The virus alert shows up on my task bar. Have tried to shut it down but wont allow me to
2006-08-06 03:09:25 · 11 answers · asked by blondy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Is it a virus or an adaware or spyware coz generally virus do not change your homepage as far as i know
try deep scanning and quarantining the folder in which it is
then you delete it or ask a computer specialist to remove it for ya if you are not too sure
2006-08-06 03:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by Roonal.18™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, there are virus in your PC. perhaps you can try Norton or Mcafee to remove the virus, but you should pay for the software.
i also recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar, which can disable the virus, becasue the virus can only run on IE.
firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and spyware, adware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-08-07 01:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by firefox_great 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have Xp boot in SafeMode. Then Disconnect the Internet cord from your computer if you have a Always on connection. Then delete the virus from your system through you virus proctection software. Then reboot normal. Dont connect to internet yet. Change your homepage, and deltet all cookies. Then reboot onemore time. Connect internet cord, and see what happens. The reason why disconnect from internet is because, when you delete a virus that depends on an open connection to download more virus to its file, its nolonger able to at that time. If you need anyother help, please email me..
2006-08-06 10:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by I Volunteer to fight what u fear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.download.com and download 3 programs (they are free.
adaware se
spybot search and destroy
free avg antivirus
Install them one at a time, and run them one at a time,
reboot the computer
run them again.
First install free avg. after you have installed it, get rid of your virus program (this one is free, and better)
Next is spybot search and destroy (you need to install and run, reboot and run again) Also run this one every 2 weeks, but make sure you download updates first, then immunize, then search and destroy.
Next run adaware. This one needs to be run about every 2 weeks, more often if you go crazy on the internet. Click on the update icon (the world icon at the top) and download the updates, before running it each time). Then you have to click the boxes of the errors found, and then delete them.
Hope this is not too much information
2006-08-06 10:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have Norton or McAfee. Can you get into Safe Mode and run a virus check? Didn't you have your firewall on?
Try to reboot (control+alt+delete) and the instant you see something come up, hold the F8 key down until you come to a group of choices. Select Safe Mode. Click Start, Programs, and select your antivirus program.
2006-08-06 10:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a hijacker. Use Spybot Search & Destroy. It's free
http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Update it; immunize; run a scan.
Then Click on mode, advanced mode > Yes.
In the left hand column, select Tools- > IE Tweaks
Check the box marked "Lock IE Start Page setting against user changes" .
2006-08-06 10:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats adware not a virus, heres a few ways to stop it: go to the website its trying to take you to/ find the remove me from button... or go to each one of the below sites download the free tools that everyone SHOULD HAVE to remove these things ( it happens alot ). then theres the popup stopper free link #3 below. this should do it for you also the 3rd thing to do is simple on windoze go to Internet explorer ( open it) then, click on tools / intenet options/ programs and click on reset web settings to reset your internet explorer.... Enjoy~
2006-08-06 10:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by The Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think this is more likely Adware or spyware. You can try to remove it using Lavasofts free Ad-aware Personal program available here:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Should that fail, you can also try a free scan at:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
2006-08-06 10:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by navarre13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like spyware to me. Get a spyware remover. Or a Mac. lol
2006-08-06 10:14:57 · answer #9 · answered by The Bat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download Spyware doctor at http://www.download.com
2006-08-06 10:14:26 · answer #10 · answered by ¼ + ½ = ¾ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋