Need help with Virus?

Question

Does anyone know how to get rid of a virus?

Answer 1

If you knew the specific name of the virus we could have given you the exact fix. The steps below is to remove all trojans,viruses and spyware
http://security.yahoo.com/all_topics.html

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://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html do that now .Update it (Latest updates 04-04-2007) 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
or
SUPERAntiSpyware Home Edition (free version)
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-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

Protection once your computer is spyware free
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/protection-once-your-computer-is.html

If you still have question or problems let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showforum=22 or
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7

Answer 2

Do a system restore. Go to start then click Help and Support Center, Under Pick a Task click on undo changes to your computer with a system restore then click restore to an earlier time and choose the date before your computer became infected. For viruses I always begin by trying a system restore, this will usualy get rid of the virus, however it does not get rid of all viruses so you may have to use other anti-viral programs to get rid of some viruses, I like to use AVG Free. It's free and can be downloaded from the site in minutes. See the link in my sources for more info on AVG Free and where to get it.

Answer 3

First of all, you should scan your computers for viruses with a piece of anti-virus software. If you do not have this already, there is commercial options like Norton Antivirus, McAfee, F-Secure ect. and even a few free online scanners (like "trend micro") that do not need to be installed on your computer!

To prevent further virus attacks, consider getting a program like Norton Internet Security, or likewise. Search for "firewall" with Google. There are plenty of options to choose from, all you need to do is search around a little.

If the antivirus program does not solve your problem, consider contacting a local person with knowledge within computers for support.

Answer 4

Either System Restore or an anti-virus program such as EZ Antivirus

If you have Windows, you should download Window's Defender from the MIcrosoft website.
Its really fast and protects your computer from unwanted programs and viruses

Answer 5

One keep of Limewire, if your using it get rid of it.

now you could do a free virus scan (house call) at find out were it is and what is is called, then search for it on your computer and delete it

Answer 6

you need an anti virus program you can get a good free on from here it's AVG and well know http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5 just install it update it via the internet and run a scan with it it'll catch anything you may have

Answer 7

You can do it yourself..but its hard work..finding it by scanning..then going in safe mode etc. But i finally bought NOrton antivirus the security editon 2007 (with a blondish lady on the cover) that is the latest and best out there! Its cheap on ebay.com

Answer 8

system restore, restore your computer to an earlier time then from when you got the virus and your computer will be fine.

Answer 9

clamwin or avg scan and delete the virus

Answer 10

Run AVG or Spybot.