Please help! This started happening an hour ago. All but 4 Icons on my dektop are highlighted as if they have been clicked on. When I click on the icons, the only thing that opens up is the recycle bin (regardless of which one I click on. I ran spybot to try and fix, but it would not allow the "fix problem button to be Visible. I had to shut it down. Also, when I click on a website link, it is opening every page in a new window. I believe I may have got this from Limewire. Also, when I left click on my desktop, it wont always allow me to refresh. Is this a virus or some sort of spyware?
2007-09-03 13:25:16 · 9 answers · asked by Joya L 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try following the steps below. You may want to try running all scans in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode, reboot and then either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up.
Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)
Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.
Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.
Free technical help forums
AumHa Forums
http://aumha.net/index.php
Bleeping Computers
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
Spybot S&D Forums
http://forums.spybot.info/
Lavasoft Forums
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/
Spyware Info Forums
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html
2007-09-03 13:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by MLM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-24 07:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Marcia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-09-03 14:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, this is a very nasty virus/spyware or even a trojan. 1. never use P2P programs then this would not have happened
2. download Avast! 4.7 of www.avast.com and do a scan that should help you
2007-09-03 13:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a virus, see if you can restore to an earlier time. If you have recently downloaded a freebie game or something you have been had.
The do all your virus scans etc.
2007-09-03 13:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a trojan. the new window in ie will be the declaration on window.execute edited. dc from the web and run a full scan on your system. if no change then run from the backup disc provided by the manufacturer.
2007-09-03 13:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by TopFloor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely. Download and run advanced windows care. See if that works. http://www.download.com/Advanced-WindowsCare/3000-2086-10407614.html
2007-09-03 13:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to be a spyware
2007-09-03 13:28:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jagan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
virus
2007-09-03 13:28:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋