I've recently started getting a warning window saying there is malicious software on my PC, and it gives the option of downloading a program to remove it. It appears now and then, but only when I use the Internet.
I click no, but is this a real 'Windows' warning, or is it spyware/ adware/ virus/ trojan, etc.? If it's a bad thing, what's the best way to get rid of it?
2006-09-07 11:34:13 · 17 answers · asked by steven_petersuk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Your PC is infected with spyware.
Goto www.ewido.net and run the free scan to find and remove it.
Here is a list of other free scans that I use.
Spybots search and Destroy http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html?tag=pao
adaware se> http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan.php
a-squared Free> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_frame.asp
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
X -Cleaner Micro Edition scan http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spywareguard too.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
2006-09-07 11:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it has any flashing parts, it's fake. BUT! Windows does give warnings like this, if you goto a site that distributes spyware and stuff through popups. My recommendation is, use Microsoft's Malacious Software Removal Tool, don't click on anything that pops up in your browser. This tool can be found by searching for Microsoft malicious software removal. Make sure you're on the Microsoft site, then click the link that says something like run the tool, or 'skip the details and run the tool'. Hope that helps!
2006-09-07 11:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by programmer_by_grace 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
guy, i've got faith your soreness. I FREAKIN HATE those issues!!! besides, I honestly have had some fulfillment utilising safemode. All you do is reboot your workstation and many times faucet f8 jointly as its turning on. this could provide you a menu that enables you to boot into secure mode. Safemode in actuality a lot in user-friendly terms the middle factors of abode windows, which optimistically doesnt contain your virus. Onces your there, i could first attempt working McAfee. If that doesnt restoration it, then you ought to attempt manually deleting the .exe. If that doesnt artwork, you ought to attempt utilising gadget fix to repair your workstation's state to until now you have been contaminated. I honestly have had great fulfillment with this. whether, something you have performed by way of fact the fix ingredient would be undone, with the objective to communicate. This doesnt eliminate any documents which you will have made, it in user-friendly terms restores gadget documents and registry settings. to apply gadget fix in Vista, click on the initiating menu, visit regulate panel. Then, on the extraordinary interior the hunt bar, form "gadget fix" click the alternative that asserts "fix gadget documents and settings from a fix ingredient." next, you may choose the cautioned fix ingredient, or choose your man or woman if the 1st one is only too contemporary. only stick to the wizard to end the fix. necessary: the workstation will restart and take continuously to load decrease back up. it relatively is okay, do no longer turn it off or reset it. which will screw issues up relatively badly. i comprehend this from journey. i'm hoping this helps, and desire you success figuring it out.
2017-01-05 03:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called Virusburst or Virus Burst or a number of other names. It's a trojan to get you to buy their software but it's MURDER to try to get rid of. I tried a number of different sites/methods. Using adware removal software on its own is unlikely to get rid of it - I tried a number of them, including Ewido, without success.
Having been up most of the night the other day and trying different methods, the best site which DID get rid of it quite easily is found at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic63896.html and good luck. Follow the instructions to the letter and you won't go wrong.
2006-09-07 12:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by mancunian_nick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a popup. It's advertising. They're trying to scare you into downloading this program, and the chances are that a tracking cookie has been downloaded by your web browser (which are harmless in themselves) that aids the targetting of such ads.
Response from you? Ignore it. Completely. And use a popup blocker.
If your web browser is Internet Explorer then go to the Tools menu, select Internet Options, then Delete Cookies (bang in the centre of the window that opens), and select Okay.
If your web browser is Firefox then go to the Tools menu, select Options, select Privacy, then the Clear button next to Cookies.
2006-09-07 11:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Simon D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi, perhaps you can try Norton to remove the virus. but you need to pay for the software.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.bernanke.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-09-07 21:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adware causes unwanted ads to appear, sometimes this is the price you pay for using free software, other times it's completely unwarranted.
Spyware is software on your computer that spies on you - which websites you go to, which programs you use and in some cases reports back on your every move including sensitive data you may key into your computer (passwords, credit card details etc).
Malware is a generic term for 'bad programs', things like viruses and worms. These can do pretty much whatever the writer has programed them to do, they may be relatively harmless or may corrupt your entire computer.
More about adware, spyware etc from Microsoft...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/community/columns/adware.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx
Google Pack is an excellent set of programs which includes 6 months free subscription to Norton Anti-Virus as well as adware and spyware removal programs. There's loads of other stuff like the Google video player, Google Earth etc... http://pack.google.com
Free Anti Virus Software:
AVG - http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
Avast - http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Clamwin - http://www.clamwin.com/
Free Adware and Spyware Removal Software:
Windows Defender - http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Lavasoft Adaware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/default.shtml.en
Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/
AVG - http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
2006-09-07 13:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like Smitfraud to me, I had that, I kept getting spyware warnings and an icon in the taskbar. Have a look at the website for advice.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/virus_info/encyclopedia/overview.aspx?IdVirus=77495&sind=0
2006-09-07 11:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but just had a spoof PayPal request for Acct information. Be aware.
Have had what you're referring to before - it's a rogue spyware plant to make you purchase that Company's software.
2006-09-07 11:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like an advertisement, but I would still run a spy scan and definitely do not click on the link. Peace!
2006-09-07 11:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋