how do you get rid of a worm on a laptop?

Answer 1

You need anti-virus software! Download, install and update AVG Anti-Virus - it's free and can be found here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/tools_anti_virus.html

It's easy to install and use - to read about how to install AVG go here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to_install_avg_anti_virus.html

Then start the computer is Safe Mode - (usually this is accomplished by tapping the F8 key on your keyboard while the computer is starting up) - read more about starting a computer in Safe Mode here - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/how_to_start_in_safe_mode.html

Then run AVG and do a full system scan, let it find and remove any viruses it finds.

One other thing too, if you are running Windows XP, you should also remove your System Restore files. Viruses love to hide in them. To learn how to temporarily disable System Restore see this page - http://www.vermontpcsolutions.com/disabling_system_restore.html

Answer 2

AVG anti virus nortons macfee panda cant do crap when it comes to trojans and worms this is 2 of the best that kill off the trojan and worm
the reason people use avg is coz there is a free avg anti virus they want it all free but they soon come crying back to Q&A with there computers asking for help

this will fix it
XoftSpy 4.22 is the Latest and Most Advanced Spyware Detection and

pop up spyware
Spyware
W32/Spybot
Browser Hijackers
Adware
Malware
Keyloggers
trojans
worms
back door trojans
Malicious mobile code
MALICIOUS SCRIPTS
toolbar trojans that dont show up

download xoftspy422 and install it then run it stop the scan and click on scan settings tick every box and click on where it says >> click here to select a folder then tick the (c) thats your hard drive if you have 2 hard drives tick the 2 of them then click ok
then click start when the scan is done click on remove tab

http://www.paretologic.com/products.aspx

ewido anti-spyware 4.0
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/10/lng/us/tpl/tpl01?prd=ews

and befor one of the crying avg anti virus fan's come along thinking what i have i will tell you
zoneAlarm internet security suite
is what i have that auto kills a virus dead it dont let any virus in not like nortons /macfee/panda/avg they all let a virus in

Answer 3

What've you been dong? Taking your computer on your backyard or something?! properly, to respond to your very last question, worms have very lengthy legs and they are very versatile, so that they basically move slowly up your computer and get interior it. Worms might want to be very risky, yet provided that provoked. also, some worms might want to be spies for the greman worms and take significant the help of your computer to the german designers. LOL!! basically kidding. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Answer 4

Pour Tequila on it.

Use the procedure described here with whatever AV programs you choose to use. The procedure is what is important to open your computer for proper removal.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/bugbusting.mspx

You can also do a free online scan here;

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Answer 5

this answer is for your limewire and itunes question..
ok so, there is a way you can get it on itunes..i use limewire as well and always put movies on
my ipod..ok so..after youve finished dl-ing a movie or song it goes to your limewire library right? so what you want to do is drag the file to your itunes library and its there! =]

Answer 6

●Some Useful Programs, and Online Tools:


▪Scan your computer from Viruses, and other online threats, by using these sites, via ActiveX technology.
Panda Online Scanner(Virus/Spyware Scanner), it will remove Viruses(ONLY) for free:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
Trend Micro Online Scanner (Spyware Scanner), it will remove Spywares for free:
http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
MS Live Online Scanner(Virus/Spyware/Perfeomance Tweaks Scanner), it will remove, but not all things:
http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=ideas_wlsc
MS Malicious Software Removal Tool(Virus Scanner), it will remove Viruses for free:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

▪Download and install some free security softwares,that will secure your computer, without paying anything:
Ad-Aware Se personal (AntiSpyware):
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
Spybot S&D(AntiSpyware):
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
MS Windows Defender(AntiSpyware):
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-8022_4-10502712.html?tag=lst-0-2
Tenebril SpyCatcher(AntiSpyware):
http://www.download.com/Tenebril-SpyCatcher/1200-2023_4-5157430.html?tag=antispy
AVG Grisoft (AntiVirus):
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10543927.html?tag=lst-0-2
Avast!(AntiVirus):
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10533644.html?tag=lst-0-2
AntiVir(AntiVirus):
http://www.download.com/AntiVir-Personal-Edition/3000-2239_4-10543945.html?tag=lst-0-1
COMODO(AntiVirus):

Answer 7

I recommend antivir free edition.

Answer 8

Ask help from a bird.

Answer 9

napkin