Just joined the group as the latest step in a journey that started this morning when I began reading an article on one of my favorite sites (Gibson Research Corp -GRC.com) and then subsequently discovered that my computer defenses have probably been breeched by the CoolWebSearch Trojan (or at least I think it has). I submitted my HJT log to Spyware Warrior and am waiting their suggestions. Moreover, this site looks like a good place for a semi: skilled/literate retired home user to get educated and stay abreast of what's happening vis-a-vi using the Internet and defending against all the wacko's trying their best to make a very good thing into a very bad/costly experience. I look forward to a most satisfying experience here.

You are right this is a great place!
welcome to B.C.!

We all hope you enjoy your time here too!

WELCOME!! bc.com has been the most help (to MOST of us) in keeping my puter clean and virus free! they recommend the best ways to protect it, and they give you step-by-step, [I]understandable instructions that help YOU learn about your puter. there are places on there you won't believe!

so, welcome, welcome, welcome! we look forward to your input in our general chat forums and games, as well as our chat room! hope to see you there!


nm damgud

Shield's Up is one of my favorites, too - from before I knew of BC.
Semi: skilled/literate retired home user describes me to a "T" (winXPpro being really the only "pro" part of what I do. lol)
welcome to bleepingcomputer learn how to deal with it...dot, calm

There are tons of excellent tutorials and pinned threads on computer security that you will find helpful, and many people ready to share thier hard-won experience in dealing with all kinds of malware and computer problems in non-technical language. Welcome to BC!!!!
Regards,
John