Question:
How to kill my virus!?
2007-05-28 06:24:49 UTC
ive got a virus, ive tried probably nearly every virus killer on the market, however have had no luck in tracing it down.

I no ive got a virus cause my computer has gone slow all of a sudden after downloading a file.

ive tried deleting the file and all itz contents but still no joy - any ideas thanx in advance
Thirteen answers:
Avon
2007-05-28 06:33:16 UTC
Get a free on-line scan, may help, couple of links to on-line scans attached.
sarah c
2007-05-28 06:41:20 UTC
Its more likely to be a trojan so you need anti spyware not an anti virus!

You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore. Click the link on the left, follow the instructions.

Run your anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.



You need all these anti spyware programs;

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5 - AVG anti spyware

http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.

Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

Plus;

http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware



Then run Ccleaner, use the Issues tool and then the Cleaner.

http://www.ccleaner.com



And in future, download to the desktop, then right click on the file and scan it with your anti virus and anti spyware.
2007-05-28 06:31:06 UTC
Have you tried this?



free AOL ActiveVirusShield but don't let AOL make you "DOH!" Its made by Kaspersky Lab which are best AV / IS makers in the WORLD! In recent tests All so popular,AVG Free,was only able to detect 82% of viruses but ActiveVirusShield detected over 99% of them!



Full details here=http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=85&mnu=85



AOL or NOT to get all this protection!



It scans for Viruses,Trojans,Ad ware,riskware and many more!



heres the URL:http://www.activevirusshield.com/



or Dr.Web cure it?



http://dw.com.com/redir?pid=10605755&merid=6288515&mfgid=6288515


Note Dr. web cure it is a backup anti-virus and it has no real time scan so GET BOTH!
2007-05-28 07:47:10 UTC
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.



i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.



besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.



download firefox for free, Just have a try:



http://www.163flash.net/firefox/



Good Luck !!!
2007-05-28 06:34:26 UTC
Scream At The Computer REALLY Loud...



Worked For Me. Well, it was the screaming or the Free AVG anti-virus *HINT* get avg *HINT*
2007-05-28 06:40:03 UTC
log on to windows one care they have a free health scan ,it certainly cleared up my pc iknow have windows live one care i think it's the best program ive ever had for keeping my pc clear of virus etc. you can even get 3 months free trial ...good luck.
2007-05-28 07:09:27 UTC
with an anti-virus.....looll.



Try AVG, it's free. Click on the link below.
danpakz
2007-05-28 06:31:11 UTC
update your anti-virus or use my very known AOL Anti-virus Shield... it has the latest treatment to virus, try it and you'll see your virus will be detected...
2007-05-28 06:28:58 UTC
maybe ur memory is full or your cookies go clean it out then try or maybe restore your computer if you dont mind loosing everything on it thats saved
makaveli
2007-05-28 06:37:37 UTC
well if you tried almost every virus killer i guess your last resort would be reformatting your unit.. thats what would i do..hehe
Ryan S
2007-05-28 06:29:38 UTC
try system restore. i am not sure that it will work, but its worth a try. just save files that u have created since.
Anthony
2007-05-28 06:33:58 UTC
I recommend http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Free online test.
Q&A Answer Mans Retired
2007-05-28 06:28:48 UTC
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-Free registry cleaners-



http://www.snapfiles.com/get/easy-cleane...

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.ht...

http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare...

http://www.eusing.com/window_washer/wind...

http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_clea...

http://www.abexo.com/free-registry-clean...

http://ccleaner.com/



free virus scan etc



http://security.yahoo.com/

FREE VIRUS PROTECTION

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/5390/1ng/us/tp1/v5#avg-anti-spyware-free

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

http://www.spybot.info/

http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

http://superantispyware.com/

http://mypchelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/essential-free-internet-security.html

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/default.mspx



these steps below will help clean up your computer and make it faster

In Internet explorer at top of window select tools - then delete browser history

- then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks

-Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once

and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.

This will create new cookies.



Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.

click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.

Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click

and new box will come up - select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are -

then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.

Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.

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find search delete history

on key boad press ctlr H

no software needed

you have what you need

find search delete history

on key board press ctlr h first

In Internet explorer at top of window select tools

then delete browser history - then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks

Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once

and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.

This will create new cookies.

Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.

Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click and new box will come up

select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are - then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top

by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.

Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.

if you want book marks removed click on star at top of screen

right click the ones you don"t want choose delete

GO TO THIS SITE TO

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm



SEARCH

type in disk clean up

go start on blue bar (task bar)

choose search or find

then choose all files and folders

type in word you are looking for

when you see these icons

double click on them until you find what you are looking for

so you dont have to do this again

go back to same icon

right click

choose create short cut on desk top

close all windows

a new icon will be on your desk to

click to open

to not see all of your searches that began with a certin letter

Under internet options

clickcontent

turn off autocomplete for web addresses.



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add and remove programs

remove programs you are not using

click start bottom left on task bar

control panel

add and remove programs

find the program(s) you want to remove

choose remove

reinsall if needed

check status as you do it

be safe

don"t remove what you don"t what it is


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