How do I delete virus infected files found on my computer by the Yahoo antivirus protection system?

Question

I have the anti-virus protection service provided by Yahoo. It found 3 files infected by the virus when I ran it to scan my computer. However, it does not give me the option to kill the virus or delete the files. The files/viruses are still in my computer. How do I delete the infected files? Do I need to get another (real?) virus protection software or should the Yahoo version be sufficient? Thanks so much!

Answer 1

It look like what you have is just a scanner. Get a complete anti-virus software. Lots of freeware here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html

Answer 2

You can download ccleaner for free here: http://bit.ly/1Bk5V5C

First open CCleaner
Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.
To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:
Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.
Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.
afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.
The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.
If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)
The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).
Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.
Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

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 4

If ur pc is unquestionably as much as date an icon will pop up yet because of the fact that u have yahoo as ur virus test it won't artwork like that. The virus is probaly from the internet so this is blockin the yahoo risk-free practices. i'd propose gettin a clean virus risk-free practices utility. I propose Norton antivirus this is wat I even have and because i've got been given it i've got not had viruses 4 a twelve months now

Answer 5

Download Norton, AVG , Avast which are free antivirus software. They do protect your computer and you can keep updating them once in three days or so. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

They automatically remove the virus.

Answer 6

Hi,
CCleaner is a good program if you want to improve the performaces of your pc and get rid of virus, worms and trojans. Free download here http://bitly.com/UrALYE
It's the best software of its kind.