when clicking on the icon it takes you to spylocked.com were it wants you to buy there program to get rid of it
2007-05-23 07:07:44 · 7 answers · asked by kevin W 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
go to ewido.net and run the free online system scan.
they are a grisoft company known for avg free antivirus. this should remove the malware from your machine
2007-05-23 07:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by skimpydime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to run a virus scan on your system. I recommend using AVG if you don't have one. Secondly, download and install LavaSoft's AdAware and after running the updates, run a deep scan of your system. The issue you are having is one that is common in MalWare. Likely you have some adware in your system and possibly spyware and they are in essence hijacking your browser. If AdAware doesn't solve the problem then try running a SpyWare program, there are lots of free ones that work such as SpyBot Search & Destroy. Run their scans. If the issue doesn't go away then it may be wise to simply redo your system, saving off all your important data to CD, DVD, or a backup hard drive.
2016-05-21 00:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by ebonie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have one of the latest variants of the Smitfraud infection.
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How to remove SpyLocked (Removal instructions using the free Smitfraud Fix removal tool) instructions are at this site:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic85376.html
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Most "general-purpose" anti-malware programs such as Norton, AVG, AdAware, etc. can not or will not remove this pest Smitfraud. And most who would tell you such, have no actual factual information. They are simply touting there favorite anti-virus or anti-spyware as as "cure for everything". There is no such thing!
BTW, SpyLocker often gets installed when someone goes to view a video at a "not-so well-known" website. The website will say that a "special" codec is needed to view it, and asks to download it to you. If you allow the download, you will NOT be downloading a codec, you will actually download a trojan called Zlob. The moral is, never allow a website to download "stuff" unless it's a well known and respected site. And oh yeah, that video would have played just fine without that "special" codec! P2P downloads using programs such as Limewire have also been known to be infected with Spylocked.
Good luck!
2007-05-23 08:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never click that button. Download AVG free spyware and virus protection from www.grisoft.com. It works like a charm.
2007-05-23 07:11:56 · answer #4 · answered by Josh S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://download.com and get the free Spybot Seek&Destroy spyware scanner. Use it regularly to clean the Spylocked program.
2007-05-23 07:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to DOwnload.com and download
SPYBOT: SEARCH AND DESTROY (free)..it will get rid of the adware/spyware..my guess is you probably have a lot by now. Good Luck! I use this and it works great!
2007-05-23 07:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by CAT 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I prefer to use Bazooka.
It's a finder, not a remover. But...it does give links for each critter on how to remove it step by step.
It's been very valuable in learning how they work.
2007-05-23 07:18:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋