the pop up says my computer is defective. When my spyware cleans it will that be removed
2006-08-19 11:50:11 · 12 answers · asked by nookie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
No. It will help your computer run better and faster though. For a virus infection go to: microsoft.com/security/
It is free.
2006-08-19 11:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where the popup is coming from. If its coming from something on your computer already then the spyware should take care of it. If its coming from a website you're visiting then you need a pop up blocker. Your computer is most likely not defective and the pop up is probably just trying to get you to download or buy some software that is says will fix your computer. If so, then you probably don't really need to software, its just a ploy or a scam.
2006-08-19 12:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by TA Timmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. The free programs do not always pick up all spyware. Try Microsoft's Anti-spyware which is free and should do the job. Link below. Best of luck.
2006-08-19 11:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's best to scan after turning off system restore and running the virus/spyware scanner in safe mode [F8] instead of regular start up.
Then, turn on system restore after the virus has been removed.
2006-08-19 11:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware removers do not get rid of viruses. Try going to trendmicro.com and use their free antivirus scanner.
2006-08-19 11:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 20:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by petrich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-19 11:55:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what remover you are useing. Goto www.ewido.net and use the free version.
Some of the free ones will scan it for you but you have to pay to get rid of it.
Ewido will remove it for free
2006-08-19 11:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware!!!!! thats bad!!!
2006-08-19 11:56:19 · answer #9 · answered by Grape Shield 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not usually. the free one's are usually on a timelimit or not the full thing. you may not get the update options.
2006-08-20 01:23:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋