Recently my internet explorer has continusly been freezing. I get messeges poping up about viruses and telling me to download different software. I also get ads poping up and random moments about debts and music etc. I think its adware and firefox works fine (i am using it now), could re installing help or which adware removal tools would you suggest. Ive scanned with avg and removed a few trojans but i dont know what more to do!
2007-06-01 08:42:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
You have to scan it with Adaware SE, that will help alot.
2007-06-01 08:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron M. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scan your PC with these. Both are free and sfe to use.
Install and update.
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.spybot.info/
http://superantispyware.com/
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free pop up blocker.
http://toolbar.yahoo.com
2007-06-01 08:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firefox is only a bandage. It IS an EXCELLENT program, and should be on EVERY computer, but that is not going to stop the infestation on your comp. Whn you run those products, did you do it in safe mode? That will give you different results. If you still hav this problem, youre going to have to back up your data and OS reinstall. Youre going to need to modify your surfing habits. Antiviruses and antispyware are like the cops, yes they do prevent and the do solve, but there are more bad guys than good. I you know what youre doing, P2p can be a great tool. If you dont its the equivalent of having sex with a herion addict hooker without a condom.
2007-06-01 08:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by Harrison H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore. Click the link on the left, follow the instructions.
Run Ad- Aware SE and AVG anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5 - AVG anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that will manage your startup programs and cookies.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
2007-06-01 09:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are able to test for spyware using advert-conscious 2007 (besides the shown fact that that's slow at scanning, it relatively is exceptionally precise.) internet Explorer would not have protection mode. besides the shown fact that, i do no longer know why different all of us is recommending different browsers to you in case you desire to apply internet Explorer and it relatively is not component to the question you asked. spyware issues are constantly on each and every browser no count which you employ. Firefox in basic terms has much less because of the fact it relatively is not extensively used as internet Explorer, as internet Explorer is extra targetted interior the internet. besides the shown fact that in case you do ought to offer your self with protection from those subject concerns, you will ought to obtain an spyware/secret agent ware remover. some contain secret agent ware Blaster prevents in basic terms (no scans), advert-conscious 2007, Spybot seek & ruin. those are the loose ones that are established.
2016-11-24 22:26:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Spybot search and destroy it is good at removing spy and adware.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Also get lavasoft Adware SE to scan for adware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
2007-06-01 08:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by iluvpurple_05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several good Free Anti-spyware/adware tool for you:
spybot search and destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org
AVG anti-spyware: http://www.grisoft.com
Top 5 anti-spywares: http://www.anti-spywares.info
You can download and scan your computer for free.
Good luck!
2007-06-04 02:07:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend ad-aware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
and/or Spybot http://www.safer-networking.org/
Good for you for switching to Firefox :)
2007-06-01 08:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lobster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Spyware Terminator its free from www.freewarefiles.com or spyware doctor download it from the same website and crack from www.freeserials.com hope this will solve your problem
2007-06-01 08:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You should use "NoAdware".It's very effective.I don't have anymore problems with spyware,pop-up,Trojan or viruses.Now, you can download and try for FREE.Check it out here:
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2007-06-02 15:56:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋