I've recently reformatted my computer and installed Windows XP SP1. After installing and downloading various programs like Mirc, Aim, and Divx; I turned off the computer so I could get some rest. After returning and logging back on to my connection (56k btw) I noticed that my connection was constantly in traffic. The two little computers on the bottom right were always blue. I double clicked the icon and it showed that I've sent and received about 9 megs worth of data in the last 10 minutes. Because of this (I assume) I can't go on to websites after about 1 minute of connecting to the internet. It's driving me crazy! But, if I download anything right after I get online, I can still browse as my connection is being used elsewhere (again, im assuming) Please help! I think I'm d/ling spyware. What can I do to fix this mess? TIA
Edit: I've already d/led the latest Windows updates and Hijackthis/Spybot/AdAware to destroy the spyware but my connection is still in traffic when I'm not doing anything.
Edit: I've already d/led the latest Windows updates and Hijackthis/Spybot/AdAware to destroy the spyware but my connection is still in traffic when I'm not doing anything.