How do I get rid of this spyware or virus software that is trying to access my computer?

Question

I accidently chose ok to download this virus protection. I decided that I didn't want it and completly removed it from my computer, but I still receive these annoying popups and it will not go away. I have tried everything. It won't even let me set yahoo as my homepage anymore.

Answer 1

Download the free version of Superantispyware. This software finds what all other miss. I use myself. You will get auto updates. Run a complete scan and when the spyware or viurs is found reboot. No conflict with your antivirus/spyware.

http://www.superantispyware.com

Minddoctor, France

Answer 2

There are several things you can do.

First, what version of what browser are you using? Many of the newest browsers automatically block pop-ups. Of course there are ways websites get around those protections.

It sounds like the software has commandeered your registry though, something malicious software/websites like to do. If you could provide more information on what the software was or the site that it keeps taking you to, I can offer you a better fix.

In the mean time you can try Spybot Search and Destroy, which is a free spyware program that can protect your PC from common PC hijacking software. It can make copies of your registry and other such things, but is rather easy to use.

You can also use Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, which is free to use on home PCs. It'll scan for common spyware but I don't think it protects your system unless you buy a full version.

There's also Trend Micro's Housecall, which is completely an online scan of your system. The good thing with that is that you don't have to install anything, but again, it's not like Spybot, and won't continuously protect your PC.

The last link below gives other options for cleaning up spybots and such. One thing they recomend, and I do it too, is intall an alternate browser.

Personally, I use Firefox, which has a built in popup blocker. It also allows you to to open up multiple tabs, so you can open multiple websites at a time, something only the most recent version of Internet Explorer has implemented. I keep IE installed as a backup.

Answer 3

Sounds like Winfixer, WinHound, or SpySheriff. Pretty bad stuff. Download superantispyware free AND Spybot. Update both and run full scans. One after the other then remove what's found and follow directions they give you. Good Luck

Answer 4

You need to run your Antivirus and Spyware Remover as well.
If you don't have these software then get them from
AVG free edition :

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Don't hesitate to email me if you have more issues.

Good luck

Bob. R

Answer 5

VIRUS REMOVAL PROCESS:

do this OFFLINE

trash likes to hide in your restore system,so every time you clean up your computer and you use system restore,it restores the trash along with everything else !
turn off system restore:
XP:
start--all programs--accessories--system tools--system restore
check the off box

Vista:

right click computer icon
select properties
select system protection
uncheck os ( c: ) ( system )

alerter & messenger services:
stop messenger spam !!

XP only:
all programs--administrative tools--services
all services are in alphabetical order,right click both alerter & messenger services--select properties--from drop down menu,select disable

Active X:
XP ONLY
internet explorer--tools--internet options--security--advanced
uncheck download unsigned--unsafe--autoprompt

CLEAN UP:

delete history:

XP & Vista:

internet explorer--tools--internet options--general:
click delete history--temp files & cookies
set days to keep history to 0

Disk clean:
XP:
start--all programs--accessories--system tools--disk clean up
open disk clean up--select disk drive ( c )--select drive ( c )--check all boxes with files--ok--delete

repeat process for disk defrag

Vista:

control panel,performance information and tools
click disk clean up
select drive ( c )
click ok
check all options showing files to be deleted
click ok
click delete files
repeat process for disk defrag but select advanced tools to get there

do weekly

Prefetch folder:

XP:
start,my computer,disk drive ( c ),windows,prefetch
click view
select "select all"
press delete key on keyboard

Vista:

same thing except my computer is now plain ole computer

Security:

block spyware cookies:
XP:
either from your desktop shortcut or all programs or start page [ lol,MS is all about redundency ]
internet explorer--tools--internet options--privacy--advanced--override
check allow 1st party cookies,block 3rd party [ spyware ] cookies

Vista:

same way as XP

manage your cookies [ with screenshots ]
http://managecookies.diaryland.com

ActiveX:

XP ONLY

internet explorer,tools,internet options,security tab,advanced tab
uncheck download unsigned, not safe & automatic prompt

now return to system restore and select create a new restore point,name the point [ new ? ] and you're set to go

go online and:

download/install/update & run spybot spyware remover,avast anti-virus,regseeker,avg anti-rootkit,rootkit revealer,firefox 2.0.0.4 web browser from

MENU
Acessibility Help,ANTI-ROOTKIT,ANTI-VIRUS,ANTI-SPYWARE,Browser FIREFOX 3.0a5pre
Buddy Browser,a child safe wweb browser for children,CLEAN UP,DESKTOP HELPERS
FIREFOX EXTENSIONS INSTALLED,FIREWALL,Multi Media Files,REGISTRY CLEANERS
SECURITY,Link Checkers,Ect

http://browseraddons.friendpages.com

CLEAR ADDRESSBAR INFO:

XP AND VISTA:

internet explorer,tools,internet options,content tab,autocomplete,settings

uncheck forms and web addresses

download these 2 firefox security extensions:
coolirus preview emails and web links
dr web check links for threats BEFORE you open them
http://mozilla.friendpages.com

Manage Start Up Programs:

Vista:

control panel--performance information & tools
manage start up programs
click program
click remove

XP:

windows key + letter R
enter--msconfig
select startup tab
uncheck the program to stop starting with windows
when the "you have customized" dialog box comes up later,check don't show again or it will haunt you !

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