so i downloaded the 2007 noadware for free and it scanned my comp and found a bunch of things and one trojan.fakealert which is probly freezing my background properties, but it wont delete anything unless i buy the software for $37 and i cant do that right now. and also, when i searched my comp for that fakealert thing, i couldnt find it...does anyone know how i can find all these things and delete them without paying $37?? or does it just make stuff up so that i'll buy the software?
2007-03-30 05:46:42 · 7 answers · asked by foreveryoung 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Go to www.download.com and download Spybot Search and Destroy.
It is completely free and removes spyware from your system.
You can also download either AVG free anti-virus or Avast free anti-virus from the same site to remove the trojan horse.
2007-03-30 05:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by octo75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-23 02:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To remove the spyware/trojan/virus run steps 1-2-3
1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html do that now .Update it (Latest updates 28-3-2007) and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode
1b) Run AVG Anti-Spyware Free
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/avg-anti-spyware-free.html
2) Do an online virus scan to check and remove virus and spyware if you still have viruses on your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html
3) Get another anti virus program if your present anti virus program is not protecting you any longer
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/list-of-free-anti-virus-software-free.html
If you believe your computer has spyware, the FTC wants to know. File a complaint with the FTC.
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
2007-03-30 07:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some of the free alternatives such as Windows Defender, Spybot S&D ( http://www.safer-networking.org ) or AdAware ( http://lavasoft.com ).
2007-03-30 05:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by carbonize 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick noadaware in the bin and get Spybot Search and Destroy from http://www.spybot.info it's excellent fully featured and free
2007-03-30 05:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mike C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not buy this product.
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You must have full time virus and spyware protection installed on your computer.
Currently you have malware installed on your system. If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
Malware is a generic term to include most threats. Malware includes adware, backdoors, botnets, computer viruses, dialers, hijackers, loggers, rootkits, spyware, Trojans, and worms
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan
If you do not have spyware protection install:
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)
Perform a full scan.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. These will eliminate most problems and immunize your computer against many problems.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
CCleaner: Do not install toolbar and recycle bin options
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time only
Install VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
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Additional run this time and monthly.
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Rootkit Removal Guide
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.html
Rootkits Removers
Pick any 2 and install. Run now and every other month.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
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Additional Information read:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-please-read-before-posting-
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-03-30 06:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you check in the ADD/REMOVE area to delete it...
Start, my computer, add/remove programs....good luck
2007-03-30 05:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋