Does anyone else get virus's that hijack your computer and then try and sell you antivirus protection?

Question

Its really annoying

Answer 1

Never had that problem but I do know that 60-80% of the anti-virus, Spyware, and other Malware "removers" are Malware themselves and should be avoided.

There are others that are OK but I recommend ALL of the following FREE software.

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 and the following software 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)

for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html

Answer 2

I have seen that too. Here is how you protect yourself.

Keep your own Anti-virus up to date, and check the status regularly.

Get and update several Anti-spyware solutions. I use AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destroy. I use the free versions from http://www.download.com Update and run these regularly. Especially IMMEDIATELY after an upexpected pop-up.

Download and install FireFox free from http://www.mozilla.com This is a browser that is safer to use than IE. Use this for general surfing and google searching. Only use IE when you MUST have IE, such as Windows Updates.

Take these steps to keep your computer ALIVE.

Answer 3

Yes,-they tell you that your computer is infected and you can have a free scan.Then it tells you that you are infected but you have to buy now,to get rid of the viruses??---Well life gets better my freind--click on this free antivirus program(iI beleive it is the best on the planet at the moment)--I will eventualy get the paid version,but try the free version of AVAST-from here--click on my blue link--http://avast.com/eng/programs.html

Answer 4

Yes, My computer was hit by the spyware quake and this spyware was always promts me to purchase soe software to remove this infection.

Really annoying, Then I tried NoAdware software and really ths software help me lot.

You can try its free trial version : -

http://www.spywarefree.biz.ly

Answer 5

Yes... i had once... but i'm pretty good at these Virus related task since.... i WAS hacker.... before... + involved in creating Trojans.... so i removed Virus manually...... i disabled my Av... ^.^

Answer 6

Yeah I had that happen to me. It was called Norton Antivirus.

Use AVG.

Answer 7

http://www.geekstogo.com
They'll help ya out.