EMERGENCY WITH COMPUTER please help!!!?

Question

my computer was scanned by spywarebot and it turns out i have over 3000 spyware things and adware on my computer.
im only 15, i dont have a credit card or anything that can delete all of these things!
if i told my mom (who is sleeping because its past 11:30) she would get really mad because of this.
i need a FREE website that will delete all of these.
it says i needed to be registered to delete those, i cant.
=(

Answer 1

SpywareBot is a crap product that generates phony alerts to scare you into buying their worthless product.

Description of SpywareBot
http://www.fbmsoftware.com/spyware-net/Application/SpywareBot/
SpywareBot is a suspect anti-spyware application that deceptively leverages the Spybot Search and Destroy name, and provides users no End User License Agreement.

Recommendation for SpywareBot
It is recommended that you remove this software from your computer to secure your system from suspected applications that might threaten system security.


Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
SpywareBot spywarebot.com
exploits name "Spybot Search & Destroy"; same app as AdwareAlert [A: 5-14-06 / U: 1-9-07]

Also see:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070725032338AAwjLUk
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To really remove viruses/spyware and protect your computer.

Securing a Personal Machine
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html

OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html

If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
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Update your Full Time (Active) antivirus and run a full scan.

If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
Try AVG first.

AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
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Update your Full Time (Active) spyware protection and run a full scan. If you do not have active spyware protection, install:

Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.

Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
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Install:

CCleaner:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Do not install optional toolbar.
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
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Install either one not both:

McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
http://www.siteadvisor.com/

McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams.

TrendProtect™
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/free_security_tools/trendprotect.php
TrendProtect is a FREE browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.

In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.

Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore

After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run these only if indicated.

CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
Roguefix.bat
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
Shoot The Messenger
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html
Vundo Fix and
VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html
VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
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Run this time and monthly:

Microsoft Update:
Run in "Custom Mode". Install everything, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.
http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Rootkits Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.

AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Panda Anti-Rootkit
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.

Avast! Online Scanner
http://onlinescan.avast.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
CA eTrust® PestScan
http://pestpatrol.com/pestscan/index.htm
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee - Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs
Panda Software - ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_2.asp
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp
Trend Micro™ HouseCall
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
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Additional Information:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607

Answer 2

You could try Ad-aware. Its free spyware software. Even though the thing found 3000 things they may not be all harmful. Could include simple things like just some cookie or harmless tracking thing. I wouldn't panic just yet.

Answer 3

Use Spybot Search & Destroy, then use Ad Aware, both are free, they find most anything important to delete & will delete it for free also.

Answer 4

Do you have windows or a Mac? Windows seem to have more bugs. If your computer is working and has not crashed this may be a scam to get you to download their software to get money or personal information.
I know a way you could get rid of the bugs but you will have to reformat your whole hard drive. You could do this by reinstalling your software. Norton makes software that you use to clean your harddrive. May be one of your friends has the software and you could borrow it.

Answer 5

Download spybot. That will delete about 90% of them. Although, since you need to be registered

Answer 6

some websites will tell you to use their free software to see if you have spyware "thingies" than they will give you an outragous amount found so you can spend money on their site to remove them. its a hoax, your computer is fine and this is a scam!

Answer 7

Spybot will get rid of most of them : http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/

Get it there - install it and set it to scan your whole computer - Seach and Destroy mode. When it finishes (will take a while) delete/quarantine everything it finds.

Answer 8

Use zonealarm internet security you can get it from here :

http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/1043_zl/zasuiteSetup_en.exe

but it is a trial after 15 days will expire, but for this kind of problem is very good.

Answer 9

here's some good free aps. use at least 3.
Download, install, update, run full scan of complete computer, quarantine/delete everything they find. You'll be good to go!

AdAware
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
CWShredder
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
Windows Defender
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
SpywareBlaster
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
a-squared Free
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...
AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/31/us/crp/0?p...
SUPERanti-spy
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SuperAntiSpyware.html
.

Answer 10

download spybot, its works and you dont have to register or anything, just keep updating. im sure itll work for you.

Answer 11

See what happens when you go into all those porn sites
www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Good luck
Flakes