Can't install or type in Internet Browser : Antivirus / Firewall

desb01 · 10-23-2004, 02:21 PM

Hi,

One of my friend have the following problem.

If he type in IE or Firefox the word : firewall, antivirus, mcafee, norton, ... or even click a link linking to a firewall/antivirus site, IE or Firefox close.

If I try to install a firewall or antivirus, the software won't install.

I suspect a virus. But which one and how to remove it.

Thx a lot to the one who will post the answer.

^_^

CTSNKY · 10-23-2004, 03:10 PM

You are right to suspect a virus, that is a strange one.

Are there any specific error messages you can share when trying to install an AV program?

desb01 · 10-23-2004, 08:01 PM

No msg at all :(

CTSNKY · 10-23-2004, 08:13 PM

Why don't you try a very good, free, "off-brand" AV program called AVG? You can get it at http://www.grisoft.com

Give some more system specs too...OS, connection type, etc.

desb01 · 10-24-2004, 09:59 AM

Is this AV more powerful than Antivir (http://www.free-av.com/) ???

CTSNKY · 10-24-2004, 10:04 AM

I do not know this product, but will say that many folks, like myself, who work in the computer industry, think very highly of AVG.

Geez, just try something that works........ :program:

10-23-2004, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
desb01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Can't install or type in Internet Browser : Antivirus / Firewall Hi, One of my friend have the following problem. If he type in IE or Firefox the word : firewall, antivirus, mcafee, norton, ... or even click a link linking to a firewall/antivirus site, IE or Firefox close. If I try to install a firewall or antivirus, the software won't install. I suspect a virus. But which one and how to remove it. Thx a lot to the one who will post the answer. ^_^

10-23-2004, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	You are right to suspect a virus, that is a strange one. Are there any specific error messages you can share when trying to install an AV program? __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

10-23-2004, 08:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Why don't you try a very good, free, "off-brand" AV program called AVG? You can get it at http://www.grisoft.com Give some more system specs too...OS, connection type, etc. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

10-24-2004, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	I do not know this product, but will say that many folks, like myself, who work in the computer industry, think very highly of AVG. Geez, just try something that works........ :program: __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

10-23-2004, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
desb01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 OS: XP	No msg at all :(

10-24-2004, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
desb01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Is this AV more powerful than Antivir (http://www.free-av.com/) ???