Windows XP security

[Iain]

how do i delete files that appear to be in use by another user. i am reffereing to small notepad files that have been logging my keystrokes?

 

[Ian]

That is a very bad sign if you have keylogging programs installed on your PC. First of all, I would recommend getting a free Firewall software to block these programs (ZoneAlarm is pretty good).

If you try running our virus scanner (https://www.pcreview.co.uk/antivirus.php) you may be able to clear some of the problems up. Other than that, I suggest seeing if any suspicious programs appear in the task list when you press CTRL-ALT-DEL?

 

[Iain]

i have downloaded from http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm and it picked up someone scanning my machine after about 20 mins on line (dial up). is that another bad sign?

getting concerned now!

 

[Iain]

i have tried the ctrl-alt-del route and it is still in use when all programmes or applications are still running. will keep on trying.

thanks for the advice - i had a feeling it wasnt good!

 

[Ian]

Scanning is not necessarily too bad, as it is quite common. Unusual programs accessing the internet is your main concern (i.e virus).

 

[Fuzzy]

Hope this helps (I'm sure it will)

Hello Iain

You could try logging into:-

http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

There is an excellent team of spyware, trojan and virus experts there who will help you clean up your system.

They all work voluntarily and there is no charge.

I speak as one who has used their services both on my computer and on those of friends.

Good luck