help please
2007-02-06 19:13:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Can you find the option in your antivirus that is Boot scanning? It means when you restart your computer it starts scanning your computer before log in to Windows.
If you can find it, then it should solve most of the problem. If not, download this software, http://files.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng.exe
After installation, in the main menu of the program go to Settings and click on Schedule boot time scan. (It's not as complicated as it sounds, it's user friendly and very easy to use).
I am using this software and it works great for me. It's the best free antivirus program (by reviews).
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After you get rid of all the viruses, I suggest you download this program http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=pdp_prod It is to remove all the spyware and advertisements from your computer. As I suspect your computer is loaded with many of these too.
All the software I recommend here are from top companies and should do very well to protect your computer from future infections.
2007-02-06 19:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download (free) either AVG or Avast. Go to start - programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore & switch off restore to prevent any malware backup file being reinstalled.
Reboot & tap F8 repeatedly before Windows loads. Go into Safe Mode and run your a/v in there. When you're done, reboot normally & switch Restore back on.
Do the same with Ad-Aware SE Personal - it's an excellent free malware remover.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-06 20:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trojan is not a virus, they are different pieces of software. An anti virus might see it but can't deal with it - its like asking Word to open a music file! You need anti spyware.
You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run Spybot S&D in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
2007-02-06 20:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you turn off system resource before deleting the file. I recommend a system scan with Norton Anti-Virus Scanner.
2007-02-06 19:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sgt. Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one says above about Adaware. AVG is a very good anti-virus software tool. and its free, give it a go. I have both Adaware and AVG. good luck x
2007-02-06 19:34:42 · answer #5 · answered by shally schumacher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Morning :)
Try McAfee ,Stinger . Goto the site below ):
2007-02-06 19:29:04 · answer #6 · answered by MynameisShirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋