How do I get rid of it!? Help!!!
2007-09-05 15:31:36 · 10 answers · asked by West Jefferson Alum 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
delete it yourself, follow the path in which your computer listed the spyware, find it and delete it, if the problem persist then you need to do the exact same thing in safe mode
2007-09-07 16:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by ⇨ tetroxide ⇦ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the scam advertising trying to sell you, one (or more) of these useless products? If it is one of these, then it is likely an infection called Smitfraud that is causing the phony warnings. It is scam advertising trying to swindle you. And a link to a free removal tool is down at the bottom.
AdwarePunisher,
AdwareSheriff,
AlphaCleaner,
Antispyware Soldier,
AntiVermeans,
AntiVermins,
AntiVerminser,
AntivirusGolden,
AVGold,
BraveSentry,
MalwareWipe,
MalwareWiped,
MalwaresWipeds,
MalwareWipePro,
MalwareWiper,
PestCapture,
PestTrap,
PSGuard,
quicknavigate.com,
Registry Cleaner,
Security iGuard,
Smitfraud,
SpyAxe,
SpyCrush,
SpyDown,
SpyFalcon
SpyGuard,
SpyHeal,
SpyHeals,
SpyLocked,
SpyMarshal,
SpySheriff,
SpySoldier,
Spyware Vanisher,
Spyware Soft Stop,
SpywareLocked,
SpywareQuake,
SpywareKnight,
SpywareSheriff,
SpywareStrike,
Startsearches.net,
TitanShield Antispyware,
Trust Cleaner,
UpdateSearches.com,
Virtual Maid,
VirusBlast,
VirusBurst,
Win32.puper,
WinAntiSpyPro
WinHound
If so, then you most likely have a serious Smitfraud infection and a free removal tool called SmitFraudFix with the removal procedure is here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
More infomation and another free removal tool called RogueFix can be found here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
Most "All-Purpose" malware apps such as AVG, Norton, Spybot etc unfortunatly can not remove or even detect this vile pest called Smitfraud.
Good luck.
2007-09-05 22:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware is a program with the main objective of monitoring users activities. But it can also steal private information, install unwanted software, redirect browsers to other websites than the ones the user wants to visit or even displays advertisements.
You are infected with spyware if:
* You see too much pop-up advertisements.
* Your browser has toolbars that you haven't installed.
* Your homepage has changed (and you can't change it back).
* Other settings have changed without your permission.
* Your computer is slow.
To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you have to use an antispyware or even more.
To remove spyware,I recommend XoftSpy Se.
XoftSpy Se Features:
*Remove Spyware, Adware
*Stop Pop-ups
*Kill Trojans, Worms, Viruses
*Clean Registry & Program Errors
*Remove harmful registry keys and files
*Speed-Up your computer
*Destroy harmful hijackers
*Helps prevent identity theft
*Clean & Optimize your PC
It can be found on this page:
http://www.honest-spyware-review.com
Finally,Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1
firewall.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-09-09 16:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is spywhere
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/ac...
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/defau...
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/downl...
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp...
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-a...
(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/spywareb...
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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?...
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.ht...
2007-09-05 23:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by topdn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Careful! Some spyware issues messages like that to stampede you into either dowloading more spyware, or shelling oput money to fix nonexistant problems.
The best antispyware programs are free: Ad-Aware and Spybot.
http://www.lavasoft.com
http://www.safer-networking.org/
2007-09-05 22:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.top5antispyware.info/index.php?t=top5an2 to download an anti spyware for free.
Then scan your computer to check and get rid of spyware.
2007-09-08 12:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First...do u have up to date Antivirus, and Anti-Spyware
If not..? try this filehippo.com.. download AVG Antivirus and Antispyware like Spyware Blaster,Ad-Aware, Spyboot S&D
its free edition buddy...
2007-09-05 22:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spyware Blaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
AdAware - http://www.lavasoft.com/
2007-09-05 22:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by marsulein 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
MESSENGER SPAM !
you have messenger spam
NOT to be confused with your instant messenger/s
start
all programs
administrative tools
services
all services are in alphabetical order
Alerter--
right click
select properties
from drop down menu
select disable
Messenger--
same thing as above
these are ports left open in the XP windows version but closed in Vista.
hackers know this and ping for these open ports to install messenger spam spyware.
after disabling,run anti-spyware program/s
2007-09-05 22:36:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to www.pcworld.com and then go to downloads and search for ad aware and spybot. Download them and run them. That should take care of it.
2007-09-05 22:39:14 · answer #10 · answered by Lostandconfused 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋