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Studio 46 - Non-TPiR Discussion => Out In Left Field => Topic started by: Disneyfreak on November 30, 2012, 02:39:46 PM

Title: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: Disneyfreak on November 30, 2012, 02:39:46 PM
All week,  I've replied to the post here with my iPhone cause I'm having an issue with my laptop since Monday morning.  Any Internet sites especially Facebook, YouTube and here runs slow or stop and some of my friends says maybe a virus and would have to get something done. 

Is there a way of looking at it and fixing it without having to spend the money I DON'T have (extra) right now so I can get it back to normal?

I have Norton Anti Virus in my system which is Windows 7, BTW. 
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: Off_trak on November 30, 2012, 08:03:27 PM
Facebook recently announced that because they switched from http to https, their site may load slower than it previously had. So in that case, it may be FB and not your laptop.
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: GameShowFan1987 on November 30, 2012, 08:11:41 PM
Youtube has been slow for me as well but this site seems to be okay.  A virus is still possible which leads me to my next point.

Quote from: Disneyfreak on November 30, 2012, 02:39:46 PM
I have Norton Anti Virus in my system which is Windows 7, BTW. 

I've never been crazy about Norton.  Might I suggest AVG or Avast?  They're free and they've worked well for me over the years.  I too use Windows 7.
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: Disneyfreak on December 03, 2012, 10:42:44 AM
I tried using this software but I have to buy the full version which is $35.00 to get my PC totally fixed.  The free trial versions didn't get it fixed. 
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: tpirman1982 on December 03, 2012, 04:41:27 PM
Why not buy Webroot Secure? I use that to protect my laptop.
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: TheTechSGT on December 03, 2012, 04:50:53 PM
^ In my experience, Webroot is a memory hog that doesn't really give you much in return.  A better solution is Avast, it's free and it's a lot more effective than most of its peers, including Webroot.
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: vadernader on December 03, 2012, 04:59:05 PM
Since everyone is throwing their favorite Anti-Virus in here, I'm going to throw in Microsoft Security Essentials into the bag. :P
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: htmlcc92 on December 03, 2012, 05:10:08 PM
Quote from: vadernader on December 03, 2012, 04:59:05 PM
Since everyone is throwing their favorite Anti-Virus in here, I'm going to throw in Microsoft Security Essentials into the bag. :P

We have Microsoft Security Essentials on all our Windows 7 desktops and laptops at home, and it does a great job in my experience.
Title: Re: My laptop problem? Maybe a virus?
Post by: tpirman1982 on December 05, 2012, 08:22:09 AM
Quote from: TheTechSGT on December 03, 2012, 04:50:53 PM
^ In my experience, Webroot is a memory hog that doesn't really give you much in return.  A better solution is Avast, it's free and it's a lot more effective than most of its peers, including Webroot.

In my experience, I have no trouble with Webroot Secure. It alerts me when a virus is present and removes it quickly.