rid of it it wasnt all porn my husband who got a free three day ttrial and now popcorn expects him to pay to keep it it has blocked my computer four times today already i will put the question in the right place this time how can i get rid of it for good please help
2006-09-23 04:20:16 · 12 answers · asked by patricia b 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
use the system resore option.
you can find it in start - all programs- accessories - system tools - system restore.
put the date where your pc didnt have the virus yet.
2006-09-23 04:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by Raewon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this.
Click my computer,program files.
There should be a file which is listed as popcorn if there is click once hit delete and then enter this should get rid of the file.
Shutdown and re-start,click start/search and in the all files and folders type in popcorn or any name that relates to it,click once on what you want to remove hit delete/enter on each one.
Shutdown and restart and this should get rid of it,if not try going to Download.com and install ad-aware which may get rid of it.
Good luck.
2006-09-23 04:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a much easier way to deal with the problem, without going into safemode or downloading all kinds of programs.
There is a website you can go to http:\\www.trendmicro.com that offers a free virus and spyware(as well as all the other"wares") scan. if you have a large hard drive, it may take an hour or so, otherwise, it is relatively fast. If that doesn't work THEN I would say it is time to start downloading software. The three best programs to download are
"Spybot Search & Destroy" : http://www.spybot.info/\
"Adaware" : http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
and finally,
HiJackThis : http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html
Be careful with Hijack this, it is generally meant for people that know what they are looking for. I hope you can take care of the problem. E-mail me if it doesn't.
2006-09-23 04:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by Marshal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this website and register. http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/Cat/0
Then go to the Hijack This Form, read the post of how to post a log, follow the instructions and someone will help you get rid of all the nasties on your computer. They are very trustworthy in there and extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
You do not need to get a new hard drive! The volunteers in there will sort you out and how to stop your computer getting infected again. Plus, stop your hubby from looking at these websites..... tell him to grow up!!
2006-09-23 04:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Carella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does the program that gets or displays it have an entry in Add or Remove Programs?
( Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs)
If so, remove it.
If not, please let us know exactly what the software / program is called or the web site it goes to for the porn.
Does the program / software start automatically when you start the computer?
2006-09-23 04:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)First dtatch the network cable from your PC
2) then restart the PC after that run the machine in Safe mode(While booting the machine press F7 or F8 u will see the safe mode option.
3)Then in safe mode run Full system scan in Norton Antivirus(Have patience it will take time)(Or any updated antivirus software).
4)Then attach network cable and again boot the PC normally.It should solve your problem.
2006-09-23 08:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by pathania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a programme called 'hijackthis'.
this programme will tell you what your computer is being asked to do at startup. You can then find and delete any programmes that should not be there.
There is also a programme called 'cwshredder' which is very powerful at removing stubborn spyware programmes.
if you need any more help email me.
2006-09-23 04:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by championis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this,
Free Online Spyware Scan:
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
Did you get ewido?
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I recommend ewido!!!
2006-09-23 04:25:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to start. choose help and support. click systems restore. restore my computer to an ealier time. choose a date before your husband went on the site. that should make it disappear
2006-09-23 04:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by briangimma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove popcorn with add/remove close down any icons in system tray
failing that do it in safemode
use adware software like noadware and antivirus software like avast
2006-09-23 04:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋