what should i do to treat my computer for spyware? The service technician has reprogrammed it already.?

Question

I recently got spyware on my computer system and the computer repair techician advised me to reprogramme the computer so as to eradicate the problem totally. However, after only one day at home I ahve realised that this has done nothing to solve the problem and so I am open to options and advice form anyone who ois willing to give it.

Answer 1

For spyware solutions, Spybot Search & Destroy works very well. If you are willing to try Microsoft's beta, you can also consider defender. Both are currently free.



http://www.safer-networking.org

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&DisplayLang=en



Always remember that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. That said, do not visit unknown websites, open suspicious emails and attachments, or click on links that you don’t know what it’s for. Also, always keep your anti-spyware and antivirus programs on. These simple guidelines will save you from hours of headaches with pop-up ads and computer slow down. Good luck and have a nice day!

Answer 2

Hi! I have a few good programs (that I have been trying thoroughly over the past few months) that are great for removing pesky spyware from your pc. Either of the following two would work fine:



Spybot Search and Destroy:

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



Lavasoft Adaware Personal Edition:

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



Also, in the upcoming version of Windows (named Vista), there is a chance we may have antispyware software integrated at no extra fee! (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx )



And finally, CCleaner (CrapCleaner) is a great freeware programming for deleting junk files, effectively speeding up some areas of your PC that can slow it done over time.

http://www.ccleaner.com



Good luck, you won't regret using these programs.

Answer 3

ANTI VIRAL



AVG (free) http://free.grisoft.com/





FIREWALL



ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp



WEB BROWSER - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firebird



EMAIL use thunderbird. It has a good built in spam filter and learns when you teach it. http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird



SPYWARE



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



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



1. Use WPA encryption (WPA-PSK) it's less crackable then WEP.



2. Make a passphrase that is upper & lower case and has some numbers thrown in there as well, again harder to crack.

some like mAkE1t5eCurE0rel53 and as long as possible.



3. Use MAC access control so only you or authorized PC's can connect (even if you do have encryption turned on)



4. Turn off DHCP use static addresses.



5. Turn off SSID (and change it) unless your card really needs it (some do)



6. Change username/password of access unit front end



7. Ensure you have the usual firewall enabled on your PC.



8. Paranoia rules, turn WLAN off if your not using it :)

Answer 4

Download and run one of the many free spyware programs.



Spybot is good and Microsoft has a free one that works well.

Answer 5

1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender



http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/



2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido



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



3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy



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

Answer 6

I know someone in charge of security at a Bank and he could secure your PC remotely so you are safe and without problems for a very low price.

Answer 7

GO TO WWW.FREEDOWNLOADS.COM WHEN YOU GET TOTHE SITE GO TO THE MOST POPULAR AND WHEN YOU CLICK ON MOST POPULAR FIND ZONEALARM AND DOWN LOAD IT BECAUSE IT WILL BLOCK SPYWARE