How do you remove malware from your computer?

Question

I scanned my computer using adaware and it says there that a malware named Win32.Trojandownloader.Zlob is found and I could not delete it.

Answer 1

Usually when you can not delete a malware, it is because it is loading part of itself during boot up, so that the file is "in use" by the time you run Ad-aware. You can not delete any files that are in use.

Reboot in your computer in Safe Mode (Repeatedly press the F8 button during boot up until you get a screen that offers the Safe Mode option). In Safe Mode, only the minimum files need to run Windows are loaded. So the malware files should not be in use and deletable. Run Ad-Aware while in Safe Mode. Roboot the PC when done to return to Normal Mode.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Install the following and scan your drive in Safe Mode with these:
Set your WIndows Explorer settings first to SHOW ALL INVISIBLE SYSTEM FILES.
Reboot to Safe Mode.
Use ATF Cleaner.

1. CWShredder
2. About:Buster
3. SpywareBlaster
4. Windows Defender
5. Spybot Search & Destroy
6. Ad-Aware SE
7. Google Toolbar
8. McAfee SiteAdvisor
9. SUPERAntiSpyware
10. Emco Anti-Spyware
11. Rootkit Revealer
12. AVG Anti-Spyware
13. AVG Antivirus
14. Comodo Firewall (free version)
15. OperaTor browser
16. A good pre-made HOSTS file or download HOSTSMan and update your HOSTS with it.

All the above are free.

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Answer 4

I just use Acronis Privacy expert Suite which can prevent any malware attack and detect the malware that other anti-malware programs don't. I can highly recommend you this perfect product with large database and excellent malware detector.

Answer 5

You're anti-virus software should be able to remove the program.

The best software for removing it is Norton Anti-Virus. This program costs money though

A fantastic free program is called avast

Hope that helps

Answer 6

Microsoft has a new program for malware removal at its web site.

Answer 7

Install Spybot Search & Destroy ..
Then update the software ..
& then run a search ..

It'll find the malware & remove it automatically ..
Good luck !

Answer 8

There's a good list of free spyware removal tools here, also has some good info on how to avoid stuff like this.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

Answer 9

dude you want togo to google look up ewido and run the online scan it will remove your problems i swear its the best i have found

Answer 10

Here is a free program from microsoft, should take care of your problem

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en