2007-01-19 20:52:44 · 11 answers · asked by ♥2323vsb 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I am getting pop-ups like crazy.....a bubble warning about spyware/trojan......and pop-ups telling me to download and purchase all this anti-vermin stuff. It says I have 172 possible threats and my level is at high risk. HELP!!!!
2007-01-19 20:55:01 · update #1
You need to get an anti virus like Norton. Or you could just reformat your computer.
2007-01-19 21:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Problem is, the pop-ups telling you that you have viruses and adware could be one of them, too! They'll be telling you to download all these nifty antivirus stuff, when in fact, you're actually downloading a virus.
Reformatting could work, though your files would get deleted. If you plan to back them up, it might be a waste of time as some viruses easily transfer from hard drive to hard drive. Sometimes, saving files in an external hard drive would only make the virus go there. Hence, when you have a fresh PC, the viruses would just invade from your backed up files.
Your best bet would be antiviruses. Not all adware/spyware removers remove viruses, just so you might know. But most antiviruses remove adware and spyware as well.
You could get evaluation-type antiviruses, but not all of them help you delete the viruses. Some work only for 30 days or more. Some just let you notify which viruses you have, and asks you later to buy their product! Not nice.
I can advise you to get BitDefender Anti Virus Plus 10.
http://www.bitdefender.com
It's up to you how you get it... but it's best if you get it legally as you will be elligible for updates whenever newer viruses invade cyberspace. Hope I helped.
2007-01-19 21:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ivan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no point in giving the young lady above the thumbs down she is quite right-if the infestation is that bad then its a re-format i am afraid. even the best antivirus software cannot get rid of some nasties if they find your way into your PC-antivirus is designed to stop bugs at the portals. obtain a good antivirus program and get it to sweep your hard-drive and peripherals. if the bugs are just there for annoyance (spam etc) then they may be able to be placed in quarantine. if it is something more serious (like a blaster worm or trojan) and its a sophisticated one it might have to be removed professionally. the irony of it all is if the problem is serious enough your PC might even refuse to load the antivirus software (especially if its a free download version).
2007-01-19 21:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
reformating as some have suggested in a last resort
to get rid of spyware
adaware se personal
www.lavasoft.com
get update, reboot and do a full scan
spybot also is a good choice
most likley spyware or hijacker on your pc
get your anti-virus up todate and do a full scan
2007-01-19 22:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton security for viruses etc
tune up utilities 2007 to keep PC in order.
both programs charge a fee but its better than having to reformat your PC and possibly lose important information. there are some free programs that work well.
2007-01-19 21:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by mr_ignorant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use Antivirus, Antispyware and firewall to make your computer secure, you can download free ones or if you want more security and support buy one, most of famous antivirus producers now make softwares named like Internet Security, which has all Antiviruse, firewall and ... in one software
Some famous producers:
Symantec > Norton
McAfee
Kaspersky
Panda
Zone Alarm
2007-01-19 21:03:24 · answer #6 · answered by Reza.M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
That is all bad and not true... They want you to install their software that's why they are trying to communicate that you have 131 viruses.
Get free avast.com anti virus and one I recommend against spyware from http://removeadware.wordpress.com/ I talk about it there.
Karl
2007-01-19 21:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the steps on the following page:
http://www.cybertopcops.com/malicious-software-removal.php
2007-01-20 00:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by cppgenius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.prevx.com go for the free 30 day trial it will cure that crapbut it sounds like spyware i used the program with no problem could you check the link to my ? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhczbzHX81KakmWjYL4g69rsy6IX?qid=20070120013819AAT77gp
2007-01-19 21:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by Talking Hat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spybot s&d
http://www.safer-networking.org/
avg free antispyware
http://free.grisoft.com/
adaware se free Antispyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
2007-01-19 20:58:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋