I have an adware remover and it says it deletes them but within 24 hours or so the stupid pop ups come right back. Whats the best way to get rid of it for good?
2006-07-28 11:20:19 · 15 answers · asked by ashez 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
for the first guy..
adaware SE is what I have been using..
2006-07-28 11:25:36 · update #1
tried spybot but its not actuallly free it just finds them than makes you pay.. I need something free cuz i dont have a credit card
2006-07-28 11:32:16 · update #2
ok incase of regenerating adware or dialers or irus or whatever then u must have a Trojan these programs aren't antitrojans so i really reommend that u download "Ewido" (look it up at www.download.com) it will end ur problem just delete the adwarw/virus and then run a full system scan in ewido it will delete the files that are responsible for regenerating. Good Luck!
2006-07-28 12:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Gohst 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 16:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you downloaded SpyBot Search & Destroy and the software is telling you that you have to pay for it then it is not the true SpyBot.
You can find a link to SpyBot Search & Destroy (as well as many other free anti-spy/adware applications here
http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_spyware.html
Also, you might want to boot the computer in Safe Mode and run the scans with AdAware and SpyBot - to learn how to use Safe Mode - go here
http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to_start_in_safe_mode.html
2006-07-28 11:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
Spycatcher
http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware/spycatcher-express.php
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.
2006-07-28 11:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mordak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot Search and Destroy IS, in fact, free. I've been using it for close to three years. I also have Spyware Blaster, again, free. There are versions of these that are charged for, but the free downloads are available. Last, against the spyware, I have the Yahoo Anti-Spy. I virtually never see a pop-up.
2006-07-28 11:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The place I work at uses Both Adaware and Spybot. The systems admin says that the combination of both of them cleans it all.
2006-07-28 11:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by thamontas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AdAware by Lavasoft... It's free, and it works the best. Download it here:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-2
2006-07-28 11:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by JB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to ask which remover you have. some of them are
totally useless and just quarantine the program instead of removing it. I would recommend a program called adaware se which can be downloaded through www.download.com if yours doesnt work.
2006-07-28 11:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by random_guy7531 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adaware SE came out with a new version today.
2006-07-28 18:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by twentyeight7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AdwareMedic
2014-10-10 16:29:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋