirus scan

reboot your pc
Scan your registry with ccleaner its free, uninstall and reinstall Norton or get rid out of Norton download avast free home edition.. run spyware spybot its free too.
Norton Sucks ... go for BitDefender ... the best in the world
well Norton isn't very trustworthy but anyways u can either re-install Norton on Ur computer or talk to someone who is a Representative of Norton
It's just Norton. . .I recommend you switch to something else because a lot of people have problems with Norton

Learning Basic Coding, Programming, Security...?

Hey there, I was wondering IF I was to go in to the proffession of... coding programs, maintaning security of work places, and so on. I used to think i knew tons 'bout computers but... I was browsing Wikipedia looking at different security and programming for computers... WAS I WRONG! (it's fairly safe to say im a bit under 18 but would like to get a feel for it, so please nothing EXTREME)(So i would just like to know what would be beneficial to know) Thanks

Learning Basic Coding, Programming, Security...?agv

A friend of mine and I are pretty good at programming but we decided not to proceed a degree in Computer Science because programming and computer concepts have HORRIBLE pay compared to other professions.

Coding programs is a bad idea for a job. Eventually, your age becomes inversely proportional to your pay.

Maintaining security is actually more based around cryptography than computer science.

If you:

A) Love computers

B) Willing to make a salary less than 100,000... (realistically 30k)

C) Are okay at math

Then sure go ahead and proceed with an education on computers.

Learning Basic Coding, Programming, Security...?antivirus software

Like many areas, your pay is relative to the specific part of coding/computing that you choose. I advise against Windows Software Programming as the pay is terrible, and you'll end up spending most of your life writing programs for accountants...

However, Web Development generally pays around 60K+ (US) per year, and Game development even more.

If you are interested in the area of Game Development, I recommend C++, else if web dev is the thing for you, then you'll never go wrong with PHP =P

McAfee Internet Security Suite and Norton Anti Virus, How to make it work.?

How do i make them work together, or do i have to remove one, aren't they working for different needs? Please help, i think i need to delete one, i heard it clashes. anyway, i just installed my Mcafee, my computer already has the Norton Internet Security, so should i go on and install my Norton Anti Virus? Thanks so much for your help and advice.

McAfee Internet Security Suite and Norton Anti Virus, How to make it work.?anti virus scan

Not a good idea to have two antivirus programs. McAfee and Norton are both good. Choose one and use it to its fullest.

Two AV programs will conflict with each other and cause you much aggravation. I found that out the hard way.

McAfee Internet Security Suite and Norton Anti Virus, How to make it work.?ariel

you have to have one or the other, not both, it will cause very bad problems, they will conflict and lock up your computer's operating system
They don't play well together, and removing either of them completely is a challenge...good luck.
Antivirus programs fight each other when running more than one. Just run one of them.

You can use multiple anti-spyware programs though.

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Having two AntiVirus programs active at the same time is not a good idea.

Why not? I'm glad you asked:

Planning to buy a computer : Need some help!!!?

I鈥檓 planning to buy a Desktop unfortunately I鈥檓 not a computer expert so I really need some help please.

My question is that if I but a computer either from Circuit City, Best Buy or Fry鈥檚 what softwares are already include in the computer? Do I have to buy security software, office productivity software like Microsoft office Home %26 Student, Digital Media software etc?

I鈥檓 asking this because for Dell computers I need to buy all these softwares apparently MS Word is not include.

Please inform me

Thank you..

Planning to buy a computer : Need some help!!!?anti virus software

Unfortunately just about any new system you buy will come with a bunch of bullcrap trial versions of various software. As for Word or other such programs I would'nt worry too much because there are free downloads such as openoffice.org %26 so on that are very good %26 easy to use that do the exact same thing %26 are even compatible with whatever Word documents you may be working with now.

Planning to buy a computer : Need some help!!!?aurora

Take my advice and save yourself the hassle and go with a MAC computer. Why! well because deepening on what is is you are going to be doing, say for instance, videos, graphic designs, definitely MAC, but if you are just doing office stuff, like word etc, then PC is OK.
As long as your computer DOESNT have an Apple logo on it, you bought something useful.

Does anyone know if something has happened to Computer Associates?

I have their etrust security suite and lately my computer has not been able to auto update. Furthermore, if I try to go to any of their websites, such as antivirus.cai.com or www.cai.com, I get an error message of "unable to connect to server" or "connection to server timed out". I went to their virus information page and online store, but could not access the webscan nor could I contact any of their support functions. If they are still around, I think I got a real problem.

Does anyone know if something has happened to Computer Associates?anti virus

Since I don't have any trouble accessing any of the sites, it must be the way you have the filters set up. Perhaps your blocking something the sites require.

I have found that if you want a particular site, it is best to ensure that you are accepting cookies for that site, and are not blocking ad's from that site.

Does anyone know if something has happened to Computer Associates?auto protect

Did they finally shrivel up and go away?
You know mine has been showing a lot of errors and disconnects too. And I have Security Suite, my provider told me it might be my filters. I'm watching this question maybe I can learn something
http://home3.ca.com/Login2.aspx?ReturnUr...

They seem to still be around...here is the website...
Sanjay Kumar, the former chief executive of Computer Associates International who admitted that he led a $2.2 billion accounting fraud, will have his sentencing postponed so a hearing can be held to resolve disputed facts.

Why do I have to use norton security?

norton security is the worst security system I ever seen.I have no control as to when it goes on and when it does it freezes up my computer. what happened to the other security yahoo had,,,it was so much better.please bring it back

Why do I have to use norton security?antispam

Dump Nortons, its garbage. (see link for uninstall tool, below)

Download the programs linked below. Install them. Update them. Scan your pc with them, and do so weekly.

AVG Antivirus - Free Antivirus Software

(CNET: "AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.")

Ad-Aware - Free Antispyware Software

(CNET: "One of the first applications built to find and remove adware and spyware, Ad-Aware 2007's excellent reputation is well-justified.")

Spybot Search%26Destroy - Free Antispyware/Antitrojan Software

Some REALLY great features of Spybot Search%26Destroy: Its ability to help your PC block known spyware/hijacker sites with Immunize feature, a Secure Shredder for truly removing files from your PC, and Startup, which allows you to view the files starting with Windows.

SuperAntiSpyware

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% Free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hi-Jackers, and Worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove.

Hope this helps.

Why do I have to use norton security?avast

you could try mcaffe i use it its was written well i give them props saved my computer many times

Where do you find the security key or passphrase on a desktop to share?

I have a HP laptop and I want to connect with my cousin's computer. It says I require their "security key or passphrase" and she said ok, so where would I find that on her computer? Where do I look for the passphrase or whatever is it?

Where do you find the security key or passphrase on a desktop to share?antispyware

The security key is in there router not in there computer.

Where do you find the security key or passphrase on a desktop to share?best antivirus software

if you are connecting your PC to your cousin's wireless network then the passphrase in in the router. And depending on different brand the procedure is different. Pls provide more info.
When they sent the invite for you to remote in they set a password, ask them.
Work on your cousin's computer on the following steps:

If you're using a router:

1. Go to Start %26gt;%26gt; Run. Type cmd.

2. In the black window, type ipconfig then hit enter.

3. get the default gateway number.

4. open internet explorer and type the default gateway numbers and hit on enter

5. you will have your router's page. look for the wireless tab or anything that says "wireless".

6. you should see the key there.

Hi there.

If you can't go to the default gateway numbers, make sure that your internet explorer has no proxy setting.

1. Open Internet Explorer

2. Go to Tools %26gt;%26gt; Internet Options

3. Go to Connections tab

4. Click on LAN Settings

5. Uncheck everything.

6. Try going to the numbers again.

Norton Internet Security 2008 Problem..?

When I wake my computer from Sleep Mode. Norton Internet Security is turned off. What could be the problem?

Norton Internet Security 2008 Problem..?antivirus download

Either someone else turned it off or Norton has become currupted and needs to be repaired. Had a lot of problem with Norton becomeing currupted on the family desktop and now matter how many times I repaired it, a week later the problem would come back. I would finanly end up doing away with Norton and go with one of the free anti-virus programs. Haven't had a problem since.

Norton Internet Security 2008 Problem..?bmw

I will only tell you to drop that norton thing off and go get kaspersky internet security. Besides getting plus protection u'd notice a faster system performance too. Kaspersky is rated the number anti-virus software out there and it has the fastest respond time too in case of an outbreak. So brace yourself and go for kaspersky.
The BEST advice I could give you is to contact Norton technical support. The product is very new and it's probably a very simple matter of a setting in the preferences.

Older versions had a problem with standby / power saving features but I am asumng you are on a laptop? If not, you may wish to turn off the power saving features of monitor if you're on a tower.

If you paid god money for a program from a reliable vendor then you should take advantage of their technical support.

You will only get speculation from asking the question here and you will only get people not knowing telling you to use some other program (which doesn't help you and is probably not as good) or they may tell you you have a virus or some other thing that's disabled it and this is also probably not the case (and if it is, you would want to have it resolved immeidately).

So take my advice and don't take my advice :)

Good luck

Norton Internet Security 2007 firewall and workgroup problem?

I recently installed Norton Internet Security 2007 on 3 computers and I had a workgroup network setup but now I'm not able to see any of the other computers, share folders or printers. Can anyone or does anyone know of any solutions. Thank you.

Norton Internet Security 2007 firewall and workgroup problem?antivirus downloads

Never buy Norton Firewall. It will mess up your computer in a flash. I seen it happen many times.

to fix your problem you can do many thing.

1. Reinstall it.

2. Check on each computer and refresh your IP adress.

%26lt;run

%26lt;CMD

%26lt;ipconfig /release

%26lt;ipconfig /renew

to all your computer.

3. try to disable norton buy

%26lt;run

type in msconfig

under service, find it and uncheck it.

4. If you have WINDOWS XP PRO CD with you, put it in and install all the componet for win server and file sharing.

- Jack Ngan

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician)

CompTIA A+ / Network + Certified (www.comptia.org)

My NORTON security script is about to run out. I don'y want to spend the money renewing it!?

Doesn't my computer already have a buit in security system? And isn't that good enough? I have windows 95?

My NORTON security script is about to run out. I don'y want to spend the money renewing it!?antivirus programs

No - Windows 95 has pretty much nothing...

Try AVG and Zonealarm as the mix of security. One is antivirus, and the other is firewall. Both free.

Remove Norton before you install these. Download the install files, remove any network connections, remove Norton and install AVG and Zonealarm then attach network connections and immediately download and install updates for both products.

My NORTON security script is about to run out. I don'y want to spend the money renewing it!?computer protection

My computer shuts down when something bad happens no costs to me no trouble so far knock on wood! Up to you in the end. Right?
serials.ws
get mcafee ASAP do not leave your computer unprotected
i'd delete it and get a new one!

I need speed! ...for my computer, make it faster... how? 10 points?

I am looking to optimize my computer.....

I currently have these which Protect my computer, and or optimize

Norton Internet Security 2008

Spybot Search and Destroy

AVG antivirus (I know, norton/avg, pointless to have both)

SnoopFree Privacy Shield

O%26O Defrag

CCleaner- For Temp, etc files, registry, and startup files

So these are the programs I need, and I need to be able to trust them, so if you see someone already said a program, list it anyways, the more people say it, the more I'll trust it.

1)Windows Optimizer- I need a program that will make my computer faster by optimizing different aspects of Win XP

2) A Connection Optimizer for Cable internet. NOT a browser speed optimizer, I mean, EVERYthing, all connections.

3)Anything else that you think I need that could make my computer faster.

hmm well thats it... I will assign best answer, and will not let it go to a vote, cuz I know how frustrating that can be, because it goes to the 1st answer anyways =(

I need speed! ...for my computer, make it faster... how? 10 points?antivirus protection

First, remove your Norton, it's known a cause slow down comp.

Just use Ccleaner to clean your comp

To speed up all connections, use TCPOptimizer http://forums.speedguide.net/forumdispla...

I need speed! ...for my computer, make it faster... how? 10 points?computer repair

How do I avoid getting the security warning when redirecting to a non-SSL address in ASP?

I have an issue with my login page, which is on SSL.

After I've validated the user login and password I redirect them to my normal domain (http) but I get the SSL alert that you are redirected to a non-secure page.

This doesn't happen on every computer so I guess it鈥檚 a browser security setting but I can鈥檛 ask a user to lower their security settings, really.

Does anybody know how I can avoid the user getting that message?

I know it鈥檚 possible because Google or MSN Hotmail, for example, do that.

How do I avoid getting the security warning when redirecting to a non-SSL address in ASP?pop up blocker

Why do you want them to go to a non-SSL page. I don't see the point personally.

In the systems I used to use - we would FORCE the user to SSL and each page wouldn't accept non-SSL traffic. Makes people feel safer about what they are doing.

Nige

How do I avoid getting the security warning when redirecting to a non-SSL address in ASP?systemworks

Google and MSN don't do it.

When redirecting from SSL to non-SSL for the first time the user is asked whether they want to display these messages in the future, if they check the box, then it will display every time, otherwise not. The default option is not to display them in the future.

The setting in Internet Explorer is in Tools %26gt; Internet Options %26gt; Advanced %26gt; Security and in Firefox it is in Tools %26gt; Options %26gt; Security %26gt; Warning Messages %26gt; Settings

Computer virus help? Help me please.?

I have some serious problems with my computer. Everytime I try to log onto the internet, there is a popup that reminds you to clean your computer with Anti-Virus program, and it is nonstop. On my desktop there is a message that reads,

" Your computer has several fatal errors due to spyware activity...

Your IP Address is 66.32.8.175 and via this address an unauthorized access was gained by another computer. It is strongly reccomended to install an antispyware software to close all security vulnerabilities."

What do I do to fix this problem? Norton Antivirus will not install... Norton Antivirus failed because of so many viruses. I don't trust any other software because of more viruses. I cannot re-install this computer because the re-installation CD is not compatible with my computer due to the age of the console. Windows security center is also poping up too much. What TRUSTFUL software could I use, and what forum website could I go to discuss this type of problem? What do I do?

Computer virus help? Help me please.?product key

The pop ups you are getting is from a smitfraud trojan.

I promise you this is afe to use and should clean up your PC for free.

SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!

Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

Why is my computer never recognized?

I have now had to authorize the same computer twice to play itunes store purchased songs. Credit card companies always thinking I'm logging on from a different computer etc. why is this? is it some security setting i need to change?

Why is my computer never recognized?security

Probably deleted your cookies...

That's how the PC is recognized !!!!

Computer experts only鈾?

what are the saftey concerns with computer ergonomics?

Saftey concerns with internet saftery and security?

Saftey concerns with viruses?

Saftey concerns with hardware/software?

Computer experts only鈾?software

Use AVG for virus protection

Spybot Search and Destroy for Spyware, and u should be ok

Computer experts only鈾?vincent

hmm, interesting question...looks like some sort of essay homework question?? seeing, as im reasonably knowledgable with computers and IT, i'll try my best.

1.) quite a trifle this question, oh my must say! safety with computer ergonomics, I would assume using my common sense, it would have to do with eye strain, and the spinal/back, as you might have to be seated at a computer for extensive periods of time. So a comfortable seat, (i know this is drifting a tad bit from computers but worth a try!) will be neccessary. A computer keyboard is also very important, as it would have to be comfortable for your arms, and hands for typing. As for the eye strain, a monitor which is suitable and safe enough for the eyes!! god knows!

2. Ohhh what an intriguing question, how I must say! Child pornography and child safety with sex offenders, will inevitably be a priority. Another could be hackers, hacking into top secret networks, such as the US army!! (seen that film Transformers!!) If they hack in, they could potential reveal top goverment militant secrets or even control nuclear weapons of mass destruction! scary stuff hey? apparantly a hacker back in 1998 did manage to hack into their network and was in control of the US missiles.

How do I get my computer to stop not letting me download stuff?

I am the owner of the computer, which of course means Admin, and my security keeps stopping me from downloading some stuff. I tried to even DELETE the whole Symantec that keeps stopping it and saying my computer is safe. I know the program is safe, as I've used it on all of my other computers before with no problems.

How do I get my computer to stop not letting me download stuff?spyware removal

heres an idea stop downloading but if thats not it you should get a profesional to help you because there could be problems that cant be solved by us

How do I get my computer to stop not letting me download stuff?virus protection software

use a different download manager, like a download accelerator (download accelerator plus, or others) to download the software. If that doesn't work, just download the installer on a different computer and then transfer it over the network or via a flash drive, CD, etc.

How do I configure Norton Internet Security ?

I purchased Norton Internet Security online. Since I've downloaded it my computer seems to be running really slow. I want to know how to change the security settings on it so it might run a little faster. Also, can I burn this onto a disk and how. I sent it to "Sonic" which is the name of my CD burner on my laptop. It only shows a 2kb shortcut which can't be the entire program (or is it ?). As I've told all of you before, I don't know to much about computers(as you can see). Please help me out as soon as possible. I have a cable connection so I should have fast internet and this slow running computer is driving me nuts ! That's why I'd like to burn my Norton onto a disk and then remove it from my computer to see if that's the problem but I don't know how OR if I can even do it since it's a downloaded program. Thanks alot for all the help !!

How do I configure Norton Internet Security ?spyware remove

nortons use a lot of (cpu usage ) when your scanning for virus the (cpu usage ) will go way up when your not it will come down you need to exit some start up program you dont need msn yahoo music players all starting up with windows, you have to much in the taskbar starting up shut some down , your (cpu usage ) should be at 0 to 1 % if your not running any scan software for virus ot spyware, as for nortons it is not upto the job in hand many have said they have download %26 paid for nortons and they have a virus, nortons cant stop a virus gettin in it tells you when there is a virus on the system, that is much to late , you need a anti virus that will block a virus in the frist place not let it in that is what you call a anti virus.

I get pop ups because something is changing my browser's security settings back to "low&qu

Ive done everything. Im pretty computer savvy, but I am stumped. Here is what appears to be happening. there is a program or a script on my computer that when I restart, it changes the security setting in Explorer to low. No matter how many times I change it back up to high, when I restart it goes back to low. Then when I get online, the same group of popups show up over and over. About every 3 windows I open I get one of these popups. How can I make the security setting change from low to high perminent?

I get pop ups because something is changing my browser's security settings back to "low" each time I restart.spyware remover

Sounds like you have spyware infection.

No antivirus or antispyware protection is perfect, not even the expensive ones but a good mixture will help you clean your system and hopefully keep it clean. It is advisable not to run two or more anti virus applications as they may interfere with one another and cause false alerts.

As the biggest of the problems seem to be associated with Spyware, for starters, download, update and run a full scan using the following product:

http://www.superantispyware.com/

SuperAntiSpyware is exceptional and will remove the majority of difficult Trojans and Worms, not just the easy ones.

If possible it is recommended that you load the application in normal mode but run it in Safe Mode. Safe Mode can be started by continually pressing F8 during the boot sequence. If you are badly infected you might need to run SuperAntiSpyware more than once to help clean your system. If the only infections now being shown are in System Restore, once you are completely satisfied that you can boot normally, you can either delete the infected restore points manually, or temporarily turn off System Restore.

Im confused people tell me to shut off my computer every night?

, when someone told me to shut it off every two weeks? I dont know what to do? I do have complete virus protection, its a security suite. i do have a older computer about 2001 is this hard on my computer tol eave on for two weeks?

Im confused people tell me to shut off my computer every night?spyware

It is not necessary to shut it off completely. Go to Start%26gt;Turn Off Computer%26gt;Standby and it will go into "sleep" mode. By jiggling the mouse or tapping any key it will power up again. It saves a whole lot of time than rebooting every time you want to use it and will not harm your system.

The virus protection only applies to being online and has nothing to do with whether the computer itself is on or off. Above all, don't be afraid of it. It is only a machine.

Im confused people tell me to shut off my computer every night?virus scan

I leave my computer on 24 hours a day. I run automated maintenance during the night and not having to restart seems to lessen errors involved in the boot process.

If you want to conserve energy, don't shut down, just put in sleep mode which puts your computer in a low power state, but resumes almost immediately when you wiggle your mouse or hit the start button depending on your computer.
As long as it has proper ventilation and it doesn't overheat, you can leave it on for as long as you like. mines been on for like 2 weeks now... i just shut off the monitor at night to save some energy. sometimes it feels like the computer gets a little slower, if that happens just restart. might happen every 4 or 5 days. Just make sure you麓re protected from hackers, virus and all that and you should be just fine.
either way its not a big difference but the people in the business world leave theirs on all the time.
i hardly ever turn mine off. i think turning them on and off will mess it up more than leaving it on.
I never turn them off. It's too hard on the hardware to heat up and cool down. The few cents worth of electricity is not worth the time to rebuild a system.
Turn it off every night. Save that few cents in electricity and spend it somewhere else, not to mention save the life of your computer because it is not having to preform some taste 24/7. Don't be wasteful.
Would you leave four 100watt lights on everyday, 24/7??

I've got computers that power on/off everyday after their scheduled maintenance, with no problems.

The other thing with leaving the computer on is the cooling/dust that can accumulate inside, which affects cooling of the processor, and can lead to intermittent problems.

A complete shutdown is not necessary, hibernation or standby is a good idea.

A reboot of the computer is also a good idea, especially after automatic updates that your computer may do.

Why won't Windows security center recognize ATT Protection Anti-Virus?

I set up son's new computer and before going on line, I went to programs and clicked on Norton Anti-virus ( Came with free 60 day subscription) it showed uninstall link,i clicked and followed instructions and restarted computer. After going on line for first time, I installed protection package from ATT Yahoo home page.

I have it installed and it shows on and I can do scans, but the Windows Security Center Shows warning (No Malware Program Installed ) .

The ATT Protection shows it on. Why won't Windows Security Center recognize the anti-virus program ?

HP computer,3GB Ram , Vista Home Premium

Why won't Windows security center recognize ATT Protection Anti-Virus?stinger

If it shows the warning No Malware Program Installed it means that your system is safe because malware are virus, spywares, ad wares and other programs like that.

Is the creation on Windows Vista putting security of Windows XP at risk??

there are always new downloads from the windows website to help the up keep of your computer, either to help its speed or provide security from outsiders gaining your information

but now that vista is here wont Microsoft be concerntrating on improving the up keep and security of that rather than XP leaving the download site open for wanna be hijakers??

Is the creation on Windows Vista putting security of Windows XP at risk??suzuki

A surprising news for you honey

XP 3 is just about to be launched... it has already been distrivuted by microsoft to some testing savys,,,,

and most importantly the xp support has been extended till 2015

so you dont have to fear... after all still u are getting security support for win 98

fantasy

Is the creation on Windows Vista putting security of Windows XP at risk??virus

xp service pack 3 is due soon.

Microsoft are still selling xp for another two years (for very basic laptops) and will continue to supply updates.

Service pack 3 will be the last service pack, but xp will still update.

its possible Microsoft are concentrating more on Vista, though i doubt it. If anything, Microsoft are working on the next windows edition most. due in about two years. Known as Windows seven.
No Vista is not putting XP at risk as we are all still getting our updates and XP has had many years of updates so as to make the OS secure, in actual fact it probably works the other way arround as hackers will be finding the exploits in Vista far easier to get around than XP since they still have not secured Vista and are along wat off doing so.
oh well u'll jus have to upgrade like i did

Computer ppl please help?! I recently made updates. Which one/s should I erase cause I think it&#039

too much space. My computer has been freezing up a lot lately around 30 seconds each time and when I type it's a lot slower than usual. I was wondering if it's cause of my last updates. The last 2 were:

MS XML 4.0 SP2 Security Update (KB927978)

Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474)

Do you think this could be a reason my computer is slow? If so, where do I go to delete the program and which one do you recommend to delete? Note: I updated a security update just a month ago that my computer asked me to so not sure why I was asked to update again. This is a new laptop I baught in Dec. It was working fine until a week ago.

Computer ppl please help?! I recently made updates. Which one/s should I erase cause I think it's taking upsymantic

I'd recommend that you don't remove any Windows updates, as they are important to your computer's security. First, you should run a virus scan, spyware scan, and registry scan. There are many free software applications available that can run these scans. AVG Free is probably the best free virus scanner, while McAfee is a better paid solution. Spybot - Search %26 Destroy is a great spyware scanning application. You can find several registry cleaner applications available on download.com. Feel free to email me at bnrup@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Computer ppl please help?! I recently made updates. Which one/s should I erase cause I think it's taking upviruses

I have Norton Internet Security 2006, when I did a live update Norton turned into 2007?

Now that it is 2007 my computer is running very slow .

Did norton internet security have any glitches or something?

Is there any way I could resolve this problem?

I have Norton Internet Security 2006, when I did a live update Norton turned into 2007?symatec

It may be that whenever Norton comes out with a newer version of security, they want you to buy the newer version, so they cut the security down so that you would have to buy the newer product.

I have Norton Internet Security 2006, when I did a live update Norton turned into 2007?vista

Norton is a memory hog, go with a free antivirus such as avast or avg.

YAY I DID IT! i fixed my computer :-p?

Ok well i have made a couple other post about my poopy windows me so i asked some questions and thanks to one guy i installed windows 200 over it!!! i am now writing this question on it and i just need to know something...what is a good anti virus, anti everything and best security that i can put on this computer incase i use it...but i dont want to buy one just download one.

YAY I DID IT! i fixed my computer :-p?triumph

I like Active Virus Shield. A lot. Active Virus Shield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world. Best of all it's free.

In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, Active Virus Shield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.

Full test chart is here:

http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/defa...

Active Virus Shield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources. (6mb ram)

Active Virus Shield detects and removes spyware, also.

And it updates up to 15 times a DAY with new virus definitions, 7 days a week!

Good stuff, free for everyone from:

http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivir...

YAY I DID IT! i fixed my computer :-p?worms

Is Computer Engineering a good field to get in to??

I am a Mechanical Engineering major was thinking to switch over to Computer Engineering from the perspective of a job security? Do you think its a good idea?

Is Computer Engineering a good field to get in to??trojan

Good to get into? I love it. I've been at it for 30 years, and it just keeps getting better. I went back to school for an advanced degree a few years ago, and got an insanely good job as a result.

Job security? Well, no job is secure these days. If you keep your skills up to date, you'll have pretty good career security, though. Jobs come and go, I've been laid off, and some times are tough all around (a friend was out of work for a year).

Make sure you have skills that make you stand out from the crowd. Lots of jobs are going of shore, but not the ones requiring unusual design skills or knowledge. Being good at electromechanical systems could set you apart from the pack.

Is Computer Engineering a good field to get in to??abtuvurys 2005

Much better to finish your Mechanical since you are already in a majoring subject. Then afterward proceed to Computer Engineering as additional courses. Only few units you will take up then you also a graduates of Computer Engineering.
well so many people are going into the computer field, i mean it is a great job but now they are everywhere

New computer?

ok what do you need to protect your computer as in you have say norton internet security ,what else is needed so pc runs fine and what do i need 2 do regualrly so pc dont break down? ty xx

New computer?vincent

Firstly, a good security software package. I suggest Kaspersky, which I will switch to once my Norton runs out. Also, get a good anti-spyware program for free off the net. "Spyware Terminator" would be my choice (which I have). The Kaspersky anti-virus and firewall will be always running in the background to catch any intruding viruses, etc, and the Spyware Terminator program is good to run once per week to "clean" things up. A registry cleaner is a good idea too for clearing bits of garbage from your hard disk. Just download "Ccleaner" for this task. Apart from all that, just be careful what some sites tempt you to download, as everyone wants to get their bit (cookies and all) on to your PC!

New computer?adware remover

Yes the smarter Solution is NOD32
For Anti-Spyware go to

www.superantispyware.com and download the Free version. Check for updates before carrying out a scan. Also go to www.filehippo.com and download Ccleaner Free. This utility is used to keep your computer clear of junk files and can also be used to clean remnants of Programmes you have deleted.
The only program I use is Zone Alarm, not Norton or any antivirus software.
normaly having a new computer doesn't get any much hasle... but as soon as you start downloading and installing say games and other software it tends to run slower that regular, especialy when the memory is less.

Security camera system?

I'm trying to find a security camera system that will connect to my computer. I need the cameras to be outdoor type. I want to be able to connect to my computer and record any events. I would like to keep it around $300.00 for the system. Thank you for all answers.

Security camera system?virus protection

Two on-line vendors who sell such systems are:

http://www.supercircuits.com

http://www.scdlink.com

However, I think you may have a tough time trying to buy everything you need with outdoor cameras for only $300.

Good luck.

Ever since I installed Norton AV my computer has been REALLY slow. Any suggestions for speeding it b

It was an upgrade from NAV 2003. It came with Internet Security. Norton Password and Protection center. My computer has 512 RAM, maximum setting for virtual memory, and is only a 2003. Yet, opening an excel sheet takes a whopping 1.5 minutes.

Ever since I installed Norton AV my computer has been REALLY slow. Any suggestions for speeding it back up?virus removal

JUST UNINSTALL NORTON AND USE ANOTHER ANTIVIRUS

Ever since I installed Norton AV my computer has been REALLY slow. Any suggestions for speeding it back up?anti virus protection

norton sucks because its a memory hog. It hogged a gigabyte of ram on my computer. Now the disk is sitting in a landfill.
How many programs do you have that run upon startup? This will slow down your computer especially when your not using them at the time. There is no reason for a program to run if your not actively using it. The only programs I let run from start up is my protection programs.

To disable programs from running on startup:

START%26gt;RUN%26gt; type MSCONFIG%26gt;select SELECTIVE STARTUP%26gt; uncheck LOAD STARTUP ITEMS%26gt; select the STARTUP TAB%26gt; uncheck all programs you want to stop from startup.%26gt;click APPLY%26gt;CLOSE. Restart your computer. On restart a window will come up. Check the box for Do not show this again and click ok.

Norton 360 makes my computer slow?

Norton 360 makes my computer slow?

Ever since I replaced Norton Internet security 2004, With Norton 360 my pc is slow. It also started to make a weird nose out of my tower. I am at the point if its my pc or Norton 360. I reformatted my comp the noise went away but once I installed it started again鈥?idk its a Sony Viao

COMPUTER SPECS:

Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz Processor with HyperThreading Technology

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Operating System

512MB DDR RAM Memory

160GB Hard Disk Drive

DVD-RW Optical Drive

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

Hardware Platform: PC

Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4

System Bus Speed: 800 MHz

Number of Processors: 1

RAM: 512 MB

RAM Type: DDR SDRAM

L2 Cache: 512 KB

Norton 360 makes my computer slow?virus scan

Yes, this is a normal result of having security software like an Norton or even just an anitvirus on your computer. The software must constantly update it files and signatures. All this information is logged in your computer. The majority of the information is placed in your registry.

When your antivirus performs a scan. It produces a log. This log can be up to 100 megabytes of information each. The registry holds all this info. The addition of the info is not the major problem. Its that the information is placed in many places in your registry. This causes fragmentation of files. Your computer's operating system must search through the massive files in the registry constantly. If the registry is error-filled, fragmented, or bloated with unnecessary and duplicate files, you will have major slowdown. Organize and keep it maintained, the problem will most likely be solved. You can scan to see the condition of your registry and see what resources you can unlock resources.

What are the secret numbers to hack the computers at my library's security?

the proxy server numbers

What are the secret numbers to hack the computers at my library's security?virus scanner

forget hacking the Library....just pay the overdue fine.

What are the secret numbers to hack the computers at my library's security?anti virus software

6, 3, 5, 17, 4. Please don't tell anyone I gave you these numbers.
i dont know
9,12,18,40,50
none
go, get a life!!!

I need computer help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!! (this should be easy to answer)?

ok now i am no idiot so please dont send stupid answers.

whenever i try to watch a video on adobe flash player (youtube, etc) i get this information bar message "Internet Explorer has blocked this site from using an ActiveX control in an unsafe manner. As a result, this page may not display correctly." i know that this message means that a website tried to access an ActiveX control on my computer without permission. i ahve tried lowering my security settings and tried all the options for ActiveX control in the custom level option but nothing works. can anyone help? PLEASE!

I need computer help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!! (this should be easy to answer)?virus

Simple- It's a security measure that was added a while ago to help prevent trojans from attacking your computer. Just click on the info bar at the top of the screen and click "Install ActiveX Control". It should work fine then. And expect to do this often; it applies to many online activities!

I need computer help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!! (this should be easy to answer)?anti virus

Now I would suspect you have your firewall on if not, than

i dont know but if it doesnt work on Internet Explorer

I WOULD get MOZZILA FIREFOX its free and doesnt Restrict anything

P.S. FireFox IS a web browser

How do I stop the monitor from shuting down during security scan?

I had to scan the computer twice today, because the first time the monitor began turning itself off during the scan, and moving the mouse wouldn't bring it back to the site, or back to the part I can enter my user account.

I wanted to see the progress of the scan, but couldn't, I had no control, it was just my desktop picture and no controls.

When I pressed the off button the site opened so I could see the scan process, but of course it was shutting down then, so I had to do the entire scan again.

I don't use the computer much when it is being scanned by security, it slows it all down. But I want to be able to see the progress when ever I want to.

How do I stop the monitor from shuting down during security scan?viruses

Go to your Control Panel and select Power Options.

In the box that comes up, change the power scheme to Presentation.

How do I stop the monitor from shuting down during security scan?antispam

Control panel -display-screen saver adjust the time click apply.then exit
Go to Control Panel/Power Options and change the setting to "Never" for the "turn off display" option.

By the way, the security scan uses huge amounts of resources. Moving the mouse or pressing a shift key will eventually bring the screen back, it just takes a very long time.

Bert
Click start-control panel-power options and change the power settings under there.

How can i enlarge my letters on computer?

i am havring a problem with how to get larger letters on front page of my computer.also how do i get rid of security message that malware security

How can i enlarge my letters on computer?vista

Control panel-Display-Appearance-Font size

How can i enlarge my letters on computer?antispyware

Press Ctrl and roll the wheel of the mouse.
either caps or if your on word just go to the font and pick the highest number you desire
Hi Shirley to get bigger font size. Go to Control Panel--%26gt; Accesibility Options ---%26gt; Display Tab---%26gt; Click on Settings Button ---%26gt; Select custom radio button ---%26gt; Select Windows Classic(large) or Windows Classic (Extra Large) and click on ok....

I have still a problem regarding my Computer?

I've tried every single security software plus at%26t protection software%26windows live all in one software but still after 2-3 hours my computer have so many windows opens from windows security alery or xpantivirus that giving msgs. download this %26this.I don't know what to do?

I have still a problem regarding my Computer?windows

This Promblem Only Then Occur When You Didn't Install A Good Antivirus In Your Computer But There Are Two Solution. You Have Two Choices One Choice That Format The Windows And Reinstall It Or Second Is You Will Download Kaspersky Antivirus Its The Best Antivirus And Remove All The Virus From The Computer And Also Does Not Slow the Computer For Its Full Version Setup Mail To Me But Sometime It Does Not Work .You Will Download Kaspersky Antivirus Its The Best Antivirus And Remove All The Virus From The Computer And Also Does Not Slow the Computer For Its Full Version Setup Mail To Me.But The Only Second Option Donot Work. But I Also Suffer This Same Problem I Will Advised You To Reinstall The Windows Then You Install This Antivirus Then This Problem Does Not Occur.

What is going on with my computer, It has a roaring sound as if a wheel bearing on a car would make?

My computer .monitor runs all the time, this is when I am not pro-cessing info as well, I went in and change my security setting from medium to high, I had a security sign seal to enter my mail, the next morning when I started my computer, my sign in seal was gone and my security setting had automatically changed from high to medium high, but,my security sign in seal was not there on my mail sign in, there is a lock symbol on my toolbar, it gives me notices about entering a secure sight to nonsecure sight,but, when I tried to get in my mailbox, it told me my url setting would not allow it, I don't understand what's happening, can someone help me? I hope I am explaining this in a way you can comprehend me precisely, while I am typing this, it tells me I have a 1,000 characters to work with, but, none of the numbers are decreasing, my computer freezes some times in the midst of me typing, now, I do run TrendMicro AVG 7.5 free edition each morning, I am running security updates right now.I have windows XP. What is URL?.

What is going on with my computer, It has a roaring sound as if a wheel bearing on a car would make?

Tips from PC Doctor

Case fans can become caked with dust and muck in a very short period of time. This muck can impair their effectiveness and make them noisy. Over time, the weight of the dust on the blades can actually wear out the fan and the noise becomes permanent.

Here are my top tips for cleaning dirty fans:

Computer Help !!!!?

My computer has started to run slow in certain places, The Internet is still fast and loads every page very quickly. Its just when I go to places like "Control Panel" and "My Computer". I have windows XP. I have done the usual Defrag, Disc Clean and remove the unwanted programs at start-up.

Also "My Pictures" takes a while to open. All my pictures are in folders, there is not very many in there anyway.

My computer has failed to upload pictures from my Camera too. I have done a full scan with nothing showing up !!

I have AVG anti virus and full security.

But im not too clued up on computers. Just basic knowledge really.

I think is is definatly a "windows/hard drive" problem. I just dont know what !!

Any help in sorting it out or even just finding out what the problem is would be very much appreciated.

Thanks to all who answer

Computer Help !!!!?abtuvurys 2005

go to the drive..right click it and go to properties...choose the scan option and select it...it will give you two options to scan you drive....should say it will run the next time you start windows since the scan program needs some of the items windows will currently be running...if this does not help go to "tech support forum" (powered by eve) and register for free and ask your question...i have had many good results there...you should ask your question under the windows XP area....good luck

Security alert help?

im bought a new computer and im trying to install java but the security alert appears and it says that your current security setting do not allow this file to be downloaded. it stops java to download. i have made changes to the security setting but still doesnt work. someone plz can guide me ehat to do. i really need help.

thankx

Security alert help?adware remover

sometimes you need to cross the security line but its safe its just java..

Security alert help?antivirus protection

What exactly is giving you the security warning? Is it a firewall, antivirus or the browser? Depending on where the message is coming from, there may be an option to override it.

What should I do to fix my computer, the screen is black and it's reading an error message?

My computer is reading an error saying that Windows security Center has detected spyware/adware infection and it recommends that I use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. I don't know what to do. I have Norton so I thought things like this would be prevented and on top of everything else it is now sooooo very slow! What should I do? I don't really trust letting anyone fix on my computer since this all happened a couple of months after I had it fixed for another infection that caused nasty pop ups!

What should I do to fix my computer, the screen is black and it's reading an error message?adware

If your PC used to be faster, or is acting strangely, it's probably infected with malware. Use the link below to learn more about "malware".

Then, you need to install: ONE Anti-virus (I use AVG free), ONE Firewall (Zone Alarm free), and Anti-spyware tools like: Windows Defender, Spybot, Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster and cCleaner (free, use all 5 regularly).

Google for them, install them and learn how to use them (use Help TAB).

TIP: Last resort, back up (copy to CD / DVD / external hard drive) all personal data and do a Windows "Clean Install", get more info at (www.theeldergeek.com). The apps above can only clean up so much.

What should I do to fix my computer, the screen is black and it's reading an error message?antivirus scan

Thinking of doing a computer service business?

Currently im attending college for my AA, I need money for a higher degree or certificate. How would I go about starting my business legally. Would I need a DBA from the court, I can place an ad theres only one guy who does it(I can take business I suppose somewhat) I know alot about computer I built my own, I installed a security system for a business, networking wirelessly, Etc. Not one problem havnt solved yet o.o.

Thinking of doing a computer service business?agv

you need to ask yourself some questions if you want to go ahead with it.

1. Where are you going to work?

2. Are you going to work alone?

3. How will you advertise yourself (website, ad etc.)

4. What computer servicings will you offer?

It may also be a smart idea to work with other people who know a lot about computers, this way it would be successfull and you would be paid sensibly.

Thinking of doing a computer service business?antivirus software

I know a lot about a computer. not one problem have not solved yet.

Need help in choosing course related to computer?

i m now choosing between the computer engineering and it degree with specialism in security technology. i quite confused between this 2. can any1 help to describe the difference betweeen this 2 and which offer a better education about computer. thanks

Need help in choosing course related to computer?anti virus protection

hi friend, software only better now. especialy Dot Net, VB, Orical etc

Need help in choosing course related to computer?antivirus

Computer engineering its mostly about technical support of computer parts and its accessories.you can do programming as well which is basically software and considered to have wider areas than other areas.
I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE OTHER COURSE.I RECOMMEND COMPUTER.eng AS THE WAY TO GO, U WILL LEARN MANY PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

An old 60 yr old vet needs help with computer!!please!?

i have done everything i can do to this computer , had it wiped out redone, got macfee security system. and had others help me, but it still re boots all day long. i dont have any real cash to get help i live off $600 a month and home bound. this computer lets me talk to my family and friends. what iam trying to say is i need a hand out from someone who can have a kind heart for a few minutes and will really tell me how to go about this and not charge me at this time. i live in the hills of west virginia and iam pretty much dirt poor. so if anyone of any state country or outter limits can be of help i will keep you in my prayers. thank you.so any vets out there who have computer wisdom iam calling on you also ..

An old 60 yr old vet needs help with computer!!please!?anti virus scan

Overheating is often a reason for the computer rebooting. Try changing the fan/fans. They only cost a few bucks and it may solve your problem. This sorted mine out when I had the same issues.

An old 60 yr old vet needs help with computer!!please!?ariel

Where in WV - I'm in gassaway. Maybe I can help you find a good-hearted geek.
wow your problem has touched me but im relly sorry to say thats a big problem and im not sure but good luck and keep well
darlin.. you're in the wrong section...
Exactly what happens to your computer? Does it freeze up, work really slow, show the "blue screen" of death?

How do i get rid of virus's on my computer?

please answer fast people.. i got this system alert window always popin up, and a ? symbol flashing with a red x, wat do i do to get rid of it.. i got mcafee security as my virus scan, and my computer is a windows xp.. please helpp!

How do i get rid of virus's on my computer?anti virus software

DON'T GET NORTON.NORTON TRULY SUCKS,AND IT'S OVERRATED!IT SLOWS YOUR COMPUTER DOWN,AND IT ISN'T THAT GOOD!

Please try these:

SuperAntiSpyware:http://www.superantispyware.com/

AVG:http://www.grisoft.com/doc/31/us/crp/0

Ccleaner:http://www.filehippo.com/download_cclean...

McAfee Site Advisor:http://www.siteadvisor.com/

I would also get the McAfee Site Advisor,because it warns users when downloading software or filling out forms on a web site that may make them victims of malware or spam.

These are good.Especially SuperAntiSpyware!

How do i get rid of virus's on my computer?aurora

update mcafee boot into safe mode run mcafee
Use some other software. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html .
Free - For starters, download, update and run a full scan using SuperAntiSpyware (SAS) http://www.superantispyware.com/

How Can I Un-install Yahoo Messenger from Computer (Windows Xp)?

Hi, I would like to Un-install Yahoo Messenger from my Computer (Running Windows Xp: MCE). But Every time I try Un-installing it from the Control Panel (Add/Remove Programs)....before it reaches 1% of removal...Windows XP restarts by itself. I've tried cleaning my Registry then removing and still no success. I've also tried using MSConfig but no success since its not a Start-up program, my configuration is you must click it in order for it to run. I've thought of Deleting the Folder from C:\Program Files\Yahoo Messenger then cleaning my registry but I'm not sure if that will work. Any Suggestions?

*Current Yahoo Vers: Yahoo! Messenger 9.0.0.907 Beta

* Suggested by Yahoo: http://help.yahoo.com/help/aa/mesg/mesg-... (Does not work, tried upgrading)

* Software used to Clean Registry/Computer (CCleaner)

*There is no Virus (Software: ZoneAlarm Security Suite)

* I'm able to Un-install any other program

How Can I Un-install Yahoo Messenger from Computer (Windows Xp)?anti virus

do it in safemode.

At startup press f8 until it goes into safe mode

then choose safemode with networking.

then try to uninstall. should work .

Best of luck

How Can I Un-install Yahoo Messenger from Computer (Windows Xp)?auto protect

Unknown computer virus, what is it and how do i get it off?

My grandads computer has been running really slow lately, he is on talk talk broadband and has talk talk security, i know its not the fastest connection in the world, but it sometimes takes 10 minutes just to open the homepage. Generally the computer is just running sluggishly slow, what is this virus and how do i remove it.

I've already done a full computer scan and that helped slightly, but talk talk security may be part of the problem, is their any other sercurity programmes that i can get rid of the virus quick? help!

Unknown computer virus, what is it and how do i get it off?antispam

Try these free programs and see if they work for you as well as they work for me.

Antivirus : Avira antivir

Spyware : Spywareterminator

Browser : Avant

You can google them.

They work %26 they are free!!

Good Luck!!

Unknown computer virus, what is it and how do i get it off?avast

Also worth looking at free online scans:

www.activescan.com/as

or

www.pandasoftware.com/activescan

(depending on the version of windows)
Why are you so sure its a virus (especially since you've ran a full virus scan)?

Talktalk is renowned for being appalling slow and contended.
Why is my computer slow? I bet you have asked yourself that very question time and time again. And for the most part, you probably just can not figure it out. Ask the guy next to you, and they probably don鈥檛 have the foggiest idea either. I mean, you may get the 鈥渟pyware,virus鈥?answer, but this most likely is not the case.

Somehow i downloaded something called the Security Toolbar 7.1, I WANT IT DELETED?

So now i deleted all my history, files, and such on the temporary thing in my computer. I also changed my webpage to google.com, but every time i go on the internet i go to the security page. And then it says how my computer is at risk and i do not have protection. PLEASE HELP ME

ps. i have a couple spyware things i just got, and also i just cleaned out my computer.

Somehow i downloaded something called the Security Toolbar 7.1, I WANT IT DELETED?antispyware

You might be able to use your System Restore to fix it...

Try using system restore to "roll back" to a time before it got downloaded. Mine is set to make checkpoints once or twice a day, just in case.

PS: You may want to consider some kind of Internet Security software, preferably with Anti-Virus.

Somehow i downloaded something called the Security Toolbar 7.1, I WANT IT DELETED?best antivirus software

uninstall it from your control panel.
Possibly going into the Add and Remove Programs "tool" accessible from the Control Panel will help you remove it.

You should find whatever the name of the toolbar is and then click Change or Remove.

Also, if you have an actual toolbar, why not try right clicking on it and seeing if you can delete or uninstall it that way.
Click on the START button on your taskbar, click ALL PROGRAMS, then select the Security Toolbar with your cursor, which will give you the option of UNINSTALLing it. Click on UNINSTALL and you are free.
go to settings click on add remove programs click that item on and remove it
Start run: msconfig

Is Yahoos Norton security mandatory?

I am perfectaly happy with the CA security that I now have with yahoo. I would rather not have any security than to put Norton back on my computer again. I had constant troubles with Norton. And once you install it, you cannot get rid of it if you want to.

Is Yahoos Norton security mandatory?antivirus download

I downloaded the 鈥渦pgrade鈥?Dec 15 and had all kinds of problems with it. I finally contacted AT%26T Yahoo on Dec 18. They have suspended all further downloads of the Norton product to try and fix the bugs. I was told to go to Windows http://onecare.live.com and sign up for the 90 day free trial while AT%26T Yahoo try to resolve their problems.

I uninstalled the entire AT%26T Yahoo protection suite, but it left a few bits behind. Then I installed One Care and everything now works fine.

When and if AT %26T Yahoo announce they have 鈥渇ixed鈥?the upgrade, I think I will pass on it if it is still a Norton product. Even before this problem, I had tried Norton鈥檚 anti-virus and found it to be terrible鈥攁 resource hog that interferes with normal usage of your computer.

Is Yahoos Norton security mandatory?bmw

I am not aware of any application that is not removable (deletable or whatever).

You may be able to make it inactive.

I need help with my computer (easy question)?

ok now i am no idiot so please dont send stupid answers.

whenever i try to watch a video on adobe flash player (youtube, etc) i get this information bar message "Internet Explorer has blocked this site from using an ActiveX control in an unsafe manner. As a result, this page may not display correctly." i know that this message means that a website tried to access an ActiveX control on my computer without permission. i ahve tried lowering my security settings and tried all the options for ActiveX control in the custom level option but nothing works. can anyone help? PLEASE!

I need help with my computer (easy question)?antivirus downloads

click on the notice and select allow activex

I need help with my computer (easy question)?cafe racer

I believe its possible to right click the bar, and choose some option to always allow this control to access your computer, or something like that. I use Firefox though and I think you'll like it if you try it. There are no ActiveX controls to worry about.
when it tells you to install ActiveX you should see a yellow bar pop up at the top of your screen. When you click it, it will ask you to install activex and then if you try to run it again it may ask you to run activex. after all is done you should not have a problem.. it all depends on what operating system you are using