I have tried spybot and a few more free spyware and adware programs but they are not working. Can someone please help as it is not my own laptop it is actually my parents.
2006-08-22 19:27:26 · 6 answers · asked by john c 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I know what it is to go under this pression and especially because is your parents' computer. I would think using Windows Defender and some only scanning will solve your problem. All those are shown below :)
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→ 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
→ MSN Toolbar, includes Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter - FREE:
»» http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us
→Yahoo Toolbar with Pop-up blocker, spyware protection...FREE
»» http://companion.yahoo.com/ie
→Google toolbar:
»» http://toolbar.google.com/T4/?rd=f
→ 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
→ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections:
»» http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
→Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC:
»» http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=sah
→ 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
→ Security at home:
»» http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx
2006-08-22 19:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your laptop is infected with a virus, anti-spyware software will not find or remove it. You need a real antivirus program. I recommend AVG Antivirus, which is an excellent and very effective program that happens to be free for personal use.
http://free.grisoft.com
Good luck!
2006-08-23 02:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by zerggle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to install Norton Anti-virus.
2006-08-23 02:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by himor_rod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a good virus scanner, thats all. Spybot and stuff wont work here.
You could get this one http://www.free-av.com/, it is for free and is one of the best.
Good Luck :-)
2006-08-23 02:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by willow, the yodakitty from hell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have 2K or XP the "smitfraudfix" should fix your problem?
installedhttp://www.filepedia.com/desktop_software/desktop_security/smitfraudfix.cfm
And another forum suggesting other free produsts as well :-)
http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/19128.html
2006-08-23 02:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend antivir free edition.
2006-08-23 02:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋