The problem is that when i got my computer i didn't get an anti virus for it because i don't really know that much about computers and i didn't know which one will be the best for mine,plus i didn't have money to pay for a good one and know my computer is having a lot of problems with this virus cause every time i open the Firefox i get a lot of trash and porn coming trough my computer.My husband has a friend and he said he will fix it but he is really busy and i don't really like to bother him, so if somebody knows something that can help me i'll be very thankful.
2007-07-19 16:44:27 · 15 answers · asked by LApreGUNtona 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I've had some of those trojans too.
Spybot Search and Destroy always helps. It's excellent for cleaning out spyware and malware.
If you know where the infected file is, reboot your computer and log into safe mode, and delete it.
2007-07-19 16:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're getting lots of advice about specific programs and precious little about how to use any of them to rid yourself of this problem. I have done this for clients' computers infected just as you describe, so I know it works.
Others will quarrel with my choice of (free) programs--and there are lots of choices, many good ones, not only mine. Use mine to clean your computer now--and research any others, make different choices later, if you wish. You can get info at download.com (and many programs).
First, run on-line free scan, Housecall. Go to housecall.trendmicro.com and click Housecall. Accept terms of use, choose a kernel (I use Java), scan for your computer (not selected files/folders), and when finished, clean or fix the problems found.
Next, download, install and update AVG Free (grisoft.com) and Ad Aware, the free version for personal use (lavasoft.com).
Now, turn off system restore (right-click My Computer, choose Properties, then System Restore tab) and restart in safe mode (F8 while restarting).
Run full-system scans, Ad Aware and AVG. Fix all problems found.
Restart your computer. Turn on System Restore.
It will be a good idea to clean your hard drive, and download and install a firewall, too.
2007-07-19 17:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by DPA1of8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.avast.com/
Avast has some great free antivirus programs available. This is what I use on my work computer and I've never gotten a virus. They update their software frequently, so you know that it's always equipped with the latest virus protection information.
2007-07-19 16:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're using a Microsoft operating system like Windows you can go to the Microsoft web page and find downloads that will protect and clean up your computer. Their web page is pretty clear and not hard to use.
2007-07-19 16:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by telaine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to ur start up menu..go to Help and Support..and there should be a selection saying Restore Settings or something close to that..and u can select a date that u know ur computer was without the virus..select it..then it restores it to that date..so it will run like it did before the virus
2007-07-19 16:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avast! is a great free software program, it can be found at www.avast.com. I also suggest getting Spybot-seach and Destroy. It is another free software program and can be found at www.spybot.net. Together these 2 programs will protect you. They are both free and are free to update. I have used them for 3 years.
2007-07-19 16:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by Alvin H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you've got some really good friends in a local PC repair shop, your going to have to foot some kind of bill. Sorry.
2007-07-19 16:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download SpyBot S&D.
http://safer-networking.org/
For spyware/malware elimination.
For a good anti-virus, you can go to http://lavasoft.com/
You can see qualified anti-virus thing for windows here: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/viruses/vista/av.mspx
2007-07-19 16:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some free anti virus programs to help remove that and keep your pc clean in the future.
http://avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
http://www.antivirus.comodo.com/
I reccomend avast since it is very lightweight, fast, and you can enable only what you need.
2007-07-19 16:51:34 · answer #9 · answered by nick314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.avast.com this is a good anti-virus program and its free. i use it on my laptop and it works great
2007-07-19 16:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by bella11356 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋