my computer has a file virus. How do I get rid of it and how can i prevent it from reacurring? My Pc-cillian say that it has detected a virus and to remove the "file". What do I do? Thank Guys!!!
2006-07-20 17:22:48 · 6 answers · asked by Maria 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It should have a selection to remove. If not deleat it and get another anti virus.
(Do not run 2 anti virus because they will conflict.)
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 (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
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
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
2006-07-21 01:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactlly sure what PC cillian does with infected files. If it extracts it from the pc and everything works normally after the fact delete it but if it has left it there then you need to make sure that it isn't in any major systems. If its in system or system32, figure out which virus you have and be prepared to do some repair. Personally I use AVG. It's the best scanner I've seen commercial or otherwise and its absolutely free, updates and all. Check it out on download.com. It will take out the file and put it away in a vault so that it does no harm then you can delete it safely.
2006-07-21 00:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by guruMama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have an anti-virus software that can repair the file or quarantine it.If you don't then you will probably have problems.WinAnti-virus Pro as one example would be effective.The anti-virus program that you use really is the detemining factor in removal and repair.You should quaratine the file to keep from harming your software or operating system.
2006-07-21 00:32:59 · answer #3 · answered by amydtld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a Anti-Virus Software, I might recommanded you to use Northen Antivirus and install a Firewall to prevent any more of these happen to you again.
2006-07-21 00:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by KL7Production 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
install an anti-virus application
2006-07-21 00:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Sniper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell it your ready for a commitment.
2006-07-21 00:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by blakefabian2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋