Ahhhhh Computer Help?

Question

I have a couple problems with my HP Compaq 6715b. When I go to Google and search for something, I click a link then it will take me to a completly diffrent page. Some pages have what looks like IP numbers for the URL, there are some sites like bcar.com and podcastingfreak.com whitch I have no idea what they are. I know this must be a virus or spyware... I have scanned my computer and found spyware and removed it from my computer but this still happens. I have no Virus' either. What is this?

My other problem is that sometimes my computer will just freeze... I can't open anything, I just have to wait about 5-10 mins untill it unfreezes then a red warning baloon will pop up in
the bottom right cornor saying "Small Buisness protection is turned off. To fix this problem click here." I click it and it takes me to my firewall, automatic updates, and virus protection page.

What is wrong with my computer?????

By the way, I use Windows XP.

Answer 1

First of all, stop thinking about spending money to buy costly Anti-spyware programs. First use the free programs available.

Do a little yourself and if that doesnt help, you can always shell out some money to buy those good for nothing utilities.



Download the free anti-spyware programs mentioned and follow the easy steps mentioned on this article first ...



http://www.compset.net/article_spyware_adware.html



I am sure, this will help. Good Luck!

Answer 2

You can run antivirus and antispyware programs, but the sad fact is if you have found one virus on your computer, you probably have several. Cleaning the computer now requires you to follow these steps, because modern viruses and spyware entrench themselves in files that your computer needs in order to run: 1. Virus-check your data files (not application files-- you have installer CDs for those). 2. Back up the data files, getting them off your hard drive. 3. Get your original operating system CDs that came with your computer. 4. Boot your computer from the operating system CD. 5. Select the option that erases your hard drive and then reinstall your system software. 6. Turn on your software firewall that came with your operating system. 7. Reconnect to the internet, and download *all* Windows updates, no matter how long it takes. 8. Reinstall your application software, and update the applications as much as you can. 9. Reinstall your data files. 10. Create a limited user account on your system that does *not* have administrator access, and web surf only from this account. Yes, this is a pain in the butt. No, there is no other way. No, antivirus and antispyware programs cannot fix this problem on its own. So, what do you do in the future? 1. Never click on links you find in an e-mail. 2. Never open an e-mail attachment, ever. 3. Only download files from a reputable website that you know is on the up-and-up. 4. Never use bit-torrent and other file-sharing programs. 5. Never use an unsolicited drive-checking site. 6. Turn off all java and java scripting by default, and only enable java and java scripting for sites that you know you can trust. 7. Never read an unsolicited e-mail, and delete spam immediately. It is possible to be hacked by reading an e-mail alone. Please adhere to the 'dont's' I provided above, because you will have to repeat the cleaning steps that I listed first *every time you get infected.* Anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are good to have, but they are a second line of defense. The best way to protect your system is you, and changing your behavior. Good luck!

Answer 3

Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.

There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on



http://www.anti-spyware-center.com



You can download and scan your computer for free.



As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.



After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.



Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.



GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

Hey man be careful of those popups, some are designed to look like copyrighted software and valid spyware and virus software programs but they are not. If you ran a virus scan and the problem still persists you may want to backup all of your important data onto a flash drive or a cd, and format. It will clean everything out, basically it's like getting a brand new pc and restarting all over again, so make sure you have all of your cd's including your windows XP cd, or the cds that came with your pc.

Answer 5

This is definitely a spyware or virus. (I think spyware) If you have antispyware or antivirus go to Safe Mode by pressing f8 when u start ur computer and run the scan. You can also do it without safe mode but safe blocks all other applications that may be using "spyware".

Answer 6

You can free download antispyware 2007

http://www.antispyware2007.info which is an essential tool to keep your system free of dangerous spywares, protecting your privacy and your PC. It is a cutting-edge anti-spyware solution. This revolutionary anti-spyware program was created by the industry's top spyware experts in order to protect your computer and your privacy, while ensuring optimal system performance. With the ability to locate, eliminate and prevent the widest range of spyware threats, it is able to offer its users a safe, spyware-free computing experience; and with it's convenient automatic update feature, It ensures continuous up-to-date protection.

It also works very well for me

http://www.antispyware2007.info

Answer 7

Go to http://www.superantispyware.com download the free program and run a full scan.

Answer 8

>> What is wrong with my computer?????



>> By the way, I use Windows XP.



You just answered your own question.