I have yahoo as my homepage on internet explorer, recently, when i click on internet explorer, it automatically opens http://thesafetytool.com website with an added windown warning me of a virus w32.myzor.FK@yf, which it says keeps stealing passwords.
I have an old version of mcAfee antivirus and i get updates. It doen't seem to be helping me much. Am told some antiviruses are good for some specific hardwares... is it true. How do i get rid of this virus. Any sites with a free antivirus which can suite my machine;
•Maximum Memory Capacity: 1024 MB
•Currently Installed Memory: 160 MB
•Available Memory Slots: N.A.
•Number of Banks: 2
•Dual Channel Support: N.A.
•CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
•CPU Family: Intel Pentium II processor Model 5, Stepping 2
•CPU Speed: 266 MHz
System Manufacturer: SAMSUNG Electronics
System Model: SENS 750
Motherboard Manufacturer: SAMSUNG Electronics
Motherboard Model: SENS 750
2006-12-08 05:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by levat 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
thesafetytool is malware. Instructions for removing it can be found here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061130212143AAOWaOX
2006-12-08 05:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First get rid of McAffee and get a real antivirus program. I watch "Callforhelptv" and they said McAffee places 4th on the list of antivirus (meaning, it allows hackers, spyware and adware to get into your system without McAffee knowing it). And the homepage should be no more than something simple like google (yahoo is known for hackers as well). Last but not least, there is tons of info on a google search for those of us with computer questions. I'd trust all the computer geeks (not saying that out of cruelty either) out there before anyone on yahoo answers.
2006-12-08 13:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.Personally i am know genius when it comes to PCs, but i know that if you upgrade anti virus software, install a good firewall can really make a difference, as well as sorry to say...think hard about getting a new PC.But seriously try using an anti virus utility to check the hard disk for viruses.. If the utility does find a virus, usually it can remove the bugger with no problems. Try this website link http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/ i hope this will help you out of your virus dilemma.
2006-12-08 14:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by steve w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-09 10:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have caught a virus that everyone seems to be getting:
http://www.spynomore.com/trojan-zlob.htm?gclid=CLzj4s7Fg4kCFQ1gUAod8jF2SA
This site will show you the name of the virus and all the sites related to the virus. Anyways it is a trojan the best thing you can do is try to remove it manually or try some scanners to see if it removes it. http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
You should get a free updated version of a virus scanner if your sbscription has expired. http://free.grisoft.com http://avast.com http://free-av Pick one only.
2006-12-08 13:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by Explorer.exe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋