I've have spyware and virus on the non-genuine XP laptop. Happy to reload with XP genuine if this will work

Question

Bought HP4000 in Hong Kong in 2003. It has worked well until April this year - spyware and trojan virus now on it. Auto upgrades of security software have run out; windows defender not working and no free upgrades from windows. Plus the virus/spyware will not allow download or connections to other free download anti virus sites. If re-load is answer - which XP (e.g home edition, sp2...etc)? ........ don't want Vista yet!

Answer 1

If the only way is to purchase a new copy of windows to get full updates that is the way to go. I would contact HP and see if they will ship you a set of Restore\Recovery XP CDs if possible.
I would stay away from Vista till at least the first service pack comes out (SP 1).
Between Vista and XP? I would go with XP Professional. The is especially true if you have less than 1GB of RAM.

Answer 2

Spyware cannot do anything except pass on details about which websites you have visited to a commercial tracking company. Viruses do not prevent you from downloading anti-virus software or anything else for that matter.

If you have a trojan then check which one it is by using Task Manager (press Ctrl + Alt + Delete) and do a Google search on each process to identify the rogue process that is running on your PC. Then do a Google search to find out how to remove it.

You do not need to reinstall Windows to get rid of a virus.

Answer 3

If you are not running a business, the Windows XP Home will do you just great. If you purchase a very small item, like a mouse from a computer store, they usually are able to sell you the Windows XP Home as an "OEM", and you will pay around $98.00 or less, if you reside in the United States.

Then you will have a valid lic., and Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantange tool will validate the key and you will be able to download SP 2, and all necessary programs, including all critical updates.

For your info. After you download all critical updates available for your pc, critical updates comes out every second Tuesday of every month, unless there is a real emergency flaw and Microsoft will issue a earlier patch.

Good idea to keep Microsoft auto updates checked on.

Here are program that I have used for the past ten years and have been 100% for viruses and spyware.

Here are program I use that will give you 100% protection. Ofcourse you must also have all your critical updates installed from Microsoft.

I use the free zone alarm firewall for many years. Excellent with free updates and all new versions free. Protects you from rouge incoming packets and keeping your private data from leaving your pc.

http://www.zonealarm.com Download their free home for personal use.

Antivirus program I use. You only pay a one time fee of $29.99. and you get all updates and all new versions for life.

Read the webpage and if you like what you read this is the antivirus of choce I have used for over ten years and never one virus.

By culture the Chinese are very secret just about everything and that includes their software.

This antivirus program out of Beijing, China that is also used by the Government of China.

This antivirus program does not have the Govt. permission to be rated with all other known antivirus programs.

What I can assure you is that you pay only a one time fee for life that will include all auto updates, and all new versions for life. The Chinese don't believe in having to pay an annual fee for updates or new versions.

I can tell you their technology is light years ahead of any other known antivirus software out there.

If you open a webpage and there is a hidden virus it will clean in realtime. Anything that you download and has even a trace code, it will kill the download and ask you to upload the trace code for investigation. In real time the upload will tell you if it is clean or not.

Will not allow you download, Real Player, because there is a hidden file that is a trojan keylogger. The file was uploaded and traced back to the United States Army, Intelligence Services out of London, England. (Removal of the file Real Player will reject the installation).

Read for yourself at their webpage. I have never had one virus in ten plus years. Plus it will catch any progam with it's dynamic defense system, for software that you download and it does not have a publisher or lic., included.

Twister Trojan Antivirus V7

Very low on resources with scanner running in background.

http://www.filseclab.com

If you prefer not to pay and wish to have a free antivirus program download the free AOL Active Virus Shield, powered by Karpersky engine Russia.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp

Antispyware I use three. You can only use one antivirus program or you will have serious conflict with your system.

Superantispyware, known to find what all other anitspyware will miss. http://www.superantispyware.com

A2Squard Malware out of Austria. Download their free version and you will be protected from, rogue dialers, worms, malware, keyloggers, trace spyware and rouge cookies.

http://www.emsisoft.com

AdAware SE Personal out of Sweden. This antispyware company has been around since computers became commerical. In June of this year they will come out with a brand new version. Right now it is beta testing. Download their free home for personal use. http://www.lavasoft.com

All of these program I have listed for you use little or no resources.

Minddoctor, France
Please excuse my english.




Minddoctor, France

Answer 4

u see antiviruses doesnot help n e thing if u have virus in ur pc thats wot im trying to tell people to stop using this shi* antiviruses they dont do n e thing just eat memory
and yes its the only way to get rid of virus to reinstall windows

Answer 5

you can try a anti-virus you can download kaspersky and its key here http://itheplaguei.googlepages.com/systemandsecurity
if u want vista cracked and all you can get it on the same site
if u want to make your copy of xp genuine email me here
[e-mail] and i'll give u step by step

Answer 6

Yes I think if you get an xp disc as long as you can register it you will be ok.

Answer 7

Home xp will be fine. buy it from the store and have peace of mind.