I think I have a virus in my computer (dont worry its not on this one that I am using). I need to find a program *for free if possible* to get rid of it. Can someone please help me?!
2006-11-11 05:57:26 · 10 answers · asked by sierra8152001 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Here you have some good and free antivirus programs:
http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/
2006-11-13 01:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE CAREFUL!!
Many of the "free" "Virus Removal Tools" are virus-like themselves!
Print this answer if you can. (If you decide to use this).
The best one I've found so far is "SpyBot Search and Destroy".
it is available at
www.spybot.com
Dowload the program and install it.
Launch the program.
Download ALL of the updates.
Use the "Immunize" option.
After you have ALL of the updates,
Shut down your PC.
Wait about 30 seconds after you computer has completely shut down.
Un-plug your network conection.
Then power up your PC.
As soon as it starts to power up, start pressing the "F8" key every 3 to 5 seconds.
This will bring up a "Boot" menu.
Use the option to start the computer in "Safe" mode.
(NOT with network support)
Once your computer has started in "Safe" mode, run
SpyBot Search and Destroy.
Do a complete system scan and see what you find.
Then shut down your computer again.
Plug in your network connection.
Start your computer up again.
GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-11 14:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by troydowning 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-11-11 17:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-11-11 18:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by RAS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the case and let the virus out into a bag and throw in in the dumpster.
2006-11-11 14:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by Wootmasta 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to download.com and dowload a program called adaware...and then run the scan
Also you can go to google.com and type in trend micro and then run a scan.
2006-11-11 14:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Thang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Windows Defender, its free and it works great for me.
2006-11-11 14:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mario Savio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asquared or windows defender should help.
http://www.download.com/3000-2239-10262215.html?part=6251182&subj=dlpage&tag=button a-asquared
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
windows defender.
I use both
2006-11-11 14:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by Parker M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avast! is a good free antivirus
www.avast.com
all you have to do is register it online, and download it for free.
www.avast.com
**you get the subscription key from registering - you dont have to pay for it**
2006-11-11 14:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adware.com
2006-11-11 14:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋