Some files I had recently downloaded contained malware and spyware. I have avast antivirus (free and not the best, I know) and it's not getting rid of them. The files are not in the Add/Remove Programs section. Could anyone tell me how to find the files please?
2007-03-04 11:25:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
2 things you can do. Search for the file (think of the name short and simple - if looking for spyware search only spy) and also click the option hidden files. OR go to the temp folder (go to your C drive or w.e is your main driver and search in that folder.
2007-03-04 11:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by asdf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Go to C:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\
All Files you see inside this folder are downloaded from your last visit.
You can delete from there.
Clear temp files , cookies and history to remove complete traces.
Empty the recycle bin Too.
These are all basics, but if system is infected these cannot help.
2007-03-04 11:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Support Tech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anitvirus programs dont look for spyware/malware. pay for avast or avg pro if you want better, they are the best.
2007-03-04 11:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, just go to Start, Programs, Acc, SystemResore and restore to a date before you loaded them in. Reboot, They will be gone.
2007-03-04 14:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no longer somewhat. you should delete the style records to get rid of the internet sites from google seek field. All those porno sites are nonetheless there..... :-) So get them off speedy with the style records.
2016-10-02 09:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u should chek out temporary internet files to remove them....i suggest norton....it' real good
2007-03-04 11:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋