i have norton anti-virus software and windows defender and both programs say that everything is running normally. So how did they both miss it? i have tried to use spylocked removal but they want you to pay for it is there an easy way to get rid of this without starting the computer from scratch?
2007-03-28 05:22:16 · 7 answers · asked by lele_aka_lisa 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i did a search of my files and it says i have spylocked.
2007-03-28 05:30:20 · update #1
norton shouldn't work to remove spylocked as it's not a virus. and what about windows defender, maybe you need to update it, i don't use it myself so i'm not sure. you need an antispyware to fight threats like this.however if you don't want to pay, here's totally free removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-spylocked.html
it's manual, you need to delete all the malicious files by yourself.
good luck!
2007-03-28 21:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mary Anna 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Spyware isn't a virus so neither Norton's or Window's defender will pick it up as a virus. Check out the computer stores near you for software called "Spy Sweeper". It's a great program for removing spyware.
2007-03-28 12:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfmanscott 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SpyLocked is a relatively new version of SpyDawn. Your anti-virus programs probably do not have the updates for SpyLocked definitions. SpyLocked or SpywareLocked is a fake spyware removal. I suggest you get rid of SpyLocked.
Check out http://www.spywarelocked.org for manual removal instructions and remove SpyLocked for good.
2007-03-30 10:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, so let me get this straight.
You got a pop up ad on some page that tells you that you are infected and you believe it? :p
Forget these ad's. While it is true that Norton and Windows Defender can miss spyware and adware, there is no reason to pay for an antispyware software.
Here are a few links to sites that have free anti-spyware. Use them both for optimal results.
Adaware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Spybot S&D: http://www.merjin.org
2007-03-28 12:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SpyLocked is a Dangerous fake antispyware software and it is update version of SpyDawn. SpyLocked is a variant of Trojan.Zlob. SpyLocked display a fake warning message to purchase the paid version of SpyLocked.
SpyLocked also displays a fake warning alert with flashing icon on your system tray. A Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected. For example : "Critical System Error", "Your computer is infected", "System Alert", "Security Alert", Trojan-Spy.win32@mx", "Virus Alert", "Security Alert" or "Spyware.Cyberlog-X".
I got all these information from this site and you can also check it. There you can also get the complete manual and Automatic removal.
http://www.pcontech.com/spyware/remove/spylocked-remove.htm
http://www.pcontech.com/spyware/remove/spywarelocked-remove.htm
2007-03-28 17:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by garham g 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try and run some of the following programs they should help you remove it and best part is they are free
2007-03-28 12:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by 7S282 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have one of the latest variants of the Smitfraud infection.
How to remove SpyLocked (Removal Instructions):
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic85376.html
Good luck!
2007-03-28 12:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋