I have norton ,used regularly, I have checked add& remove, microsoft help etc, but it continues to block my BT/Yahoo home page and gives frequent alarming virus warnings that can only be solved by buying their solution of course
2006-11-27 10:54:30 · 20 answers · asked by B&D G 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You have ot run a norton's scan on your computer. Try downloading Spybot. It's a free spyware remover. Search for spybot in yahoo search and download.
2006-11-27 10:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by comn8u 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Is the advertising that it is try to sell you one of these useless products?
AdwarePunisher
AdwareSheriff,
AlphaCleaner,
Antispyware Soldier,
AntiVermins,
AntivirusGolden,
AVGold,
BraveSentry,
MalwareWipe,
PestTrap,
PSGuard,
quicknavigate.com,
Security iGuard,
Smitfraud,
SpyAxe
SpyFalcon,
SpyGuard
SpyHeal,
SpySheriff,
Spyware Vanisher,
Spyware Soft Stop,
SpywareQuake
SpywareSheriff,
SpywareStrike,
Startsearches.net
TitanShield Antispyware,
Trust Cleaner,
UpdateSearches.com
Virtual Maid,
VirusBlast,
VirusBurst,
Win32.puper,
WinHound
If so, then you have a Smitfraud infection and a free removal tool called SmitFraudFix with the removal procedure is here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
More infomation and another free removal tool called RogueFix can be found here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
Most "All-Purpose" malware apps such as AVG, Norton, Spybot etc unforturnayly can not remove this vile pest called Smitfraud.
Good luck.
2006-11-27 11:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could try downloading firefox which is pretty effective. I had loads of problems when i was initially setting up my bt yahoo software, finally resolved everything by getting Norton Systemworks 2005 which finally got everything running smoothly.
You can download adaware se for free which is great. Also You can get a trial of Webroot Window Washer which will sort a lot of problems out.
One option may be to download firefox (mozzila) then uninstall then reinstall Internet Explorer which may sort it.
Good Luck!
2006-11-27 11:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Litmus180 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the reply is >>>>>>>>NO.....dont do a equipment fix at this element it would want to added harm your pc..your pc has a Trojan/pretend test in it and your AV product must have stuck it..if no longer run an total test....once that is complete...do a glance for for spy ware look after in all record and folders which include hidden ones also..there'll be 2 or 3 folders and information which will seem once the hunt commences..you are able to delete them and the icon also no matter if it really is on your own computer...once you delete (and it truly is serious) do no longer hesitate...empty the trash bin and turn off pc for 3 minutes and restart...think ofyou've got to do this 3 or 4 cases..despite the indisputable fact that it is going to eventualy bypass away......
2016-10-07 21:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You defintely have a spyware. Download the following anti-spaywares if you donot have them. They are free.
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
(http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html)
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4
(http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html)
Update their defination files and run them one by one. Remove all your malwares and spywares.
Reboot your PC.
Download WinParol from "http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html"
Install it on your PC.
Reboot your PC and ensure that WinPatrol is always running in your background when windows starts.
Change your home page in IE.
Right click the winpatrol icon on the task bar and select Options.
Click on "Detect Changes to Internet Explorere Home", a dialog box will appear, move the slider to 1 min.
Click OK and Select Lock Files
Now your system is protected.
Whenever a program tries to change your home page, you will be alerted and winpatrol will revert it back.
In addition, install Zone Alarm Firewall to be fully protected against malwares.
2006-11-27 11:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have a browser hijacker on your PC. Use these scans to remove it.
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!
2006-11-27 10:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋
Yes, download and install Spybot Search and Destroy. It's free and it's the best. Once it's installed, download all the updates for it, then run a complete scan. Delete all the files it says to.
2006-11-27 11:04:34 · answer #7 · answered by octolush 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many hours are wasted due to spam email. However, by taking simple precautions while giving out your email and installing updated free software, you can prevent spam. More info available at
http://fixit.in/stopspam.html
2006-11-28 17:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by RICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read all of the answers and I found in the one that has the list of products, some of them have popped up on my PC just a couple of days ago. I just did a system restore and it took them off. Hope this helps and you get your virus cleaned up..
2006-11-27 12:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by chazzer 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
firstly chuck norton out the window, second get a decent antivirus that does exactly what it says on the tin, thirdly you could try reinstalling the browser in question. why is it whenever people have serious virus issues they all seem to be using norton???????
2006-11-27 11:09:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋