Im so sad right now, i feel suicidal. Please help me. I have this amazing PC, and i wanted to watch a video on the net. When i clicked to watch, it asked me to download an active x thing for windows media player to update it. All of a sudden, i find out i have a trojan horse. Please help me. How do i get rid of it. I feel like running away im so sad. Please help me. God bless
2007-01-22 08:23:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try this its free.
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2007-01-22 08:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have downloaded an infected video file. Its tough, but always there is hope to clean out your Trojan enemy. Find out about several good products on the web for free "cleaning virus in PC" or type "trojan" patch from microsoft.com
2007-01-22 16:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, relax. No PC is worth killing yourself over!
Second, you should NEVER, EVER repeat what you just did. It is a very common tactic for spyware authors to trick you into installing garbage on your computer by suggesting that you have to download a video codec to watch something on your PC. Basically, you got duped just like millions of others have.
From the vague information you have provided, I think you have been infected by the Zlob Trojan. It goes by many names, including AntiVermins, VirusBurster, and others. I myself got infected by this and was able to clean up my computer by following the instructions on this website:
http://remove-antivermins.com/antivermins-removal.html
Try it out. Good luck!
2007-01-22 18:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cemboy, it is not that bad. I understand that you may feel that way. However help is available to you. Run the 3 scans below to try to rid your computer of bad things.
Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php
Add Spyware Blaster to your security apps.
Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
2007-01-22 16:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friend, Don't be panic...Always Be Brave in any situation. Nothing is going destroy you until your will allow yourself to destroy.
If You have purchased genuine Operating System (e.g Win Xp) then you can immediately download 'Windows Defender' from Microsoft website. If Not, then Go to: www.clamwin.com and download this anti-spy-ware free.
You may be secured.
All the best.
Ali.
2007-01-22 16:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by IdeaAdvisor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont you have a good Anti-virus program?
I read a few weeks back, that this type of exploit was being
seen a lot, you get a movie of somesort, PC, says it needs
a codec to play, you download, bam, infected file hidden in a codec.
2007-01-22 16:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by rodjared 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need help if your computer means that much to you and you need help if your suicidal. And you must not have THAT amazing of a PC because if you did you would have alot of spyware removal software and a good anti-virus. You can always go download Ad-Aware or Spy Doctor from www.Download.com
2007-01-22 16:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by brent123443212003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some anti virus protection & perform a virus scan. It should pick them up. Also you can go to the following website for a free virus scan and removal:
housecall.trendmicro.com
Good Luck.
2007-01-22 16:28:15 · answer #8 · answered by blue_25_45822 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need an anitivirus software along with antispyware software. Try these free apps here:
Antivirus
http:\\www.free-av.com
Antispyware
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
>>>>>>>Install, Update and run these apps and you will have a squeaky clean PC again.
2007-01-22 16:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...what kind of video were you trying to watch ;-)
I did that once, dumb idea lol
I suggest starting Windows in Safe Mode and running a full scan with your antivirus program. If you don't have one, get AVG, it's free.
2007-01-22 16:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to download and run, an anti-virus software. You need to have it running at all times anyway
2007-01-22 16:27:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋