Recently I've been noticing my computer doing weird things. Buttons on the keyboard would be pressed when I wasn't pressing them. For example, I'll be scrolling down a webpage with the mouse, and suddenly the text changes size - because it thinks the Ctrl key is pressed. Now I put this down to my old, cheap wireless keyboard. However, today, I was typing in a text field in Firefox and suddenly it was like someone pressed Ctrl-alt-del - the 'windows security' window opens (With lock, log-off, task manager etc). So I cancelled out of that (back to the text field) and the next thing I know, *someone* is typing some nasty-looking code into the Facebook text box. No harm it being there I know, but I imagine they were trying to run a command. Anyway, I've done a virus scan (AVG) and Spybot S&D, Adaware. All negative. The only thing I can think of is that recently my router died and I've been running the internet directly through the modem - without a firewall as I forgot to turn it on. Could this be the answer. Anyway, I've started the Windows firewall, but I'd quite like to know what would be causing this. So: 1) Are there any other spybot/anti-virus programs I should try in addition to what I've done? 2) What was this *thing* that my computer has caught? 3) How do I get rid of it manually?
Spyware don't type stuff, they just spy and gather your data. A slow program opening and slow internet may show presence of one or many of them. 1- Try using AVG Anti-Spyware. On my computer it found more stuff then Ad-aware and Spybot. 2- I think your mobo PS2 or USB plug might be broken. If a USB, try changing port. If PS2, then buy a USB keyboard. It could also be your keyboard. How about a good new keyboard. OR it could be some keyboard enhancing software or driver that you (or Windows form Windows-update) installed and doesn't like Vista. Remove it, and look to see if that helps. Avoiding doing the fallowing helps increase the keyboard life span: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbgA1Xmpd4 3- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdBiKyr6hrE (Just kidding with you)
Don't know what you might have but don't overlook Microsoft not automatically providing THEIR freeware spyware defender - ie download Microsoft Windows Defender as an extra line of defence. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx A number of the MAJOR Anti-Virus providers also offer a free online scan which might help you either identify or set your mind at rest eg Computer Associate's http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/ Do be sure you yourself TRUST any site you use to do such things of course!
It's definitely NOT the keyboard - I've ruled that out. I didn't let it finish what it was typing but it definitely included the path c:/windows/system32 which is a bit too much like a coincidence to be my keyboard bashing random letters! I am currently downloading the trial version of AVG anti-spyware - you have to pay for the full version On a slightly related note, I work in a hospital and the computer network appears to have acquired a very virilent bug - some of the computers started dying at about 2pm, by 4pm most were gone in the whole hospital. It's going to play havoc if they haven't fixed it by tomorrow.
AVG anti-Spyware is free for the light version, like AVG Anti-Virus. The paying version appeals more for companies, and not individuals.
haha. thats a sign that you've got a trojan, and someone is controling your computer remotely, best way to get rid of the virus is to log off the internet, and then scan the computer, obv with latest updates
AVG and other anti-virus or anti-spy are unlikely to find trojans - try to find trojan remover software specifically (I can't remember but have look at zonalabs site - they might have something). If this 'wierdness' happens with any sort of regularity - try running the computer for a period whilst the modem is switched off (ie without a physical connection to the net) to see if it happens then as well.
If the keyboard acts strange again quickly go to the command prompt and type in: netstat -b -v. This will identify all programs, ports and dll files associated with them that are actively connected to your computer.
Test the keyboard and plugs out, but also assume the worse. Suggest AVG, Kaspersky, Defender, NIS7, Ad-Aware as the places to start. All likely need latest updates to do a decent scan. Safe mode (reboot with F8) will help get system running better to do scanning and fixing. Last time I connected to the internet with no firewall, I had two viri in literlally seconds. Curiously I was following an AntiVirus install to the letter (silly fool or what); They said; 1. Remove and turn off all antivirus and firewall software. 2. Connect to internet. 3. Install our new product. 4. Activate online. 5. Download virus updates (ones on so called latest CD version where 2 years old) 6. Congratulations, your now protected I think it went belly up on step 2 . . . yet same manufacturer of well known antivirus package still gives same basic install advice 3 years on . . . as do many other general software products, virus packages, and online providers etc. Regards, AK
u dont need any new software, U NEED THE GHOSTBUSTERS lol some evil computer ghost trying to end tasks lol
Try installing Zone alarm. Normally I'd never wish that pile of crap on anyone, but it will tell you (albeit annoyingly) what programs are trying to access the internet. Hopefully this will help you pinpoint the trojan.
