[quote:post_uid0="TJ5"]MY parents downloaded "spybot" What is that, and what does it do ?[/quote]
Spybot removes spyware that could be causing popups when you aren't even at any websites and can take up your computer usage.

The virus through aim i actually had once....it sayed happy holidays...and once said come see this picutre i found of you..in my profile..it was a pian in the rear end to get it out..and still my computer is messed up becaue of it....the norton anti virus dont even remove the peice of crap

download Ad Aware...it's better and FREE
http://www.lavasoft.de/



Edited By Iplay2win on June 01 2004 at 21:13

[quote:post_uid0="Iplay2win"]download Ad Aware...it's better and FREE
http://www.lavasoft.de/[/quote]
Ive used it....works great...i got rid of all those god damn anoyying spyware files that kept my computer resources low

sad mofos get online and ask ppl to get rid of your problem or do it on your on and hope you don't crash your comp

VIruses wont install on ur PC but them selves....u can even download it and as long as u not click on .exe file it wont harm ur pc....by the way....i figured it out...if youall HAVE NORTON ANTIVIRUS OR ANY KIND OF SOFTWARE like NORTON...u dont really need NORTON..but u do if youstupid enough to click on the file .exe that u dont no..ANTIVIRUS software slows ur pc up to 10%.. u have to have some kind of Firewall i reccomend HARDWARE firewall but also ZOne Alarm Pro, Outpost firewall pro for more advanced users ad Sygate Personal Firwall..any firewall will be great as long as it blocks ur PORTS...go test ur self if yousecure http://scan.sygate.com and run TESTS......and i do not recommend UNINSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARES for Beginners in PC stuff..but i do reccomend for people that know not to click on .exe file if ya dont no what it is, u cant uninstall it and u will c the differences..get a Trojan Remover and thats basically it :D

viruses come in different file types, other then .exe. i frget which others, but yeah, there are some.

best one use program to stop viruses, un notified downloads, popups, and is the best browser ever:

http://www.mozilla.com

If any ofuusing Internet Explorer please dont use it...Microsof found a new HOLE....hackers can easily install or even keep macelenious codes on ur PC..so i syggest to use Mozilla Firefox or any other browsers but Not Internet Explorer

this is very helpfull :D

[quote:post_uid0="TJ5"]MY parents downloaded "spybot" What is that, and what does it do ?[/quote]
finds and removes SPy-ware and Ad-ware programs..and much more..and unwanted Cookies that has information that can harm ur PC