Question:
WARNING! spyware background.?
imissyoubestfriend
2009-01-06 14:22:15 UTC
my computer has been going very slowly lately. & having ALOT more popups then usual. Usually i have no popups and my computer runs very smoothly. I am not sure what i did, but i am not sure if i accidentily downloaded one of the ads.I kept restarting my computer because it wouldnt loud then it did load, and it had my regular background, but no icons. then it switched to sytem recovery background or something like that. and then it went back to WARNING! Dangerous spyware. many virusses were found on your computer such as Trojan horse, Passcapture, etc. ....... yadadadada. I ran nortan antivirus, spyware doctor and they didn't find anything? WTF do i do? i don't want to tell my dad yet if i can fix it without him finding outtt! is it serios? will it ruin my computer? pleaseee hellppp! quiickkkk!!!!!!!! (:
Eight answers:
anonymous
2009-01-06 14:57:07 UTC
Download:



SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition

http://www.superantispyware.com



Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Update regulary - manually



Spybot Search & Destroy

http://www.safer-networking.org



I can highly recommend Avast! Antivirus Home Edition - it is completely free, only requires you to register for a 14 month license key. They just send you the key every 14 months - no other emails.

If you don't register then you can only use the software for 60-days.



It scans for viruses, malware, trojans, spyware, rootkits using only 1 scanning engine.



http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html



I also recommend another quality software



Comodo Firewall

- Comodo Internet Security - includes Comodo Firewall, Antivirus, HIPS in one package

http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/



> When installing uncheck Antivirus and Safesurf toolbar and option to change homepage etc.
Beatrice
2016-08-27 04:46:59 UTC
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ilknur K
2009-01-06 14:56:51 UTC
To Remove Trojan horse Download Scan Use Super Anti-Spyware To Remove Spyware,adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, keyloggers, and hijackers. Prevent potentially harmful to download Super Anti-Spyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/



And Use Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware, spyware, trojans. Can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware applications on the market today cannot To Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Press herehttp://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10896905



Or 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 or i Recommend Use 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. Then Download and Scan Use Norman Malware Cleaner is a Norman program utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).







Note that it should not be used as a substitute for running normal

proactive antivirus protection, but rather as a reactive tool to handle

systems that are already infected.







By downloading and running the program above it will clean an infected system completely:







kill running processes that are infected



remove infections from disk (including ActiveX components and browser helper objects)



restore correct registry values



remove references created by malware in hosts file



remove windows firewall rules for malicious programs



Press here http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_removal_tools/24789/



6. When you're finished doing what you need to do, log out and reboot back into normal mode

7. 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



After Finish Remove Trojan horse. Download Good Anti-Virus i would Recommend Use Avira AntiVir Personal Press here http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10901492



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; tab-browsing; integrated Google search; simplified privacy controls; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online. To Download Mozilla Firefox Press here http://www.download.com/mozilla-firefox/



Use 2 Toolbar To Block all Pop Up in you Computer Yahoo toolbar and Google Toolbar Yahoo Toolbar is a free and convenient search tool that now includes a pop-up blocker. Stop annoying pop-up ads, search the Web, access Yahoo Mail, and

games. Customize your toolbar and save your bookmarks online for one-click access from any computer.



Version 7.0.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements or bug fixes.To download Yahoo toolbar Press here http://www.download.com/Yahoo-Toolbar-with-Anti-Spyware/3000-12512_4-10310984.html





Google Toolbar Pop-up Blocker

Lost in a jungle of annoying pop-up ads? Toolbar's pop-up blocker keeps your screen free and clear To Download Google Toolbar Press here http://toolbar.google.com/T5/intl/en/
anonymous
2009-01-06 16:25:55 UTC
Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, update it and run a full scan. Remove everything it finds.



http://www.malwarebytes.org/



If you are still having problems with your computer, I recommend that you go to bleepingcomputer.com in order to remove all traces of malware in your computer.



http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
anonymous
2009-01-06 14:26:49 UTC
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php



click the link scroll about half way down the link and click download.



when its done run a scan and it should find it.



Its free, I don't know why theres a button that says buy now



This will fix it, and if it doesn't let me know.
Zachary H
2009-01-06 14:33:32 UTC
You got HACKED!



most likely you have a Zlob Virus. best solution is to download SpyHunter Security Suite and remove it ,its the only one i know that can remove it. iv had this happen to me as well on a customers Laptop. if all else fails wipe your HDD.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGH7NxSEGtA







ps dont click on the pop ups there links to more viruses. little tricks to throw you off.and download more. =)
anonymous
2009-01-06 14:44:50 UTC
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







If you Looking 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 Super Anti-Spyware To Remove Spyware,adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, keyloggers, and hijackers. Prevent potentially harmful to download Super Anti-Spyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/
anonymous
2009-01-06 14:26:05 UTC
hmm...try http://www.safe4surf.co.nr and keep this in your favorites list its very helpful


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