Expert: Lorry - 5/18/2008

Question
I use Norton 360 but my pc is still sluggish & slow most of the time, could I still have a virus, please bear in mind I'm not that up on computers, I just want to make sure its virus free. Limewire site is used occasionally I've heard its not a very safe site, what do you think.

Answer
Hi Allison,

To verify that Windows is free of viruses and/or other threats, using Internet Explorer go to:

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Click the GO button, then under Virus Detection, click Start. You might be told that you need to download and install ActiveX Controls for the scan to work, answer Yes.

Write down exactly anything it finds, then go to: http://www.symantec.com/search/  and do a search for what was found. Symantec usually has a removal tool and/or directions for removing manually. Make sure that you follow the instructions for removal, step by step, especially the part regarding disabling System Restore.

The Symantec site has all of the updates. Limewire has been known to transmit viruses and/or spyware - like most other P2P sites(peer to peer).

Hope this helps!
Lorry