A annoying pop-up appears in the monitor screen and says that my computer is infected ,and when I click on the pop-up ,it takes me directly to a web-page that tells me that I should buy their software to stop the viruses...
This is the web-page:
http://www.spywarequake.com/?aff=247
What to do?
2006-08-15 00:45:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
First of all, DON'T click on any webpage that you did not expect. CLOSE it with the X in the top right corner right away.
If you have anti-virus on your computer, then start running those scans right away.
Go to http://www.download.com and use the SEARCH feature to find AD-AWARE. Download and install the FREE version. Run that scan after your anti-virus is done.
Go back to http://www.download.com and use SEARCH to find SPYBOT. Download the free version of SpyBot Search & Destroy. Run that, getting all updates, use Immunize and then Check for Problems.
Check your anti-virus status regularly. Use Ad-aware and SpyBot regularly to keep SpyWare out.
Good luck
2006-08-15 00:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 07:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like others have said You have spyware / adware. DO NOT use them.
See my rogue list at the end of my post for safe spyware protection. More than 70% of the protection software on the web is bogus, weather free or pay. AND ONLY get the software directly from the manfacturer because again 75% from some one else has been altered and is now malware.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497
2006-08-15 01:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close all of the sites you clicked on. Those are malicious programs mirror copied exactly like a pop-up to record personal info about you and your computer stored in the CPU. Make sure you dont leave any pop-ups open or else you will be recieving multiple spyware programs.
2006-08-15 00:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
quit clicking on the pop-up. It's an advertisement made to look like a windows error your computer might generate. Get a good spyware program like spysweeper or Ad-Aware etc.....and make sure your virus software is up to date.
2006-08-15 00:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try all of these,
Free Anti-virus:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
Free Spyware protection:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.safer-networking.org/
Free Firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=zaskulist_trial
http://www.comodogroup.com/products/personalfirewall.html
Host File Protection:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
2006-08-15 00:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to avast's web site and download their free virus scanning software, it's a free lifetime license. Scan your computer and clean with anti-virus and anti-/spyware/adware/malware with a program like adaware also.
here's the link to avast
http://www.avast.com
2006-08-15 00:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by Delfin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, first thing you do, is reboot in safe mode, then turn off the system restore (by right-clicking on "my computer", then click on "system restore", if you don't do that, the virus will keep repeating its self in the computer) and turn it off, then scan your computer with your anti-virus, if you don't have one, download one at www.majorgeeks.com (you can also find spyware programs there, or any other kinds of programs).
good luck.
2006-08-15 00:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not infected by virus but by spyware.
This popup is spyware assuming the form of anti-spyware.
Download these:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
http://www.safer-networking.org/
These will remove the critters.
2006-08-15 00:50:45 · answer #9 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hunnn..!! dont you have put condoms in your computer? apply that before use..!!
2006-08-15 01:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋