As of a couple days ago my computer has been running a lot slower, and I keep getting these pop-ups. Neither of which ever happened previously. I've had my laptop since September and this is the first time I have had any of these problems with it. I have Trend Micro PC-Cillin, and I've run all the scans. The first time it found two viruses, the second time one and I had it get rid of those. I ran the spyware scan and it just came up with different cookies.
Ideas?
2007-02-16 07:33:53 · 9 answers · asked by Kate 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I'm also getting these fake Active Control boxes that appear at the top, like the yellow ones that Windows has sometimes, but I know they are fake. It says something about "protect your computer from spyware infiltrating the internet"
2007-02-16 07:39:09 · update #1
Well I tried AdAware and it found 21 things and they were deleted. Unfortunately I am still getting the popups and the fake Active Content control thing...
2007-02-16 08:36:13 · update #2
Ok I have tried Adaware, Spybot Search and Destroy, AVG, Ccleaner and tune-up. Still getting the popups.
*sigh* What is going on?
2007-02-16 16:03:46 · update #3
Some cookies can be the cause of spyware, as they track your internet usage and provide that information to different websites. These are called tracking cookies. They can be safely removed.
You should make sure to update all of your spyware/adware scanners as well as your AntiVirus, then run deeps scans in safe mode.
You should use SpyBot Search and Destroy in conjunction with AdAware SE Personal to remove the spyware and adware. This should eliminate the popups.
2007-02-16 07:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by d3v10u5b0y 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably have spyware in there, antivirus wont delete tracking cookies or even aplets which are tiny bits of info that key those pop ups. Try that free Spybot and then inoculate your computer and that will block over 1500 of those bad websites that allow the loading of tracking cookies and aplets into your computers operating system.
Slow is probably due to the fact that your network connection is the problem. Lots of the DSL services are overloaded and people see that as a computer problem, when in fact it is not.
I like the free trial of Tune-Up Utilities from www.tune-up.com, it is a free trial for 30 days. Then you can buy and use if you like I use that and find it very helpful in maintaining a clean Registry and files. It will also tune your files and delete un-need components which will give you added space.
2007-02-16 17:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scan the PC with a standard anti virus. I think that you have to download a standard anti virus software. . I have come across a website that gives a brief study on computer viruses and their removal. It is very useful. I recommend that you go through this study and download a free software or a better software by making a payment. Please visit
http://jskproducts.co.uk/antivirus.htm
You 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
2007-02-17 11:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by YAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i am a computer tech and the only things we use are adaware and avg... you can get them for free online. the avg is the best at protecting u from viruses and the adaware helps keepoff the spyware... so download those. you wont regret it... it wont slow down your pc like all the others.
2007-02-16 15:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using this, its free.
http://superantispyware.com/
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2007-02-16 15:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well
Ccleaner is the application I use to clean up my system when my pc slows down because of viruses, trojans or malwares. Free Download here: http://bitly.com/1sW2kH5
You should definitly try it
Have a nice day
2014-08-14 03:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in fact ,AVG,NORTON,CCLEANER can't find every spyware and virus.
I have using XoftSpy SE for one year.it works nice,why don't you try it???.Free download and free scan.
Here is some review and comparison:
http://www.spyware-detectors.net
good luck
2007-02-17 20:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there, download adware se from www.download.com, and download cc cleaner from www.ccleaner.com, use those 2 programs and you comouter will be flying!!
2007-02-16 15:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by Romashkin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋