I have been infected with a trojan horse virus and with pop-up ads and they wont leave. ive already run my anti-virus thing and spyware also but nottin has changed how do we clean out da entire computer witout taking it 2 a technician??
2006-08-13 15:38:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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 16:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, trojan Horse 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 17:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get spybot make sure its v1.4. Install it and don't forget to update after install. Another good one is Spyware doctor, but its not free. You can get Spyware doctor from www.pctools.com.
Its also good to have a good virus protection, I use F-Secure. AVG is free only if you subscribe, but a good program if your short on cash. You can also purchase AVG pro.
2006-08-17 06:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by SuPeRphie69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a serious problem. My mom's computer had the same problem you might want to try a full reset make sure that your important documents are saved to a disk but make sure you don't pass the virus to the disk otherwise reseting will be worthless.
2006-08-13 15:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Catherine B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your anti virus may have been corrupted if it didnt help you can try downloading the free version of AVG anti virus it got rid of both of my trojan horses... (that was about 2 weeks ago) if that doesnt work you will have to try a system restore or try reformatting (reinstalling your operating system) which requires your windows disk
2006-08-13 15:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could run an online virus scan from this site:http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
Also, I think Spybot Search and Destroy is a really good program also and it is a free download. You can find that at http://www.snapfiles.com
Good luck.
2006-08-13 15:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by WenckeBrat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.ewido.net/en/
Do the procedure here using the ewido program
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/bugbusting.mspx
2006-08-13 17:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to disable system restore before you run the AV as it will restore itself if you dont
2006-08-13 16:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by johnman142 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Reformat and quit looking at porn sites.
2006-08-13 15:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
goto download.com and get ad-aware se from lavasoft also get spybot and windows defender if you still have trouble please im me.
2006-08-13 15:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋