HP Firebird with VoodooDNA 803 Desktop PC User Manual

Troubleshooting Computer Problems

My Internet browser 
home page changed to 
something I did not want.

You may have spyware on your computer. Spyware is software that 
usually runs silently in the background on your computer, collecting 
and sending information about you and your use of the computer to 
another person or system on the Internet.
You can find and remove spyware from your computer by using any 
one of a number of software programs available for this purpose, 
including Windows Defender.
To scan for spyware by using Windows Defender:

Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, 
then click Windows Defender.

Click Scan.

Note that many of the popular virus protection programs also 
include tools that scan for and remove spyware from your 
computer.
To avoid getting spyware on your computer:

 Do not install programs if you are not sure they come from 

reputable companies. Check the company Web site carefully 
for information about what is included with the program.

 Do not automatically click Yes when a download window 

asks if it is OK to install a program on your computer. Read 
the message in the window and ensure that it is a software 
program that you really want.

Unwanted pop-up 
advertisements display 
on my computer when I 
am connected to the 
Internet.

This is typically caused by adware or advertising-supported 
software.
You can configure your Web browser to block pop-ups. For 
example, in Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Pop-up 
Blocker.
To remove adware from your computer, use the antispyware/
adware program included on your computer (select models only), 
or use any one of a number of available software programs that 
remove adware programs.
Note that many of the popular virus protection programs also 
include tools that scan for and remove adware from your computer.