Other than treating it as a cold, is there anyway I can get it off the computer?
Please don't use technical terms - I'm not computer literate. It needs to be in easy stages....nothing technical... thanks
2007-01-14 03:25:14 · 22 answers · asked by Agony Aunt 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Norton - aol and adware - all say my computer is ok, but I keep getting popups saying I should download all this spyware and stuff to protect my computer. It seems to be working ok, but I can't get the yellow triangel with black exclaimation mark off the desk tray...
2007-01-14 03:34:01 · update #1
Is the advertising that it is try to sell you one of these useless products? It is scam advertising trying to swindle you. A computer infection called smitfraud is causing the phony warnings (see below).
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.
2007-01-14 03:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 03:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Shirley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. In the address bar where you normally type web address, type "http://free.grisoft.com/" without the quotes. That website will offer you a free anti-virus program called AVG. Just click on "download". When you've got it, install it & get it to update itself, then run the program. It'll tell you what if anything it's found and you can decide what to do about it.
It's very good and, better still, absolutely free.
You might also wish to search for "Ad-Aware SE Personal", free again and good at catching out adware & spyware.
2007-01-14 03:39:07 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got to download an anti-virus and after scan all your system......i guess the virus you've got isn't that strong or else you could not be using the Internet, then i think an anti virus like Avg would certainly be a good option to you. Go on http://www.grisoft.com and download avg. Whether your computer system has been damaged the best you got to do it's to use a Cd for Back up of Windows system and reinstall Windows Xp again.
2007-01-14 06:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have Norton and ada-fingymijig from AOL then I should think you're fine, often these firms tell you to get all their bits and pieces because they want your money. It sounds like you already have all you need, and unless your computers acting strangely, I'd leave things as they are and just let Norton scan your system and adunaware from time to time, while you just sit back with your coffee and a biscuit.
PS. I think with your AOL you can block pop-ups too.
2007-01-14 03:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to do a System Restore to get rid of this Smitfraud infection. Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Restore your computer to a date when this thing didn't annoy you. After your computer restarts, scan again with your anti-virus. And if you are using AOL's anti-virus and Norton together, then IMMEDIATELY get rid of one of them, because using two anti-viruses together can pose serious threats for your computer. I would say that get rid of Norton and use AOL.
Good Luck!!
2007-01-14 03:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well click on this link http://www.court.co.uk/ then on the left where it says DOWNLOADS, click on AVG free antivirus. It will open a box and just follow the instructions and it will scan your computer, and find the virus for you and then you can remove it. AVG is totally free, and has it's own method of updating itself. Whenever you download a programme it will use more memory.
If you later decide to remove any programs such as AVG, go to your control panel in windows, look at add/remove programs and go down the list to see what you have that you no longer use, this will help free up some memory on your PC, which will help it run faster.
2007-01-14 03:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anti Virus software is a must for every computer....
For free and world famous anti virus software use the link below and select AVG antivirus.
http://www.download.com/PC-Starter-Kit/2001-12350_4-0.html?tag=dir
Also in this link you will see some other free software which would be lot helpful (especially antispyware / anti ad aware)
2007-01-14 03:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the following links. Something here should be suitable as well as the links provided by others. AVG free is a good anti-virus software.
http://www.itlnet.net/toolbox/
There are others, but this should be sufficient for a start.
2007-01-14 03:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is telling you you have spyware, try spybot search and destroy or spyware doctor, these are both free on trial and should remove it for you without you having to actually purchase anything.
xxx
2007-01-14 04:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by Boro 'D' 1982 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋