Virus

[U2Girl1978]

It seems like everytime I've come on this website, a virus has been trying to get through and infect my computer. It's called the NetBus Trojan Horse Virus. I'm concerned about this...

 

[Elvis]

This website does not have any viruses.

It is however likely, since you spend a lot of time here (based on your post count) that you maybe experiencing this while you happen to be at the site.

NetBus virus is not something that resides on a webpage.... it's something that would have already infected your system. You should really try removing it wiht antivirus software.

 

[Liesje]

Is your computer up-to-date? All it really takes to protect from viruses are the usual Windows Updates. An anti-virus software will locate them and perhaps remove them, but does nothing to actually protect the computer.

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

yes. it's always a good idea to make sure you install any and all security patches that your os (windows xp, windows 98, mac os x, etc.) comes out with. i think this is the most essential key and it's free to do, and is usually defaulted to checking for updates anyway.

i worked for a place that did a lot of money-related things on computers. the whole time i worked there, the xp "your updates are ready to be installed" window was minimized. i asked them if i should install them and they told me no

 

[U2Girl1978]

Thanks for tips ...I have the current update of Norton Antivirus and I've firewalled my computer. I have also been getting updates and pretty much everything under the sun to block anything from infecting my computer.

 

[Liesje]

I work as a computer technician and we've noticed that WinXP Service Pack 2 seems to be blocking the two newest virus outbreaks. If you have Windows XP, install SP2. It might take a while, but it's worth it.

 

[U2Girl1978]

Excellent...thanks for the heads up!