Computer Security & Viruses/Computer is "useless" all of a sudden
Expert: Doug Woodall - 2/26/2007
QuestionLast week I opened an e-mail from an unidentified person (accidentally).
Yesterday I began getting pop-ups saying there was very little space available on C, and that I should delete any programs or desktop icons that are not being used.
Following the advice, I got rid of much unused items.
Now - Today, I have message saying ZERO space available, even though I "cleaned house".
Also,
I am unable to open AOL.
Unable to install new printer (got it this morning, thinking reason I couldn't print was printer and now believe it's computer)
Unable to print labels of any kind.
Unable to open my QuickBooks.
What can I do?
Sincerely,
Kristie
AnswerHi Kristie,
Are you using XP?
What Antivirus are you using?
Are you sure you have a full hard disk?
When was was your last restore point created? Can you restore back to a few days ago before this happened.
Was there a attachment to this email? Do you still have it?
Let me know.