Additions-Re:My computer is infected with spyware.?

Question

A porn site is coming on when I open my internet browser.I am so frustrated that I sent my browser into the recycle bin until my problem is resolved.The website is http://www dcurtis.com.The warning is: Your computer has a Spyware! A serious threat! I am directed to.Spyware removal tools which instruct -Download scanner and remover. Thank you so much for all the answers. Could the community choose a best answer for me? I am anxiously waiting to put my computer in order.

Answer 1

I had a similar problem to yours last week. I kept getting redirected to a fishy looking internet security website that told me I had spyware and needed help. Luckily, I did not fall for it.

After some research, I found that my computer was infected with AntiVermins. I tried some of the free scanners, but they were never able to remove the program. It kept coming back.

Finally, I bought a commerical-grade spyware scanner recommended by this website:

http://remove-antivermins.com/antivermins-removal.html

Not only did it solve the problem, but it also found a number of other problems that I didn't even know about. Now, my computer has returned to its old self, and I can say that it was totally worth it!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi All,

My friend was having exactly the same problem. We tried various spyware removers - XoftSpySE, Spybot, Windows Defender to no avail. This is what I did to get rid of this annoying popup.

1. In Internet Explorer 7 (process may slightly different but not much in previous versions of Internet Explorer) go to Tools, Internet Options and on the General Tab in the Home page box this popup just simply places itselt under your first home page i.e. http://home.bt.yahoo.com/.

2. Just simply backspace this second line out until all you have in the top line of http://home.bt.yahoo.com/.

3. Kill Internet Explorer and try and you will see it has now gone. Not believing this worked (as I thought it would reload in the registry next time I rebooted) I rebooted the machine and it has now gone.

4. I'm writing this so as to not go and spend money on spyware (although I accept that Windows Defender and Spybot are free) and just simply remove the popup itself.

Hope it works for you.
Cheers.
D-Man

Answer 4

Actually the spyware or the tracking programs registers the site address in the registry for internet explorer to load when it starts.

You can try to rectify by doing some changes like

Open the Internet options by taking the properties of Internet explorer.
delete cookies & offline files.
At run command type regedit and find the website entry http://www.dcurtis.com,
delete these entries from registry by refinding the entry(F3 key)
close the editor
restart the system
download the google toolbar and install it to prevent popups and making the default homepage as google.com

thanks
Anu

Answer 5

I am getting this issue on my network also and what is happening is your default homepage is being changed to this site. It is not an issue with adware or spyware but you default home page has changed. You can fix it by right clicking on internet explorer and in the home page box type www.msn.com or which ever website you perfer. You can also access it by opening you internet brower and clicking on the tools menu at the top and going to internet options.

Answer 6

Is the advertising that it is try to sell you one of these useless products?

AdwarePunisher
AdwareSheriff,
AlphaCleaner,
Antispyware Soldier,
AntiVermins,
AntivirusGolden,
AVGold,
BraveSentry,
MalwareWipe,
PestTrap,
PSGuard,
quicknavigate.com,
Security iGuard,
Smitfraud,
SpyAxe
SpyFalcon,
SpyGuard
SpyHeal,
SpySheriff,
Spyware Vanisher,
Spyware Soft Stop,
SpywareQuake
SpywareSheriff,
SpywareStrike,
Startsearches.net
TitanShield Antispyware,
Trust Cleaner,
UpdateSearches.com
Virtual Maid,
VirusBlast,
VirusBurst,
Win32.puper,
WinHound

If so, then you have a Smitfraud infection and a free removal tool called SmitFraudFix with the removal procedure is here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

More infomation and another free removal tool called RogueFix can be found here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

Even more info:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_SpyAxe_Removal

Most "All-Purpose" malware apps such as AVG, Norton, Spybot etc unforturnayly can not remove this vile pest called Smitfraud.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Scan the PC with standard antivirus software. 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 8

Try the ewido and AdAware and the steps first. If they don't remove it, go to the sites listed at the bottom and do them.

Download and Update Ewido (now called the AVG Antispyware). Do not run:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Download AdAware SE and update. Do the setup. Do not run:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

AdAware SE Setup:

1. Select "use custom scanning options" then select "customize". Make sure the following options are enabled: "scan within archives," "scan active processes," "scan registry," "deep scan registry," "scan my IE favorites for banned URLs," "scan my Hosts file."

2. Select the "tweak" option. Under "scanning engine," make sure "unload recognized processes and modules during scan" is enabled. Enable "scan registry for all users instead of current users."

3. Under "cleaning engine" turn on "always try to unload modules…," "during removal unload explorer and IE if necessary," "let windows remove files in use at next restart," and "delete quarantined items after restoring."

4. Use the "select drives and folders to scan" option to ensure that your entire hard drive is scanned (if you have more than one hard drive, scan all of them (of course, do not include floppy and CD/DVD).


TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH YOUR ANTI-VIRUS OR ANTI-SPYWARE PROGRAM.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. DON'T FORGET TO RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.


NEW RESTORE POINT.

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


ADDITION INFORMATION ABOUT TROJANS:

There are Trojans that fall into the Smitfraud family. These require the use of a specialized program for removal. Here are two sites that specialize in removing these:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

Answer 9

Try using some free spyware/adware removers http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html also has great tips on avoiding spyware.

Answer 10

Download the following programs then install and use them.

Ad-Aware
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

Spybot: Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Avast! Antivirus
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10375520.html



They are all free forever.