a place where i can go to download things to delete adware and spyware
2007-01-08 12:44:29 · 8 answers · asked by Aware 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Download and install all these free programs below:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
2007-01-08 12:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before dealing with or preparing for a potential malware infection, follow the steps below:
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update LavaSoft's Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SaferNetworking's SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.
We all hate the 'weekly' stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.
For a major problem, download HiJack This (free). Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.
For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.
All the above software, excepting Nod32, is free. Techsupportforum.com is a free site that gives advice on dealing with a wide variety of problems from software to hardware issues and is filled with knowledgeable people. You can learn a lot there.
Prepare to be invaded. Malware is omnipresent on the net and getting more invasive everyday. Remember: Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean no ones out to get you. A lot of perps are out to get us so learn self defense and be proactive.
Good luck and happy surfing!
2007-01-08 21:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by BoNe 3 · 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
2007-01-10 22:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean anti-spyware. Go to www.lavasoft.com and download their Ad-Aware. Also Spy Bot is good.
2007-01-08 20:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by Marissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
irecomend www.grissoft.com download AVG, get spybot search and destroy,and after download,logoff(shutdown) restart in safemode screen is black push F8 key,scroll with arrows,
to safemode find Avg run scan find instuctions to delete.
2007-01-08 20:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Ad-aware"and "Ewido(now called AVG7.5" and "Spybot" are 3 good ones provided you update them regularily. All free and all do jobs close to automatic
2007-01-08 20:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/security/fwantispy.html
2007-01-08 20:50:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
adware.com
2007-01-08 20:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by sweetthang7171 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋