i need a good trojan horse removal tool.
2007-03-04 18:15:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
here is a list of available free tools
2007-03-04 18:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A recent Trojan is Trojan Vundo. You can find information on removal here:
http://www.411-spyware.co/remove-trojan-vundo
Good luck!
2007-03-07 14:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.CyberDefender.com and download free Version 2.
It finds 95% of everything out there.
2007-03-04 18:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Marissa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Windows Defender. Its free and saved my butt a few times. Here's the link. Good luck.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2007-03-04 18:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by grouchy_bastard 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some infections require a tool specific to the infection. For these types if you know the type you can Google for the solution.
The following FREE will work to remove most.
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Run "check disk" check both options and restart. (runs a long time)
Run Disk Cleanup then Disk Defragment.
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx
Install the following five FREE programs and run weekly or at least monthly:
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
CCleaner:
Install options. Do not install toolbar or recycle bin options
Place cookies you want to keep in the save list. Set to run when computer starts.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
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Additional Run this time and monthly :
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Rootkit revealer: (advanced) Close all programs first and then run.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx
Not all results will be malware! Google each item listed.
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Online free Scanners (Must run in Internet Explorer)
(Trend Micro actually removes what it finds)
BitDefender Online Scanner
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
McAfee
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
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Free Active (full time) Virus Protection (AVG is best)
AVG Antivirus 7 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Active Virus Shield (AOL Anti Virus Shield)
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
Avira Antivirus Personal Edition Classic
http://www.free-av.com/
BitDefender 8 Free Edition
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
1 year FREE trial of CA Anti-Virus
http://home3.ca.com/SubscriptCenter/MSTrialRegistration.aspx
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Additional Information:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-03-04 18:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check out
http://computer-probs.blogspot.com/
It gives free downloads of anti virus/trojan versions which can detect and eliminate viruses/trojans.Best wishes
2007-03-05 09:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
avg, http://www.grisoft.com
2007-03-04 18:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by reff 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋