okay, so like 3 days ago my friend and i were having a sleepover. we were being stupid nd just fell asleep on the computer. the next morning, MY DESKTOP BACKROUND had been changed to a freaky RED ONE with a WEIRD DESIGN on it saying weird stuff. i try to get rid of it by hovering over the left side of the screen and pulling the picture away. then i figured out by going to the PROPERTIES on ur desktop, going to CUSTOMIZE DESKTOP.. you can hit WEB and click nd delete it.
BUT IT KEEPS COMING BACK.
now, I HAVE POPUPS EVERY 2 MINUTES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME!
i dont even press OK when they come up! i click the x or no,
BUT IT STILL OPENS UP A WEBPAGE !
it also changes my homepage to UltimateCleaner 2007.
omg, i have no clue what to do!!!!!!1
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-08-31 05:29:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2007-08-31 05:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do i get rid of the ultimate defender trojan virus !??!?
okay, so like 3 days ago my friend and i were having a sleepover. we were being stupid nd just fell asleep on the computer. the next morning, MY DESKTOP BACKROUND had been changed to a freaky RED ONE with a WEIRD DESIGN on it saying weird stuff. i try to get rid of it by hovering over the left side of the screen and pulling the picture away. then i figured out by going to the PROPERTIES on ur desktop, going to CUSTOMIZE DESKTOP.. you can hit WEB and click nd delete it.
BUT IT KEEPS COMING BACK.
now, I HAVE POPUPS EVERY 2 MINUTES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME!
i dont even press OK when they come up! i click the x or no,
BUT IT STILL OPENS UP A WEBPAGE !
it also changes my homepage to UltimateCleaner 2007.
omg, i have no clue what to do!!!!!!1
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-01 11:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rudeboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.
That sounds like one of the untimate virus and spyware infections.
Use this tool to remove the threats:
A squared Anti-Malware Free:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
Kaspersky AntiVirus:
http://www.kaspersky.com
Spybot S&D:
http://www.spybot.info
Download > Install > Update > Scan > Remove the threats.
Easy as that.
After those scans you will perform, you must get the updates from Windows! They are very important!!!!
Think about doing a disc check when you install the computer.
Do this:
Start > Run > "cmd" (not quotes) >
Then you must type in the command line:
chkdsk /f
Note there is a single space between 'chkdsk' and '/f' !!
Now you must change your desktop paper back to normal, and reboot your computer. Good luck with removing the threat!
Your truthfully,
Laurence.
PS: Kaspersky AV is only free before 30 days.
2007-08-31 06:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Laurence B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you what I did to my computer when I had the same problem. First I disconnected the internet connection. Then I went for a system formatting/cleaning. Then I loaded an updated version of McAfee Internet security and thereafter re-connected internet. I didn't have any problem since then. But you must make sure not to try downloading any free video player/free screensavers/any other free downloads from unknown but tempting sources. The trojan virus gets in from these sources. Adult sites/lottery sites are the most dangerous ones in this regard, try to avoid them. Don't go for free offers from unknown sources.
2007-08-31 05:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by bushmaster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultimate Defender is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses altered desktop backgrounds, fake security alerts, and other malware to advertise and install itself. The altered desktop background is actually a link to download Ultimate Defender. That means if you click anywhere on your desktop, it will automatically attempt to download the installation program. When Ultimate Defender is run, it will automatically scan your computer and provide exaggerated or false results. In order to clean your computer from these "so-called" infections, though, you will need to pay to register the program.
Included below are screenshots of the Ultimate Defender program and the altered Windows desktop background that you would see on your computer if you were infected with it's affiliates
Removal instructions for Ultimate Defender at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic98811.html
2007-08-31 08:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This probably sounds like a no-brainer, but if you have an anti-virus program then it's probably a good idea to run a scan. If you do not have one already, there is a great anti-virus program called AVG, and there is a free version of it available. The other thing to do would be to download Lavasoft's free program ADAware, which detects and removes many spyware/trojan type programs. Another good program of this sort is Spybot S&D. In many cases it is a good idea to run both of these programs. There are other programs of this sort available for free, but these are the ones I recommend. Hope this helps!
AVG: http://free.grisoft.com/
AdAware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Spybot:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
2007-08-31 05:50:23 · answer #6 · answered by Travis M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many answers but JUST ONE point to the TOOL you need.
First DO NOT PANIC! PANIC never help.
Download SmitFraudFix from here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe
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download spybot S&D from here:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
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First run SmitfraudFix in safe mode. To run your PC in safe mode do the following:
Reboot your PC ans after first BIP, tap the F8 key continually.
When you in safe mode run SmitFraudFix.
Clean everything it find.
After completed ,reboot in normal mode, install update and run SPYBOT. There maybe some left-overs that smitfraudFix can.t remove.
Also if you still have problems download HiJackThis! from here:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/HiJackThis.exe
Run the program and CREATE A LOG fILE. DO NOT click anything to fix.
Post the LOG FILE HERE:
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?s=b5ae6f5a940fccd0710aef0f5438f65c&f=22
An expert will quide you.
Or you can e-mail it to me.
Good Luck
2007-09-03 03:46:32 · answer #7 · answered by biggeo65 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had the Trojan Virus on my computer and it scared me as i here its the worst.I have the Norton Anti Virus protection on my computer and it caught the virus right away and removed it it works great and gets rid of smaller viruses as well.Hope this helps, please post and let me know if it worked.
2007-08-31 05:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by Trying To Help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download anti-spyware;
http://www.download-spybot.org/search_destroy.htm
Install and run, it should find the spyware associated with the trojan and take appropriate action.
download AVG antivirus;
http://free.grisoft.com/
Install and run, it should find the trojan and take appropriate action for you.
Start > Control panel > add and remove programs > Ultimate defender > uninstall
Then reboot, it should now be uninstalled.
2007-08-31 05:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by ethicz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have just discovered something called smitfraudfix (google it) it got rid of the exact same problem in minutes! avg or other spyware wont remove what you have...its a tool like smitfraudfix you need. it cleans your computer.
2007-08-31 08:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥Cat Lady♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Symantec Securtiy response site, you will instructions on how to get rid of it there. Link below:-
2007-08-31 05:41:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋