My computer has slowed up completely, i continue to get these pop ups saying trojan detected etc and have recently got spywar pop ups saying your computer is at threat.
The thing is I have had this computer for about 4 years and have not updated it with anti spyware.
from looking at other comments i was attracted to ewido anti spyware (free version) will this protect my computer from viruses etc and is it safe to download ??? thank you
2007-01-03 01:21:33 · 11 answers · asked by the southern dandy 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Run a full scan, using your anti-virus software. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-03 01:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AVG has taken over ewido.. both were great comp protection.. and yes spybot.com is a good back up .. sometimes one will catch something the other won't.. just never run 2 virus scans at the sametime.. and always update before a scan.. run a scan at leased every other day.. AVG will stop pop ups.. so often those pop ups will only want your money.. they say free scan, but won't fix the problems, till you pay.. AVG and spybot are free.. no trials.. an AVg is easy on your comp.. by not running a scan, leaves you wide open 4 hackers 2 get in.. you can also delete cookies and temp files and run a defrag, 2 get your comp moving faster..anymore problems, check back in after you ran a scan.. someone will take you a few steps further 2 getting your comp runing faster..
2007-01-03 01:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot is about the best (free) adware/spyware remover.
Be careful, adware and spyware are different to virus's and trojans. so you need to make sure that you are also protected from viruses. McAfee or Norton are good (but not free). If the computer is slow, it may be worth cleaning the registry. CC Cleaner is good (and free, although you will be asked for a donation).
Hope it helps
2007-01-03 01:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Sixpack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Ewido (now AVG antispyware) is excellent. However from the description in your question it sounds like you have a more serious problem that even Ewido cannot solve.
Your decription of "spywar pop ups saying your computer is at threat." almost always means only one thing. And that is, your computer has a Smitfraud infection. You will need to use a specialised removal tool such as SmitFraudFix v2.8:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
or
RogueFix:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
To remove this pest.
Even more Smitfraud info. is here:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_SpyAxe_Removal
Good luck.
2007-01-03 01:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you try to carryout system restore to a day previous to the day when there was no virus or any problems. It may be a few weeks or months back. You have to decide the date. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html
The problem is likely to be solved. Then,You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-04 03:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-29 21:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by barn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there i really recommend visting www.grisoft.com and downloading avg free anti virus :) the best free anti virus out there :)
also try typing into google adaware free thats a gud spyware remover
also type into google ccleaner ...thats a gud tool to help clean up ure computer :)
be careful with anit viruses they do protect ure pc but more then one will result in damaging it and more virus becoming active !!!
once u have downloaded a anti virus make sure u do a full scan
also wheneva u are downloading anything visit www.totalvirus.com this is a site where u can upload and scan any ov ure files , its free and scans around 26 best anti virus scanners :)
best ov luck x
2007-01-03 01:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may help. There are a number of antivirus and anti spyware in the market. Some are free some are to be purchased. Please visit the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
http://tinyurl.com/ymctqq
You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
http://tinyurl.com/ykzjyp
You also try to select and install a suitable spyware to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
2007-01-04 22:56:03 · answer #8 · answered by YAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use windows defender (for winXP) or ewido (now it is called as AVG free anti spyware, plus some more
spybot s&d
http://www.safer-networking.org/
avg free antispyware
http://free.grisoft.com/
adaware se free Antispyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
microsoft windows defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2007-01-03 01:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
use norton or if u jus wnt a scan use spybot or ad aware
2007-01-03 05:18:50 · answer #10 · answered by nufc mad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋