I've tried two programs (Ad-aware and Xoftspy) to remove this virus from my system, and from what I've been reading, this is a really dangerous virus. I don't want to resort to paying a huge wad of cash for software simply because I'm in the market of purchasing a new computer. Does anyone know of any effective, free programs that can be used to take care of this problem ASAP?
Thanks in advance.
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2006-12-11 07:02:02 · 8 answers · asked by S K 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Well, you are trying to remove a trojan by using 2 anti-spyware apps (Ad-aware and Xoftspy). Not very effective, I'm afraid. Try these 2 free online scans and see if it solves the problem:
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
2006-12-11 08:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from Trendmicro. When I have tested it it takes some time to run it but it may be time well spent if it can fix any problems.
Download and run http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
If TrendMicro can not fix it try...
Download HijackThis---http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/programs.php#hijackthis. Run and Save a Log. When you log comes up copy and paste the entire log at http://www.hijackthis.de/ . Analyze your results. You will then get a screen that will tell you if you have any nasty stuff in your computer. Follow instructions to deal with any nasties. CAUTION: This is a very powerful tool. Be careful.
2006-12-11 15:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a removal tutorial for the virus.
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-042717-2702-99&tabid=3
This virus produces only moderate damage but allows a keylogger to infiltrate your system. God Bless and Good Luck with the removal process.
2006-12-11 15:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are running a newer version of windows Restore back to the date before you got the virus.
option 2:Format the hardrive reinstall OS
2006-12-11 15:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its as bad a virus as you are say, the only REAL way to get rid of it is by formatting your HD and reinstalling the OS.
2006-12-11 15:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by bscottyd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi
try this free software
A-squared
http://www.download.com/Anti-Spyware-Blocker/3000-8022_4-10383060.html
anitspyware blocker
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/
this will get it
give this anitvirus a try
Kaspersky .antivirus
2006-12-11 15:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
reset you computer back before your computer got the virus..
2006-12-11 15:07:02 · answer #7 · answered by sugar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See this link it is very helpful!
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial101.html
2006-12-11 15:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋