How do I get this annoyance off my computer? I'm tired of all the obscene flashing ads, pop ups and shifting web pages. I'll sometimes be on a legitimate page when it changed over to some kind of website about "soul searching" only it has different content on it every time (according to whatever I was doing when it switched over). It's really ticking me off because I HATE spyware, I'm just not sure how to get it off my machine. I'm operating Vista. Any tips?
2007-03-21 05:48:28 · 7 answers · asked by Miss Informed 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=4 do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode
then run AVG Anti-Spyware Free
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then
2) Do an online virus scan to check and remove virus and spyware if you still have viruses on your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
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3) Get another anti virus program if your present anti virus program is not protecting you any longer
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and
2007-03-21 06:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is spyware, so do what the other answer said, get SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware. It takes both of them to keep a computer free of such junk as this, no matter what operating system you use.
First immunize the computer in SpyBot, then run a full bot check and remove whatever it finds using Fix Selected Problems. In Ad-Aware, run a full system scan and remove everything it finds, putting a checkmark beside the noted threats.
Keep them both updated and run them at least weekly to keep this off your computer.
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2007-03-21 12:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop ups are usually caused by spyware/adware,,,Anti-Virus doesnt get rid of spywares,The best way to get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans 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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2007-03-22 08:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by White 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well from what u say, all i can say is there are nasty spywares and browser hijackers present in ur pc, best solution is for u to get an anti spyware. there are lots... and believe me, i hav tried most of them. get spyware doctor (shareware) if ur pc has 768 MB ram or higher othewise get the best spyware remover on the market, its spybot search and destroy (freeware) and u can get all the updates u need for free
2007-03-21 12:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then get anti spyware software that work with your computer. If it does not work then find an antivirus that work with your computer to. If it both does not work then find the folder that does not make send to you delete it and delete any program you dont have no use for it. It would slove that problem.
2007-03-21 12:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by Cyber Superman (Man of Steel) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Download Ad-Aware and/or Spy Bot Search & Destroy. Both can be found at www.download.com
2007-03-21 12:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by Sinclair 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a pop up blocked delete your cookies saved files temperary files
go to housecall and get a free virus scana nd do it twice
2007-03-21 12:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by Juleette 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋