AND i want it free becuase i dont have a credit card or any thing for me to pay i would really appreciate ur ASSISTANCE thanks!!
2006-08-13 10:18:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You can use a FIREWALL, one free one is available through ZoneAlarm
Zone Alarm is a terrific firewall program that may help prevent popups and other problems on your computer.
http://www.zonelabs.com
But you also want to uninstall and clean up these pesky programs. I recommend several Anti-spyware programs. Visit http://www.download.com to get the free versions.
Ad-aware - a great software from lavasoft, available through download.com - their FREE version works great.
SpyBot Search & Destroy - this is an awesome package - go for it.
Make sure that you have your anti-virus program running and updated. Check it's status regularly.
It takes time and effort to fix and avoid these threats. Be sure to be dilligent about reporting SPAM and unsolicited e-mail.
Good luck
2006-08-13 10:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-27 05:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting messages to install a adware program, don't accept it or do it, it might be a virus that is fake and it's trying to install something else.
Make sure to have a Firewall installed soon and some of these programs below. NEVER, accept anything else that you don't know what it is.
This is what I do to protect my computer:
> Scan your computer for spyware/adware using a FREE software from Microsoft called Windows Defender: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> You can download a FREE antivirus software:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Programs/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
> You can buy Webroot Spy Sweeper here, it's very nice, safe and very up-to-date:
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan-3000.php?rc=4929&ac=5190853
> MSN Toolbar, includes Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter - FREE:
http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us
>Scan your computer for spyware/adware:
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/?ref=google_adw
>Scan your computer for virus/trojans:
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
> Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest security updates: http://www.windowsupdate.com
> You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer, it's the new version, fast, clean and secure:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10010
Good luck and I hope these solutions solve your problem, if you need more extra help, contact me :)
2006-08-13 14:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 3 words for you :
spybot, adaware, spy sweeper
all of those programs are free (or at least have a free trial version that will remove all the spyware).
don't even think about using any other anty-spyware software (well, except maybe Microsoft Anty spyware and ZoneAlarm antispyware if they are allready there) cause u might get a spyware with the anty-spyware...
2006-08-13 10:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by andrei_stefanescu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi, spyware is a disgusting and infamous virus. perhaps you can try Norton or Mcafee to remove the virus, but you should pay for the software.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware 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!
2006-08-13 17:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
you most have a spyware doctor or a spyware removal program to protect you computer from spy ware
and you must install an antivirus program
2006-08-13 10:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
2006-08-13 10:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by jibberjabbar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to maintain your computer with a spyware removal program. I reccommend using a combination of ad-aware and spybot s&d
2006-08-13 10:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by blainezee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spybot and Ad-aware SE personal. Get these soon! Also Avast and AVG; all these have free versions.
2006-08-13 11:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by Busy Lady 2010 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AdAware is free and works great!
I use it with Yahoo's spy removal tool, they both get what the other misses. Both very effective and free!
2006-08-13 10:24:39 · answer #10 · answered by CheetosRock 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋