Spy Sweeper is anti SPYWARE, stupid, not anti-virus. It's right there in the name.
2007-03-01 15:43:34
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answer #1
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answered by almighty_malachi 5
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A trojan is a virus, and not spyware, so if you thought you'd remove it with spy sweeper you did waste your money. Thing is though spy sweeper will keep all that other junk of your computer so it really wasn't a waste.
To get rid of what you have there now, you need to download any of the free anti virus tools and run them.
Before you do that though, turn off your system restore or you'll just be reloading the trojan every time you start up the machine.
With system restore turned off, reboot your machine into safe maode and run whichever anti virus you downloaded. Clean out the trojan , restart your machine and scan it again. If everything is clean, turn your system restore on and create a new restore point for yourself.
2007-03-01 15:53:06
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answer #2
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answered by ? 5
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Download and Update Ewido (now called the AVG Antispyware). Do not run:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.
3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.
IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.
EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:
1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.
RESTART IN SAFE MODE:
To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."
Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.
START THE SCAN WITH YOUR PROGRAM(S).
When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.
RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.
The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used. Delete the old one(s) and make a new one.
CLEAR OLD RESTORE POINT(S). HERE'S HOW:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.
3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.
4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.
TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.
3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.
4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.
5. Click OK.
NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.
2007-03-01 16:08:43
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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No need for profanity. When getting rid of these things it is best to turn off System Restore. Right click on MY Computer - properties - you will see the System Properties window - click the System Restore tab and check "turn off system restore". Restart and boot into safe mode by tapping F8 at the black screen. Choose safe mode by using your arrow keys - run the scan with spy sweeper and your virus scan as well. Restart - let it start normally - good luck!
2007-03-01 15:47:02
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answer #4
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answered by sosguy 7
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Try this, its free
AVG anti virus/anti spyware remover.
AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...
use version7.5
You may have to remove it in safe mode.
For Windows XP
If the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.
Begin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.
Now click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.
It is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.
Turn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.
Some Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.
Restart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.
When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.
Windows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.
2007-03-01 15:43:34
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answered by G 7
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You can download a free anti virus/trojan version and remove them
Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/comba...
It has good downloads to detect and eliminate virus/trojans
Best wishes
2007-03-03 01:01:29
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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Very simple and you need not pay anything. Go to the following site and use the free online virus / spyware scanner from trend micro system and solve your problem in minutes. http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
All the best.
2007-03-01 16:30:11
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answer #7
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answered by ssmindia 6
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Channel that anger through the liberal use of a thermite reaction on the hard drive.
2007-03-01 15:46:34
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answer #8
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answered by TheOutlier 2
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Go here and download this...Its free...and then get somthing like Norton System Works
2007-03-01 15:49:09
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answer #9
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answered by Psycmixer 6
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DO AN ONLINE VIRUS SCAN SEARCH FOR HOUSECALL ANTI VIRUS BY TREND
oops sorry for caps to tired to retpye
2007-03-01 15:47:51
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answer #10
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answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5
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