how to rid a virus on my pc?

Question

every time i turn on my pc a warning comes up and says that i have a virus. the stupid thing says pswix-virspyware. how do I get this off. I want to scream everytime I turn on my computer and see thsi messgage.

Answer 1

Here is a simple tutorial on how to cleanup your computer. They are real basic steps, but it is a good first step to take and will often clean out 95% of the junk (such as spyware, viruses, etc) off your computer. All the tools used are free of use. Here is the link:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/how-to-cleanup

Here are some simple tips & techniques to keep your computer running a great shape:
http://cleancomputerhelp.com/computer-tips-techniques

Here is a list of Free Anti-Virus Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-4

Here is a list of Free Anti-Spyware Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-3

Here is a list of Free Firewalls:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-2

Here is a list of Free Online Scanners:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view

What is a Virus? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-a-computer-virus

What is Spyware/Malware/Adware? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-spyware-malware

Here is a list of Miscellaneous Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-1

If you can't resolve the problem, I'd recommend you visit one of the free online support forums here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/online-support

Answer 2

Try to follow this simple procedure.

Use regedit.

Go to "Start" and click on it.

Go to "Run" and click on it.

In the dialog box that appears, type in "regedit" and hit Enter.

In the Registry Edit Panel that appears, go to Edit and click on it. In the drop down menu that appears, go to Find and click on it.

In the dialog box that appears, type in "pswix-virspyware" and hit Enter.

Select all the values that populate the right side of the panel and right click and delete all of them.

Repeat this again doing Find Next.

Once you get no results, you know that it's all gone.

Remember to disable System Restore while doing this so that you don't get a copy saved there.

Reboot and enable System Restore and you're home free!

All the best!

Cheers!

Simon Templar

Answer 3

Aloha from Down Unda!

Awwhh, go ahead and scream yer guts out! It's good to purge yersef of the endless trama imposed by these things!

Then go to Lavasoft.com to git yersef some AdAware downloaded to hep ya purge yer system of da blue meanies! The CCleaner will help too...but ya gotta use the 'issues' part as well as delete yer temp internet files n cookies!

It's hard!

Best wishes ~

K-den, M1/NSWMoke ;-)

aka: [e-mail] 8-o

aka: Dorfus :O)) Chucklenose :O))

aka: [e-mail] :-)

Answer 4

There r plenty of anti virus software in the market which can be installed. I personally would however recommend u to go in for an online virus scan system which upgrades itself from time to time.

Answer 5

Download a trial version of Norton Anti-Virus. I think it's good for 60 days. Run a full scan and delete it.

Answer 6

You can download a free antispyware/ virus/trojan version and
remove them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/comba...
It has good downloads to detect and eliminate
virus/trojans/spyware
Best wishes

Answer 7

It's not a Virus - it's spyware - download a good spyware program.

Answer 8

i exploit AVG and advise it.. it ought to have hassle removing viruses that are hidden in gadget restore archives. If thats the case, turn off gadget restore, and then run an entire test. turn gadget restore back on.

Answer 9

I never heard pswix-virspyware!
Try ti scan your computer with windows defender if you use Microsoft windows.
This software is absolutly free and you can download it in Microsoft website, in dowanload section.

Answer 10

get adaware se personal
www.lavasoft.com
get update, reboot and do a full scan

can also try this online scan
www.housecall.trendmicro.com