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I thought I was downloading a free scan and thsi this has taken over my pc and now I cant get hardly anything to work.... can anyone please tell me how to get rid of this? I tried taking it out of program files but it wont budge... HELPPPPPPPP...

2006-10-09 15:16:43 · 3 answers · asked by ncgirl 6 in Computers & Internet Software

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Since your computer is already, there are two approaches available. Option 1, since it looks like you still have access to the Internet, use an online scanner to detect and remove any malicious files. I recommend using Trend Micro's HouseCall. It is absolutely free and it will remove both viruses and spyware. You will find is at: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ Afterwards, you should also scan your computer with Ewido online scanner. Ewido detects and remove spyware and Trojan horses. I am guessing, based on your description of the damage, that your computer is most likely infected with a combination of spyware and Trojans. Remove any suspcious files. Once your computer is cleaned, reboot and see if the damage was repaired.

Option 2, you can install portable versions of antivirus and other security tools on to a jump drive (a.k.a thumb drive or flash drive). Using a clean computer (i.e. a PC at a local library or Internet cafe), download the portable software on to a jump drive. The software can run directly off the jump drive; you do not need to install it on to your hard drive to use it. The following are the software you should download:

1. Portable ClamWin (antivirus) http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable

2. McAfee Stinger (antivirus) http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/McAfee_AVERT_Stinger/1040919764/1

3. Microsoft's Malicious Software Remover (antivirus,Trojan horses and some spyware) http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Malicious_Software_Removal_Tool/1105473378/1

Scan and remove any suspicious files and reboot.

2006-10-09 15:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0 0

yes it did

get the following, all are free for a safe surfing experience,


ANTI VIRAL

AVG (free) http://free.grisoft.com/


FIREWALL

ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

WEB BROWSER - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firebird

EMAIL use thunderbird. It has a good built in spam filter and learns when you teach it. http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird

SPYWARE

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html


and if you have a wireless router follow these tips,


1. Use WPA encryption (WPA-PSK) it's less crackable then WEP.

2. Make a passphrase that is upper & lower case and has some numbers thrown in there as well, again harder to crack.
some like mAkE1t5eCurE0rel53 and as long as possible.

3. Use MAC access control so only you or authorized PC's can connect (even if you do have encryption turned on)

4. Turn off DHCP use static addresses.

5. Turn off SSID (and change it) unless your card really needs it (some do)

6. Change username/password of access unit front end

7. Ensure you have the usual firewall enabled on your PC.

8. Paranoia rules, turn WLAN off if your not using it :)


one last tip
control panel---administrator tools--services--messenger

right clik on it
stop the service
then disable it
save changes

2006-10-09 22:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

you need technical help maybe you did something wrong!

2006-10-09 22:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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