I downloaded anti-virus software and when it is scanning it just closes midway?
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1.You have a Infected Pc.\n           or\n2.You have a corrupted antivirus software.\nYou can download a good antivirus from this page i found.Downloads are free and this page is damn good.\nwww.varunhacker.tk
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install antivirus and check once....\nif u r getting a dialogue box saying that ur system is shutting down in 1 minute or something like that then\nopen command prompt\ntype shutdown -a
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Sounds like something is running in the backlground. Try using Winpatrol to see if anything is running after you have closed all your programs.\n\nBefore attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just \nrestore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.\nRun your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads \nbut before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.\n\nThen beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;\n\nYou need to install one firewall.\nThe Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. \nhttp://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall\nhttp://www.comodogroup.com/  - Comodo security suite.\n\nYou need to install one anti virus;\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/  -AVG anti virus or\nhttp://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus \n\nYou need all three anti spyware programs;\nhttp://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.\nhttp://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware\n\nAnd these are useful utilities;\nShields Up security site; \nhttps://www.grc.com - check your firewall works\nhttp://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.\nhttp://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser\nInstal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support \n\nActive X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.\n\nhttp://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool\nhttp://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter\nWinpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\nSpywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent \n\nhijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com\nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.\nhttp://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder\nhttp://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.\n\nRemember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
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You should check your system with an antivirus, may be your system is effected with virus, so i highly recommend you to please chek and scan your whole system.\n\nThank and regard
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Have you got any anti virus stuff?\n\nTry rebooting your computer.
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I assume you're using Windows. Using two anti-virus programs creates conflicts. For instance when you download a file both will try to scan it at the same time. The second program will cause an error because the file is already in use by the first program.\n\nOne top of that Windows now requires each anti-virus program to register with it so it can monitor weather it's enable or disabled. When there is two windows gets confused. \n\nPlus it uses up system resources. Just run on anti-virus application; keep it updated, run regular scans. \n\nI often uninstall one and install a differnt one just to make sure mine is doing it's job.\n\nI've included a link on this topic.
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Even though your particular virus scan did not pick anything up, your computer is still badly infected. No single one virus scanner can detect 100% of all viruses and other malware !00% or the time. \n\nI would suggest that you try both of these free on-line scans (no download needed)\n\n1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender\n\nhttp://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/\n\n2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido\n\nhttp://www.ewido.net/en/\n\nGood luck.
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don't disable anti-virus program....stop and think for a sec. if nothing there to hold it it will be free again
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try to un-install it... and re-install it later\nin the middle try to clean your computer: run an antivirus, antispyware...\nfree antivirus:\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avg71free_375a716.exe\nfree antispyware:\nhttp://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html\nand if you can install a firewall
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Frank, you will have to be a little more specific about the type of antispyware you are using and what you are trying to accomplish with it.\n   If you are trying to start your scan, hit the start button, the program should come with a help button and go to tutorial and it will explain the set up and operation of your anti spyware.  If you are having trouble starting your scan just uninstall the program and reinstall it.
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run antivirus software or you may have to reinstall windows
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If you think it's a virus, try running an antivirus software in Safe Mode. Then you can be sure if its a virus or not. Sometimes the virus isn't really gone. Cheap or free anti-virus programs do that.
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First try going to safe mode then shut down and restart. While in safe mode scan for virus and spyware. Next try a system restore.\nIf that doesn't work go to the website below to look for a restore disc.
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almost do have virus in it, but this is what you do, just download it first without running it, then use your antivirus to scan it before running it.
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Go to the site below, and do an ONLINE scan, free of charge!  And this way, it won't shut down while you're scanning.  This software is the BEST on the market, and well worth the time, and you can browse the internet while it's scanning!  Panda Software makes one of the most thorough antivirus software packages in the world.  And it's updated several times a day for the newest threats to your home PC.\n\nJust click the green and white "Scan Your PC" button.
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★★★ Computer Security Software & Tips ★★★\n\n◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.\n\n► http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\n◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.\n\n► http://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n\n◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.\n\n► http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep\n\n◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software?including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom?and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.\n\n► http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\n\n◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.\n\n◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\n◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n► http://www.spywarewarrior.com/\n\n◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".\n\n◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.\n\n◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n► http://www.zonealarm.com/\n\n◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.\n\n► http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/\n\n◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.\n\n► http://security.yahoo.com/\n\n◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.\n\n► http://www.pcmag.com/\n► http://www.smartcomputing.com/
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Hello,\n    I suggest, uninstalling the programm, and re installing it. If the problem persists check your computer with;\n\n1: Spybot search and destroy\n2: Your Anti Virus Software\n3: Ad Aware 6.0\n4: AVG anti virus\n\nAll of the above are available via free download. If the problem persists after all these checks use the defragment in control pannel may also be under disc cleanup this will solve the problem. may i suggets doing all of the above and your computer will overall run 10x faster!\n\nHope This helps