Hi. Whats happening is that my computer seems to be infected with a virus. I might have downloaded, or have been uploaded with something that is saying there is spyware on my computer and that I must download several software programs they are selling to rid myself of the problem. To me this seems like a gimmick. Perhaps the program company created this virus as a loop to make money. It is very frustrating. Is there a way to rid my computer of these errors? I am constantly getting pop ups and other warnings. Even my browser has shut down as I have been typing this question. I am wondering if maybe i went out and bought Norton or Mcafee products for virus protection?? What to do? If you were wondering, I am currently not using any type of virus protection. HELP!
2006-07-25 03:57:30 · 9 answers · asked by Technics 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Best thing to do is go and download some anti-spyware software like Spybot Search and Destory or Ad-aware (or both! They are free) and run them several times to see if they can clear the problem. Also, you should try running your anti virus software too. If you don't have any anti-virus software, Avast! is a good free one you could try.
Spybot: http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html
Ad-aware: http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
Avast!: http://www.avast.com/
2006-07-25 04:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have spyware, there is a free program called Lavasoft Ad-aware SE personal who might help you getting rid of downloaded ad-ware, spyware, dialing programs, etc. Those files can slow down your computer to the point of a crash down.
You definitely need to get a security program like Norton or MacAffee at least with a 36 months subscription, they block advertisements and protect your computer from malicious software AND use the Lavasoft ad-aware to clean your computer of tracking cookies and data miners at least once a week.
2006-07-25 04:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by Coppernika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off you need a anti virus program on your computer but if you don't have one.Go to housecall.antivirus.com there are 2 dots and do a free scan it is very good.
2006-07-25 04:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee indian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW ! You have no virus protection? You really shouldn't use it till you get protection.I have Norton Security 2006 for viruses it works great ! and also i have Adware Se Personal its for spyware it works great also. Got to google and engine search Adware se personal & for your Norton you can go to www.symantec.com to order your norton security 2006 or whatever the newset version is. good luck
2006-07-25 04:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you for sure need a virus protection...you can purchase norton via internet and get it downloaded now. second go to majorgeeks.com....they have free spyware downloads and yahoo has a spyware...free. good luck
2006-07-25 04:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grisoft's AVG Anti-virus - free
Avast Anti-Virus Free Edition
Anti-Vir - Free
Look these up on Google. I recommend Avast. It worked for me.
2006-07-25 05:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say computer what are you running is it a mack or windows95 -98- xp. if you are running windows xp go to this site it free http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm and hit full scan now button it my take 1/2 to an hour but will fix your machine
2006-07-25 04:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Bighorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download this program. It will fix your pc. http://www.superantispyware.com It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-07-25 04:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local computer store, and see what they can do!!
2006-07-25 04:00:31 · answer #9 · answered by Christina G ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋