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| Subject | Date Asked |
| norton firewall | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I detected a intrusion into my firewall w/ a blue tooth ip , it dissapeared or got overwritten w/ ... A: Normally, Norton is on Dynamic IP status meaning, the IP address alternates every now and then. It's ... | |
| Internet only slow on one computer HELP! | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: recently i have purchased a new computer and it is fantastic for gaming and what not. But after a ... A: Lets do this one step at a time, buddy. Otherwise it won't work my good friend. Ok, I kindly request ... | |
| What kind o f virus | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: When my PC starts and gets to the password window the window will automatically start typing - or ... A: Robinson, Lets perform some bits of diagnostics or rather tests before we determine that the ... | |
| computer volume | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I don't really think it's a virus but my sound of my computer is not working at all. I've tried so ... A: Please click on the link below to download, install and run LOOK-IN-MY-PC. Respond with your full ... | |
| which antivirus is suite to my pc? | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a pc with 1.70GHz celeron processor & with 504mb RAM,i also extended RAM with eboostr ,please ... A: I would advice you, as an experience with a most reliable security program that you go for ZONE ... | |
| this tab has been recovered | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I always get this message in IE8 that says "this tab has been recovered a problem with this webpage ... A: Option 1 Disabling All Add-Ons 1-Whilst within the Internet Explorer, click on Tools. 2-Then scroll ... | |
| Anti-Virus says comp is secure, but its infected with 25 viruses | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I just got Quick Heal Anti-Virus today and while it says my comp is fine, another Smart Internet ... A: 1-Disable all currently installed anti-virus programs from Start-up by: (Clicking on Start) (Typing ... | |
| internet security programs | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I currently have zone alarm security suite. It is coming due and am trying to decide if to renew or ... A: Hey landon, Tell you what.....don't you ever go for other programs as what you've got is the best ... | |
| Redirect virus | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have a redirect virus. My google searches get sent to random pages. Also I have a couple ... A: Please do the following, ->What is your default search engine? If Google, then try and confirm ... | |
| Resistant virus | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have some virus that i picked from my USB flshdrive and has spread to some of my computer files. ... A: Get rid of your current security program....at your own risk. Then click on the link below for a ... | |
| Computer Virus | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I had someone work in my computer. Later a different person worked on it and found Remote Assistant ... A: Unfortunately once the archives of Last Known Good Configuration within Windows are pin-pricked and ... | |
| NTDVM.EXE using 100% cpu | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: [quote]I have XP, 2 gigs of RAM and use IE7. I've recently downloaded some security programs: ... A: The process NTVDM.exe is a crucial program associated with the OS running on the hard-drive.Note ... | |
| help :( | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Operating system Xp media center 2005 Security program, AVG Free Zone alarm Free Machine is from HP ... A: Start Windows normally then follow the instructions below: -Click on Start -Click on Run -Type in ... | |
| Search engine problems | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am having problems when I do a search on any search engine. Every time I do a search on yahoo or ... A: Please click on the link below for full removal instructions. Then click on the second one to ... | |
| Win32.Agent.azsy | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: i currently have aquired a virus and was wondering if theres a free way to rid of it virus is ... A: Please click on the link below for full removal instructions. Then click on the second one to ... | |
| Anti-Vir recommands | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I appreciate for all of your last responses and your kindness in guiding me . If possible help me ... A: Firstly, you are going to require on-line updates for total security. Fresh infections keep coming ... | |
| Computer Shuts itself down | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My name is Darren. I have a Packard Bell computer system. But for some unknown reason when its on ... A: Apologies for my response long delayed. Try to restart your computer in Safe mode as this revs up ... | |
| Computer Shuts itself down | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My name is Darren. I have a Packard Bell computer system. But for some unknown reason when its on ... A: Please confirm the following if they are enabled.Then proceed with the steps; STEP ONE ... | |
| HelpCtr.exe loads 200 times | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: After a few minutes using IE8 HelpCtr loads 200 times and stops everything else. After using ... A: I believe the program has misinterpreted the scan results and brought up some false positives as ... | |
| Firewall | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Lenny Do free firewall programs exist? If they do, would you refer me to sites that I can download ... A: Definitely, free software do exist but huge differences in their performances in comparison to Pro ... | |
| Virus problem | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My two computers are infected by a virus and no antivirus can disinfect them, Problem raised when I ... A: I understand you are undergoing through a very difficult time. Firstly, it is good to know "Flash ... | |
| My cpu is unblocking my "block popups" selection | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Hope you're doing well and wondering if you can please help me out. I'm using Firefox 3.0.6 and ... A: Click on the link below to download and install CCLEANER; http://www.ccleaner.com/download Run it to ... | |
| your computer is shutting down | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: my computer got infected when i inserted a pen-drive.And from now on whenever i open command prompt ... A: Please go to a separate computer then click on the link below to download a smart Trojan/Spyware ... | |
| Problem "untrusted publisher" for any downloaded file | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Model : HP Pavillion dv2842se OS : Windows XP SP2 AV : Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 Browser : ... A: The solution will be to Delete the temporary Internet files, Configure security, content, and ... | |
| XP - Spybot S&D Problems. | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey Lenny, I am currently running Windows Xp (Home Edition) on my Acer Travelmate Laptop and i have ... A: Installing numerous several security programs certainly do confuse the system especially the ... | |
| possible virus | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to install mcaffee security suite for my friend but it installed and is not workig ... A: Please do the following; -Restart the computer in SAFE MODE(softly tap F8 keyboard button as ... | |
| magnifying glass icon | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: yesterday a new icon appeared on my screen, whenever I click a mouse button or try and scroll. The ... A: I figure this to be a backdoor trojan acting as a system file but not smart or strong enough to ... | |
| is this a virus | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I use a computer every day but my knowledge doesn't go any deeper that using the microsoft software! ... A: Referring to the "little red cross in the top corner". This is an indication of some missing item ... | |
| constant opopping up of ads | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I dont know what to do , have scanned with norton anti virus also purchased x.soft spy , of the web ... A: Click on the link below to download and install CCLEANER; http://www.ccleaner.com/download Run it to ... | |
| INTERNET ANI VIRUS PRO | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Was just surfing the net and this IAP comes up and says I may have a virus. Haven't been able to get ... A: It is a malicious infection that propagates as a genuine infection removal program. In short an ... | |
| virus | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: html_Badsrc.c I think is what I've got...problem is I can only start in safe mode, antivirus won't ... A: Have you got a back-up copy of your current security program(anti-virus/anti-spyware) Then uninstall ... | |
| svchost | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Iran Windows 2000 Profesional.Spyybor Search & Destroy found: Smitfraud-C.gp.I deleted and every ... A: Follow the link below to download the only available tool that was specifically made to find and ... | |
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Expertise
NB:I do not accept PRIVATE QUESTIONS I can answer most questions based on Windows XP PRO infections.From the most common troubling issues related to eradicating sticky Worm infection(those that tend to become invisible in a client's computer). This is a form of correcting client's PC malfunction from my PC via communication through the internet. The following is a list of problems I can eradicate remotely(via remote Assistance made possible by Windows Live Messenger); -Virus and Spyware removal, Trojans, Browser hijackers and the like. NB:YOU BETTER NOT ASK ME A SIMILAR QUESTON THAT YOU HAVE ASKED SEVERAL EXPERTS ON THE BOARD/FORUM FOR I WON'T BE PREPARED TO ANSWER. MANY APOLOGIES. Again... I prefer to strictly respond to IT Security Questions in this department. I will not respond to repetitive questions I will not respond to SPAM questions e.g. email account password resets etcetera.
Experience
I have been in the IT industry for nearly a decade now.I have a dignified experience in working under the umbrella of Windows XP environment i.e. installation, maintenance and re-allocation in case an infection worm infections, Trojans, Spyware, Malware set in.
Education/Credentials
I have been troubleshooting and maintaining system based on the Windows XP Pro environment for about 10 years now.
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