[Waverley ARS] I suspect a computer virus

[raffy@raffy.net]

Hi Henrik,
I believe Symantec IS the problem, It is typical bloatware!
Try this, it's free for home users, light and has found virus's (viruii?)
that AVG and Symantec have let through.
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

73
Raffy


On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM, Henrik Stenstrom
<hstenstrom at komatsu.com.au>wrote:

> Gents,
>
> I'm beginning to suspect that a computer virus is doing its dastardly
> thing on our home PC. The unit in question is a Dell about 5 years old
> running Windows XP and is used almost exclusively for internet/email and
> other light duties.  Other details such as processor, RAM etc I can only
> give after checking this evening.
>
> Symptoms
>
> The PC is seems to be running very slowly as if there are other programs
> running in the background with higher priority.
>
> Internet Explorer fails from time to time due to "runtime" errors
>
> System requests from time to time to increase virtual memory levels
>
>
> Attempts to Resolve
>
> We have up to date Symantec Antivirus software installed.  Full system
> scans do not show up any problem.
>
> A recent Windows online update showed some initial improvement.
>
> Increasing virtual memory levels is inconclusive.
>
> Our ADSL connection might not be the fastest in Sydney but I don't
> believe this is the underlying problem.
>
>
> So, where to start?  Can anyone recommend if further anti
> spyware/malware detection is required?  If so, any recommendations as to
> what?  What else to check?  IS the windows task manager any use in
> checking for other programs that are running?
>
> Many thanks in advance for all or any help in resolving this aggravating
> situation,
>
> Henrik - VK2HHS
>
>
>
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