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Symptoms of Infection or Compromise

Is your computer infected or compromised? The following is a list of symptoms you may have noticed:

  • Crashing often
  • Computer seems a little slower
  • Running out of Windows "resources"
  • Having to reboot often
  • Persistently slower than usual Internet access
  • Home page has changed
  • More popup windows than usual
  • E-mail or Internet access a lot slower

Also, pay close attention to any notices of infections or compromises that you may receive from Computing Services.

Last Updated: 02/01/07