Computer Problem

[Harry]

Harry, I don't want to cause you a headache, never - steer clear of CrapCleaner!

I will, I will!

[Keemun]

An alternative to CCleaner is Glary Utilities.  I switched when I grew tired of CCleaner telling me every week that I had to update to a new version.  I learned of Glary Utilities from PC World's website and generally like it better.  You can download it here:  http://www.glaryutilities.com/  

[DavidRoss]

I'm very wary of such optimization utilities, having tried several over the years and never finding one that didn't mess up my system.  Don't you be messin' with my registry, man!

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

An alternative to CCleaner is Glary Utilities.  I switched when I grew tired of CCleaner telling me every week that I had to update to a new version.

Well, you could simply have unchecked that nagging reminder in Preferences (or Settings, I am using a Dutch version)...

[Keemun]

Well, you could simply have unchecked that nagging reminder in Preferences (or Settings, I am using a Dutch version)...

True, but I've never seen a program release new versions so frequently.  It makes me wonder why they need to constantly update it in the first place. 

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

True, but I've never seen a program release new versions so frequently.  It makes me wonder why they need to constantly update it in the first place. 

I wonder about that, too. But it's a nice tool.

[BorisG]

Suddenly my computer is running slow.  Here are a few other symptoms:

1. When I click on a link or anything for that matter, I here my click but then I here what soundechos of my click where it clicks 2,3,4, or even 5 more times.
2. Windows pop up now and then that I did not click on.
3. Just seems slower.

Any help appreciated.

Check that only your anti-virus is checked in Start-up.

Additional points to consider-

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm#Setting

[Keemun]

I wonder about that, too. But it's a nice tool.

No disagreement here.  I just like Glary Utilities a little bit more.  But I wouldn't hesitate to go back to CCleaner should the need arise.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

No disagreement here.  I just like Glary Utilities a little bit more.  But I wouldn't hesitate to go back to CCleaner should the need arise.

I just had a look at Glary Utilities. It looks okay. If I hadn't got used to CC first, Glary Utilities would do as fine a job, I suppose.

[MN Dave]

Please be aware that any member's standing on the forum...

Hey! Get offa there!

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Hey! Get offa there!

[Harry]

I just had a look at Glary Utilities. It looks okay. If I hadn't got used to CC first, Glary Utilities would do as fine a job, I suppose.

I downloaded it, and started the software, and indeed does a good job.

[SonicMan46]

I'm very wary of such optimization utilities, having tried several over the years and never finding one that didn't mess up my system.  Don't you be messin' with my registry, man!

Comin' in late to this thread, but I'd second David's caution here w/ registry cleaners, an option in CCleaner - I belong to a computer forum Computer Tech Help; check out the links provided for some 'varied opinions' on these programs (BTW, my moniker there is 'giradman', same avatar!).

Bill - as already suggested I believe you still need to do a thorough check for malware, some programs have already been suggested; Trend Micro Housecall is a 'free' online service that provides a 'double' check, often one needs to run a number of these spyware programs to catch all (if even possible!); finally, if you take a look at the computer forum I mentioned, there is a sub-forum called Cyber Safety - directions are pinned to the top, esp. for generating a log w/ a program called Highjack This - an 'expert' in the forum can 'analyze' your log (often will want you to run other similar programs), and it is all free, but not always timely.  Good luck & please report back your results - Dave 

[Bogey]

Comin' in late to this thread, but I'd second David's caution here w/ registry cleaners, an option in CCleaner - I belong to a computer forum Computer Tech Help; check out the links provided for some 'varied opinions' on these programs (BTW, my moniker there is 'giradman', same avatar!).

Bill - as already suggested I believe you still need to do a thorough check for malware, some programs have already been suggested; Trend Micro Housecall is a 'free' online service that provides a 'double' check, often one needs to run a number of these spyware programs to catch all (if even possible!); finally, if you take a look at the computer forum I mentioned, there is a sub-forum called Cyber Safety - directions are pinned to the top, esp. for generating a log w/ a program called Highjack This - an 'expert' in the forum can 'analyze' your log (often will want you to run other similar programs), and it is all free, but not always timely.  Good luck & please report back your results - Dave 

Just ran Trend Micro Housecall:

7 Malwares
Plus 1 Encrypted(?)

1 Adware Infection

And enough "cookies" to feed everyone here. 

[Bogey]

CleaningPhasers on full....NOW!

[SonicMan46]

Bill - good luck!     I'd still suggest visiting the CTH Forum, join up, and post in the Cyber Safety Forum; the process is pretty simple, and will just give you more confidence in your system - there are just some great people there that offer their services for no cost - Dave 

[Bogey]

Bill - good luck!     I'd still suggest visiting the CTH Forum, join up, and post in the Cyber Safety Forum; the process is pretty simple, and will just give you more confidence in your system - there are just some great people there that offer their services for no cost - Dave 

It seems some of the infections cannot be deleted.  Is this normal?

[Brahmsian]

Hi Folks,

I am not the most technically savvy, when it comes to describing computer malfunctions/issues.  I do know I have something 'wrong', so to speak, on my computer.  It seems to have popped up very recently.

Not sure exactly what it is, I just know that I ran a Fully McAfee virus scan, as well as an AVG scan, and both did not detect and remove this 'annoyance'.

What happens is (and it does not matter whether I use IE, Firefox or Google Chrome browser) that on any website I go to (including GMG), there are underlined links, and beneath these underlined links (which look similar to regular links that you can click on any website), have fishy ads on them.

I'm assuming this is what someone might call 'Adware'.  Different ads show up, but the most frequent one that does (I have not actually clicked on them), I just put the pointer near the underlined 'link', and it was display a small box with the ad is one called "Earn $77/hr from home, or Mom earns $77/hr from home".

If anyone has any recommendations on what kind of software that might be able to detect and remove this, I most certainly appreciate it! 

[Gurn Blanston]

Never ran across that one, Ray. I know some resources that I will try to exploit. That really sucks, IMO.

[Brahmsian]

Never ran across that one, Ray. I know some resources that I will try to exploit. That really sucks, IMO.

Well, it is more annoying that anything else!  Computer is running fine.  Just at times it is confusing if something is an actual link or not, and it changes to a different word or area when you refresh a page.