my computer has started 2 run slow and ive lost a few files,my avg and spybot didnt find any problems.so i ran xoftspys free scan,and this told me i was infected with trojan cws/combo.if this is so is there any way of removing this trojan wihout having to buy xoftspy.
2006-10-12 05:36:59 · 17 answers · asked by dav 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
try running a free scan from this website housecall.trendmicro.com they run a free scan for you and delete any found invaders for free. it takes a while though but you can work in the background while the scan is running
2006-10-12 05:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by summerglow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CWS stands for "cool web search" which is a very nasty and hard to remove browser hijacker. Fortunately, there is a free tool to remove it. CWShredder does only one thing which is to remove various versions of CWS. Download it at: http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
After installing and running CWShredder, I advise you to scan your computer with an online virus/ spyware scanner such as Trend Micro's HouseCall (housecall.trendmicro.com ). Next, scan your computer with AVG antispyware, despite its name it is an excellent online Trojan horse and other malicious software remover (http://www.ewido.net/en/). You can also download the software and install it on your PC.
There is no need for you to purchase security software since there is no shortage of free products (http://www.filehippo.com/software/antispyware/).
2006-10-12 05:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Defender always works for me. Removed several trojans with it. My daughter uses the free version of e-secure and has the same results. Are you updating your software regularly? This may be all you need to do.
2006-10-12 05:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by Wendy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xoftspy is not a good program to use. Don't try the "having to buy the program to delete". Go look for a better one like ewido.com and try AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 (www.ewido.com is same as AVG)
Also try www.filseclab.com and download Twister. Update it, and then configure settings, do a full scan.
2006-10-12 05:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If AVG didn't spot it report the problem to AVG. They will not only give you a solution, they will thank you for your report.
Btw, some of these free scans report fictious viruses in order to get you to but the product. I'm not saying that the one you used is one of these. I'm just warning you.
2006-10-12 05:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 07:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to clear my whole hard drive to get rid of a Trojan virus. One of hate things that i noticed was that the more spy ware i used, the more viruses i received. I also received more pop ups until i cleaned my hard drive and stopped letting my friends look at sites that had viruses!!
2006-10-12 05:52:30 · answer #7 · answered by exel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not do any of the answers below, I have the answer to your question go to trend micro and look for free tools and download the coolwebsearch shredder.It will remove it, and i also have the full version of xoftspy. Just hit me at yahoo or send me email my id and email is by my name.
2006-10-12 06:44:03 · answer #8 · answered by tr2thhrt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a reputable anti-virus/spyware package ask their technical bods, that's what they are there for.
If they cannot advise you should look to purchase a good system.
If you want protection on the cheap remember, you get what you pay for ie trouble
2006-10-12 05:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by Kimberley C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try one or more of these,
Free Anti-Adware/Malware/Spyware protection:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I recommend ewido!!!
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Free Online Spyware Scan:
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php Very good for newbies!
Have fun but be safe!
2006-10-12 05:39:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋