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RedThat · 11-27-2009, 11:17 AM

Was wondering if anyone can help, my computer has serious issues. Im suspecting it may be infected.

Its very weird how it operates. My computer plays random sounds at times. It does it by itself. There are times when I'll hear music playing in the background, or some commercial ad will come up randomly. Or, I'll hear people talking, etc. What could this be? Im dying to get rid of it, it's so frick'n annoying. There are times I want to tune into youtube, and then these stupid sounds pop up.

*any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

ChiefsCountry · 11-27-2009, 01:04 PM

First I would go to this:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.aspx
Its free and it will remove all the junk from your computer.

Then go and install this - Microsoft Security Essentials. Its a free anti-virus program that works really well, plus its free.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

vailpass · 11-27-2009, 01:29 PM

Get a mac and you will never have issues again!!!111BBQ/cult-like mac geek

Ralphy Boy · 11-27-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thecoffeeguy

Maybe its haunted? Poltergeist? j/k

Swine Flu

**bevischief** · 11-27-2009, 01:37 PM

aids tree virus
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stlchiefs · 11-27-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

smash it to pieces with a hammer and buy a new one

that is how I am going to fix mine-lol

http://static.reelmovienews.com/imag...e-beatdown.jpg

**Bane** · 11-27-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Serious? There's still people that don't run anti-virus?

I dont run any at all.

Mr. Laz · 11-27-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

AVAST antivirus / malwarebytes / Trojan Remover (by simplysup software)

Those 3 will clear MOST anything that could be the problem.

The hard part will be getting them to install on an infected system.. if you can get them installed and UPDATED... then running them should fix ya up.

this ... everyone should be running programs for:

Antivirus (AVG or AVAST)
Malware (Malwarebyte)
Spyware (spybot and spyblaster and winpatrol, i run all of them)
firewall (comodo or zone alarm)

All the above are free and quality programs ... google search for the free latest version to download.

Mr. Laz · 11-27-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

I dont run any at all.

just beyond me

WTF

you should start

**Bane** · 11-27-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

just beyond me

WTF

you should start

I quit having problems when I stopped using internet explorer on pc.I downloaded safari on my only pc and did a clean install of windows 7 and have had no issues.All of my other machines are macs and again I haven't had 1 issue related to spyware,virus,or malware.

Mr. Laz · 11-27-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bane_58

I quit having problems when I stopped using internet explorer on pc.I downloaded safari on my only pc and did a clean install of windows 7 and have had no issues.All of my other machines are macs and again I haven't had 1 issue related to spyware,virus,or malware.

i don't use IE ... so i understand but you still should be running something just in case.

The problem is that Hackers can use your PC to attack others so you might not notice anything.

AVG is a solid free antivirus that doesn't take up many resources.

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...dlPid=11014801

**Bane** · 11-27-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i don't use IE ... so i understand but you still should be running something just in case.

The problem is that Hackers can use your PC to attack others so you might not notice anything.

AVG is a solid free antivirus that doesn't take up many resources.

http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...dlPid=11014801

Yeah well honestly I only use my pc to stay up with windows so I can help my boys with their stuff at school.I did have pc tools anti virus on it before but I rarely use it anymore.I run snow leopard on all of my macs and so far a add on anti virus doesn't seem needed.I guess maybe I should put something on the pc though....

stlchiefs · 11-27-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RedThat

My computer plays random sounds at times. It does it by itself. There are times when I'll hear music playing in the background, or some commercial ad will come up randomly. Or, I'll hear people talking, etc.

Sorry about that. I'll turn that off for you now.

demonhero · 11-27-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Nope. No one on this board knows anything about Computers. Try Best Buy.

^ I've noticed

To the original poster, when you say you get random commericals/ads, are they occurring when you search for movies and such? If that's the case then you have malware most likely a variation of the vundom (sp).

Now the voices over the internet could be a caused by a nasty virus, or somebody nearby playing Dress up as a Cop.

My recommendation is that you either install linux, or only use Windows when not looking at p0rn. LOLz

GoHuge · 11-27-2009, 03:55 PM

Anitbiotics............and no, no one here has a clue as to how to work a computer.

RippedmyFlesh · 11-27-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Nope. No one on this board knows anything about Computers. Try Best Buy.

I hate when puter n00bs ask for help like that. A back handed insult.Next time just ask for help instead of trying to "challange" people.That shit works for sales people not IT people.

11-27-2009, 11:17 AM
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	Anyone here with good knowledge about computers? Was wondering if anyone can help, my computer has serious issues. Im suspecting it may be infected. Its very weird how it operates. My computer plays random sounds at times. It does it by itself. There are times when I'll hear music playing in the background, or some commercial ad will come up randomly. Or, I'll hear people talking, etc. What could this be? Im dying to get rid of it, it's so frick'n annoying. There are times I want to tune into youtube, and then these stupid sounds pop up. *any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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11-27-2009, 01:04 PM	#16
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1591248	First I would go to this: http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.aspx Its free and it will remove all the junk from your computer. Then go and install this - Microsoft Security Essentials. Its a free anti-virus program that works really well, plus its free. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
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GoHuge The Truth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10006072	Anitbiotics............and no, no one here has a clue as to how to work a computer.
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