why is dr watson spyware not working thing pops up n freezes my computer? if i use it after 30 mins it freezes

Question

why is dr watson spyware not working thing pops up n freezes my computer? if i use it after 30 mins it freezes

Answer 1

First of all, Dr. Watson is NOT an anti-virus program or pop-up blocker.



Dr. Watson is a program error debugger that gathers information about your computer when an error occurs with a program.



Technical support groups can use the information that Dr. Watson obtains and logs to diagnose a program error.



When an error is detected, Dr. Watson creates a text file (Drwtsn32.log) that can be delivered to support personnel by the method they prefer.

Answer 2

Dr Watson is NOT spyware, nor is it an Anti-spyware.



The good Doctor is a Microsoft employee. He is not a virus, a spyware or any other malware. He wears a white hat.



Do not blame Dr. Watson for your problems. He is only the messenger, informing you of major problems.



"Dr. Watson for Windows is a program error debugger that gathers information about your computer when an error (or user-mode fault) occurs with a program. Technical support groups can use the information that Dr. Watson obtains and logs to diagnose a program error. When an error is detected, Dr. Watson creates a text file (Drwtsn32.log) that can be delivered to support personnel by the method they prefer..."

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308538



Sometimes the Doctor will show up unexpectedly, then dissapear just as quickly and not show his face again for months and months.



I would not be concerned unless Dr. Watson starts to appear on a regular basis. If he does occur on a regular basis, it signifies a major problem with your computer's operating system.

Answer 3

Spyware is a program with the main objective of monitoring users activities. But it can also steal private information, install unwanted software, redirect browsers to other websites than the ones the user wants to visit or even displays advertisements.



You are infected with spyware if:



* You see too much pop-up advertisements.

* Your browser has toolbars that you haven't installed.

* Your homepage has changed (and you can't change it back).

* Other settings have changed without your permission.

* Your computer is slow.



To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you have to use an antispyware or even more.



To remove spyware,I recommend XoftSpy Se.

XoftSpy Se Features:

*Remove Spyware, Adware

*Stop Pop-ups

*Kill Trojans, Worms, Viruses

*Clean Registry & Program Errors

*Remove harmful registry keys and files

*Speed-Up your computer

*Destroy harmful hijackers

*Helps prevent identity theft

*Clean & Optimize your PC



It can be found on this page:

http://www.honest-spyware-review.com

Finally,Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1



firewall.



GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.healthboostpc.com



It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.

Answer 5

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.



i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.



besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.



download firefox for free, Just have a try:



http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/



Good Luck !!!

Answer 6

Your operating system is one of the big reasons you might try a free linux operating system there are lots to choose from.



http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-roadmap.html

http://www.linuxhaxor.net/2007/08/13/50-reasons-to-dump-windows/

http://www.ubuntu.com/

http://www.freespire.org/

http://www.linux.com/

http://www.linux.org/

http://distrowatch.com/index.php?dataspan=1