My computer appears to be constantly accessing the internet

MLBenatar · 11-04-2008, 02:57 PM

Regardless of which program I am in, the computer seems to be accessing the internet (even if I am not using either IE or Mozilla)and making the current program "inactive" - i.e. not the active program. It does this for all MS Office applications, Outlook, IE, Mozilla, etc.

I have run both Ad Aware and Spybot, and have run 2 full antivirus scans to no effect. I have de-activated automatic updates for Windows and Quickbooks.

I am looking for help and/or direction

chauffeur2 · 11-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Hello MLBenatar, Welcome to TSF!

Please read this article… "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps" ; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
(Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.)

Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not back here in this one.
(Please change the new Thread Subscription to “Instant Email Notification” so that you receive an email as soon as a reply is posted,)

You are also advised to read this article about backing up your all important data.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.

Good Luck with it.

Kind Regards,

11-04-2008, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
MLBenatar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 OS: XP	My computer appears to be constantly accessing the internet Regardless of which program I am in, the computer seems to be accessing the internet (even if I am not using either IE or Mozilla)and making the current program "inactive" - i.e. not the active program. It does this for all MS Office applications, Outlook, IE, Mozilla, etc. I have run both Ad Aware and Spybot, and have run 2 full antivirus scans to no effect. I have de-activated automatic updates for Windows and Quickbooks. I am looking for help and/or direction Last edited by MLBenatar; 11-04-2008 at 02:58 PM.

11-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: My computer appears to be constantly accessing the internet Hello MLBenatar, Welcome to TSF! Please read this article… "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps" ; follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum. (Simply, click on the coloured links to be re-directed.) *Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not* back here in this one.** (Please change the new Thread Subscription to “Instant Email Notification” so that you receive an email as soon as a reply is posted,) You are also advised to read this article about backing up your all important data. Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can. Good Luck with it. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!