little eye on screen

[likeaneagle]

wht is that little eye that shows up on the internet when I log in to certain sites.

also, can i change my own ip address?

thanks

[igotout]

Sounds fishy to me. Are you sure it is not a Private Eye? :D-->

Just Google your question. These days it is the fastest source of help, the miracle of Google.

[CM]

not sure about the ip address

but the little eye shows that certain content is being blocked for the safety of your computer. doubleclick on it for more info

[WordWolf]

quote:

Originally posted by likeaeagle:

wht is that little eye that shows up on the internet when I log in to certain sites.

I don't know.

If it's a work pc, then it might be a program the job added that's

basically a spy.

If it is your own pc, then I recommend a few steps to make sure

it's not a program you DON'T want.

Do you have the following programs, and are they updated as of

this past week?

SpywareBlaster

AdAware

Spybot:Search and Destroy

a reputable firewall

a reputable antivirus

all recent critical updates to Windows (especially Service Pack 2)?

Have you run all these programs in the past day?

If this is malware, these should sweep it clear.

[igotout]

The eye sounds like spyware (malware), the biggest problem plaguing computers today all over the world.

THe IP address question just go to Google:

Google site

Why do you want to change you IP address?

[CM]

if you are using ie go here and bouble click the eye

http://www.ebay.com/

you'll see what i mean

[Ham]

Which browser are you using? I use Netscape, and it does have a little "eye" that shows up on the taskbar. It indicates that pop-ups on some sites are disabled.

Don't know if you eye is exactly the same though.

[Bluzeman]

Homeland security watching where you surf.

:D-->

[Ham]

Or even worse. The "eye" of strange, eerie things is upon you..

[likeaneagle]

well, I work outside dc..go figure.

also, it always comes up when I log into GS at work and on my home computer...honestly..

I brought my laptop to work cause I was having problems getting the internet at home after I moved. The cable guy couldnt get it running. I have dsl cable. So I brought it to work and the head computer tech gave it a ipaddress...this company is very very shaky and wouldnt surprise me if they watch my out going messages..........long story short.....How did my boss know I emailed my Nephew from my personal computer??? :o

[WordWolf]

I'm not sure,

but that little issue MIGHT be solved if you scroll up and follow my advice.

Even if it's not the solution to this PARTICULAR problem, it's all good for your machine

anyway and may remove and prevent OTHER problems.

Of course,

you can always just ignore my advice. It IS your computer, after all.

[likeaneagle]

wordy-

I do have addaware,spyware,and update about 2x a month..

[moony3424]

I've got it too. It's a privacy report based on what you set your cookies at.

[likeaneagle]

ip addresses are connected to servers arent they.