i installed pest trap through panda, it works well but my com, wont reconize it even though it is working and keeps giveing me anoying pop ups saying to install an antivirus progam
it says system alert.......i have gone into seting , cant stop the pop ups.
2007-06-25 02:39:56 · 6 answers · asked by braveheart 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Sorry dude, but you have been scammed. PestTrap is a rogue, outlaw application that attempts to swindle you with phony alerts into purchasing useless software. It is malware in itself.
PestTrap must be removed but removal is not simple.
Your computer now has a Smitfraud infection.
Almost all "general purpose","all-in one" spyware and virus removal programs such as AVG, Norton, or Spybot S & D cannot remove it completely. A specialised removal tool is almost always needed.
I would use SmitFraudFix for WinXP, Win2K. It's free.
"This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware: AdwarePunisher, AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, AntivirusGolden, AVGold, BraveSentry, MalwareWipe, MalwareWiped, MalwaresWipeds, MalwareWipePro, MalwareWiper, PestCapture, PestTrap, PSGuard, quicknavigate.com, Registry Cleaner, Security iGuard, Smitfraud, SpyAxe, SpyCrush, SpyDown, SpyFalcon, SpyGuard, SpyHeal, SpyHeals, SpyLocked, SpyMarshal, SpySheriff, SpySoldier, Spyware Vanisher, Spyware Soft Stop, SpywareLocked, SpywareQuake, SpywareKnight, SpywareSheriff, SpywareStrike, Startsearches.net, TitanShield Antispyware, Trust Cleaner, UpdateSearches.com, Virtual Maid, VirusBlast, VirusBurst, Win32.puper, WinHound..."
It's a free tool from:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
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Good luck.
2007-06-25 03:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This stuff happens when you download from the Internet. The pop ups come with the software. I would uninstall all that, do a system restore, and purchase a virus program. Windows defender is all I use, I don't download, and I don't get viruses. Virus programs to me, are a waste of money, and a waste of computer memory.
Take all that stuff off, restart, install defender, scan, and see what the report is.
2007-06-25 09:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by SFC V 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
PestTrap is a rogue Anti-spyware product not an Anti-virus. For removal instructions, see below this link.
2007-06-25 09:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by MLM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a nasty virus that my protection didn't get rid of. It kept flashing system alert, and telling me to get the antivirus protection that was popping up. Maybe try to use system restore,
I had to reboot my entire computer.
2007-06-25 09:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take note of what that is telling you... You need antivirus as well as anti spyware!
You can use panda antivirus as well but you really need an antivirus program
AVG, AVAST, PANDA, ANTIVIRUS -- get one!
2007-06-25 09:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey drop whatever u have and get something new... nod 32 is what i have and i love it... dowsn't interfere with nothing unless u have a real warning and it works great with the pc... also can try bit defender
2007-06-25 09:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by borikua79 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋