how can i get spy ware off my laptop?

Question

IT WONT GO AWAY IT TAKES UP A BIG SQUARE ON MY SCREEN I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT OFF THEY WANT ME TO REGISTER AND CHARGE ME ?PLEASE LET ME KNOW SEAN
THANKS!

Answer 1

Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware

And these are useful utilities;
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder
http://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 2

Youre problem sounds more like Malware (malicious Software) and is usually downloaded and installed onto your computer without you ever knowing about it. Most of these programs are pornograhic websites trying to steer money to the sites owners. Malware is notoriously hard to remove from computers and I have personally had to completely format my hard drive and reinstall my operating system 3 times in the last 10 years due to this type of bug.

Go to microft.com and get thier free adware remover. Also a search for free adware removal tools will turn up a lot of choices. try some since some seem to be better at detecting certain wares that others. Good luck, back up your personal files before gonig to indepth since some of these programs will actually take your operating system down when you remove them.

Answer 3

Have you gone into Internet Options and cleaned it off. To do this: Step 1. Click Start then Control Panel. Click Security Center Click Internet Options. Click General Tab On Browsing history Tempory files, history, saveded passwords and web information. I click Delete to all the above. Another windo comes up. I delete all. I also delete files and setting inthe square box that says stand by add on. Click yes. Wait for delete process. Click OK. Step 2. Empty Recycle Bin. Step 3. Click Start. Go into All Programs. Click Accesories. Scroll down to System Tools. Click Disk Clean Up Then Click Disk Defragment. This Disk Defragment can take hours or if you do this ofter it will take 1 hour or so. If you do this often it might say you don't have to do it. Then run your anti virus and spyware. That should do it. Otherwise maybe some one else knows the answer. I do this once every two weeks. I do step one sometimes daily. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Yea lavasoft.com does have adware personal for free. BUT I recommend Windows Defender from microsoft.com......Why, because it is free and it gives you continous protection by monitoring and blocking spyware. If by chance you cannot download neither one in regular mode then you can shut your system off and upon restart tap the F8 key twice softly and it will pull up the windows advanced options menu. Go to safe mode with networking and choose windows xp. Let it load and then get on the internet and do it from there in safe mode.

Answer 5

There is a free spyware removal program. You can download, install, and use it for free. It is made by Lavasoft. The program is called Adaware SE Personal

Answer 6

Download a free programme called adaware from their website. Run it regularly xx

Answer 7

I agree with Starlet, ADAWARE is very good and free. Try rebooting the laptop and hope that gets rid of the advert.

Answer 8

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