I have web root spy sweeper and mcafee but they don't clean it out. Its the second time I have had it. I have brought it to a computer place twice to get a system cleanout for 125bucks but I don't want to do that a 3rd time.
2006-11-26 20:26:14 · 10 answers · asked by nike47 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
try out spyware doctor
it is good
2006-11-26 21:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by smartsuman2k1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could low level format your hard drive, providing you back up everything you want to keep, and also making sure you have the Windows XP discs and serial keys. Some AV software just doesnt work, and finding a computer guru or taking matters into your own hands are sometimes the only two options. Use this as a last resort however. Google the virus you think you have to see if there is a way to eliminate it manually, before you do a full system restore
Good Luck, Zach
2006-11-26 20:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by zachsandberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be going back to the same web site that is feeding the virus. Try a system restore. You might also see about a registery cleaner. Go to a pc forum (PC magazine has a good one) and ask there. Sometimes there is a removal tool. I would call mcafee and tell them your scan doesn't find the virus.
2006-11-26 20:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by octoberbabye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viruses are usually stored in your temporary internet folder. Start by deleting it's contents. Also, if you know the date you got it, you can do a search in windows of all files modified on that date and delete anything suspicious. Google "Panda free online scan" and try that as well, Panda's free scan is very good and completely up to the minute. If those don't work, email me and I'll send you through other places and spaces. If the entry of the virus is based on visiting a website, it comes in through Java. Email me and I'll tell you how to delete everything that drops in from Java
2006-11-26 20:33:30 · answer #4 · answered by jazzcrazy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You first try to carryout system restore to a day previous to the day when there was no virus or any problems. It may be a few weeks or months back. You have to decide the date. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html The problem will be solved. Then,You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
After running the virus scan delete all temprory internet files including off line content and also unwanted files and temp. files. Finally, carryout a defragmentation . Your system will be back to the normal...!
2006-11-27 21:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by BU1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use these scans to remove it . Try spybot first,make sure you update it before you use it.
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.
*Be sure to come back to Yahoo Q&A and vote for one of the answers as best answer!
2006-11-26 20:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try deleting ur cookies. Sometimes some sites store cookies on ur computer as little executable files on ur computer. This is the reason why some people will get pop-files even if they r offline.
2006-11-26 20:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mama's Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem sounds like you could have some virus Spyware. You can download A copy of AOL's Active
Virus Shield. It's based on Kaspersky's Lab Antivirus
Which is one of the top rated killers.
You can download it and watch the walkthrough on
how to install it here:
****************************************** http://walkthroughwizard.info/
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2006-11-26 22:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by radicalfunscout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free scan and removal from Microsoft
http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=sah
2006-11-26 20:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by RDRAM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you have some good and free antivirus programs: http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
Get one!
2006-11-29 06:14:17 · answer #10 · answered by crys.roxy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋