how do i clean up virus on my computer?

Answer 1

Here you have some good and free antivirus programs:
http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/
Get one!

Answer 2

The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK

Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:
Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.

Then begin by;
delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.

goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions

goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.

Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.

Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.

Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.

Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.


Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:

dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories

Check the 'dir' command for all parameters

Answer 3

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.

AVG 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, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
Make sure after you download any of these, that you update them.

Answer 4

I've read the answers you've received thus far and they are good advice. Norton Anti-'virus slows down your PC's performance. If you already have an anti-virus program, update it then run it. If not go to downloads.com and get a free one like suggested. Also, try downloading ad-aware and Spybot search and destroy. These programs will get rid of any spyware on your PC which sometimes make your PC act as if there is a virus on it.

Answer 5

dont believe in avast and Norton these r the worst anti virus use avg or panda platinum to scan ur system make sure ur virus database is updated try to delete effected files manually if problem persist format ur comp and fresh install a os with a good antivirus, firewall and use trojan hunter too, these are most common virus and dangerous too. stay away from unknown extansions like .bhx, .bqx etc these files have a size of 131kb.

Answer 6

Depends on the virus. Not that its not true, but how do you know its a virus? I believe in Avast Antivirus and is free for home use at the first link below.

They also have a cleaner at the second link.

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

Depends greatly on the virus. There are a number of programs you can use that are free. For a list of what to do check out geekstogo.com. they've helped me out loads!

Answer 9

I highly recomment Nortons Antivirus 2007. It will take care of any viruses. It does a scan before it installs to your computer.
Then be sure to keep it updated and have the settings activated to protect you with messenger, email, downloading from the internet and opening any one elses files. It comes with a firewall and spyware detection too.
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Answer 10

Hi,
The first thing to do to speed up pc and get rid of malwares and viruses is cleaning the registry with a program like CCLeaner http://bit.ly/UrApRT
It's the best choice.

Answer 11

You need a antivirus program. I recommend active virus shield. It is FREE. Download it...update it...scan with it.