My problem goes like this... recently started getting some messages saying that I've got infected with spyware n should download the anti-spyware software of which the link was provided in that message... This message is a kind of pop-up.
But instead of downloading it from there... I download spyware doctor... n when it scanned my pc... there were 105 infections of hisk risk spyware viruses... but the problem is... that this spyware doctor is a trial version n cannot remove the spyware till its buyed... so can u plz suggest me any free spyware removing tools that's available on net??? plz help me...
Demolisher :-|
2007-03-28 04:42:34 · 13 answers · asked by Demolisher 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try these:
Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Ad-Aware (Personal edition)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
AVG Anti-Spyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Trend Micro Online Anti-Spyware
http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
2007-03-28 04:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Utkarsh 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you got into the come-on business - you fell for the old story, "your computer is so infected, ONLY our software will fix it." Wrong!
AFTER you uninstall and remove the mess you have by clicking on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and the Show updates box at the top. Find Spyware Doctor and anything connected to it, click to remove it, then close the Control Panel and restart the computer to finish this action.
Then get SpyBot Search & Destroy to safely remove spyware. Best of all, it’s free. After installing it, immunize the computer against over 17,000 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. I’ve used it for 3+ years and depend on it to find the stuff that hides in your computer and causes major problems.
http://www.safer-networking.org/
2007-03-28 11:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many excellent free anti-spyware apps available. Free is always he best!
For your Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware needs...............
Pick and choose at least 2 anti-spywares from the list below and alternate scanning with them on a regular basis. New spywares are created literally hourly, so no single anti-spyware can really detect all malware. Have at least 2 on hand and alternate scanning with each every few days or so. All are free. All can remove as well as detect.
Yahoo! Toolbar with FREE Norton Spyware Scan:
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/
Spybot Search and Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
Ewido:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Adaware SE:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
A-Squared:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Windows Defender:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Unfortunately, many "paid for" anti-spyware products are in fact either of limited usefulness or downright scams. When in doubt, look at the list of rogue anti-spyware solutions listed here:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
2007-03-28 12:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For spyware that is free, one of the top programs as rated by Cnet is Ad-aware SE Personal Edition which is free in all respects.It is good and removes all spyware.
2007-03-28 11:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ted 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anti-Virus doesnt get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up.In fact, 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.
Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.************************
You can download and scan your computer for free.
Good luck!
2007-03-28 20:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by LLL R 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try going to TrendMicro.com, they have a free online spyware removal tool:
2007-03-28 11:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can get two programs to help you with this problem. AdAware and SpyBot. Both can be downloaded for free from www.download.com SpyBot is 100% free. AdAware you can use for free, but you will not have Real time protection unless you buy it. But it works otherwise. Hope that helps!
2007-03-28 11:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by jmwilson529 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally use ad-aware and sbybot search and destroy. they both will detect and remove spyware and adware and they're both free. Just do a search for them in yahoo and you'll find them.
2007-03-28 11:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by Saundra H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spybot search & destroy
adaware SE personal
You should also install an antivirus to keep this sort of thing from happening on a regular basis. Try AVG free 7.5
links:
Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Adaware - http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
AVG -
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/28415/lng/us/tpl/v5
2007-03-28 11:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by spl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend, if you have a genuine version of windows to go to:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-au/default.htm?mkt=en-au
Which is a Website to take care of these issues, and it does a good job.
There are other ways to do it, but I can't say over this. If you can't get rid of the issue, Email me, and I'll tell you how to fix it... Its too complicated to explain on here
2007-03-28 11:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs Pheonix 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋