Question about a virus and I need a *good* free spyware/virus removal program?

Question

I'm pretty positive I just got a virus or spyware. My net goes real slow, I keep getting popups, and somehow it changes my google searches. I see in m task manager a ew weird things runing, like chkntfs.exe, and v6.exe. What is a good FREE spyware removal? Last time I used what was supposed to be a good free one, it deleted a system file so I'm wary. And I can't search google because this thing won't let me. Help please!!

I'm pretty sure it was Adaware SE that ruined my PC last time. Can someone recommend programs (free) that they have used before which have worked well?

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure that the problem that you are having is because of your computer. Adaware SE is a great program and it deletes viruses and spyware. if you want one that will find what is going wrong with your computer I would try AVG antivirus and spyware. you can get these all for free off of the internet.

Answer 2

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...



Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.spybot.info/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

Answer 3

Get spybot , it's free and works well

Get AVG Antivirus, also free and works well

Ad Aware is another good antispyware program

I use at least two or three different antispyware programs so if one

doesn't pick up a certain spyware then the other will. Download

the free programs and make sure you update regularly and

perform regular scans. Good luck!!!!

Answer 4

Protect your PC from both known and unknown virus attacks, spyware, Trojan horses and malware with AOL's free anti-virus software, Active Virus Shield. This comprehensive anti-virus software installs quickly, works fast, always stays on and updates automatically every hour. Plus, it takes traditional virus scanning methods and combines them with advanced technology to help detect and protect against malicious programs that can infect your PC and important files before they are infected
www.activevirusshield.com, where you can download the product and register with an e-mail address and download the free antivirus software. An activation code will be send to the email address you provide. This activation code will fully enable your free version of AOL Active Virus Shield.
One of the first applications built to find and remove adware and spyware, Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition's excellent reputation is well justified. The sky-blue, skinnable interface features five buttons. The first two, Status and Scan, lead to the core function of the application. These buttons initiate a scan of your files for adware components. After scanning is complete, the program presents a summary of results, followed by a list from which you select exactly which components to remove. Right-clicking an individual entry gives some information about the piece of suspected adware, though we would like more details.

Ad-Aware SE can alert you to more malignant forms of malware by separating items into critical and negligible categories. The third button, Ad-Watch, is nonfunctional in the Standard version. The fourth button, Plug-ins, shows you which Ad-Aware plug-ins are installed. The fifth leads to the help files.Ad-Aware SE does an excellent job of quickly finding and removing most adware and spyware components, although you will have to restart and rescan for a seriously infected machine. We were pleased to see an auto-update feature included with the program, keeping Ad-Aware up-to-date with the latest adware components. Ad-Aware SE should be part of your arsenal for keeping your machine free of adware and spyware components.

http://lavasoftusa.com/
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.spybot.info/
Free 100% Real-Time Protection
Free 100% Real-Time Protection is included in Spyware Terminator basic version – an essential function most other applications charge you extra for. Effectively remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers and other malware threats.

Safe Quarantine
Suspect files found during the scan are moved into Quarantine. Spyware Terminator prevents them from functioning and causing further damage to your computer. You can review and choose to permanently remove suspect files or safely store essential files.

Easy to Use
Spyware Terminator lets people of all skill levels detect and eliminate spyware. If you remove a program by mistake, you can easily put it back.

Manual & Scheduled Scan
Scan your computer manually or schedule an in-depth scan to be performed on a regular basis. The scan process runs in the background so that you will not be disrupted while working on other tasks.

Automatic Update Downloads
Spyware Terminator can be set to automatically download updates, ensuring the most effective protection for your computer
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Answer 5

I can give you few links that deal with antivirus and antispywares. I think you have to select a standard ant virus. I have come across a website that gives a brief study on computer viruses and their removal. It is very useful. Please visit
http://jskproducts.co.uk/antivirus.htm
You may also try to select and install a suitable anti spy ware from the following link to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://www.jskproducts.co.uk/spyware.htm
Wish you the best of success!

Answer 6

The best program to use is not on the Internet. Five years ago I had the same problem that you have now. A friend of mine turned me on to this program and it really works. It is called Defender Pro 5in1 they have it at Walmart and it is not expensive. It really works. When you get a chance I would recommend you to get this program. I promise that you won't be disappointed in the way this program works

Answer 7

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Answer 8

i once got a trojan (its a virus that gets in and once its in it invites a heck allot more in!!) on my computer and i tried allot of things to get it off!! the only thing that worked was: avast home addition! i had to do a boot-time scan (wen you restart you computer it will go to a screen, before the welcome screen and it scans all your files before any programs start running, so the virus cant mask it self before avast can delete it!! ) it works great!!
link:http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

also a great antispyware is: Ad-Aware SE personal
link:http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

and so this don't happen again in the future hear is a great firewall: zonealarm, it stops all most every thing!!
link:http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

hope this helps!!!

Answer 9

Go to http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

Download and install.