ok, i recently downloaded a program and it turnt out to be a viris filled.
now my computer is telling me about "malware" and spyware..
where can i get a FREE program to get rid of these viris's?
2006-10-30 11:39:04 · 11 answers · asked by ThemusicalArtist 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
ok, i went to spybot.
downloading it now.
2006-10-30 11:46:57 · update #1
ok, im currently trying
avast and spybot to get rid of it.
2006-10-30 12:29:03 · update #2
Download a FREE version of McAfee or Norton Antivirus.
2006-10-30 11:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Brooklyn Born Fella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely have a Smitfraud desktop hijacker infection. Most "general purpose" antivirus and antispyware programs cannot touch it, as you may have already found out.
Removal will likely require a semi-manual procedure.
There are 2 widely used procedures:
Using SmitfraudFix:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
Using RogueFix:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
Smitfraud is a nasty one that is going to require some work on your part. You probably won't find a software that you can download, push a "magic button" and have it just dissapear!
Roll up ya sleaves and get to work!
Good luck.
2006-10-30 20:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greetings!
Your computer is not telling you anything. The thing telling you is spyware. Ironic Huh? Anyway google spybot search and destroy and adware they will remove 90 per cent of the junk for free
Good Luck
2006-10-30 19:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What antivirus did you download? What ever you don't download Norton or Mcafee they are both crap!
Try http://www.avast.com/
I swear by this program I have 4 computers with Avast on it and I have never had a problem it picks up viruses right away on any site.
2006-10-30 19:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Adaware
Spy Bot
and go to
Trendmicro do a free virus scan to supplement what your currently running.Stay away from McAfee, that software is no good. Norton is a good choice.
2006-10-30 19:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by koorblohg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.microsoft.com
windows defender beta 2
Supposed to be really good, a lot of tech services use it.
2006-10-30 19:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.download.com advanced spyware cleaner. its free.
2006-10-31 01:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by danny_henline 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.download.com/Security-Spyware/2001-2023_4-0.html?tag=dir
Ad-aware and avast!antivirus are good ones.
2006-10-30 19:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't download things that scan. download something that is free, that can scan and help u and destroy those ****in stuff!
2006-10-30 19:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What's a "viris"? Learn how to spell, you asshole!
2006-10-30 19:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by NONAME 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋