Page 1 of 1
Virus?
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:56 pm
by Finchgirl
I logged on to finch forum to day at about 8:50pm, and noticed that some words and phrases appeared like this
example When you run your mouse over the word, it comes up as a strange advertisement regarding online games or something along the lines of that. It is very strange, (and annoying

) and I will see if running an antivirus program will solve the problem. Just wondering if enyone else noticed similar problems, because it could also be a site-related issue.
Re: Virus?
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:04 pm
by lovemyfinch
I haven`t had the same problem

Hope you are able to get it resolved quickly

Re: Virus?
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:14 pm
by L in Ontario
I have not seen anything like that either.
Re: Virus?
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:17 pm
by Finchgirl
Neither have I, and it is very weird and frustrating

Re: Virus?
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:09 pm
by L in Ontario
Are you still seeing it/them? I think it may be a virus on your computer. Can you run a virus scanner?
Re: Virus?
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:36 pm
by cindy
Also make sure your pop-up blocker is on.
Re: Virus?
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:42 pm
by Finchgirl
I already ran an anti-virus on my computer TWICE, and the virus if still here

I will try again and hopefully it will go away

I think I figured out the cause so that may help!
Re: Virus?
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:52 pm
by L in Ontario
Finchgirl wrote:I already ran an anti-virus on my computer TWICE, and the virus if still here

I will try again and hopefully it will go away

I think I figured out the cause so that may help!
What do you think was the cause?
Re: Virus?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:13 am
by Finchgirl
YAY!

I have rid my computer of the annoying virus with some help from my techno-savvy dad! I believe that a gaming website that my younger sister went on using my computer caused the virus
