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Voice in background of computer virus

I have a voice that speaks in the background of my computer regardless of what I am doing on the computer. It starts when I'm booting up the computer and stops for a while, then comes back. If I'm listening to another audio source, both the unwanted voice and audio play simultaneously. Thank you.

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Anti-Phish1

And why would this be a FIOS issue?

Get a good anti-virus and disinfect your computer.

starrin

Google: malware - voice speaks in background

and take your pick from what solution might be applicable to you

carlossquare

I'm paying verizon a monthly fee for their anti virus protection!

somegirl

@carlossquare wrote:
I'm paying verizon a monthly fee for their anti virus protection!

Have you run a virus scan with that software? Have you tried a malware (not the same as a virus) scan from one of the various sources available?

mhiggins8450

Hi Carlossquare. Malware and virus removal are passions of mine. I love using various apps to beat these things. That being said, the first thing we should determine is exactly what that voice says. If it is not inappropriate, can you detail the exact verbiage the voice says? Also, does the same message repeat or does the voice say different things?

If this turns out to be a viral issue, any anti-viral scans you run should be in safe mode. Once you provide answers to the questions I posed, I will do my best to walk you through some steps that I use to beat various viral issues.

carlossquare

As far as I can tell, it is just random talking, definitely not a short repeated message. Last night, it was a woman rambling on about female stuff...(not pornographic though).

mhiggins8450

@carlossquare wrote:
As far as I can tell, it is just random talking, definitely not a short repeated message. Last night, it was a woman rambling on about female stuff...(not pornographic though).

Interesting....I figured this was a computerized voice. If this is a true female voice, there may be some crossed wires in your networking set up. I have some more questions for you:

- Does the talking seem to be conversational (as if the person is on the phone)?

- Do you live in an apartment complex or a high rise building?

- Did you have (or was there) DSL service in your home prior to you getting FiOS?

- Do you have the FiOS phone service as well?

tns2

At least one person describing a similar problem had accidently turned on Microsoft Narrator (ease of access)

carlossquare

- Does the talking seem to be conversational (as if the person is on the phone)? No; it seems to be pre-recorded non stop dialogue; except it will stop for a couple of minutes completely, then return

- Do you live in an apartment complex or a high rise building? No, single family home

- Did you have (or was there) DSL service in your home prior to you getting FiOS? No

- Do you have the FiOS phone service as well? Yes, but I really don't think that's the issue. The voice kicks in almost immediately after starting before the bios is completed.

Thank you.

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