sorry jon

hiu sorry jon but my pc dies had to get another… it was ram something infected everything on the computer.. paranoid now .. was only looking at wedding dresses xxxxxx moll

Hello moll

my pc dies had to get another

Sorry to hear you had so much trouble with your machine

I'll provide you with some links to trusted utilities for your new machine. If you need any further assistance just let me know

• Please take the time to read through the information provided below:
  
  Enhance your System Security
  
  
• For an excellent list of free anti virus software, free online virus scanners, free spyware detection/removal and free firewalls, click here.

• IMPORTANT! Please make sure you only have ONE firewall and ONE real-time antivirus installed on your system. When using "on demand" scanners, first update the detection signature files, then disconnect from the internet and disable your resident security program before running the scan.
• Once complete, remember to re-engage your resident security before going online.

Web Browsers and Browser Security

Firefox

• Firefox is generally considered to have greater browsing security in comparison to other popular programs. You can download Firefox 4.0 from here.

No-Script

• If you use Firefox as your default browser, No-Script can provide additional security by preventing malicious scripts from being executed on your system.
• You can download No-Script by clicking here.

Internet Explorer

• The newest version of Internet Explorer is available from here.
• Please Note: IE9 is not configured to run on XP machines.

SpywareBlaster

• If you use Internet Explorer as your default browser, SpywareBlaster would be a valuable addition to your online security.
• SpywareBlaster prevents malicious ActiveX objects from being downloaded onto your system.
• You can download SpywareBlaster by clicking here.

Web of Trust

• When using search engines, Web of Trust provides you with an easy way of telling the good sites from the bad and is compatible with both Firefox and Internet Explorer.
• Coloured symbols are displayed next to search results, giving you more confidence in the links you choose to click on: Green (To go), Yellow (Caution) and Red (Stop).
• You can download Web of Trust by clicking here.

Keep your Software Updated

• Outdated software can sometimes have vulnerabilities that are exploitable by malware.
• Check if there are available updates for your installed software with Secunia's Online Software Inspector by clicking here.

Passwords

• Learn how to create strong passwords by clicking here and test the strength of the passwords you already use by clicking here.

General Reading

• PC Safety and Security - What do I need?
• How to prevent Malware (by Miekiemoes)

Since this problem appears to be resolved this topic is now closed. Best wishes JonTom