My question about internet spyware.?

Question

I asked a question about serious invasion of spyware virus on my PC. I am so sorry to say that I did not receive a serious answer to my querry so far. Every body has suggested to download some free spyware program from the net. The problem is that the virus is very intelligent. This virus knows all about all such sites and does not allow any of these sites to be accessed. PLEASEEE HELPPP MEEE

Answer 1

I do not know what excetly virus you are talking about.
If I guess, you are experiencing the same problem like me then you see no folder option from the explorer.

There is not much we can do since the virus may have been spreading to the boot, memory and other parts of the registery.
The only way I did was 'back up all my data' then reinstall Windows.

You can check out "NOD32" virus scanner for the mean time.

Answer 2

1. Goto Start > run >
2. Type MSConfig
3. Select StartUp Tab
4. You can get all the Program that are started automatically. Uncheck the records ..that you fill as of the Virus entries.
5. Click OK

This will restart the System.
Check now.

IF THIS is also not works then You can Boot your System in the Safe Mode, ( Press F8 at the Booting ) . Use options "Safe Mode with Networking..." So that you can download any popular anti-virus Or anti-spyware application.

Answer 3

Malware has been known to modify your Windows HOSTS file to prevent you from getting help at an anti-virus vendors site. Perhaps this will help.

First let's check your HOSTS file located at

Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ET...
Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Win 98/ME = C:\WINDOWS
Be sure and check-mark "Show Hidden Files and Folders" and uncheck-mark "Hide Protected Operating System Files" in your Folder Options first.

Open HOSTS with notepad. A 'standard" MS HOSTS file will look like this:

# Copyright © 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a "#" symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
#
127.0.0.1 localhost

______________________________...

There should be no entries or IP addresses on the lines below "127.0.0.1 localhost". If there are other entries, delete them, close notepad, and answer 'Yes" if prompted.

You should no longer get be stopped from A-V sites now.

But we are not done just quite yet. Now to fix the root cause of your problem. Do a complete scan with both your anti-virus and your anti-spyware. If you don't have them or if they are not current and updated you can use the procedure here:


Do both of these free online scans and remove what they find:

1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan, no download) with BitDefender.
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/

2. Scan for trojans and spyware and remove (free online scan, no download) with Ewido.
http://www.ewido.net/en/

Hope this works for you.

Answer 4

Get hold of the required software from your friend or the internet cafe. Just copy the installation file to your disk... don't install it yet! Reboot your PC and enter the safe mode. No install & run the software that you've gotten and scan your PC thoroughly. That should help you get rid of the malicious virus. After you're clean, boot back normally and check once more.

Get a good firewall and an Antivirus software if you don't have them installed already. Keep them updated and scan your system regularly.

Answer 5

Hi there,

There are many malware infections doing the rounds lately which disable your access to things like the Registry and Task Manager, as well as editing your hosts file in order to stop you visiting certain websites that could offer a fix. Virus writers are doing this in order to make it difficult to locate the source of the infection and avoid being deleted.

I would recommend (IF you can reach their website below) you try the free trial of Prevx1, which will scan your computer and remove any infections it finds free of charge:

http://www.prevx.com

If you struggle downloading from the official websites, you should try other reputable sites such as Download.com, Tucows.com, majorgeeks.com, etc...

Answer 6

Run any anti-virus program in safe mode. when you start the computer press the F8 Key and select Safe mode
That keeps any virus from hiding on you when you run the scan for it

Answer 7

How to clean an infected computer
http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?4,27725,backpage=

Free Trojan Removal
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

Free Online Virus/Trojan/Spyware Scanners
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php
http://www.einfodaily.com/scan/licence.html
http://castlecops.com/index.php -several scans under "Tool Kit', on the right, about halfway down the page
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/consumer/housecall/housecall_launch.php
http://virusscan.jotti.org/
http://www.kephyr.com/labs/index.phtml

Answer 8

Goto bittorrent and download adaware pro cracked the spyware will probably let you do it.

Answer 9

Make sure you back up everything that is crucial and then totally reinitialize your computer... Total system restore - Start Menu - Programs - Accessories - System tools - System restore. This will do it!

Answer 10

Reinstall your operating system as a "clean" install (drop the partition and reformat).