I think something has hijacked my computer is there any free dowloads that can get rid of this problem?

Answer 1

If you think it's spyware then get adaware as it's free http://www.adaware-antispyware.com/

and for viruses get AVG here http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Spybot is the best for free.
Ad-aware is good but not as good as spybot.
When you clean it up make sure that you install
1) AVG Free (for virus protection)
2) Spybot
3) Ad-Aware (not problem running both)
4) consider some type of software firewall, McAfee, Norton and Zone-Alarm are all good.

Answer 4

If it's a windows machine Windows Defender is free as well:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Answer 5

the others are good but AVG is best does take a long time to run but it is worth it the free edition auto updates to include any new threats i highly recomend

Answer 6

Ad-aware from Lavasoft

free version works great!

http://lavasoft.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

Answer 7

just type in AVG free in your search engine, i found it very good. also if you have limewire or similar programs your existing security may be detecting it and closing your computer down as it did with mine. i just got rid of limewire and my problem went with it...touch wood!

Answer 8

Download the software and physically disconnect from the internet, especially if you're on broadband which is always on.

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 9

You can verify if you have any nasty stuff in your computer by downloading this program.


http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

It is hijackthis. You can then run your results to see if you are infected by copy and pasting your results on this web site.

http://www.hijackthis.de/

Answer 10

Use Firefox. Nothing but problems with IE. I cahnged and all is good since