[SOLVED] Virus problems

Jowin · 05-13-2008, 09:11 AM

I have 100mb per day to download but because of this I had to format my computer within 1 month of purchase. Can you give me information and tips about how to be safe while downloading software and games from Internet?

dj_kiwi · 05-13-2008, 10:02 AM

use legitimate sites.. dont use illegal sites..
1. because they're illegal
2. they're usually viruses/malware

**koala** · 05-13-2008, 10:32 AM

Did you have to reformat because your computer got infected?

What security software and firewall do you have installed? Do you have any realtime scanners, or do you manually scan the files after you've downloaded them and before running?

If you're using Internet Explorer, switch to a safer one, like Firefox, and install the McAfee Site Advisor addon. This places an icon in the status bar that turns red for potentially dangerous sites and green for tested safe sites. It also indicates safe/dangerous sites in your google searches.

Are you using P2P or downloading from unknown sites? What type of files are they? (screensavers, themes, exe's)

Slapshot · 05-13-2008, 02:14 PM

Use FF
www.virustotal.com before downloading
Make sure you have an up-to-date antivirus
Download from trusted sites only
Never download something that is to good to be true
Check for legitimacy

Jowin · 06-24-2008, 12:30 AM

Thank you for all of your advices

05-13-2008, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jowin Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 OS: XP	[SOLVED] Virus problems I have 100mb per day to download but because of this I had to format my computer within 1 month of purchase. Can you give me information and tips about how to be safe while downloading software and games from Internet?

05-13-2008, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
dj_kiwi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Swansea - South Wales Posts: 189 OS: Vista Ultimate 32- WinXP Pro - Linux My System	Re: Virus problems use legitimate sites.. dont use illegal sites.. 1. because they're illegal 2. they're usually viruses/malware __________________ Life has changed.. for the better :)

05-13-2008, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Virus problems Did you have to reformat because your computer got infected? What security software and firewall do you have installed? Do you have any realtime scanners, or do you manually scan the files after you've downloaded them and before running? If you're using Internet Explorer, switch to a safer one, like Firefox, and install the McAfee Site Advisor addon. This places an icon in the status bar that turns red for potentially dangerous sites and green for tested safe sites. It also indicates safe/dangerous sites in your google searches. Are you using P2P or downloading from unknown sites? What type of files are they? (screensavers, themes, exe's) __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

05-13-2008, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: Virus problems Use FF www.virustotal.com before downloading Make sure you have an up-to-date antivirus Download from trusted sites only Never download something that is to good to be true Check for legitimacy

06-24-2008, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jowin Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 OS: XP	Re: Virus problems Thank you for all of your advices