what is a trojan virus?

Question

a trojan virus is in my computer and i dont know what it does.what does it do and how can i get rid of it????

Answer 1

A trojan is a virus that just sits on your computer and installs a program or payload that changes setting and can corrupt your computer and your files and can sometimes carry other viruses. You need to get a Anti-Virus software either McAfee which you can buy of the internet or Norton Anti-Virus. You must get rid of it fast. Shuting down your comp won't remove it. So if you have a anti-virus program use it now.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Something that you believe is doing one thing, when in actuality it is something entirely different--The Trojan Horse scenario. You downloaded a neat toolbar for IE 7.0, but what the toolbar does is actually spyware or a browser highjacker that makes you visit unwanted sites or creates poup windows out of nowhere.

Answer 4

it's a small program that can be controlled remotely usually by a hacker. it can be used to take control of your computer, steal personal information and other data, damage the computer, etc.

try using an anti virus program with latest definitions

Answer 5

avast is very good
it got rid of everything bad on my computer
i had like 20 trojans literally
and the best part is that it is free

Answer 6

Trojan virus
I would have to have more info in order to tell you more. but the second link may help you to remove it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_(computing
http://www.pcpitstop.com/

Answer 7

classic trojan,

poses as somthing (an application or software that u downloaded) but is actually somthing else (spyware or virus)

-r

Answer 8

it depends on what it is.
some download information from ur computer, and some just put advertisements on it.
download avg anti-virus
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
and run a full scan