I have a yellow triangle flashing on my toolbar,when you click on it it takes you to virus busters.I have run all of the better virus & spyware progs but its still there. Can anyone please help.
2006-11-27 23:56:41 · 9 answers · asked by MARGARET C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you can remove this pesky thing manually. here's a list of malicious files that are installed to your computer by virus busters:
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-virusbursters.html
you need to find those files and delete them.
or you also can try some more antispyware programs till you found the one that can get rid of this.
2006-11-28 02:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the exact same thing...DO NOT click on it anymore. You have a trojan that is slowly infecting your computer and eventually destroy it. My work PC had the same problem, Im sorry to tell you that they had to wipe it completely in order the get rid of it. You need to take it to a specialist for repair before it gets any worse. It is not possible to fix this problem yourself, unless you are an expert. You have the latest spyware that is going around and is very nasty...sorry!
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE without a full PC wipe and reprogram. A repair man should be able to save everything you have so dont worry.
2006-11-28 00:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried CWshredder?
This program finds variants of coolweb search hijackers.
A lot of these trojans will not let your antivirus programme delete them properly.
I recommend you try this:
download cwshredder. Start your computer in safe mode, run cwshredder, then any other antivirus software that you have installed, ( AVG is particularly good, and it's free).
then reboot your system, and run the programs again.
If you require any more info, then you can email me
2006-11-28 00:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by championis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Control panel add remove programs
or
start-run-type msconfig and take it out of the startup tab
and download and run adaware it is free and will help
2006-11-28 00:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mitchell b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
might be a spyware, u dont have to format ur pc, but try this online scanner. its housecall.trendmicro.com. it should be able to detect the malware
2006-11-28 00:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by slim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've tried antivirus/antispyware and it hasn't worked, use Hijackthis to generate a log file- get it free here
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/HijackThis/hijackthis.html
either submit the log to a forum or paste it to the online analyzer here
http://www.hijackthis.de/
2006-11-28 00:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried your anti spyware in Safe Mode?
Theres also a list of software here that can prevent this in future.
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.
2006-11-28 00:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
backup all your work onto a cd or dvd then re-install windows...
2006-11-28 00:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by tera_the_giga_dragon_bytes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to control panel, then add or remove programs, and remove this program
2006-11-27 23:58:35 · answer #9 · answered by styce 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋