i have some adware on my computer called "Adware.CouponAge" and i cant get rid of it. norton is the only program that catches it but it wont remove it. i have googled it several times in the last six months and everything ive tried has failed. please help me!!!
2006-07-08 11:25:17 · 14 answers · asked by familyguynnascar 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
ok everybody, ive used adaware plenty of times too and it wont pick it up. you really think i would post this question without using adaware? lol hardly.
2006-07-08 11:33:36 · update #1
Try these, I have included an antiviral in case you dont have a current one.
Antiviral. (free)
AVG free. Excellent protection available from: http://www.Grisoft.com
Don't use two antiviral products together as they may be incompatible. If your Antiviral trial has run out, then remove product from your computer and get the AVG installed.
Anti-spyware (all free)
Essential products are: Adaware SE from: http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot SD http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
Spywareblaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Windows Defender - from Microsoft downloads.
PC starter kit at download.com 20 of the best recommended programes for people new or less advanced in computers. Check all three pages, at bottom see Security/Tools/Fun
http://www.download.com/PC-Starter-Kit/2001-12350_4-0.html?tag=dir
C Cleaner.http://www.ccleaner.com/
This will tell you a lot about what is on your computer, such as running programmes,cookies, History, settings etc. and will help you clean up and remove unwanted items. Be careful how you use it as it is a very powerful programme and you should read the help index before you do anything with it.
2006-07-08 11:29:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mordak 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You could download a program called Adaware SE that works well at download.com. If that doesn't work and nothing else does, you could always do a system restore as a last resort.
2006-07-08 11:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by dextersadventures 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the link below and download AdAware SE AND Spyware Blaster.
That should keep all the spyware off your computer
2006-07-08 11:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by annastacia38 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some that you can try from Download.com
Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-aware
Do the download, then install, update and Scan. Then restart the computer into Safe Mode and scan it again.
At some point, you might want to use the RESTORE disk and start from scratch. Then, make sure that you run a tight ship. Use FireFox from www.Mozilla.com for general surfing. Use a firewall, such as Zone Alarm.
2006-07-08 11:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, try this one----- Xoftspy. Just google it and also you will need its serial key for removing the spyware. Its the best one I've found...wonder why people dont know about this one. Also try there regulars.."Adaware" or "Spybot search and destroy" or "Spware doctor"...Best of Luck...Bye...
2006-07-08 11:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by piyush m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both ad-aware and spybot search and destroy are good. I also keep a "junkmail" email address that I use when I have to register for things. That way less junk gets into my inbox. Then once a month or so I log on to the junk mail email address and delete what I don't want/need.
2016-03-26 21:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
download.com down load a program called adaware its free and works well.
2006-07-08 11:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by generaldisarray69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if u can't do anything at all and all doors are shut infront of u put it in the desktop and make a new windows user account and delete the first it will be deleted automatically but u must save all of ur documents xD
2006-07-08 15:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by Gohst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to download this adware remover s\w
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
2006-07-08 11:30:33 · answer #9 · answered by Pulpfiction 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the yahoo toolbar.. it has a removal tool.. or go to the local computer store and buy some software that removes adware
2006-07-08 11:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋