Deleting spyware?

Question

I have found a couple of unwanted programs but can't delete them and non of my spyware protection picks them up. How can i delete them?

Answer 1

try using windows defender
um what protection programs are u running on plz let me know on email
also do u have a good anti virus
also try to delete some of the internet files go to the internet icon right click ,
>properties
>delete cookies
>while ur there delete everything that ur ok with from internet explorer.
> after that call technical support they are good depending what u have the best: HP, toshiba,Dell(not really), or ur internet service provider can also help

Answer 2

.. turn your computer off then back on .. while it is booting click the F8 key.. This will take you to the boot menu.. use the arrow keys to chose safe Mode. then click yes when prompted to..The computer will look different from normal .. Then use the computer like you normally would. I run all my diagnostics in safe mode.Some Trojans and other nasties hide themselves in legit files that are not picked up when you run the security programs in normal mode.
I use this method of deleting unwanted programs and it works great... Go to Start > then click on search or Find...Then click on All files and Folders > then Type in the program name or file name and click Search....Let it run.. Then One at a time... right click on each file found and delete it..Sometimes you will get a pop up saying that file ca not be found or something to the same effect.. ignore it that part of the program . After you Empty the recycle bin and reboot your computer.

Answer 3

I recommend XoftSpy Se.
XoftSpy Se Features:
Remove Spyware, Adware
Stop Pop-ups
Kill Trojans, Worms, Viruses
Clean Registry & Program Errors
Remove harmful registry keys and files
Speed-Up your computer
Destroy harmful hijackers
Helps prevent identity theft
Clean & Optimize your PC

It can be found on this page:
http://www.anti-spywares.info
Download, install and update.
Run full system scan,it is able to find the problems and remove them.
Finally,Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

Try these. They work and they are free:

Run the tool and then download the free spyware and virus protection programs:

Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/...

AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Yahoo Toolbar has good pop-up blocker:
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/

Good Luck

Answer 5

best thing to do when those things get their sticky hooks in your computer is to transfer all of your info to an alternate source, like a portable hard drive or another computer temporarily, and then wipe your hard drive. this means cleaning it all up... so you better know hoe to reload all of the basic softwares, but it is worth it. also, get better spyware protection,buddy!

Answer 6

You can't delete them because they're being used by the system. Boot up into safe mode then you should be able to delete them.

Chuck
http://www.ebusinesswiz.com/Data_Recovery.html

Answer 7

download free anti-spyware:
http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spybot-search-and-destroy.html