I had a spyware attack on my pc. Pls help, I did system restore!!!!?

Question

Hey wat I did first was, scanned with Spybot.But the program got stuck. And cudnt get results. So I restored my computer to a prev date. Again I conducted a Scan using Spybot. This time it detected two spywares. I deleted both. Is my pc safe now????!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

If Spybot found and deleted both pieces of spyware, then you are safe. Sounds like you did things right. Don't worry too much about the spyware, since its usually harmless, just slows down your computer. Be sure you use spybot weekly, or daily if you surf a lot, and have a good popup blocker, that can help with spyware too. Run an anti-virus daily too if you surf the web a lot. You're computer should be fine.

Answer 2

being an It the only thing u need to do is not to use system restore anymore because u have housed the spy-ware in your restore files if u restore again u can get the spy ware back. Then what u need to do is buy NOD32 anti virus protects against spy ware, ad aware, viruses,Trojans, etc. Its the most complete protection available better than any other free stuff out there on the net. Try it u wont be disappointed

Answer 3

If you restored to a previous date prior to being infected, then you have more than likely removed the infection.

However, this does not mean that your system is safe. You need to invest in a good internet security program which includes internet security, anti-virus, and anti-spam.

Microsoft also has a good anti-spyware program called Microsoft Windows Defender. It's free - use it !

Answer 4

When you use Spybot, it often registers as 'spyware' a lot of things that aren't spyware. Cookies, for example. Scan again and if the coast is clear, you're fine.

Answer 5

Spybot's engine is horribly outdated to where it's barely a valid solution for spyware. If you're looking for a free spyware solution, try Tenebril's Spy Catcher. To find out what you have, go ahead and check out their free online spyware scanner on their website:

http://www.tenebril.com/scanner/main_start.php

Their free anti-spyware software can be found here:

http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware/spycatcher-express.php

ZoneAlarm's free firewall is a must to use, but it will not protect you from many spyware attacks.

Answer 6

well well well people always think that is good to do but system restore means all the update have to be redone etc and wot ever u may have had on past re came back get lavasoft ad aware it will get key loggers spybot is ok but lavasoft is wot roadrunner people use on their comps adn it get rids of keyloggers./ u may want to go to control panel now delete that old spy ware program and spybot.. take a deep breath comp maintenance is not always nice.. after using lavasoft then check for worms and keep this in ur fav please to know what new in the library of new worms etc and how to get rid of them and what to look for as well http://www.doxdesk.com/ also this guy who worked for http://www.pcmag.com u can write to hes gr8 http://www.techdirt.com/

Answer 7

spywares and viruses are entirely different.
viruses are more dangerous.
you should get a free antivirus like avast or avg.
scan your pc from it.
keep both, an antivirus and an anti spyware
u should use a firewall too.

Answer 8

You need to run anti-virus and anti-spyware NOW...
Invest in a good firewall.
Refrain from opening advetisements on websites.

Answer 9

Install Zone Alarm for free. I have had it for more than 5 years - NO PROBLEM!!!

Answer 10

put window defender and scan it