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Subject:
computer virus
Category: Computers Asked by: cioffi-ga List Price: $25.00 |
Posted:
26 Jul 2004 12:49 PDT
Expires: 25 Aug 2004 12:49 PDT Question ID: 379305 |
i am infected with spyware how do i get rid of it? I also get an automatic home page with many undiserable choises available. I can't seem to change my home page. | |
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Subject:
Re: computer virus
From: whiskers2k-ga on 27 Jul 2004 10:09 PDT |
try downloading and running spybot and ad-aware (www.download.com) and cwshredder (www.majorgeeks.com), make sure you update them before scanning. if that doesn't work and you feel adventurous get hijackthis (download.com) and remove the spyware from your registry. be carefull with this program though you can do some serious damage if you don't know what your doing. but the other 3 programs are safe for pretty much everybody to use. this doesn't work try using safe mode command prompt only. it's all command line so you'll need some DOS skills but most of the time it does the trick. |
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Re: computer virus
From: browzekid-ga on 27 Jul 2004 13:27 PDT |
I would also like to add this site,in case you have sme trojan installed on your system by any adware or spyware..... http://housecall.trendmicro.com |
Subject:
Re: computer virus
From: davids77-ga on 27 Jul 2004 20:31 PDT |
For the home page go to downlaod.com and d/l a trial program of geek super hero. It will help maintain your system and also let you put in your own homepage. |
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Re: computer virus
From: tlspiegel-ga on 27 Jul 2004 20:41 PDT |
Hi cioffi All the suggestions are good. I'd like to add Spywareblaster as another freeware program to add to your list. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html Very important: Run Spybot, AdAdaware, CWShredder and Spywareblaster every week. Prior to running each program click to enable the update, then run the program. I utilize AdAware, Spybot, CWShredder, and Spywareblaster once a week and have never had a problem with spyware. Best regards, tlspiegel |
Subject:
Re: computer virus
From: eugene2182-ga on 05 Aug 2004 16:49 PDT |
http://www.lavasoftusa.com, also try spy bot search and destroy on download.com Both are free, both are effective at removing spyware. |
Subject:
Re: computer virus
From: brucebeh-ga on 21 Aug 2004 11:08 PDT |
Check the answer I posted here http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=379308#a the longest one :) |
Subject:
Re: computer virus
From: acnemonster-ga on 26 Aug 2004 10:13 PDT |
Dont use spybotSD as it is very dangerous and can destroy your PC if not used incorrectly. Ad-Aware is a great choice, go onto this website (http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button) I also know of a few other good options, Aladin's Spyware Removal Tool is a good choice. It can be purchased cheaply at PC world, Dabs.com and many other retailers. About your home page, there are a few possibilities. First clean out your cookies, temporary internet files, and internet objects. Run ad-aware and then restart your computer. Then download this http://www.mysale.ca/sales/30605.html There is a link on that page for the free trial version, whihc scans your computer for free and then you need to buy the full version to delete it. This program is amazing, it picks up deffinate spyware aswell as possible spyware. Though it is a bit privy it can save your computer. Another question is do u have MSN or MSN Plus Installed, cos sometimes Chat programs can block you accessing your home page. Do all of this and it most likley will solve your problems, otherwise, back up all your documents and format your pc. Or if u are on windows XP you can ask it to do a system check on the newer versions, which replaces all Windows XP files but dosent change your documents. If u havnt already bought anti virul software, you should do cos it is a very good block against many PC destroyers. Norton Anti-Spam is a great tool for removing adverts, and blocking popups. It also makes sure you dont get spyware after you have got rid off it, which means it is a constant moniter against spyware. Hope this helps Regards Chris Ambrose PS If u arnt an experianced user, DO NOT use Hijackthis, it can demolish your computer, it shows all the programs running, but if u stop one that is not meant to be stopped you could endup deleting your start menu. Just though i would tell you what my sister did :P |
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Re: computer virus
From: acnemonster-ga on 26 Aug 2004 10:20 PDT |
I appoligise for my mistakes in my last comment. Change the mistakes to the most gramatically correct term, like this can destroy your pc if used incorrectly, as apposed to not used incorrectly. Sorry about this. Chris :) |
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