I have one stupid popup that is on my desktop toolbar that says the
same damn thing everytime so i know it is a form of spyware/adware
but i can't get rid of it. Help!!!!!!!!
2006-06-12 14:55:41 · 14 answers · asked by Scooby 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
get a good internet service such as Verizon, Cox, and etc. these things usually cost from 20-30$ but it's worth it
2006-06-12 15:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what i do.
No matter how much anti-spy ware or anti-virus software you have you will never be able to catch all of it.
I keep two hard drives. C: drive is a the main boot up drive that i use for starting up. D: drive has all the important stuff in it (programs, music, pictures, video, documents, you name it). I keep C: drive as the main drive and make sure that if any virus or spyware gets on it i can completely re-format the drive in order to erase all the crap on it and start over and not lose anything important. So sometimes i have to start off with a clean version of windows and re-load everything.
You would be amazed at how much better your computer works once you do this every once and a while, and even better, you arent worried about losing any important info.
One good program that i have found to be a usefull tool is Zone Alarm. It alerts me about ANYTHING that is trying to log on or send info over the internet. If i find it is trying to get on or send info or even is benign it will tell me, then i make the decision to either remove the program, delete the file or re-formatt my drive to leave it clean from EVERYTHING. I value all the money and time that i have put into my computer. I have 1400 songs and expensive DJ equipment on it and tons of pictures and memories along with several programs that cost from $600 to $1500 each. I make sure i have backups and i dont F*ck around when it comes to spy ware. I make sure the sh*t is GONE!!!
2006-06-12 15:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by "EL SANCHO" 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get the following, all are free for a safe surfing experience,
install in SAFE mode with networking ( hit F-8 at boot time ), run them all in SAFE mode
with networking as you'll need it for the updates all the programs below will need.
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/firefox
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
and if you have a wireless router follow these tips,
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 :)
one last tip
control panel---administrator tools--services--messenger
right clik on it
stop the service
then disable it
save changes
2006-06-12 16:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boot into safe mode after install Adawar, Spybot, or Spy Doctor.
This will give u BETTER efficiency to remove bugs.
2006-06-12 16:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by bdesai9 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres many programs...
go to www.download.com
and search spyware remover or adware remover
some of the best are ad aware and spy sweeper
2006-06-12 14:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by emmabugg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These links are how-to's for various products.
Microsoft--Bug Busting, not a product but their recommendations on what to do:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/bugbusting.mspx
How to use Ad-Aware:
http://www.download.com/How-to-use-Ad-Aware/1200-2023_4-5157520.html?tag=morehowto
How to use Spybot Search and Destroy:
http://www.download.com/1200-2023_4-5157526.html
How to use WinPatrol:
http://www.download.com/How-to-use-WinPatrol/1200-2023_4-5157781.html?tag=morehowto
All 3 products are free. Hope this helps.
2006-06-12 16:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Leemo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use both Spybot and Yahoo Anti-Spy. They helped clean up my computer after a bout of spyware.
2006-06-12 15:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by nitemere11 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can download for free AdAware SE Personal and Spybot Search and Destroy, both safe and work great. Easy to use, automatic updates, and catch everything.
2006-06-12 14:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ad-Aware, Spybot Search and Destroy, and Trend Micro's free anti-spyware scanner (on their website) are all good programs.
2006-06-12 15:00:44 · answer #9 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Run Ad-Aware. It's free and it's good.
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
2006-06-12 15:02:14 · answer #10 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋