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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Virus11/11/2009Ramon Zammit
  Q: CSIMHook.dll %26 CSmileyIM Please help me remove these from my Computer as I am a small business man ...
  A: its ramon here not brian.. gary,those files look like SPAM. Download this program, update it and ...
how to remove alpha antivirus11/11/2009Lorry
  Q: First of all, thanks for the quick response to my previous question. Secondly I would ike to ask if ...
  A: Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.41 from the following site, once installed check for updates ...
PLEASE HELP11/11/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: SOMEHOW WE HAVE ANOTHER VIRUS THAT KEEPS POPPING UP TRYING TO SELL ME A ANTI VIRUS SOMETHING OR ...
  A: The infection is still present. I believe that Norton may be interfering with the removal process, ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/11/2009James Filmer
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: What system are you using? XP Home, Professional, 2000...? If XP, is it the most current version ...
PLEASE HELP11/11/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: SOMEHOW WE HAVE ANOTHER VIRUS THAT KEEPS POPPING UP TRYING TO SELL ME A ANTI VIRUS SOMETHING OR ...
  A: Yes, you are infected with Osawarepro trojan. Osawarepro.com is a rogue website sponsoring the ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/10/2009Doug Woodall
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: Its hard to know exactly whats wrong without a diag prog like Hijack This for example. I suggest you ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/10/2009James Filmer
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: No anti-virus program running while you're on the Internet is a big mistake coming from very bad ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/10/2009Lorry
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: When it gets to that point there will be a tan bar on the top saying something like the previous ...
virus?11/9/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: When utilizing the internet on our desktop, it is an HP Pavilion a1700n, it looks as if another web ...
  A: Let's check first to see if there is an infection and remove that before we take on the Norton ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/9/2009Lorry
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: Not usually, it could be a simple thing as taking ownership of the file. Check out: ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/9/2009James Filmer
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: simon, Do you currently have an anti-virus program running on your system? If so, what is it and is ...
virus may be blocking access to anti-virus software11/9/2009Doug Woodall
  Q: what is - windows cannot access the specified device, path or file - ? is this a trojan or virus ...
  A: Have you done any MS updates lately? Are you using IE? Its possible a update changed the settings on ...
Webwatcher11/9/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: My boyfriend installed webwatcher on my laptop. I found out and told him to remove it. I watched ...
  A: The log file looks good. We just need to fix one item. Start HijackThis and click to do a Scan ...
Registry Mechanic11/9/2009James Filmer
  Q: I found Registry Mechanic in my programs but don't believe it was there before. The Malwarebytes and ...
  A: Zebbie: A popular search engine will provide 100s of results about Registry Mechanic. I see no ...
Virus Problems11/7/2009Keith Davis
  Q: My computer recently infected by viruses, and the more serious problem is some of my Microsoft Word ...
  A: If the viruses are gone and the file is still password protected, it may just be a matter of ...
Disk Defrag11/6/2009Lorry
  Q: i couldn't find a good spot to post this question so i'll just ask you. if you know great if not ...
  A: Check out the following for information: ...
RAS Async Adapter11/6/2009James Filmer
  Q: I am using Computer Associates Firewall and since installing it every time I connect to the Internet ...
  A: Patricia, Hoping for an easy, simple fix for your problem, Click Start > Control Panel > (Classic ...
personal guard, antispyware11/5/2009James Filmer
  Q: I forgot to mention in my previous email that the personal guard 2009 and the two antispyware ...
  A: Zebbie, Hopefully, the information in the other two replies will resolve your issues, including the ...
anti virus software11/5/2009James Filmer
  Q: My Norton anti-virus ran out. So I guess I need to download a copy of the software. Do you have any ...
  A: Zebbie, AVG 9.0 full or free version. There's a link on Enrgy21.com's home page for your ...
windows xp not starting11/5/2009James Filmer
  Q: I just had a problem with getting my computer to start up. I had the computer totally shut down ...
  A: See: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-personal-guard-2009.html Personal Guard is a rogue, fake ...
webwatcher11/4/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: My boyfriend installed webwatcher on my laptop. I found out and told him to remove it. I watched ...
  A: Of course I'd be happy to help. Since I can't scold your boyfriend for violating your privacy (and ...
Slow computer11/3/2009James Filmer
  Q: that why i didn't rate, have done now. The AV2009 still remains in the System Configuration Utility ...
  A: I read your followup and answered it within one day (as I did with all my replies to you). As far ...
Many Problems11/3/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: I have done the hijackThis that will follow. 1 problem my computer runs very slow. I have download ...
  A: Click the Start button and open your Control Panel. Click on Programs and Features. This will give ...
virus11/2/2009James Filmer
  Q: Last year I spent $300 to clean-up my computer because of a virus. It has happened again, but ...
  A: Karen, I believe your core problem is logon.exe. I'm a little surprised that Superantispyware ...
Avast11/2/2009James Filmer
  Q: I've used Norton and McAfee in the past. I've had several people tell me to use the free version of ...
  A: The free version has antispyware, anti-rootkit protection and secures e-mail and chats, but it's ...
virus11/1/2009James Filmer
  Q: Last year I spent $300 to clean-up my computer because of a virus. It has happened again, but ...
  A: In answer to your question "Will a anti-virus take care of this?", it might. But, first I need to ...
Many Problems11/1/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: I have done the hijackThis that will follow. 1 problem my computer runs very slow. I have download ...
  A: So long as they were not identified by Malwarebytes' as threats, I would not be concerned with ...
Virus10/31/2009Lorry
  Q: I am not at all savy about computers, but I know when there is a problem. Last year I ssssssspent ...
  A: Using Internet Explorer, go to: http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp Click "Continue ...
Computer hangs when i connect to internet10/30/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: My Computer hangs 5 minutes after connecting to the internet. A message appears showing "Generic ...
  A: Have you uninstalled the HP software? If so, run a scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to delete ...
Many Problems10/30/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: I have done the hijackThis that will follow. 1 problem my computer runs very slow. I have download ...
  A: Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop from here: ...
xtoff10/29/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: I read your answer on how to fix this problem, but don't see that option when I right click and ...
  A: Please download HijackThis to your desktop from here: ...
Computer hangs when i connect to internet10/28/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: My Computer hangs 5 minutes after connecting to the internet. A message appears showing "Generic ...
  A: Your HJT file is clean of infections. The error you are experiencing may be caused by your HP ...
Digital Line Detect10/26/2009James Filmer
  Q: Good morning James, Last night I got this Digital Line Detect error. I ran Spybot and Cleaner then ...
  A: If you have Malwarebytes, SuperAntispyware, or e-squared (free or full versions links on ...
Windows 710/24/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: I have a Windows Vista laptop and I was wondering if I really need Norton Anti Virus. I have seen ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. PCWorld.com has an excellent article on things you ...
Computer turns on but won't load10/24/2009Ramon Zammit
  Q: Last night my boy friend was checking out a website when he clicked on a link to look at a blog. As ...
  A: looks like your computer might have fallen victim to a virus infection. you could try booting your ...
Trojan Virus10/23/2009Doug Woodall
  Q: I have a Trojan that is killing or killed my desktop... message says: "your system is infected with ...
  A: What AntiVirus are you using? There is a auto removal tool here at this great site. ...
Slow computer10/23/2009James Filmer
  Q: I have noticed that there is something called AV2009 C:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009\AV2009.exe. Who ...
  A: I believe my reply (following) was the last one. Was waiting for your response. ...
Slow computer10/22/2009James Filmer
  Q: I have noticed that there is something called AV2009 C:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009\AV2009.exe. Who ...
  A: "...and it bought up 2 x Antispyware." Not sure what this means. Please explain. About it being in ...
Slow computer10/22/2009James Filmer
  Q: I have noticed that there is something called AV2009 C:\Program Files\Antivirus 2009\AV2009.exe. Who ...
  A: Peter, It's a fake/rogue anti-virus program that displays fake information messages, conflicts with ...
Reset windowns password10/22/2009Brian Benosky
  Q: Ok I ran the program that is suppose the reset and it said it did reset. I rebooted and pressed ok ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your question. Have you done a chkdsk on the hard drive? It ...

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