Whenever I scan my computer with my Anti-virus program (Ad-aware) a box appears and shows that I have a Trojan in my computer. The Ad-aware doesnt pick it up but the VirusScan does. The problem is, when it says it has deleted the trojan and I start the scan again with Ad-aware, the same box appears saying the Trojan is there again.
So my question is. Is the VirusScan helpful? And how do I get rid of this Trojan?
2006-10-29 10:31:40 · 7 answers · asked by Damien S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
In my spare time I test antivirus an antispyware program, to see if they perform as claimed. An also to see if there are embedded trojans, in thier program or the wizard installer they use to guide you through the program.
I use this antivirus program for over nine years an I have never had one virus in my system. This program will remove your trojan for you. Please know that you can only use one antivirus program or you will have serious conflict with your system. You can use two or three antispyware without conflict.
http://www.avast.com Download their free home for personal use. The corporate version is the same, but they just make corporate pay. They will ask you for your email so they can send you a free key that is good for one year. After one year you must ask for another key.
Again either shut down the virus scan you have or just remove it as it is not working for you.
Avast is state of the art technology light years ahead of any free or purchase version of antivirus programs. You will get twice or three times per day automatic updates. This program has the very best realtime guard running in the background. If you had this program, installed, the trojan would have never been able to enter your system As the realtime guard in Avast will catch it in realtime and destroy the trojan.. Plus it will advise you with a pop-up in the tray. If you have your speakers on a male voice will come on and say, "virus has been detected and destroyed".
Be sure to always reboot your system after any virus as been detected and destroyed.
Clinical Psychiatrist, France
2006-10-29 10:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this scan, its free, it removes
I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.safer-networking.org/
2006-10-29 10:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad ware scans for spy ware and sometimes when a virus is cleaned up by a virus scan, the spy ware scan recognizes it. If you are not having anymore problems I wouldn't borrow trouble for now! Run the Virus scan again. Peace!
2006-10-29 11:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off Ad-Aware is not an antivirus software. Ad-aware is an anti spyware/adware program. You need to get an antivirus software. I highly recomend NOD32 (www.eset.com) as I have found it is the best AV software available.
If you dont want to pay for anything go to http://housecall.trendmicro.com and get a free online scan.
Adam
2006-10-29 10:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know the name of the trojan googl the name + removal ... u could try a freeware virus scanner called avast also ...
2006-10-29 10:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try www.avast.com (avast antivirus) when you install it update the isdb (right click) and then do a boot scan. This should find it.avast antivirus is also free and updates daily as well.
good luck
Regards
Rob
2006-10-29 10:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by robert j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this
http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...now that u have what u need....lets clean the pc first
go to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok
go to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...
go to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...
now go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....
ok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....
go to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....
go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...
now restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok
2006-10-29 10:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by big_chris_fool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋