Trojan Horse: Trojan-backdoor-progdrav?

Question

Okay, so when I first got my computer, I got Spy Sweeper along with it. My subsription ended 05/05/06 and I didn't do anything about it. A week ago, I found out my computer was infected with spyware. I went out and bought Sy Sweeper again. I've tried removing the spyware, but it's still there. I've swept my computer countless times, yet everytime I sweep it, I've noticed the same infection come up. It's called Trojan Horse: Trojan-backdoor-progdrav. I dunno what that is, but I can't get rid of it. Help? Thankyou all so much.

Answer 1

Trojan Horse, is a virus and not spyware. Use your antivirus program if you have one installed. If you don't here is a free excellent antivirus program.

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Minddoctor, France

Answer 2

Trojans are technically a kind of virus. Spy Sweep[er can't really do anything about it.
I'd recommend either McAfee (best) or AVG

Answer 3

Download either AVG or Avast, install it, check for updates and run a scan. Both are free and excellent antivirus products.

AVG AntiVirus
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

( Note: Only use one anti-virus product. Running more than one can cause conflicts thus rendering each ineffective.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206 )

Answer 4

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.163flash.net/firefox/

Good Luck

Answer 5

Here is a good list of free virus removers to try http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html