i have be getting messages that i have more then one spyware and my computer is slow to trun on or off

Hi dqhappy, ·Do you receive this error message on internet explorer?·If yes, does this happen on any particular website?·What is the exact error message you are reciving?·Do you have any anti-virus or security software installed on your computer?·Have you installed all the latest updates on your computer? Run virus scan from safe mode with networking and check the results. You may refer the below link for online virus scan:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm Steps for booting the computer in safe mode with networkinga. Restart the computer and press and hold F8 key (Press and hold f8 key before the windows logo).b. From the advanced boot option select ‘Safe mode’. If you do not have any security software installed on your computer you may download the same for free from the below link:http://www.microsoft.com/securepc It updates automatically and it enables users to use their computers without interruptions or long computer wait times. And for the issue with performance this might be also with virus attack. You may also install Service pack 3 on your computer, if you have not installed the same. Service pack 3 has all the latest hotfix which improves the reliability of Windows by installing the latest software updates. Windows XP Service Pack 3 security update has most up to date protection against viruses, spyware and malicious software. You may download Service Pack 3 from the link:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Hi dqhappy, ·Do you receive this error message on internet explorer?·If yes, does this happen on any particular website?·What is the exact error message you are reciving?·Do you have any anti-virus or security software installed on your computer?·Have you installed all the latest updates on your computer? Run virus scan from safe mode with networking and check the results. You may refer the below link for online virus scan:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm Steps for booting the computer in safe mode with networkinga. Restart the computer and press and hold F8 key (Press and hold f8 key before the windows logo).b. From the advanced boot option select ‘Safe mode’. If you do not have any security software installed on your computer you may download the same for free from the below link:http://www.microsoft.com/securityessentials It updates automatically and it enables users to use their computers without interruptions or long computer wait times. And for the issue with performance this might be also with virus attack. You may also install Service pack 3 on your computer, if you have not installed the same. Service pack 3 has all the latest hotfix which improves the reliability of Windows by installing the latest software updates. Windows XP Service Pack 3 security update has most up to date protection against viruses, spyware and malicious software. You may download Service Pack 3 from the link:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.