I think the ex may have sent me something that has a key logger or something to get my passwords, how can I check to see if it is and how do I get rid of it?
2007-03-14 01:40:36 · 11 answers · asked by pretty_grlw 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
go to site below
antivirus section
they have free scans
do a couple of them
2007-03-14 02:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware. Both are free, both will get rid of any possible trojans, spyware, etc. Why try to find something you can't find - just make sure it isn't there and do it quickly! Get both at download.com.
http://www.download.com/
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
After installing SpyBot, immunize the computer against over 16,000 known pieces of spyware. Then run a full bot check and remove everything it finds using the Fix Selected Problems tab. Keep it updated and run it weekly to keep your computer free of this stuff. Then run a full system scan in Ad-Aware. Thereafter, keep it updated and run a Smart Scan daily after you get off the internet. If you do this regularly, you won't have to worry about what the ex may have sent you.
You also need to get Avast antivirus, if you don't already have good antivirus installed. If something comes in an email, Avast will find it before it has a chance to infect your machine.
2007-03-14 01:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm additionally experiencing this appropriate comparable ingredient. I even have the paid version of AVG. when I restarted my laptop approximately 3 hours in the past, I have been given a message asserting that this trojan replaced into stumbled on in spite of the indisputable fact that it may desire to no longer be wiped sparkling because of the fact the unique report were deleted. subsequently, cleansing the report could make the laptop risky. I ran Spybot seek & injury besides as SuperAntiSpyware, the two one in all which got here out sparkling. I ran numerous scans with AVG, and every time it shows a million or 2 records that are marked as malicious program Agent4.AQLZ. Judging by way of the sheer form of individuals who've stated this comparable virus, i wish that that's in basic terms a faux useful bobbing up from a device replace. I too am utilising abode windows 8. i'm waiting to talk with AVG help, yet while all people shows out what the concern is or a thank you to repair it, please positioned up it right here. EDIT: I merely chatted with a guy or woman at AVG, and this could be a faux useful. Supposedly, it replaced into fixed interior the main contemporary replace of AVG, yet even when I as much as date my version, the fake useful nonetheless keeps showing up.
2016-10-02 02:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using an anti-spyware to check if you have been infected .....And the best way to get rid of trojans，spywares,adwares,and pop up is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.You must have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer to protect your computer.Of course there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.So which anti-spyware is the most suited for your system? You can find out by reading in-depth reviews and comparisons of TOP 5 anti-spywares... some really great tips and links to Spyware removal programs.
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2007-03-17 03:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is no good if your computer is infected with keyloggers. Because keyloggers may record all your keystrokes or collect your identifiable information. You have to use anti-spyware programs or you can scan your computer for treats online.
2007-03-14 02:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some spyware/adware scans. Here is a list of free ones http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywareremovaltool.html
2007-03-14 02:01:19 · answer #6 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download ad aware and spybot search and destroy. The microsoft anti-spyware package is okay too.
2007-03-14 01:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Akkakk the befuddled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download any of the free antivirus softwares that's out there.
spybot search and destroy
AVG Antivirus
for ad-aware:
Ad-Aware (by lavasoft)
2007-03-14 01:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by smile_or_die1000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.spybot-antispyware.com/?OVRAW=spybot%20search%20and%20destroy&OVKEY=spybot%20search%20and%20destroy&OVMTC=standard
That should do it
to prevent someone from using another key logger on you
download I Hate Keyloggers found at http://www.download.com/I-Hate-Keyloggers/3000-8022_4-10551420.html
2007-03-14 01:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply run your anti-virus for an analysis of your computer and you'll see.
2007-03-14 01:44:23 · answer #10 · answered by cd_77777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋