my laptop says i have a spywear infection! how do i get rid of it! i have norton, but its not fixing the problem. i need to fix this problem, but i dont have a credit card to pay for a download. plz help!
2006-11-05 15:29:42 · 10 answers · asked by freddy d 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
First of all, if you don't have any anti-spyware software or current antivirus, you probably just had a pop-up stating that you are infected (old trick, but people fall for it all day long). When you clicked on it, well...you THEN become infected. Sorry.
There are lots of antispy programs out there. You can go to CNET or PCMAG.com and read the reviews and tutorials for yourself. SuperAntiSpyware is what I use (for free) and works real good.
Now - to REALLY protect your computer, get either AVG or Avast for free. Yes - dump norton if you haven't done (paid for) the updates. Personally, I prefer Avast (link below), but AVG is also good. When you install it, say 'yes' to a boot scan and restart.
You will most likely need a few programs to really clean yourself, so study the guides on CNET or PCMAG.com.
Good luck.
2006-11-05 15:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 20:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all get Noton off your computer ASAP. It's Evil! I would suggest McAfee (stay away from the security suite) Or Go with Windows Live One Care. It's served me good so far so I would reccomend it. To download some free trials go to
http://www.download.com/2001-20_4-0.html?tag=hd_ts
And then search and download whatever you think is best.Best part 100% spyware free and it's all free!
2006-11-05 15:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Kayla [(Adam)] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several free tools that should aid you in your quest for a clean laptop :
(1)- Try Spybot : Search and Destroy, get it here
http://www.safer-networking.org/
(2)- Try Ad-Aware, get it here
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/download_and_buy/product_comparison_chart.php
(3)- Try Bitdefender, free online scanner (in case Norton missed something)
http://www.bitdefender.com/
(4)- If you are still having trouble, it would be a good idea to submit a log generated by a free program called HiJackthis .. go here for more info :
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/ and http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
Best wishes
2006-11-05 15:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by mylifeisapea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft protection needs & AVG are the two unfastened and artwork quite plenty - only be effectual you shield up with the updates & run the anti-virus deep try particularly circumstances. the extraordinary-intense high quality factor approximately Microsoft's product is that working abode residing house windows replace will additionally replace your anti-virus. As for sparkling up - Piriform's CCleaner and Iobit's progressed gadget Care artwork marvelous for me - there are worry-unfastened adjustments unfastened for abode use on their web pages.
2016-10-21 08:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-11-05 16:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the AVG website and download ewido anti-spyware or search google for AdAware SE Personal and download one of those two, they'll fix your problem!
2006-11-05 15:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by lazer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you have a SmitFraud infection. Nothing anyone mentioned here can get rid of it. You need SmitFraudFix google it!
2006-11-05 17:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download & use avg antispyware .... xoftspy . Ad-Aware and Spybot
spyware doctor ......
scan for spyware & trojans& malware in safemode
avg anyvirus does not get rid of trojans & malware
2006-11-05 15:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Ad-Aware and Spybot. Both are free software. It is best to download both, as they each have their own way of detecting spyware.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10401314.html
2006-11-05 15:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋