2006-07-08 23:47:26 · 11 answers · asked by tinkerbell_wi 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Zombie has the best idea, vote for him.
And I agree with him, formatting is a last resort when all else fails.
I also recommend the following, and YES they are 100% FREE. I have seen those others and wondered if they were Advertising. Lets all remember to report Advertisers and others who don't follow the Community Guidelines.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
2006-07-09 01:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crazy answers that blame the user for installing software that hijacks. The thing is, Firefox allows a back door that alters the search engine and does not allow the user to correct it. That is not how it is supposed to work. Firefox has allowed hijackers to force the user into one search engine while blocking the ability to change or delete the search engine which the user does not want..
2016-03-26 22:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st thing to do is a clean disk go to start then programs then accessories then system maintenance. click on clean disk and clean C drive. Tat gets rid of your junk. Make sure you have spyware programs installed 2 good ones are spybot and ad-ware SE they are removal programs. Also get spywareblaster this prevents spyware from getting on your computer. Make sure you keep all updated and do your scans with spybot and ad-ware se. With spywareblaster after you update make sure you immunize (click tab) Next do a virus scan with a updated virus program.
go here for your free downloads http://www.download.com/
2006-07-09 01:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by retired_afmil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T LISTEN TO ANYONE WHO POSTS A LINK TO A CLICKBANK PAGE! They're spammers who are getting a commission for every piece of software that you buy from that link. "What's that, you say? Buy? They said it was free software!" Well, they're lying. The programs they're cut-and-paste spamming for have very shady histories and generate tons of false positives to scare you. Then, the software refuses to fix all of the "problems" you have unless you register (pay for, that is) it. I have tested the software they're spamming for on a clean install of Windows and both programs reported hundreds of problems that *don't exist*. They're spammers, they're liars, and they don't deserve your money or attention.
2006-07-09 00:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this one, I would honestly go to www.majorgeeks.com and get an account there and post your question in the Spyware forum there. They have a great staff that helps you through the problem until it is solved and it's free! I've used them several times.
2006-07-09 02:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by dc1984us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not listen to pak_megan. There is no need to format your hard drive due to a malware infection.
Go to this address:
http://www.castlecops.com
There you will find step-by-step instructions on how to clean your PC of spyware and adware, in addition to a forum of knowledgeable users who will help you if the automatic cleaners don't work.
2006-07-09 00:15:44 · answer #6 · answered by Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download hijack this from here : http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/hijackthis.zip
and don't forget download this tool to detect unwanted start ups:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/startuplist.zip
Remember... browser hijacker takes you to unwanted website(s)... then most probable this unwanted website will plant trojan/spy in your system. checking your startup list by using the tool above lets you clean the unwanted start ups.
Format is the best answer though
2006-07-08 23:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by pak_megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you can try firefox browser.
firefox can fix the homepage hijacked.
it can block any annoying popup ads. it can prevent most of the virus in the webpage, as you know, most of the virus is spread through internet.
Download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Good Luck!
2006-07-09 02:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
browser hijacker protection, this is good, it tells you if someone is attempting to add a 'browser helper' to you internet browser and or change your home page, and other things, i have not had a problem sence i installed it.
2006-07-09 00:17:00 · answer #9 · answered by mhp_wizo_93_418 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try ths link and download the noadwaer software to fix this problem
http://www.noadware.biz.ly
2006-07-08 23:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by PC Helper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋