Ian Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I looked at my internet activity (the two little computers bottom right) and the 'interent packets' werein the thousands. It doesnt stop my internet access but im just a bit worried it could be trojans etc. Ive ran all the virus software etc but its not going down. So a few questions: Whats are internet packets How many is enough, how many is too many? Why is there so fooking many! and Is it a good thing or not? ....... Ive looked on the interent but it was too technical, so can anyone dumb it down a bit please Thanks Ian (BTW, my brother uses a wireless connection to connect to my computer, would this be the problem?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I've got thousands too 47,000+ and 53,000+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Some very interesting questions there Ian to which I can only say... ...I haven't a fucking clue what you're talking about . Hope this helps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 where about on the PC do you see these packets. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) You see the time at the bottom right of the screen? There are two little modems flashing white and black, if you click on that then ur interent activity can be seen. 34,000 odd recieved now and 20,000 sent Edited June 3, 2008 by Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 You see the time at the bottom right of the screen? There are two little modems flashing white and black, if you click on that then ur interent activity can be seen. 34,000 odd recieved now and 20,000 sent If it is a problem my problem is bigger than yours, shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Nothing on my screen flashing, only the clock and the little Firefox icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 They don't always flash Bill. It's an icon of two little computers next to the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Is your connection wireless Bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 It's nothing to do with viruses. It's how much you've downloaded and uploaded to the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Is your connection wireless Bill? NO, Thats probably why i cant see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 It's nothing to do with viruses. It's how much you've downloaded and uploaded to the internet so its fine if its high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Yes its fine if it is high, unless you dont have unlimited broadband that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toad Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Its fine too be high. Packets are very very small chucks of infomation your PC is sending and receiving. The reason its needed is to keep your PC connected to the internet. These packets will set up quickest routing points to websites, etc. and the type of infomation that is sent is your IP address (computers name to the rest of the internet world), etc. not your bank details or porn collections etc. And again this is so your speed over the internet is as best as it can be. My best advice I can give you is get a decent firewall (and always have it switched on!) and know what you are allowing through. Zone Alarms is good for this (and its free). And get some anti-virus software. AVG springs to mind because its easy to use, keeps itself up to date and again its free. Give us a shout if you need any more help or clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 porn collections etc. Porn? On the internet? How does that work then ? Lean something new every day....whatever next ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Porn? On the internet? How does that work then ? Lean something new every day....whatever next ? You've probably got the biggest collection out of all of us mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 porn collections etc. Theres no way around that now, your internet server and Broadband provider are able to keep records of every site you have visited on the web Just like your Phone records. So be very wary, non of the providers are legally required to tell you. But its been in place for about 6 months so whenever you upgrade or renew it, big brother will be watching you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks alot lads for the help Im glad im not gettin hacked for all my millions yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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