whenever i open internet a dilog box will open with message that my computer has track **** files and it needs to clean drive and whenever i click on to install drive cleaner my AVAST ANTI VIRUS software warn me that a virus has been found and i need to do as recommended by avast.
the fact is that i am not able to download the drive cleaner to get rid of the compromising files
2007-09-04 19:42:04 · 14 answers · asked by mimoh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
it's a scam. drive cleaner tells you about the fake infection and urges you to pay it. thanks to your antivirus you hand't installed drive cleaner yet. to get rid of drive cleaner follow this removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-drive-cleaner.html
2007-09-05 03:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Delete the Temporary internet Files, or go to Internet Options from Control Panel and clear history
2007-09-06 04:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by zaib 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if ur visiting such sites....u simply need to clean your temporary fiesl folder...all the details gets stored there....if ur using internet explorer in teh options tab u have a tab to clear temporary files...that shud solve the porblem...
the drive cleaner may have some spyware hence the anti virus is not allowing the dowload....do not download some junk drive cleaners/spyware detectors cause they are bundled with virus already...
2007-09-05 02:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by anand 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, if you don't want to get busted looking at ****, then stop looking at ****.
The pop up you are getting is most likely spyware, clicking on it jsut downloaded either a) more spyware, or b) a virus.
Either way, download a spyware detector, and a virus protection, keep them both up to date, and stop going to the **** sites...:)
2007-09-05 02:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. ccleaner from from http://www.filehippo.com
Run the cleaner and registry issues.
Select Tools. Go through the Start program list
and uninstall all programs you don't want .
2.This is called a malware or spyware/Trojan etc.
Download Spybot and use it .
2007-09-05 02:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes , probably a spyware infected your comp.don't click on the dialog box not even on the close button,close it from task manager.
Download ccleaner [http://www.ccleaner.com/] and hijackthis [http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php?page=download]. run hijackthis, save the log file and send it to me in suman_dng@yahoo.com also send me the virus name and the path detected by Avast.
2007-09-05 03:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by BrnAdm_CSLU 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boot into safe mode, and install the drive cleaner.
I would suggest that you install adaware, windows defender, nod32, spy blaster.
Use 'msconfig.exe' to remove unnecessary startup entries.. generally virus/trojans load up at that time.(this should be first step, do in safe mode)
As to get rid of the history list etc so your dad doesnt see it, use mru-blaster.(Clears all history/cache/recent docs etc.)
Hope it helps. :)
2007-09-05 02:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by Ev!lOnE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
click on start follower by run
in run type "services.msc" and press ok
now a window opens.
on the right part of the windows, go to messenger
double click on the and stop the service... also disable the service....................................
now you are free with such spyware and advertisements
2007-09-07 10:23:31 · answer #8 · answered by Bad_Man_4_Good 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to browsers options and delete the history,files and cookies stored on your computer
2007-09-05 02:49:48 · answer #9 · answered by Cellebral Assasin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go in control panel and then internet properties and delete files
2007-09-05 02:47:09 · answer #10 · answered by arpit_rockz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋