How to tell if your computer is infected

How to tell if your computer is infected

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How do you know if your computer is infected?

Here are some of the ways to tell if Spy Ware, Malware, Trojans, Browser Hijackers or a virus may be on your computer.

The best "first steps" to finding infections, are going to be simple ones just using your own observations.

So lets look at the little questions that give you the big answer:

1. Is there a message on your desktop that you have never seen before regarding infection?

2. Is your computer slowing down?

3. Did you have a message warn you that you needed to take an action and you followed prompts and now

    the computer is not working well?

4. Is there a program that loads a message as soon as you get to your desktop that is asking for you to

    purchase it and you cannot get it to shut off?

5. Did you let someone else use your laptop or computer and it is just not the same, as in pop ups, slow,

    perhaps programs on it you did not install?

6. Have you  gone onto the Internet and typed in a website and found yourself on the wrong web pages?

These are situations that can indicate a possible infection.

Also trouble with usb ports and trouble with connecting to the Internet wired and or wireless may be a hardware problem or ... it can be yet another symptom of infection.

So please do open and use your security software if you can. Use it to scan for infections. This may resolve your issues. The more serious infections may require professional virus and spy ware removal and repair to the damaged windows operating system components.

Tip: Update

Always update before scanning

All the best

Julie

Alameda Business Machines
2309 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA. 94501
(510) 522-4921

http://www.abmpc.com/

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Spring Cleaning and Dust Bunnies!

Beware of Dust Bunnies!
Did you do your spring cleaning?

Beware of these bunnies!

No, Not the Easter Bunny.

All of your dust bunnies.

Not just under your couches,

But in your computers as well.

Tip: Regular Cleaning could save you costly maintenace fees down the road.

                                          

Is your PC running loud and hot?

This means your fans are clogged from dust bunnies. Your fans are what keep your computer from overheating. Computers run at a certain temperature which means the fans inside are what keep it cooled down. If the fans become blocked with dust, the computer will not function properly, and start to make a loud humming noise.

Eventually this will cause the machines to automatically shut down if it gets worse. Here is an example, A human body needs water, and other necessities to keep it running properly. Without the right amount of each substance the body will become dehydrated, and eventually begin to shut down. Recommended: Keep that machine happy!

How to maintain your PC's health 

It is simple. Make sure your computer is turned off. First, for desktops unscrew the twistable screws in the back to remove the side panel. For laptop's set the laptop upside down, you will need a small screw driver to remove the four screws from the square panel that have vents on it.

Simply take the condensed air, and gently spray towards the computer and spray away those dust bunnies! Be extra careful around the fans. You can also spray the side panel if excess dust is on there as well. The keyboard is also a good thing to clean with condensed air. Another product to keep your machines clean, and dust bunny free is screen cleaner which is gentle enough to clean monitor screens, and television screens as well. Include these steps in your cleaning schedule every few weeks. Dust builds up quick with heat, and electronics.

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