spydawn downloaded on my comp.without my doing it,it just showed up,norton wont pick it up as a virus but it got popups like crazy wanting me to download and buy virus and spyware stuff,norton wont detect it as a virus,i removed it and it came back.my question is if i restored my comp, back 3-4 days will it be gone or is it still going to be there,i just got this yesterday,please help
2007-02-15 13:36:58 · 6 answers · asked by dragomir 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
the spydawn got on my comp.yesterday
2007-02-15 13:47:21 · update #1
you've been hijacked my friend..... it's kinda like blackmail, digital style. try going to the 'symantec' website for specific removal instructions: these junk items are hard to get rid of: the best thing is prevention, so study up on first line defenses. many freeware items avail. to do this. go to 'major geeks' or 'snapfiles' and look around the security topics.
2007-02-15 13:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some viruses and spyware are programed to stay in your computer after system restore, just like saved files are.Are you keeping Norton regularly updated? (at least once a week) Go to the Norton website. they have an online scanning program that may help. If not, you'll have to get a computer technician to remove it. Then get Spybot.
2007-02-15 23:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The below link has the best information and easiest removal instructions for spydawn:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic81275.html
The above guide uses SmitFraudFix which was designed to remove these types of infections.
About SpyDawn:
SpyDawn is a new rogue antispyware program that is installed when you install fake video or music codecs that are in reality Trojans. This infection creates fake security alerts in your taskbar as well. There is no need to spend any money on software to remove this infection.
2007-02-17 07:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by grinler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
Here's some detailed information on the SpyDawn infection:
http://spywarefiles.prevx.com/RRDAJI35144399/SPYDAWN%2EEXE.html
The best and easiest way to remove this is by installing the Free Trial of Prevx1. This will scan your PC and remove this and any other infections free of charge.
http://www.prevx.com
2007-02-16 07:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by Secure Expert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,restore back 3 or 4 days and get some protection for your system. http://www.download.com/
2007-02-15 22:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on when the adware got in the computer....try downloading Adaware ore something like that
2007-02-15 21:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Luigi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋