My computer is showing popups stating I have a Trojan virus, but how can that be when I have downloaded anti-virus software on my computer. This is very annoying and frustrating, what can I do??
2007-02-01 22:43:47 · 10 answers · asked by bellia_m_2000 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
anti virus programs can only detect the name of a trojan virus. If you have its exact name you can download manual removal instructions and in some cases specially designed free removal tool for that particular trojan virus
here is one tool try it
http://viruscleaner.blogspot.com/2006/12/trojan-removal-tool-from-symantec.html
(but it will only be effective for the type of trojan virus mentioned in it)
Here is a complete list of free tools available from symantec
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/removaltools.jsp
You will need to disable system restore option, as trojan information gets copied in restored files, thus the computer can be affected again when you run system restore. After that you will need to boot the computer in safe mode and then run the virus scans (using your antivirus program)
This is the way you have to run the scans when it is a trojan
the link below explains it in more detail
http://viruscleaner.blogspot.com/2006/12/general-steps.html
2007-02-01 22:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 14:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bryce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Anti-Virus software may have removed the virus, but it will not fix the damage done to your computers files.
I would also reccomend a system restore. Actually, i would go the whole 9-yards and format your hard drive and re-install windows.
2007-02-01 22:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could be a new viruses and your software has not picked it up yet..if you also wnat to stop website popups download the new IE7,,if you have a second hard drive you can put all your pictures in there and anyhting..so if you computer crashed.it wold still be there and safe after you reformat your hd..
2007-02-01 23:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by Spice M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry these people do not know the root cause of your problem. If you are getting a message saying "Your computer is infected" or a message saying "Windows has detected your computer is infected. Please install and antivirus" or anything like that, this means you are infected with the nasty Smitfraud trojan. Go here for complete removal instructions.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic17258.html
2007-02-02 03:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the internet will continuously drop little cookies on your pc. i want to advise a mix of AVG unfastened, and CCleaner. the two unfastened. Norton is a equipment source hog. do no longer concern suitable to the cookies your seeing. maximum, and that i rigidity "maximum" no longer "all" of the time they do no longer seem to be malicious. considerable area of end malicious issues from shifting into your pc is to be careful surfing the information superhighway. additionally, in the journey that your scarred approximately getting virus's and secret agent ware on yoru pc i might tremendously advise you dont use Limewire. good success.
2016-11-02 03:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free Antivirus
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/
http://www.free-av.com/
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
http://www.clamwin.com/
Free Online Virus/Trojan/Spyware Scanners
http://www.spywarelist.info/
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php
http://www.einfodaily.com/scan/licence.html
http://castlecops.com/index.php -several scans under "Tool Kit', on the right, about halfway down the page
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/consumer/housecall/housecall_launch.php
http://virusscan.jotti.org/
http://www.kephyr.com/labs/index.phtml
2007-02-01 23:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there ,
go Avast.com and dowloand their virus cleaner...well they even have a free software to download for Windows XP version ..try it out its the best.
2007-02-01 22:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by MARZIOID 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back up all your data (Music, pictures,videos) and all your important crap, and then do a full OS (windows xp ) reinstall ... the most efficient way to remove virus.
2007-02-01 22:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by Oscar 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try geekstogo.com or majorgeeks.com they will help you out at the forum site - A V programs don't always find the sneaky viruses
2007-02-01 22:51:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋