I downloaded something and eventually, pop-ups started to appear from IE now and then. (They don't usually appear). I uninstalled IE 7 and I use Ad-Adware to scan my computer tons of times. I defrag my computer, remove the download and restart my computer many times. It still appears now and then. How should I remove this spyware/virus?
2007-02-07 19:10:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You can try online free virus scanners. Housecall by trendmicro works great or Symantec has one. You can download a free virus scanner from AVG. You can get into your startup and see what files are being run (this is a little more advanced). I would say use housecall.
2007-02-07 19:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by ottoe57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) Get you self a good antivirus or a free one .
(2) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans
(3a) Do an online virus scan to check if you still have any other viruses in your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
(3b) Install a good firewall
If the above steps do not remove the hijack then you would need to
(4) Download hijackthis
(5) Post the hijackthis log on the hijackthis forum for the hijackthis experts to take a look
6) Install and use firefox while browsing
2007-02-08 04:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recently, our church made the switch to a new Web hosting service that offered us a database-driven site that we can keep updated through a Web interface. Strangely enough, the Web interface operates only under Internet Explorer, although it appears to be written in PHP. I've tried using the interface with both Firefox and Konqueror. It sort of works, but I need it to really work, so I'm stuck with IE. (Maybe that's why I'm the church's unofficial Web master.) After working with the world's most popular Web browser, I wonder why so many people put up with it.
2007-02-08 03:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by devilsadvocate16007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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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Then run Ad-aware again, remember to update it with the latest definitions - click on "Check for updates now".
After updating, click on Scan Now, and select "Perform Full system scan", also check: "Search for low-risk threats".
And make sure you are using the latest version of Ad-aware, which is Ad-Aware SE Personal Build 1.06
2007-02-08 04:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by trouble_seeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a good virus protection program. I use Norton Anti-virus software. It keeps all viruses at bay and pop-ups too. There are many pop-up blockers available. Here are a few sites that have them:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pop-up+blockers
2007-02-08 03:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to locate the program in Control Panel and try uninstalling it. If you can't do that, try to locate any add-ons installed in Internet Explorer.
If none of them helps, try to run antivirus scan and Microsoft Antispyware scans on your system.
Free AVG Antivirus : http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Microsoft AntiSpyware : http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-AntiSpyware/3000-8022_4-10353597.html
2007-02-08 03:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by Ankur Jain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One method,best method.
Use a better anti-spyware.
:)
go to here http://www.spyware-detectors.net
has top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links
2007-02-09 07:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.zonelabs.com/ (firewall)
http://www.lavasoft.com/ (ad-aware)
http://www.safer-networking.org/ (spybot s&d)
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ (avg Anti-Virus)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ (Crap Cleaner)
http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/files/EClea2_0.exe (Easy Cleaner)
http://www.download.com/ (A useful site for just about anything & everything else)
2007-02-08 04:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
download spyware progs,spysweeper,spybot,
spyware doctor are all good
2007-02-08 03:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by borracho 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what website do the popups come from ?
2007-02-08 03:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by ComputerDude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋