How to remove strong spyware and key loggers?

Question

Okay, I have a MONSTER who is enjoying messing around in my computer. For the last few months, he(and I'm sure it's a he) has been changing the password on my computer. Before anybody says anything about my choices of passwords, THEY'RE NOT EASY TO CRACK. I mix captials, lower cases, AND numbers but he still gets in at least once every 2 weeks. My ISP spyware removal doesn't help. Is there any FREE software that will work on fixing this problem of mine for good so he won't be able to keep doing this? I don't need a "free scan". I need something that will remove any and all traces of him from my computer. The software I've used so far which hasn't been much help: Spybot Search And Destroy, Super Anti Spyware, and Ad Aware.

Simba: I already have a firewall that's paid for, would a free firewall such as ZoneAlarm be better then one that's paid for?

Just Me: If I had enough extra dough to spare, I wouldn't be here asking for help.

Answer 1

Chances are if what you are saying is true, he is not cracking your password over and over again, but there is something in your system that is providing a backdoor.

Alternatively, he is exploiting some vulnerability in your system , are you fully patched?

I think It's probably a rootkit of some sort, and they are very hard to detect even by the best antiviruses and antispyware.

I could provide you with a list of anti-rootkits such as Rootkit unhooker, DarkSpy, Icesword, F secure's blacklight, not to mention rootkit removal tools from Panda, Sophos, Mcaffee etc etc

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Lists_of_freeware_antirootkit#Standalone_scanners_by_conventional_AV_companies
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Lists_of_freeware_antirootkit#Relatively_well_known_and_popular_antirootkits

But they all need some expertise to use. You are better off saving what you can (data files, email etc) then reformatting the whole computer or seeking professional help.

YOU CAN SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR FREE AT
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html

Answer 2

Try putting characters into your password too btw, adds many years to the time it takes to guess the password.

Also, try using a firewall. A good free firewall is ZoneAlarm. With a firewall he will have a he11 of a time just getting past that, then he has to figure out your password. This is enough to deter all but the most professional hackers.

Good luck

Answer 3

Get Spy Sweeper. It is an awesome program, and the top rated spyware program around. Plus they have a special offer where if you buy their spy sweeper you also get their window washer program.

It cost 24.99 but for how well it works, it's a bargin.

Answer 4

For firewall, my personal favorite is Comodo...
And for spywares I would Definetly choose SuperAntiSpyware.
My Computer was very slow into i downloaded SuperAntiSpyware...

www.superantispyware.com
www.comodo.com

Answer 5

Sounds pretty bad, try Panda Internet Security
http://www.pandasoftware.com
Just download the trial software , install and scan, it should be able to deal with your problems

Answer 6

Malwarebytes' pro version will do, the free one won't. Try Dr. Web CureIt.

Answer 7

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It not only gives complete solutions but also offers
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and eliminate all spy ware /virus /ad ware /Trojans completely.

Answer 8

If you want a thorough job done, you are going to have to PAY for it. Why would any company do a complete job for free? Some people......