virus help?

Question

if i restore my puter to an earlier date would that rid me of the virus...if not is there a free anti virus, my norton is not updated well it is finding them but unable to repair.i have spybot and adaware but that doesnt rid me of the viruses and i have gotten some links for free antiviruses but after downloading them they want u to purchase them..thank you so much ya'll

Answer 1

Using System Restore will not remove the virus. You can use Trend Micro's free web virus scanner. Trend Micro is one of the most trusted names in AV software for business. Use the link below, and good luck!

Answer 2

Restoring your computer to an earlier date should help, as while it isn't likely that the virus was intalled through the conventional installation process ( the primary thing that undoes) it should restore your registry such that the virus doesn't automatically start. Only do this in safe mode though, as if the virus is currently running when you attempt to restore, it will likely undo what good that does.

For that matter, there's a good chance if you boot into safe mode, and then run Norton antivirus, it will be able to remove it, as one of the primary reasons antivirus programs can't delete viruses is said viruses are running, safe mode doesn't run anything on default, whether virus or otherwise, so it wouldn't be running and that problem would be solved. Even if Norton can't clear it out, it shoudl give you the directory location of the virus so you can manually delete it in safe mode.

Answer 3

Well, usually if you get a virus that can't be repaired you can go to the Norton site and get the removal tool... Most are free. If your Norton is outdated and no longer in service for you get your windows firewall up. Removal tools for virus' can sometimes be gotten from your Internet Service Provider.

Hope this helps
GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

If you do not have one, I can give a few links that offer free virus and spy ware 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

Answer 5

I suggest better you adopt a system restore operation. It is safe and the problems can be rectified. You have to carefully select the date of restore. Ensure that the PC was functioning normally on the selected date for restoration. If you want to know an effective procedure for system restore please visit the following site.
http://tinyurl.com/ylr2cl
After successfull repairs select a standard antivirus and an anti spyware and install in your PC so that the problem does not occur again.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 from the following link to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
After succesful installation of the protective wares create a system restore point.

Answer 6

Spybot and Adware only protect against spywares not virus. I would uninstall Norton and install these complelety FREE apps below.
Antispyware :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Antivirus:
http://www.free-av.com

Answer 7

AVG is a free anti-virus software that u can find on the net easily.
I have use it and find it extremely reliable and in addtion, it provides free updates frequently, so you should have no worries abt not having the latest software to keep out and eradicate computer viruses And if it does not eradicate the virus problem in your computer, then you should go ahead and re-format your computer.

Answer 8

spybot and adware are not anti-virus programs they detect/remove spyware,malware
a good online scan
www.housecall.trendmicro.com

avoid avg and avast have some on here push it as if its good in reality its not that great

Answer 9

For good, free and recommended security programs, please go here

http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/219333/an/0/page/0#219333

I recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed).
If you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster.

If you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site.

Please ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection and check for any updates when you first download them.

Answer 10

-run ccleaner
-remove all old versions of antivirus programs
-install and update AVAST antivirus, AVG free antispyware, AD Aware SE personal, and spybot s&d (these are all genuine freewares)
run the following two menus of ccleaner
cleaner > Analyze > Run Cleaner
Issues > Scan For Issues > Fix Selected Issues