how can i get rid of spyware....n how do i get to kno if my comp is affected???
2007-01-01 02:51:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
As others have said Spybot and Adaware are good for removing spyware. I would throw in a anti-virus scan as well to be sure it is just spyware. Then after you are clean get spyware blaster.
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/
Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php
Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
2007-01-01 03:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on whether you want to eventually pay money for an Anti-spyware program or not. If not then the free version of Ad-Aware(it also has paid versions but as far as I know they offer no trials for these) , Spybot - Search & Destroy as well as Windows Defender are all viable options. If you are there's Trend Micro Anti-Spyware, AVG Anti-Spyware and Spy Sweeper(each of these has time limited trials so you can check out the programs before buying them and all actually remove any found malware even in the trial version. I strongly recommend using at least 2 of these programs because the other may pick up things the other doesn't, especially with free versions.
2007-01-01 03:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by rocklover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well spywares r nothing but a code which tracks ur internet usage basing on the kind of sites u see.. they automatically pop up some sites.. They send the report to the sites from where they've come from.... they use ur bandwidth, this can eventuall yreduce ur browsing speed too.. They Use ur resources... So they are definitely harmufl... U can try some anti spywares like Microsoft antispyware, Spyware Doctor, the latest Yahoo anti-spyware which is bundled with the Messenger package...
2016-03-29 03:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are infected with spyware if you notice that computer became much slower, you receive pop-ups even offline, somebody changed your password for email or smth, etc. there are lot of symptoms of spyware, but to be sure you need to run a spyware remover and check what is find on scan results. try spyware doctor, it's one of best these days. download and review here:
http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spyware-doctor.html
2007-01-01 23:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 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
2007-01-01 12:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simply down these two free programs from AVG. You can tell usually cause your pc will start acting noticably slower. Yes, Spy bot and Lavasoft are some of the best, I actually run all three in bad situations. . If you have specific parasites, there are specific programs to rid them. If you need more help. you can message me. I repair P.C.'s : )
2007-01-01 02:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by niceguy_thats_me2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good day. Microsoft Windows Defender can help you. It actually tells u when something is changed with or without your knowledge. It scans and get rids of spyware. Click the link below. Laterz!
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en
2007-01-01 02:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.toolforyou.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Merry Xmas !!!
2007-01-01 12:14:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to download.com and download Ad-Aware SE Personal. Once it is downloaded, you will use the program to run a scan, and it will delete all the cookies and spyware off your system.
2007-01-01 02:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by rvtvtech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here and read this site. You will come away truely amazed at your new knowledge. This is no joke. You will learn much here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/computer_privacy_and_security.htm
2007-01-01 07:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋