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09-26-2012, 10:45 AM
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Hello,
After closing a website my pc keeps down loading, is there a way I can trace the source as its not an update. Thanks |
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09-26-2012, 11:04 AM
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Sounds like a bug of some sort..
Do a full shutdown to stop it. Then re start maybe run malwarebytes [ FREE DOWNLOAD If malwarebytes finds malware on your system using the free one time download, that means your current antimalware protection is not effective. ] http://www.malwarebytes.org/lp/malware_lp_form Many of the top antivirus websites have free scanners and free cleaners to down load - here's a top list - http://internet-security-suite-revie...enreviews.com/ If you read up about Hijack this it should be of help, but only for experienced users
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09-26-2012, 12:52 PM
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What antivirus do you use and which browser?
IE browsers are vulnerable to a new exploit , an update patch went out last friday check to see if windows & IE are fully updated. just posted a new thread with info. The Comodo website has free products - security & browsers.
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09-26-2012, 05:00 PM
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do you have a backup running?
Sometimes my backup saves things during the day, but then a screen comes up after the extended hard-drive run, to tell me of it.
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09-27-2012, 06:24 PM
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Define "downloading".
Downloading a file? A picture? How do you know its downloading? What flavour of Windows or is it an Apple? |
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10-01-2012, 06:12 AM
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10-22-2012, 12:44 PM
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Do you mean your router lights are still flashing away? Do you use a WiFi router? If so is it secured (WPA/WPA2 PSK) ?
If you do have WiFi, do you have any other devices that may be accessing it? I know my mobile checks for certain application updates regularly.
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10-22-2012, 01:39 PM
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Sounds like dial up only , no wifi.
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