I am trying to get rid of a virus and some spyware off my computer. Please read because I need help with this.

Question

Okay i am trying to get rid of viruses and thisa thing that is trapped in my registry. But im trying to find something online for free for temporary till i can go buy one. Does anyone know where i can find one online that does more than just do a scan for freeand then tries to get you to buy the product. Some of the things im trying to remove are "BookedSpace","Popper",and "Webhancer". Please help me. Thanks.

Answer 1

I didn't look them up to see if they removed the spyware you've been infected, but these are the ones I've used and liked.

Ad-Aware
http://www.adaware.com

Spyware Blaster
http://www.spywareblaster.com

Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.spybot.com

Microsoft Defender (requires a legitimate copy of Windows to download)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=435bfce7-da2b-4a6a-afa4-f7f14e605a0d&DisplayLang=en

Answer 2

I recommend you use these programs (they are free).

1) AVG Free anti-virus
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

2) Ad-aware spyware remover
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

3) Spybot - Search and Destroy spyware remover
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

4) Advanced WindowsCare Personal
http://www.iobit.com/

5) CCleaner - registry and privacy cleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Running these programs in Safe Mode (Tap F8 after powering on the computer and choose to boot to Safe Mode) can be more effective.

If after performing these steps you are still experiencing problems download HijackThis. But do not remove anything without first checking with the online community, it will find both legitimate and malicious software.
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hijackthis

If after exahusting these options and you are still experiencing issues, there is really nothing more you can do except to reformat your computer and start fresh.

Answer 3

There are lots of free antivirus trial softwares available.

Norton
Panda
CA
Trend Micro
McAfee
Kaspersky
etc...

Just google free trial and the name of the antivirus software that you want to try... They usually have a 1 month free trial period after which you can buy them.

Oh, and another thing. You might also want to do an additional scan in Safe Mode. To do this restart your computer, keep pressing F8, and then select safe mode when you get to a screen with options. After you get to safe mode, try scanning your computer. This way sometimes you can get rid of malware that you can't get rid of when you boot your computer normally.

Answer 4

Spybot is a good program to get rid of spyware.

Ad-Aware is good to remove Adware.

I think you can download both at www.download.com or just go to google and type the names in.

I had viruses a while back, but once I got my computer fixed I've use both programs about once a week and havent had any problems.

May I suggest just buying Norton's.....its definitely worth the money!!!

Answer 5

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)

AVG is a collection of anti-virus protection tools that gives you full protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and malware. AVG provides you with all that you need to be completely protected: including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.
Top Features

» Provides automatic update functionality
» Its a reliable anti-virus scanning engine
» Provides free Virus Updates for life
» Options to define file name extensions
» Real time protection with resident shield, email scanning
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...






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/

Yahoo toolbar offers FREE anti-spyware:
Scan your computer for potentially destructive programs.
Review suspicious-looking programs.
Remove the programs you don't want. Keep the ones you do.

http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/


Here is another free anti-virus-
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition feature highlights
Protects your PC as you are working, surfing and playing
Detects, quarantines, disinfects and destroys Viruses, Trojans and Worms
OnGuard™ protects your computer against threats in real-time

Automatically checks for frequent updates against the latest threats.
http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

*Never install more than one anti-virus on your PC, as they may conflict with each other. On the other hand, its always good to install more than one anti-spyware.

Answer 6

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

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

Answer 7

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1. We use this website and it is great. I had two trojan viruses and some other stuff and it has gotten rid of all of it. My computer works faster now and this product is much better than norton or mcafree. This program catches things the other ones don't.

Answer 8

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10701900.html?tag=lst-0-1 Click that link and download if you choose. I've used this 3 or 4 years now I'm happy with it.It is to get adware and malicious programs out.

This link I use for spyware..
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1

Answer 9

Try Systweak.com

Answer 10

ok this is a linux anitvirus that works under windows it is what is known as open source software you can use it on any computer for free, with free updates click on the web link beloe