Virus problems Kaaza Aim? Slow computer

[thewolfe]

Virus problems Kaaza Aim? Slow comp

Just helped a friend purchase a new Dell Dimension.

His kids downloaded Kaaza and the Aim which I think has to do with instant messaging and AOL.

Within 3 days the computer is barley running. Have found some viruses and still have "Downloader" I haven't removed yet.

Would Kaaza and or Aim cause the computer to run so slow?

[Budfred]

Kazaa is a plague carrier... it installs garbage on your system and then invites a whole bunch of other filth to come and play... I don't use AIM, but I haven't heard of it directly causing the problems you are having. It does allow some infections into your system however....

I suggest you download both Spybot and AdAware, update and run them. With Spybot fix anything with a red check... with AdAware fix whatever it says is a problem.

Next, run one or more online virus scan. Reboot between each scan/fix...

Finally, run HijackThis and post a log here so we can help you clean up. To run HJT, extract it to a permanent folder such as C:\Documents or one you create like C:\HJT. Close all programs you have opened and make sure that all programs are enabled if you use msconfig. Run it and Scan, then Save the log. When the log window appears, Right click to Copy it, open your browser and come here to Paste the log. Do not make any changes until it is checked since most items are either benign or essential to the computer.

All of these programs can be found in the links in my signature....