Phil321
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Can I download a firewall for my computer?
Also, what else will stop pop ups and make my connection more secure?
Cheers!
[Edited on 15-09-2004 by Phil321]
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Phil321
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Also, is it a big job to format my hard drive and re-install windows etc?
Basically, I need to get everything of my hard drive as there is some kind of virus that is dialling up premium numbers which means a massive bill!
Can anyone help??????
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Greg_M
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firewall will not stop pop ups. firewall will make it more secure, but its the be all and end all
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Greg_M
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try spoybot to get rid of the spyware diling numbers. try download.com and look for spybot
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Phil321
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Already got it mate. Doesn't help 
Will formatting and reinstalling Windows etc sort it?
Is this a big job or can a novice do it?
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MarkW
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download Service pack 2 if ur running windows xp - and download adaware se from http://www.download.com tht will clear the shit off ur Hard drive, spyware etc - plus SP2 has built in pop up stopper 
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Cavey
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and Spybot - Search and destroy
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Phil321
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How do i download this Service Pack 2?
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Greg_M
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quote:
Originally posted by Cavey
and Spybot - Search and destroy
quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Already got it mate. Doesn't help
Will formatting and reinstalling Windows etc sort it?
Is this a big job or can a novice do it?
read?
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Cavey
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Bah, shuttupaya face.
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MarkW
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download.com has service pack 2 - just search for it m8, or run auto update or go microsoft site or simply do sod all 
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scott d
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Norton Personal firewall includes a function for blocking pop up's and will protect you computer.
It sounds like a dialer has automatically installed itself as the default connection or even overwritten your ISP dialer. Have a look at your network connections in the control panel for any dodgy dial up's.
Installing Windows is a fairly easy job - put the CD in and reboot, go in the BIOS and change boot priority so CD is the first, Windows setup will then load and give you the option to format the hard drive then install a fresh copy of Windows. That's the case for Win XP, might need to download boot disks from Microsoft if your on a later version.
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Phil321
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There are the following as Dial Ups in control panel:
EX3 and NV
Should I just delete them? I am on Broadband if that makes any difference!
Also, how can I stop this damn Messenger Service?
Cheers for the help fellas, appreciated!
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MarkW
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yes delete them - messenger service - do you keep getting message's off little whore's in america asking for $5 to view there webcam????
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Phil321
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yes!
Will deleting those things stop it?
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Phil321
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Also, one more thing, something on there keeps changing my homepage to some random search engine. How can i stop it?
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MarkW
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No deleting those is just getting rid of dialer's which u probs got from porn sites or something similar  messenger service u need to goto Start>Control Panel> Admin Tools> Services scroll down the list and turn off / disable messenger...... should stop the messages
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MarkW
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Also, one more thing, something on there keeps changing my homepage to some random search engine. How can i stop it?
just download adware and should sort tht problem - basically ur machine's just full of shit 
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Phil321
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Yes, though I would never visit dodgy sites 
Am I better just formatting and reinstalling windows etc?
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MarkW
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Yes, though I would never visit dodgy sites
Am I better just formatting and reinstalling windows etc?
nah m8 complete over reaction, to not a very big problem, plus you'll lose loadsa stuff like documents if you have no means of backing up - Just download Adware as that will cure a shit load of problems, install service pack 2, and run any antivirus software just to check you ain't got a virus - and everything will be fine
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