2007-01-21 08:36:15 · 6 answers · asked by gustocapermamma 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It's their way of saying, "Buy my product." It's supposedly an antivirus. I've gotten to the point of not trusting most of them. I think these "antivirus" companies are the ones creating the viruses so you'd be stuck to buy their so-called Killer.
If you ever find one that actually works, please let me know. Thanks!
joandra_vandowall@yahoo.com
2007-01-21 08:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by Heyjay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#! Spyware Killer is listed as a trojan. Welcome to the club. Killing it should be fairly easy. Please be aware that if there is one there may be more. I always advise a thorough house cleaning to ensure that all invaders are dead. Be patient and follow the steps bellow:
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
1st A:Many versions of malware can, and do, hide in your system restore files. If you are sure you have a malware infection, go to Start-->Control Panel-->System and click on the System Restore tab and put a check in the 'Turn off System Restore' box. Turn it back on after you are clean.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Lavasofts's Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SaferNetworking's SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.
We all hate the 'weekly' stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.
If this doesnt fix the problem, download HiJack This. Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.
For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.
2007-01-22 20:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by BoNe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers.
You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-23 18:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by leas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋