Please help...browser problem and anti-virus!?

Question

I am using Norton Antivirus, yesterday I have a Trojan in my computer, apparently Norton removed it, but the problem is that I can't go to any anti-virus website but to any other I can, and when Norton is doing the update says that it can't connect to the server, my browser settings are fine, can someone give me ideas to find what's wrong, another thing I tried to reinstall the antivirus, but the problem still there, in BOTH browser Explorer and Firefox. Thank you!

Answer 1

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.





and... Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups:

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/...

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...

http://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware-a...

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownlo...

http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-...

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/down...

Online Scanners:

http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products...

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus...

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ac...

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan...

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.p...

http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/

Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups List:

http://www.softpedia.com/catList/104

Antivirus:

http://www.grisoft.com/

http://www.avast.com/

Antivirus Lists:

http://www.softpedia.com/catList/1

Firewall:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co...

Firewall Lists:

http://www.softpedia.com/catList/97

IP Blocker:

http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/peerg...

System Cleaner:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

System Cleaning List:

http://www.softpedia.com/catList/98

System Info:

http://www.softpedia.com/catList/92



Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

Open Spybot, click on Mode, select Advanced, click on Tools then Resident and untick Resident 'Tea Timer'

Do NOT untick Resident 'SD Helper' as that is your protection.



Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor-S...

Download install, update and run.



Comodo BO Clean:

http://www.comodo.com/boclean/CBO_downlo...

Simply download and install, follow instructions on screen.

Real time virus and malware protection - stops rootkits,, hijackers, keyloggers and Trojans from stealing your identity.

Go here to see what it protects you against:

http://www.comodo.com/boclean/trolist.ht...



Also use CCleaner, it deletes your cookies and history:

http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-21...

Click on the Cleaner Tab on the left and under Windows tick all boxes in Internet Explorer. If you save your username/passwords untick 'Autocomplete Form History' and under System tick all boxes except the last 2, and leave Advanced all unticked.

Then click on the Applications tab and tick all apart from Saved form information if you use Firefox and save your username/passwords

Click on Options then Settings and under Secure Deletion mark the Secure file deletion (slower) and use the drop down to select Guttman (35 passes)

Please note that some files are 'locked' but will be removed on shutdown.





heres more! If you want a free anti-virus I recommend in this order (install only one):



1. AVG Free

a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)

b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses

Cons: low virus detection



2. Avast!

a. Real-time protection

b. It has an option to delete a virus once found

c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.

Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface



3. Avira AntiVir

a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG

b. It's cute umbrella icon

c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses





Here's some ideas to "roll ya own" Internet Security Suite for free. Free is always the best.

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1. For your Anti-Virus......(Always use only 1 A-V)



For your anti-virus needs, I would suggest Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic. It has excellent heuristics, a virus detection rate that is better than many of "paid-for" anti-virus programs and is light on using your computer's resources. And did I mention that it's free!



Download here:

http://www.free-av.com/



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2. For your Firewall..........(Always use only 1 firewall)



An excellent free firewall is Comodo Personal Firewall. It can pass firewall "leak tests" that even most of the "paid-for" firewalls cannot pass.



And Comodo has a great support forum. Where the CEO / President of the company might even himself answer your question! Check it out at:

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/



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3. For your Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware needs...............(use 2)



Pick and choose, 2 anti-spywares from the list below and alternate scanning with them on a regular basis. New spywares are created literally hourly, so no single anti-spyware can really detect all malware. Have at least 2 on hand and alternate scanning with each every few days or so. All are free. All can remove as well as detect.



Spybot Search and Destroy:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybo...



Ewido (now known as AVG Anti-spyware) Do NOT download AVG Anti-virus.:

http://ewido.com



AdAware 2007

http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/



A-Squared:

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free...



SUPERAntiSpyware:

http://www.superantispyware.com/



Windows Defender:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...



Unfortunately, many "paid for" anti-spyware products are in fact either of limited usefulness or downright scams. When in doubt, look at the list of rogue anti-spyware solutions listed here:

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti...



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4. And to protect your computer from ever getting infected with malware in the first place............ (use them both)



SpywareBlaster:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...



SiteAdvisor:

http://www.siteadvisor.com/

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Everything here is 100% free!!!!!!



Great luck! Enjoy!



Avast is one of best anti-virus programs and completely free Avast works for 60 days after installation you will obtain your FREE license key by email after you register, the license key is valid for 1 year after one year you will need to just re-register.



Avast home edition is free and effective, it scans your downloads and emails for viruses (unlike AVG) and also includes anti-rootkit and anti-spyware, it can also run a boot scan, I use Avast along side Comodo Pro firewall both are free and have been independently tested and proven to be more effective then Norton or Mcafee.



Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...



Comodo Pro: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/



Why Avast is better then AVG:



AVG themselves state that the free version of their Anti-Virus does NOT scan downloads for malicious content where as the free version of Avast DOES, whats the point in having anti-virus software that can't prevent viruses from being downloaded to your computer, I've also tested both using the EICAR test viruses, AVG allowed all the viruses onto the computer Avast blocked them instantly Avast offers far superior protection. test your anti-virus: http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_fil... or







have fun and good luckk!!





Restart you Computer Safe Mode With Networking how to Restart?

1. Log out and reboot your machine.

2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.

3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.

4. When the log in screen comes up, log in as Administrator. By default, Administrator has no password.

5. The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different. In The Safe Mode With Networking Then Download and Scan Use Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...



6. Download Super Anti-Spyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/



7.Download and Scan use SmitFraudFix v2.388 (WinXP, Win2K) Press here http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.p...



8. Restart you Computer Safe Mode Only, in the Safe Mode Try To remove this virus manually ok log on in ''safe mode''

select ''Start'' on Taskbar then right click on ''internet explorer''

and then ''internet Properties''

under browser history select ''settings''

and then click on ''View Files''

top of the window click on ''local''tab

and then open ''temp'' folder



and delete every thing in this folder



and restart you Computer



9. Download and Scan use Norman Malware Cleaner Press here http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_remova...



10.The Final Try To Running System Restore

If your computer seems to be unstable, you've done a thorough anti-virus and anti-spyware scan, and you've been unable to remove any suspected software packages through Control Panel, give System Restore a try. To roll back your computer settings to a previously saved restore point:



# Click the Start button, then select Programs / Accessories / System Tools

# Click System Restore.

# Choose "Restore my computer to an earlier time" then click Next.

# Select a day on the calendar, a restore point description, then click Next. Press here http://askbobrankin.com/system_restore.h...



After You Problem is Finish Download Good Anti-Virus i would Recommend Use Avira AntiVir Personal Press here http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Pe...



Why is Avira AntiVir Personal it is Good Than Avast ,Avg,NOD32,Kaspersky, and Norton? Press here http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02



Use The Best Browser Mozilla Firefox it is Best Web Browser Than internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; ta

Answer 2

You wll want to run these three Programs to resolve your issue.

1.) a-squared Free 4.0.0.21

Publisher's Description:

a-squared Free scans the computer for malicious software (Malware). The term Malware describes Trojan Horses, Dialer, Worms, Spyware and others. a-squared Free is specialized in finding and removing them securely. The disk scan checks all files on your disks for Malware. The scanner also scans for Spyware Traces and Tracking Cookies. The included Memory Scan detects Malware immediately without the need to scan the whole harddisk to make a quick security check. Currently more than 440,000 different types of Malware can be removed. After the scan has finished you can select which Malware files you want to remove automatically. Free daily online updates provides best protection against Malware. Secure your PC and stop hackers now.

*Click on the Link below to view and or Download.

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free...



2.) Ad-Aware 2008 7.1.0.11

Publisher's Description:

Ad-Aware is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.

Note: The "Free" version is located on the right side of the page.

*Click on the Link below to view and or Download.

http://www.lavasoft.de/



3.) SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.24.1004

Publisher's Description:

SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware other products miss. Easily remove pests such as WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, and thousands more. Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System. Dedicated Threat Research Team scours the web for new threats and provides daily definition updates.

*Click on the Link below to view and or Download.

http://www.superantispyware.com/



Thank you, Ivan



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Answer 3

attempt Kaspersky anti virus.. Or set up Avast unfastened Anti Virus. during the setting up, it is going to ask for "boot test after setting up". click "definite". it is going to restart your laptop and test it. do no longer press esc key till the test completes.. it is going to take a little time in accordance on your processor frequency and not common disk ability..