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Question

How do I find out if my pc has been hacked into? Dont have the money to pay a pro...Ive been blacklisted by comcast for a continous changing IP...., getting files and programs out of nowhere and tons of malfunctions...

Answer 1

Run your Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware programs using the below procedure. If you do not have those installed then start with a free online scan here:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

You can also download several programs and use them with he below procedure. Download the AVG anti-virus, Spybot Search & Destroy and AdAware SE at this site in the first and third RED boxes.

http://www.filehippo.com/

Also download the AVG Antispyware program. It is the old Ewido program and is the best Trojan Removal program available.

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

MALWARE REMOVAL


Malware is a general word for all form of Viruses, Spyware etc. This procedure works for all Malware. Use the appropriate program.

You might be unable to access the Internet after removing the Malware so you will need to run LSPfix or Winsockxpfix (as appropriate). Download one, but do not run until later, if required.

LSPfix: all Windows OS except 95.

http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Winsock XP Fix: Windows XP only.

http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html



UPDATE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS OR ANTI-SPYWARE PROGRAM.


Let's get cleaning

Part 1

• Temporarily show hidden files.

For Windows XP:

1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2.
Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3.
On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.



For older systems:

1.
Double-click My Computer, click View, and then click Folder Options.

2.
On the View tab, under "Hidden files and folders", click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear (uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.


IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


Empty your Internet Explorer cache and your other temporary file folders:

1.
On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2.
On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. This will delete all the files that are currently stored in your cache.

3.
Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK.

4.
Click OK again.

Restart in Safe Mode:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START RUNNING YOUR SCANNER.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.

If you are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware you will need to run LSPfix or Winsockxpfix (as appropriate).


If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem, removing the need to run Winsockxpfix. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the dialogue box that appears. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


The last steps

If you are running Windows XP or Windows ME, and your computer has been successfully cleaned of Malware, there is one more thing that needs to be done.

Delete any old restore points and then create a new restore one. The old ones may, of course, be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

First, start and then stop the Restore Service. This is done differently depending on what operating system you are running.

Windows XP:

1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2.
Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3.
Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4.
Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


Windows ME:

1.
Click Start, click Control Panel, click System.

2.
Click Performance, click File System, and then click Troubleshooting.

3.
Enable the option Disable System Restore, click Apply then restart your computer.

4.
Return to the Troubleshooting tab and turn System Restore back on.


To set a manual restore point complete the following steps:

1.
Click the Start button.

2.
Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3.
Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4.
In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5.
Click OK.

Answer 2

You're not telling us you are working without a net (no firewall -- no antivirus program)???

I hope you have a good antivirus program. I would recommend running a full scan immediately. Run it in Safe Mode in case you are infected and it is a self-executing bug.

Also, with Yahoo toolbar, run a full scan with the Norton Antispyware provided.

Answer 3

Just Scan your PC with a Anti-Spyware Program......and an Nice Software Like AD-AWARE...from www.download.com or www.softpedia.com
See to it your Windows Update is ON ...and Firewalla is ON....DOnt worry....no one Would have Hacked into your PC....Just Spywares...that is Entering your PC...and Doing all the Changes in your PC.....SCAN your PC....Thoroughly.

Answer 4

۞ Switch remote assistance off in windows fire wall also remote desktop and any P2P file sharing you may be using as these ports are open each time you log on to your computer allowing anyone to acess all files on your computer also download and install the three items above install and run your anti virus will then block acess to the ports you have swiched off and inform you if the are being attacked if left open anti virus will not block on install as ports are in use so allows acess ۞

Answer 5

Yes, the symptoms you describe could be from being hacked. IT is so difficult to fix, that most of the Microsoft users let the local shop re-format the hard drive, and re install the OS.


I use http://pclinuxos.com myself...

Answer 6

You need three free softwares to make your pc safe.
1) Antivirus : avg free edition
2) Antispyware: evido free edition
You can download both from http://free.grisoft.com
3) Firewall : Zonealarm free edition
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Try Spybot