So my computer did a virus scan and it showed this thing for adware, so I went onto the website for instructions on how to remove it. The main thing was to go into the downloaded programs file and delete it, or delete it from the add/remove programs thing.
The problem is, upon checking all the listed methods to get rid of it, and even using the search program to find it, nothing comes up! Maybe I deleted it a while ago, but even in that case, it shouldn't come up with the virus scan. I'm confused.
2007-01-06 12:35:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I don't think you understood my question. I'm not looking to download adware, wtf.
2007-01-06 12:45:29 · update #1
Adware is very complex; there can be hundreds of different programs and files installed on a computer. Often, one program can catch some, and not others. Usually, anti-virus software can catch and remove some, but not most adware. You need a separate program for this.
You must be cautious--some programs promote themselves as being anti-spyware anti-adware programs, but they actually install these evil programs themselves!
I have found that the most reliable program (but it doesn't catch everything) is Ad-Aware by Lavasoft. If you haven't used it already, you can try installing and running it, with the link I've given in the "sources" part. I would recommend against installing other programs unless you can get a trusted source to tell you that they're ok.
Microsoft also makes an anti-sypware too. I've heard decent things about it, although I'm inclined not to trust anything that Microsoft does, so you could also look into that too.
Good luck.
There's a fine line between viruses and adware these days, so don't feel bad that you're confused!
2007-01-06 12:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by cazort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 08:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by Fausto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is errors in your PC. If your antispyware cannot detect it, 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.
2007-01-06 22:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by YAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The combination of the 2 scans below will find it and remove it.
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
2007-01-06 12:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to housecall.trendmicro.com and select 'scan your PC'. It will proceed to examine and clean your system.
For a more permanent, home-based solution, go to download.com and look for Spybot or Ad-Aware. Download, install, run.
2007-01-06 13:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ben G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to download.com
2007-01-06 12:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by Biker Babe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋