Will creating a new user account in Windows XP and deleting the old one get rid of a trojan?

Question

I tried several anti-virus/spyware/adware and it does not find it. I do not know how else to get rid of it. I just do not want to lose my files because I don't really have many cds to burn them on and not enough usb space.

btw. the problem is something keeps opening invisibly. i noticed cause when i am using a program in full screen it gets minimized. i think it's also deleting programs. So far, AIM disappeared and my gmail notifier. I just reinstalled them. Limewire also disappeared and all the games that Windows comes with (Solitaire). And even as I am typing this, for some reason it is like the left arrow gets pressed and starts typing again a letter behind.

ugh. so annoying.

Answer 1

Not usually.

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Answer 2

No it won't but I can help you get rid of it. The same thing happened to me and all I can say is if you and I ever meet up with the guy who invented that trojan, and we are in a dark alley I PITY THAT FOOL!

LOL :-)
But all joking aside let me help you out. This answer won Best Answer recently on Yahoo Answers.

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Answer 3

Not likely, a trojan would be in your system files if you know you have one. So unless you reformat the hard drive and install a fresh copy it will still be there. Best bet is to get some anti-virus or check with you service provider to see if they have a malware removal software. Or check out Microsoft malware removal software.

Answer 4

Nope, the trojan gets in your system files and not in your XP user account.
U can get rid of it either by formatting your hard disk or by cleaning your computer by an anti virus.Follow this-
1.Download spybot search and destroy
2. install it>run it>delete any thing detected.
also try this----
1.install any good and resource hungry free anti-virus. like quick heal
or AVG.
2.update it with the latest updates from the vendors website.
3.turn off the system restore option by right clicking on the 'my
computer' icon >system restore>turn off system restore.
4.scan ur comp. with the antivirus.
5.delete any infected and suspected files.
6.download CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com and run>again
clean ur comp's registry with(issues) and also the temp. files.>close
CCleaner
7.Defragment your hard disk by choosing the disk defragment under the
system tools menu.
Restart ur comp.>if u think it is running fine, switch on the system restore option.
For future:---
1. keep the antivirus and update it regularly.
2. install an firewall like zone alarm
3. insatall an antispyware like spybot search and destroy.
4. use a safe internet browser like Opera form http://www.opera.com
5. never download any unknown or suspected stuff from the net.

I know this answer is boring!!!
:-)

Answer 5

You can completely reformat and reload all software. But,I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. Try them and remove the spyware.You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Answer 6

hi, in case you are able to no longer locate the "Delete this account." button then you definitely are in a constrained/ non-administrator account. If it is the only account on the device, attempt booting in secure mode and going into the "Administrator" person, then delete the account. maximum abode windows XP machines have an Administrator account in secure mode. besides into secure mode: -turn off laptop. -turn on returned, on a similar time as interior the bios (previously abode windows) hit F8 many times. -%. secure mode. -Then % the Administrator account. wish this helps, Caiden

Answer 7

Nope.

Try online free antivirus scanner first
Scan your computer with free online virus can.

Trend Micro Housecall http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Panda ActiveScan http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm

BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

Kaspersky File Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus



If you can't remove the virus you will have to clean install your WinXP.

Answer 8

not being funny but if your anti virus/spyware software cant find it then how do you know you have a trojan for sure. could it possibly be someone remotely connecting to your pc? just a thought!!

Answer 9

NO it won't. sorry. A very good antivirus app that is up to date.. or a FDISK, Format, and Install.

You could use an OS that the viruses and trojans won't run on of course..

Don't forget to scan your backed up files when you put them back on your computer. Nothing like reinfecting yourself to make your day!

Answer 10

Nope, you need a spyware detector to do that job. Best bets are Adaware or Spybot, they do a heck of a good job.