Question:
how do we get rid of worm,bug,n malware.?
Im4you
2008-04-05 21:12:19 UTC
can anyone help me in getting rid off worm malware n bug from my system ?
Twelve answers:
nikkkk
2008-04-07 02:43:22 UTC
One of the first things to do when you suspect malware is DISABLE System Restore.

If enabled, this allows malware to hide in the computer and re-install itself.

So, to disable it, RIGHT-click on "My Computer." Select "Properties" then under the 'System Restore' tab, check 'Turn off system restore' IF not already checked.

The next most helpful things that would help you are to use ONLINE scanners from websites to remove any malware on your PC.

The current best online scanners I prefer are from Kaspersky antivirus and Bitdefender antivirus. Together, these 2 scanners will find ALL the bad stuff on your PC because they have the BEST detection rate.

First, use Kaspersky's. (FYI: ALL these scans require you to agree to a EULA and install an activex control which is needed to perform the scan, so agree to them all.)



*NOTE: Some scanners ONLY work with IE or may not fully remove malware



http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner...... (KAV)



Then scan with:

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





There are MANY other good online scanners which you may choose to also use (which will take longer but ensure safety):



http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/defau... (Windows Live Onecare)



http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/.... (A-squared scanner)



http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/........ (ewido)



http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pes... (Spyware scan)



http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/vir... (Virus scan)



http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/s... (Panda Antivirus)



http://www.housecall.trendmicro.com/....... (TrendMicro)



http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/......... (Nod32)



http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols... (F-secure)





After using these, it's ESSENTIAL to install at least 3 antispywares. Do NOT use more than 1 antiVIRUS as they conflict.



The best things in life are FREE, and great free software can be found @:



Superantispyware.com (Superantispyware FREE version)

lavasoft.com (Ad-aware)

emsisoft.com (A-squared FREE)

safer-networking.org (Spybot S&D)

javacoolsoftware.com (SpywareBlaster, EULAlyzer, & MRU-Blaster)

microsoft.com (Windows Defender)

grisoft.com (AVG AV)

Avast.com (Avast AV)

avira.com (Avira AV)

activevirusshield.com (AOL Virus Shield, which is basically Kaspersky for free)

siteadvisor.com (Tells you how safe websites are)

phoenixlabs.org (Peerguardian blocks malware, government, and anti-p2p org's)

zonealarm.com (Top Notch Firewall)

comodo.com (Another Top Notch firewall)

iobit.com (Advanced Windows Care)

Eusing.com (Registry cleaner)

ccleaner.com (Junk file cleaner)







Now if you can afford it, the best software to BUY are:



Spy Sweeper

Security Task Manager

Norton AV (Takes a lot of CPU but it's nice if you can afford to use those resources up)

Kaspersky AV (BEST! =D )

Bitdefender AV

Sophos AV

F-secure (Same as Kaspersky)

Linkscanner (Blocks exploits in real time)

Advanced Uninstaller



If you're PC is squeaky clean from malware, re-enable system restore because it IS good to have but we needed to shut it off to wipe out the malware.

Just RIGHT-click on "My Computer." Select "Properties" then under the 'System Restore' tab, UN-check "Turn off system restore."





*Another thing to consider is using another browser besides Internet Explorer. IE has a lot of security holes,

making it less safe than other browsers. I prefer Firefox from mozilla.org.

It's just as easy to use and has a lot of neat little add-ons you can toy around with. By itself, it is also safer from exploits than IE.*





As always, things will vary for you. I hope the best for everybody. As always, others may disagree but there's only one way to find things out---try it! As long

as you have an UPDATED Antivirus, Antispyware, & firewall, things will go smoothly. And browse wisely. Hope I was able to help and fix anything needed. If I have, please consider returning & leaving a nice comment and

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just kiddin
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2016-08-25 08:41:50 UTC
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KitaCat
2008-04-05 21:28:43 UTC
Try AVG free Virus Scanner and use FireFox explorer instead of Internet Explorer. FireFox can be set to avoid these things for you. Firewall, if you have it, is another good way to get it before it happens. Scan EVERYTHING you download before opening it and keep in mind that some things detected aren't always malicious, like keygens. Use a virus definition page to make the call for yourself! If you're trying to preserve files but want to start from scratch, consider burning verified clean files to data discs or putting them in a internet storage space, then reformatting your entire PC.



If you have to resort to this method, be sure, you know where to get your setup files for programs you'd like to keep and that you have any serial numbers, saved passwords, etc. written down when you reinstall.



It rarely ever comes to that; you can also use a System Restore option in Program Files->Accessories->System Tools to take your computer back to previously clean state, provided you made a checkpoint. I suggest if you don't know what you're doing to regularly set up check points before installing new programs. That way, if you install a program that has malware attached, you can get rid of the problem right then and there. Like I said before though, scan every program before opening it and read through the setup carefully; reliable companies will ALWAYS ask you if you would like to install a toolbar, which could come up as spyware on a scan...



Cliche of the day: Better safe than sorry!
Angelica
2016-04-06 05:21:07 UTC
Aloha from Down Unda! Ummm....that last part about not wanting to put info on a computer is kinda counter-productive! But now that I've opened the page I'll merely suggest that the AVG as described above [anti-virus]should be supplimented with Lavasoft Ad-Aware [anti-spyware]. CCleaner is another program I'd suggest be downloaded & used. Oh well...the Lavasoft CD is probably available in any computer software supply house.... Best wishes~
enLightened1
2008-04-06 00:45:16 UTC
Recommended spyware/malware destroyer: Spybot

Recommended Anti Virus: AVG

Recommended firewall(Protect ur PC from further threats) Zone Alarm



If the above cannot protect ur PC nothing can...
2014-08-26 22:32:17 UTC
I was also suffering from Trojan,Virus, Mal ware etc. But after installing antivirus it made my PC to run slow. Then I found this great site http://www.metaflows.com/. Metaflows detects network anomalies and data breaches. It secure our enterprises using cutting-edge, commodity hardware up to 10 Gbps.There multifunctional Malware Detection Appliances offer an unprecedented combination of features running on commodity hardware.
2008-04-05 22:59:03 UTC
Well, i give u one link from there u can download all king of software full version free look over there may be u can get any best malware remover or antivirus or scanner....



http://www.yourfullsoftware.blogspot.com
2008-04-05 21:23:55 UTC
Use these Guides and Tutorials to clean pretty much 70% or more of the malware:



http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware-Removal-Guides-Tutorials-f121.html



If you still have problems with malware, then follow the instructions in this section of the forum:



http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware-Removal-HijackThis-Logs-Go-Here-f37.html



These people are very, very good and very busy so please be patient. If you do not get any help within 3 days, please post here:



The Waiting Room - http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Waiting-Room-f100.html



It is free help and registration. Should you have any other computer problems, check through the different sections of the forum and post in the correct one:



GeekstoGo.com - http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html



Ron



P.S.



LavaSoft's AdAware 2007:

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php



Spybot Search & Destroy:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html



Anti-Virus Programs -



AVG:

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/28415/lng/us/tpl/v5



AVAST:

http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html



ClamWin:

http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/



RogueRemover Free 1.24 :

http://www.majorgeeks.com/RogueRemover_d5360.html



Windows® Defender:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en



ZoneAlarm Firewall:

http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp



All free!
Man of Mystery
2008-04-05 21:16:15 UTC
Malware scanner: Lavasoft AdAware

Spybot: Search and Destroy



Both are affective and downloaded at www.download.com
2008-04-06 08:34:39 UTC
To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you can use an antispyware or even more.

Please go to: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-4nngDuI7eqvbd4iXbPpR9XIjP3nADsUR
afterall
2008-04-05 21:16:55 UTC
download AVG or avaast.scan your computer, put then to chest then delete..
2008-04-05 21:51:18 UTC
use PCCelline


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