It didnt jst start doing this. The first time it happened i had to take it to a guy who fixes computers and it was working fine afterwards for like 3 weeks then it started back again. Now its freezing up like crazy, redirecting me to www.qwickfind.com, popups are comin from everywhere, and if i have different internet windows up, it jst automatically decides that it should close out by itself. Alot of the popups im getting are about spyware, and i think maybe thats the problem. Im looking for a legitimit, FREE, no-lie program that will get rid of all the spyware so i can get it back to running smoothly. Your help is greatly appreciated!
2007-06-23 10:19:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Scan your PC with both of these to clean up your PC. Both are free.
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/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones.Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!
http://superantispyware.com/
2007-06-23 10:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)
Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.
Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.
Free technical help forums
AumHa Forums
http://aumha.net/index.php
Bleeping Computers
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
Spybot S&D Forums
http://forums.spybot.info/
Lavasoft Forums
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/
Spyware Info Forums
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html
2007-06-23 17:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by MLM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to google and type in adaware, you can download this program for free run a full system scan it will delete any spyware, viruses, etc. on your computer. I had the same problem and doing this worked for me.
2007-06-23 17:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by MRB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, it seems like your computer is really messed up. This is probably caused because you don't have any spyware programs and/or don't have a firewall. Go to the web site I have provided and just choose the one you like.
2007-06-23 17:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by windshadow2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dwnld avg anti-spyware and spybot s&d these programs will help get rid of some of the problems that you are describing...I have had the same problems and the comp guy put them on and I have had less problems.
MAKE SURE YOU LOOK FOR THE FREE EDITIONS
good luck
2007-06-23 17:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by clogger_gurl31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to Maxtor.com and download PowerMax4.23 to a floppy disc.
Insert the disc and re-boot you computer. Follow the instructions and it will erase your hard drive and you can install any Operating System you want.
WARNING: This will completely erase your hard drive, so
back up everything you want to save.
Good Luck,
Ed
2007-06-23 17:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download the free version of Superantispyware. I use this version and it will always find what others miss. You even get automatic updates.
http://www.superantispyware.com
Minddoctor, France
2007-06-23 17:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋