I knew it I was going to be hit with a virus sooner or later. HELP PLEASE!?

Question

I got AVG installed it didn't work. Now I got this Spyware and Trojan something popup alert like crazy. Says to download an Official Security software. I'm afraid to this as I don't to get more infected materials. So I need help what can I download for free and pay for software that is really GOOD! I hate Nort and Macf! Any suggestion would be appreciated. Please don't tell me to remove them manually as I don't know how.

Answer 1

Online scan

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

When that's done use spyware doctor - download:
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

Then install zonealarm
http://www.zonelabs.com

Answer 2

Is the advertising trying to sell you, one of these useless products? It is scam advertising trying to swindle you. A computer infection called smitfraud is causing the phony warnings (see below).

AdwarePunisher,
AdwareSheriff,
AlphaCleaner,
Antispyware Soldier,
AntiVermeans,
AntiVermins,
AntiVerminser,
AntivirusGolden,
AVGold,
BraveSentry,
MalwareWipe,
MalwareWiped,
MalwareWipePro,
MalwareWiper,
PestCapture,
PestTrap,
PSGuard,
quicknavigate.com,
Registry Cleaner,
Security iGuard,
Smitfraud,
SpyAxe,
SpyCrush,
SpyDown,
SpyFalcon,
SpyGuard,
SpyHeal,
SpyMarshal,
SpySheriff,
SpySoldier,
Spyware Vanisher,
Spyware Soft Stop,
SpywareQuake,
SpywareKnight,
SpywareSheriff,
SpywareStrike,
Startsearches.net,
TitanShield Antispyware,
Trust Cleaner,
UpdateSearches.com,
Virtual Maid,
VirusBlast,
VirusBurst,
Win32.puper,
WinHound,
Brain Codec,
DirectVideo,
EliteCodec,
eMedia Codec,
FreeVideo,
Gold Codec,
HQ Codec,
iCodecPack,
iMediaCodec,
Image ActiveX Object,
IntCodec,
iVideoCodec,
JPEG Encoder,
Key Generator,
Media-Codec,
MediaCodec,
MMediaCodec,
MPCODEC,
My Pass Generator,
PCODEC,
Perfect Codec,
PowerCodec,
PornPass Manager,
PornMag Pass,
QualityCodec,
Silver Codec,
SiteTicket,
SoftCodec,
strCodec,
Super Codec,
TrueCodec,
VideoAccess,
VideoBox,
VidCodecs,
Video Access ActiveX Object,
Video ActiveX Object,
VideoCompressionCodec,
VideoKeyCodec,
VideosCodec,
WinAntiSpyPro,
WinMediaCodec,
X Password Generator,
X Password Manager,
ZipCodec


PLUS NEW ONES EVERY WEEK!

If so, then you have a Smitfraud infection and a free removal tool called SmitFraudFix with the removal procedure is here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

More infomation and another free removal tool called RogueFix can be found here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

Most "All-Purpose" malware apps such as AVG, Norton, Spybot etc unforturnayly can not remove this vile pest called Smitfraud.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Go here to get instructions for using "Smitfraudfix" to remove Spylocked or other Smitfraud fake alerts. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic85376.html
Complete malware removal guide:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

SpyLocked, which recently changed its name to SpywareLocked, is the latest in a series of fake anti-spyware, or rogue anti-spyware, programs. These programs are being distributed through sites hosting Zlob Trojans, which are malware that disguises themselves as a video or audio codec that you need to download and install in order to use a particular video or audio file. In reality, though, when you install these Trojans, they will instead show fake security alerts and install the SpyLocked or SpywareLocked program on to your computer.

When SpyLocked and SpywareLocked are downloaded to your computer by a Zlob trojan, they will automatically start and act as if they are scanning your computer. They will then provide a list of grossly exaggerated and fake results including the actual Zlob Trojan that installed it in the first place. SpywareLocked and SpyLocked will then prompt you to purchase the full commercial version of the software before you can remove these items. This is a complete scam, and the results are a tactic used to scare you into purchasing their software. Needless to say, do not purchase them.

After running the Smitfraudfix, follow up with the final removal and cleanup by using the programs and instructions below.

Install Super Antispyware. Run it in safe mode. Allow it to quarantine whatever it finds.
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Remove temporary files, logs, cookies, etc. by using Ccleaner. Do not use "Advanced Settings" or the "Issues" button. Use only the default settings. This will make your scans faster. Run the cleaner again after you are malware free.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Turn off system restore. This will remove all restore points since some are infected and will make scanning quicker. Turn system restore back on after you are malware free.
http://www.real-knowledge.com/flushres.htm

Answer 4

If you do not have firefox get it now and use it instead of internet explorer so you dont get any more spyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/

to remove the spyware/trojan/virus run steps 1-2-3

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 (Latest updates 21-3-2007) and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode

1b) Run AVG Anti-Spyware Free
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=39&latest=1


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 .
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=11

3) Get another anti virus program if your present anti virus program is not protecting you any longer
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=12&latest=1

If you believe your computer has spyware, the FTC wants to know. File a complaint with the FTC.
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01

http://security.yahoo.com/all_topics.html

Answer 5

As most people have already stated, you need to run some sort of spyware software in addition to AVG. I'd recommend taking a look at either Ad-aware ( http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php ) or Spybot - my personal favorite ( http://spybot.com/en/download/index.html ), both of which are free and pretty good. Either of those pieces of software in addition to your AVG should do the trick

Answer 6

YOu don't have any problem that AVG will recognize. YOu have spyware and adware. To get rid of these you need these 2 free:

Ad-Aware SE
Spybot Search & Destroy

Good Luck

PS. The sky is not falling...

Answer 7

Good start with avg, now try using adaware and spybot to help you remove the spyware you are getting..

Answer 8

Like wise! Download Avg anti spyware or online scan with window live one care. surf with care!

Answer 9

AVG antivirus does not protect against spyware (which is what you have). Use the following tools to scan for and remove it, and to keep yourself protected in the future:

Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php

Answer 10

I use Zone Alarm. The Best! You can customize it and it works great. So far it has blocked over 500 attacks and 200 viruses.
Send me your email address and I tell you where to get it.
I will also provide you with an active registration # so you do not have to pay.

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Thanks
John Smith