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I was infected with a Backdoor.Trojan, i used yahoo spyware to quarantine yet and it still hasnt finished. Can someone please tell me a really reliable spyware and spyware ad removal thats free and downloadable so i can get this spyware off my computer?

2007-01-17 13:49:31 · 11 answers · asked by itsTAiixD 1 in Computers & Internet Security

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Okay i've tried the windows defenders thing either its a idiot or its just not working. It scanned only 13k files and says nothings wrong. While Yahoo scanned over 150k files and found something. Any other suggestions and PLEASE write in FULL sentences, dont be ganster --; I cant read it.

2007-01-17 14:00:41 · update #1

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Er, if i Quarantine the spyware and then permanelty remove the selected item [Yahoo Norton Spyware] does that mean the spyware is gone?

2007-01-17 14:03:16 · update #2

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One of the first applications built to find and remove adware and spyware, Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition's excellent reputation is well justified. The sky-blue, skinnable interface features five buttons. The first two, Status and Scan, lead to the core function of the application. These buttons initiate a scan of your files for adware components. After scanning is complete, the program presents a summary of results, followed by a list from which you select exactly which components to remove. Right-clicking an individual entry gives some information about the piece of suspected adware, though we would like more details.

Ad-Aware SE can alert you to more malignant forms of malware by separating items into critical and negligible categories. The third button, Ad-Watch, is nonfunctional in the Standard version. The fourth button, Plug-ins, shows you which Ad-Aware plug-ins are installed. The fifth leads to the help files.Ad-Aware SE does an excellent job of quickly finding and removing most adware and spyware components, although you will have to restart and rescan for a seriously infected machine. We were pleased to see an auto-update feature included with the program, keeping Ad-Aware up-to-date with the latest adware components. Ad-Aware SE should be part of your arsenal for keeping your machine free of adware and spyware components.

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Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.spybot.info/
Free 100% Real-Time Protection
Free 100% Real-Time Protection is included in Spyware Terminator basic version – an essential function most other applications charge you extra for. Effectively remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers and other malware threats.

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Suspect files found during the scan are moved into Quarantine. Spyware Terminator prevents them from functioning and causing further damage to your computer. You can review and choose to permanently remove suspect files or safely store essential files.

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2007-01-17 13:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Neo 5 · 0 0

You should have three anti spy ware programs.

Windows Defender is free from Microsoft. Go here to read about and get it - http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Spybot and AdAware scan for and remove spyware. Run them both about once a week. Get them both free here - http://www.download.com

2007-01-17 13:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No, they did not end issuing updates for advert-conscious SE homestead version on the tip of 2007. it is purely not real! I purely as much as date my replica without project. And for what it does, loose, there is not extra advantageous anti-spyware removing. i wish you stumble on something else.

2016-10-07 07:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by regula 4 · 0 0

CCleaner and/or AdAware by Lava Soft and also do an online scan at Trend Micro. Do the scan first.

2007-01-17 13:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Terrania 3 · 0 0

i recommend (spyware blaster) it the bomb becasue it prevents spware from getting in your computer in the first place and thats what i have so when i use adawre and spybot nothing appears

2007-01-17 13:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

ad aware SE
hijack this
ewido

2007-01-17 13:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by osageavenger 4 · 0 0

Here is a list of free ones to try http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

2007-01-17 13:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0 0

In addition to ad-aware, also run SpyBot.

www.spybot.de

There's others as well but I haven't used them.

2007-01-17 13:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

ad-aware SE - is a freeware

www.lavasoft.com

right side of page

2007-01-17 13:52:40 · answer #9 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0 0

try aol they have alot of very good saety and security controls.

2007-01-17 14:36:58 · answer #10 · answered by angels192002 2 · 0 0

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