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[Gib]

The computer that I use once was being used as a storehouse for someone who got into the computer vie internet.

They were storing anything and everything from porno, music, tv, etc.

I am not sure if it was successfully removed or not. I deleted all I could. I know of one file that I believe is entitled "NTUSER", and when I have tried to delete it, it tells me it is in use by another user and I cannot delete it. I am not on any server. Is this a problem?

Also, I put Norton on the computer. If putting Norton on computer after bug already in computer and not sure if completely removing it, will Norton fix it?

If not, what should I do?

Thanks

[scooter]

Check this ... may help some

http://www.pcanswers.co.uk/tips/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=38397&subsectionid=616

[shawn]

your best bet is to format your hard drive and start over with a fresh install of whatever windows program your running. it's the only way to garantee you get all of the garbage off your computer

[rabbit]

[Texmaps]

It may be necessary to reformat and reinstall but first, I would

1. Install the free AVG virus scanner http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
2. Go to Trendmicro for a free online virus scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
3. Install and run the free Spybot program http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
4. Install and run the free Adaware program http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

If any of these find a problem, follow the instructions to fix the problem. Restart the computer and run them all again. If you can run them all without finding any problems, I think you are in good shape.

To keep your computer safe, have AVG do a full scan every day, run Spybot and AdAware at least once every couple of weeks. Make sure you have a firewall installed (I like the free Zone Alarm). And start using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. Its better, safer and free!

You can probably tell that I like free stuff