2007-03-28 04:59:36 · 8 answers · asked by kitty1719 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
This adware is a plugin that can monitor or manipulate a user's Internet activity, usually posing as a toolbar or a search aid in the Internet browser.
It adds unwanted functionality in a computer.
It generates pop-up advertisements.
It displays additional advertisements.
It hijacks the Internet browser settings. Hence, the start page or search page of the browser may be changed from the usual user-defined settings.
It has the ability to retrieve and install additional adware or spyware on your computer.
2007-04-04 06:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by I AM BACK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-21 06:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are bad they could be used to get your personal information like bank accounts you visit online, credit card numbers, email accounts, SS #, and so on. For a PC I always like adaware you can get a free copy on downloads.com. The easy fix would be to get a Mac. I switched 2 years ago and I'll never use windows at home again, unless it's absolutely necessary.
2007-04-04 13:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Definitely, all adware has some harm to do.
You can either use Spybot-search and destroy or Adaware.
Both are good and are freeware. Use google to get them
2007-03-28 05:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gopinath M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is!
Delete these programs as soon as possible. The best software to use to get rid of these bugs is Norton Anti-Virus...works miracles ;)
2007-03-28 05:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lyndia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are indeed in danger. Use pc doctor, adaware, or mcafee. I'd avoid Norton antivirus as much as you can.
2007-03-28 05:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by andrewxa9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?t=208580
Article regarding your virus.
2007-04-04 14:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by bbkidchen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer = http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsa2/default.mspx + http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. . Check for and remove viruses, Get rid of junk on your hard disk Improve your PC's performance =
FREE 90 day trial = http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool = http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830 + download the tool here = http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
SUPERAntiSpyware = http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html + http://www.superantispyware.com +
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506 +
SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm
and
http://www.winpatrol.com = Freeware
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
+ MS Windows Defender -- http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx = Windows Defender = http://www.microsoft.com/defender - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en
IE SPYAD = http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
Also check out (FREEWARE) = http://www.komando.com/downloads/categories.aspx?cat=Security
Eliminate Spyware = http://ralphcaddell.com/pchelp/spyware.htm
http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/
http://www.scanwith.com/
To make sure you are not getting a spoofed webpage, Right-click desktop/properties/display properties/appeareance/color scheme/olive green/apply/ok/ok
Siteadvisor.com = http://www.siteadvisor.com +
"Know Who You are Dealing with on the Internet; Verifies that a site is safe before you send personal data. Behind the simple interface, you are protected by 54 automatic verification tests that inform you of the potential risks." = ]http://www.callingid.com/Default.aspx
http://www.webattack.com/get/spysweeper.html
http://www.globalarray.net/user/shotzy/informativelinks.html = A Gathering of Informative Links
Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal = 100% Freeware • Removing Spyware and Adware • Preventing Security Threats • Privacy Protection • Fixing Registry Errors • Temporary Files Cleanup • Startup Cleanup • Repairing Windows • Speeding up System =
http://www.iobit.com/AdvancedWindowsCarePersonal/index.html
http://www.virgin.net/technology
6StarReviews.com reviews the top Adware and Spyware Removal software = http://adware-spyware-removal.6starreviews.com
http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File = http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://virusscan.jotti.org
http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexf.html
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan
http://tinyurl.com/u8k3 = ActiveX Spyware Scanning
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://security.symantec.com
http://tinyurl.com/u8mu = avast! Virus Cleaner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan
McAfee AVERT Stinger- = http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger
Panda Online Virus Scan = http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan
Note: Don't use this one if you have onboard Avast a/v.
http://www.pcpitstop.com
http://www.metasploit.com
http://www.auditmypc.com/free-spyware-removal.asp
http://www.baybooker.com/virusscan.html = List of Free online virus scans
Also, Virustotal offers a free service for scanning suspicious files using several antivirus engines. = http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexx.html
Note = Run them in safe mode if possible(click on link if "how to" steps needed) = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406 , then after running them and fixing any problem, disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.aspx , reboot, and then re-enable system restore.
An important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use
( http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates +
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Note: The way I have mine set is to only notify me that updates are availiable, but to not download them automaticaly. Then I can check to be sure I get just the ones I want. I then click on "custom", and after the updates have been downloaded I look them over to see which ones I want, then disconnect from the net, disable firewall and anti-virus program, and then install the updates, and then re-enable the firewall and anti-virus programs before reconnecting to the net.
http://www.dailyrotation.com
Calendar Of Updates= http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?act=calendar
http://www.vnunet.com
http://www.virgin.net/technology
http://www.windowsecurity.com
http://www.archive.freeola.com/
http://www.flexbeta.net/main/index.php
2007-03-28 05:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋