My spy ware is saying I have a threat Adware 180Solutions.?

Question

Well I went to google and there was a site saying I could safely remove it but there was no page when I went to it. Can anyone help me out? And if you know what this is? I want to know if my computer is at risk and if so I do I get rid of it?

Answer 1

None of the answer given will resolve "180 Solution". This is a serious spyware that has installed itself into your registry, atleast 300 plus registry keys of all kinds of porn sites, and other adware.

Here are two program that you can download their free versions and I hope atleast one of them will find and remove "180 Solutions".

Superantispyware is known to find what all other miss.

http://www.superantispyware.com Check off the box to run a complete scan. After, the program finds the spyware, it will remove and I suggest you reboot.

A2Squard Malware from Austria. Download their free version and run a complet scan. http://www.emsisoft.com

If the above two fail to find 180 Solutions, email me and I will give you a link Registry First Aid. You will need indepth instructions on how to use the program to remove the registry keys related to "180 Solutions". This one is really nasty and can come back after removal.

Or I can explain to you how to colapse all the keys into one key and delete on a manual basis.

Minddoctor, France

Answer 2

Sounds like you're being scammed. Somebody tells you that you have Spyware (when in reality they don't know) - then they try to sell you their Spyware remover. Then the removal program installs its own versions of malicious software. So, you allowed someone to take over your computer and there's nothing you can do about it, since you approved it and said it was all groovy.

DO NOT ever respond to a "spyware popup" or "virus warning" - do your own scan, with software you obtained from a trusted source. NEVER download anything in response to a popup.

When you post questions like this, you need to put the EXACT error message. "It was something or other like this" doesn't help at all. Computer problems are very specific, and without knowing the specific problem, the very specific solution can not be given.

Oh, and it's not "my spyware"... Spyware is software that spys on you. You don't want it. If anything gave you a warning it should be your Spyware Scanner, Spyware Protector, or something like that. Of course, usually those warnings are not actual warnings, but tricks like I mention above.

You are the biggest threat to your computer security. This is the case no matter who you are.

Answer 3

When did this problem start happening?

If only this week try performing System Restore. Restore your computer to an earlier date

To do System Restore:
a. Click on Start
b. Click on All Programs
c. Click on Accessories
d. Click on System Tools
e. Click on System Restore
f. System Restore will open
g. Click on Restore your computer to an earlier time
h. Click on Next
i. Try to choose a date last week or days ago that you are not having this problem.
g. Just follow the prompts, Click on Next
NOTE: The computer will logoff just let the computer do the restore

Try optimizing Internet Exlorer Browser
a. Check first the version
Click Help
Click About Internet Explorer

If you are using IE7 or version 7
a. Close IE
b. Click on Start
c. Click on Control Panel
d. Open Network and Internet Connections
e. Open Internet Options
NOTE: If Network and Internet Connections is separated just try to look for Internet Options
f. At Internet Options
Click on Advanced on the upper right
Click on Reset at the bottom portion
Click on Close
Click on Apply and OK


If you are using version 6
Click on Tools on the upper verions
Click on Internet Options
Under Generl Tab Delete Files, Delete Cookies
Then Go to Security Tab, Click on Default Level
Then Go to Privacy, Click on Default
Then Go to Programs Tab, Click on Reset Web Settings
Then Go to Advanced Click on Restore Defaults
Click on Apply and OK

The program is called smitfraudfix
http://siri.geekstogo.com/smitfraudfix.p...
-- Just follow the instruction there

then do an Online ewido scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/...
Just remove all those infections

Answer 4

Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/... . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.

Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...

Now to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place....

Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.

It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.

Answer 5

the suitable answer is to have 2 separate applications one anti-virus and one antispyware masking advert-ware. via fact you insist on having one equipment i could advise Zonelarm from Zonelabs which purposes as firewall and antivirus and which provides an option to look after secret agent ware and spyware. it somewhat is a sturdy product engaged on the history with out inflicting any interruptions and that's a sturdy software no longer requiring any maintenance.

Answer 6

Just go to control panel/add remove programs. Uninstall the 180 search.

Answer 7

If your spyware program detects it, then it will also remove it for you. Just remove it through your spyware program.

Answer 8

here's 180Solutions removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-180solutions.html
i can't understand how come your antispyware picks it up but doesn't delete it?