Computer Problem

@cheenlly (3476)
Philippines
December 9, 2007 3:41am CST
Hello friends, have you tried re-formatting your computer? I don't know much about technical things but i have learned simple things like re-formatting my computer when it is crashed. Just recently I'm bothered again because my computer is having having problem, yesterday it was ok but suddenly my cursor always interrupt, it's moving like somebody else using it. I don't have idea about it but i am really bothered and i'm afraid if it is some kind of a virus that steal information. Do you have any idea? please help me!!!
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11 responses
• Iceland
9 Dec 07
you should try to unplug the internet and then see if the mouse is still acting funny. Maybe it is the mouse it self, it could be broken.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
10 Dec 07
I do that too, I usually unplug Computer, they say you are not suppose to do that, but I do it sometimes. Welcome to Mylot.
@jwfarrimond (4473)
9 Dec 07
It sounds as though you do have a virus or something on your computer. You should have a good virus scanner, I use Avast from Alwil software - it's free. A firewall will protect your computer from anyone getting unauthorised access to your computer - I use Zone Alarm, again free. Lastly you should have a good anti - spyware scanner I use Windows Defender which is a free download from Microsoft. As a last resort, you can format your hard drive, but then you will have to reinstall everything from the operating system on.
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@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
9 Dec 07
You are very luckycheenlly, you t least have some IT skills, me am completely ignorant and a slight fault on my computer if ever am alone would just mean I must close the computr and wait for an expert to touch it and bring it back to life again. I think basic skills in computer is important.
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@cheenlly (3476)
• Philippines
9 Dec 07
thanks academic maybe that's because i worry too much and leads me to research and read and learn but hope i have really formal training so i really get rid of those problems. I'm really worried if it is some kind of spyware and viruses that may steal information, oh very scary.
@livvy092002 (1032)
• Philippines
12 Dec 07
I also learned that skill in reformatting my own computer and i was so happy that i did it successfully! I haven't got that kind of problem with the mouse/cursor after reformatting.. but when i did, i had problem an\bout my audio and video. I think that time the computer was asking for an audio driver which was deleted after i reformatted my computer, so since i haven't got any driver..i contacted a friend of mine who can help me. I think he just downloaded an audio driver from the net and installed it in my computer. Then everything went okay. Sorry, i can't help you with your problem but i guess you could just try to reformat your computer again and see what happens.
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
12 Dec 07
The first thing I would do would be replace my mouse. I'm not a techo either, but that seems logical to me.
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• Philippines
10 Dec 07
I am also not that familiar, but I learn a few things from my IT friends. I can't help, but I would like to know what others would say. Thank yoU!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
10 Dec 07
Sometimes your Computer will try to control you, and that means you have a virus. If somthing seems fishy, then you know you have a virus. That is hiow I can tell.
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• Canada
9 Dec 07
I do format and instal myself as i know it. You must instal antivirus software as there is always risk of virus or someone taking control of your system. instal good antivirus and update it online.
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@jogie_bien (1103)
• Philippines
9 Dec 07
i think some virus in your computer.Try to buy anti-virus to protected your computer.Sometimes the anti-virus free download is not sufficient.YOu must buy anti-virus,so remove all virus that infected your pc.For us each year we have to buy anti-virus.To protect from virus, spam, and have firewall too.Its important to protected your pc.
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• Belgium
9 Dec 07
The first thing to check if someone else is using your computer is disconnect your computer from the internet directly hen your mouse starts acting strange. If the problem is solved then, the changes of a virus/trojan or other are more likely. Is it a wireless mouse? if so replace your batteries, it might help. Do you have a virusscanner installed? if so check if your anti-virus is up-to date. If you do not have a virusscanner its about time to get one. On symantec.com for example you can scan your computer online, that way you can be more sure that your computer is cleared or has no virusses.
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@cici0081 (27)
• China
10 Dec 07
I am agree that people who said you should instal antivirus software and good antivirus and update online,my computer is aways work like this,it never got big problem
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