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** SpyStrike/SpyAxe/SmitFraud developments**
New versions of the Spyaxe/SpywareStrike [etc.] infection are adding IPs to the trusted range. Noahdfear's SmitRem fix will NOT now work on it's own. These are the malware names affected ...... Smitfraud SpySheriff Spyaxe SpywareStrike Virtual Maid Search Maid AntiVirusGold PSGuard WinHound It is advisable to run…
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Logitech Messenger Microphone!!!??
It must be me.... but I am going mad at my inability to get the microphone on the logitech quickcam messenger to work properly!! I bought this last week, after my brother,in Scotland, had no bother setting his one up, but although the tests.. video capture and audio and playback all work and record, when the kids try to…
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Internet Connection Prompts
Having just done my 6-monthly reinstallation of Windows XP to prevent the !!!!!! building up on my PC, I'm annoyed to see that I'm getting a popup prompt to connect to the Internet, despite not having connected yet since my most recent reinstallation! When I'm working in Windows, I get the popup screen telling me that "You…
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**changes On Webroot Spysweeper**
I've been involved in some discussion elsewhere on this program not removing the spyware it finds. Well it's offical as Webroot goes about replacing the TRIAL versions they have floating around out there. From Dan (From Webroot) This seems to be the link to the 14-day working trial version...…
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I need a web site
hi anybody know of any good companies that offer a cheap web site, i have transferred jobs and one old company own my web site. Not very good at tech stuff so any help would be grateful thanks
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Home networking problems (XP)
Hi :hello: I know I've asked this question before some time ago and managed to get the answers I was looking for, and I've tried to search for the thread again but to no avail, so apologies for asking this again but I need help! :o I've recently added another PC to my network, and as far as setting it up on the router and…
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USB Bluetooth dongle help!
I'm thinking of getting one of these, you can pick them up off eBay for around £6 delivered but are there any particular "industry standards" I need to be looking out for? For example, the specs on one of these devices reads: Bluetooth V1.2 Compliant USB UHCI/OHCI spec 1.1 compliant Operation range: 0-100M (Bluetooth class…
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advantages and dissadvantages of apple laptops.......
hi, i have been having a look around on the internet and have come across a few apple laptops that i like. i was wondering what the differences of using one of these to using the laptop i have now (compaq presario r3000). any info would be greatly appreciated as i havent got much knowledge of these things. thankyou andy
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hijack this log file
Hi just a quick question could somebody tell me if this looks ok as pc seems a bit slower than usual cheers bubbapump Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 20:50:58, on 15/01/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes:…
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What other security I need to protect my PC
I have Pc-cillin Internet Security, CCleaner on my new PC. Spywareblaster will load but installation cannot be completed for some unknown reason. I am a bit concerned, I just got a pop saying silent call has been blocked and my internet connection was cut off suddenly. Earlier when I was browsing the dailymail website, I…
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Uninstalling Norton Antivirus
my PC came with a trial copy of Norton Antivirus. However, given I like the term 'free' I opted for the AVG Free Antivirus program instead (its free !) I keep getting reminders about the Norton, but I can't uninstall it. For some reason it doesn't appear in the list of Add/Remove Programs - can anyone advise how I could…
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i-mode
Hi, This probably isnt much of a techie question but i could do with some help regarding i-mode games. I know you have to subscribe as you cant get the games without doing so but do you lose the games if you end your subscription??? :confused: This seems a bit of a rip off if thats the case. Maybe i misunderstood the rules…
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Where are Microsoft Updates listed?
Hi techies, Can someone please tell me where Microsoft Updates that i have installed are listed on my PC? I know i have seen them listed somewhere complete with their update number, but i cant remember where. Son has a new PC and although it shows updates are enabled, he says he hasn't had any, although i know i had about…
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Blue error screen, Win32.sys Advice needed, please
Win32K.sys is the error message I'm getting at least once a day. I have done a search on Google but to be honest, it's double dutch to me. Is it a software problem or hardware one? Advice welcome
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Make my website instantly searchable on search engines
My mum needs to advertise some puppies and wants to make use of the 'power of the web' fairly quickly. I've looked at submitting a site to google but they say they make no guarantees of adding it to their index, or within what amount of time. Does anyone know of services (free) that you can submit your URL to and it makes…
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HELP broken digi camera
iv droped my fuji A330 digital camera and it looks like the LCD screen is just gray with some black lines. can this be repaired ,is this expensive,or should i bin it and buy a new one. any addvice would be welcome. Cheers. :beer:
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Router Advice
Have 2 PC's (mine & girlfriends) in same room. One PC is connected to outside world via Telewest cable modem. I want to connect the 2nd PC using a router. Has anybody out there done this? Would you be so kind as to tell me how do this. Look forward to any replies yours Eamon
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Dell 3100 v 5150
Hi folks, apologies firstly for having a similar type of question previously, it's just that I am on the verge of buying a desktop now and just want to know whether to go for the Dell 3100 or Dell 5150. In an nutshell, what are the limitations regarding upgrading these two computers / the main difference between them?? I…
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**Calling All Spybot S&D Users**
This may be "old news" to some but perhaps not for others. Spybot Search&Destroy v1.4 has some ignored products which I unchecked after updating it. (I would like to include a screenshot at this point but can't). To check your system to see what S&D is "ignoring" do this. Open Spybot... 1) Click on Mode and choose Advanced…
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Connecton Problems Since Downloading Panda
Can I have some more advice please. Having spent hours downloading Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security last night (on dial-up) I have noticed some connection problems. I am on BT Yahoo Anytime and have an ex directory home telephone number. When I dial-up I get a warning from BT Yahoo (I downloaded their Connection…
