My spyware cleaner can not find them and ironically, the two programs, are "advertisements" for anti-spyware programs. It redirects my initial open on internet explorer to some security website even though i have my default home page for msn.com. They open up on my startup, which ive tried to find them there, but they aren't there. Someone help please, i need free and easy and quick.
2006-08-28 05:20:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I had a spyware infestation that did that also-every time I opened my browser it sent me to some security site to buy their crappy removal service. Even after changing my homepage, when I relaunched my browser, that stupid site would be there again. The crap even disabled my task manager so that I could not manually close it out- what a pain in the rear. The free spyware removal programs did not work- the trojan horse would somehow prevent them from starting. It sounds as though the spyware is a part of your computers registry (what your computer reads from to start and run your programs). The way I had to get rid of that garbage was to have a computer tech erase my computer and reinstall all of my programs again!
2006-08-28 05:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ser021976 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-26 10:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my PC affected by spyware some time ago and it was such a pain. I carry out all my work from my system. Tried running an antivirus but the problem returned again and again. On top of that I didn’t have all that time to take my system to a repair shop or wait for a technician to come and fix it. Hence I called up one of this online virus removal services that can help remotely. Finally they were able to clean my computer.
http://www.jupitersupport.com/services/virus-removal-service.html
2014-09-14 23:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember dear, that prevention is better than the cure!
Prevent spywares by using reliable web browsers, like Opera (my own advice) or Mozilla FireFox!
Both of them are free to use:
http://www.opera.com
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox
also be careful with the crack files. If you use cracked software some of the crack files have something on them. Try finding serial numbers instead of downloading crack files.
Having a good firewall can also help you, prevent getting spyware, and also helps you to find spyware on your system, by not letting them to access the net. I recommend ZoneAlarm. But Norton Firewall is also a good choice. To remove your existing spyware you can use ZoneAlarm antispyware, which is included in ZoneAlarm Pro v6. Also Yahoo! Toolbar has a very good antispyware software on it, and this toolbar is free. Download Yahoo! Toobar and use it. There are some other software for antispyware usage like spyroot spysweeper. The are good also but you should pay for them.
2006-08-28 06:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by farzad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a redirect trojan to me. That is a virus. Run a virus scan on your computer. Also on internet explorer go to tools, internet options, and change your home page to what you want it to be.
2006-08-28 05:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by a_poor_misguided_soul 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try using Avast Adaware and Search and Destroy Spybot. Update all of your cleaner software and try running the scan again.
2006-08-28 05:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by Te 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i recommend buying spysweeper and window washer by webroot
it always works
if not..
go to best buy's geek squad and they may help you
if not,
reformat your machine
that is the last step you want to take if it is a serious problem
2006-08-28 05:26:23 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I highly recommend you download SUPERantispyware. It will fix that problem. It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-08-28 05:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down load AddawareSe,spybot,spy docter and execute it
you can download it from www.download.com
for free
2006-08-28 05:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by Dheepak 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
format the machine
2006-08-28 05:24:58 · answer #10 · answered by num1accent01 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋