How do I remove "adware" ?

Question

My labtop got hacked! I have tried to go "control panel", then to "add or remove programs", but couldn't find find an adware. Please help!!! thank you

Answer 1

Use True Sword: http://www.securitystronghold.com/true_sword.html
Here are the reasons:
* This one can fix over quarter of a million malicious problems
* It's fast, especially with Windows XP
* That will never delete the file your system needs for proper work, while the other programs remove everything they found as a threat
* This program will NEVER piss you off with useless informational boxes.

By the way, if you look around last questions, you'll find several talking that Spybot and Ad-aware are also have some problems with solving malicious problems.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

Ouch, infected by adware while browsing the internet. That suck's dude. Don't worry it has

happened to Millions of people all over the internet.

I was infect with adware the other day, and tried all the so called "free" removal programs. One

of them actually infected me with additional Adware. I couldn't believe it! I was so frustrated,

that I almost went and bought a new computer. It is a good thing that my friend told me about

XoftSpySE. It told me that it would solve all of my adware and spyware headaches, and boy

was he right. I continue to be adware and spyware free to this day.


To remove adware,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!

Answer 3

Hi,
You should use "Netcom3".It's extremely effective.

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Answer 4

No single program can detect and eradicate all adaware and spyware. It is best to use multiple programs, I recommend using Ad-aware and Spybot which are among the best (they are free).

The best spyware remover is Webroot Spy Sweeper, but it's not free. http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/anti-spyware-reviews/index.html

Running these programs in Safe Mode (tap F8 after powering on the computer and choose to boot to Safe Mode) can be more effective.

Answer 5

DO NOT Buy spyware removers the 2 best are both free.

I'd reccomend these 2, run each in turn
ADAWARE fro www.lavasoftusa.com (Free personal version)
also SPYBOT S&D from www.spybot.org (Again free for home use)


Also worth having in toolbox is CCLEANER from www.ccleaner.com again a free download, and a good general windows tidyup utility.

Answer 6

To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you have to use an antispyware or even more. You can download a antispyware software.
There are the best and newest top ten anti-spywares in 2007.
--Top Ten Anti-Spyware Software Review 2007--
Link:<--http://ttreviews.info
You can download one and scan your system.
All can be trusted.

Answer 7

it sounds like you did pick up some stuff. not anyone scanner is going to catch anything, therefore you need to run a combination of scans. i copied this from a post that i had replied to (and the link to that post, should you need it, or if the links don't work). also, make sure you run all of the scans in "safe mode". g/l, sos



http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5125 <-- ccleaner, this will delete alot of crap (temp files, etc.), if you have stuff in the recycle bin that you need, make sure you uncheck that box.

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/default.aspx <-- mcafee "stinger"

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2859 <-- spyware blaster (helps to keep stuff from ever installing)

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html <-- spybot s&d

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506 <-- ad-aware

i'd run these scans then see what you found. i tend to like yahoo's toolbar which has a spyware scan that you can run.

http://toolbar.yahoo.com/ <-- yahoo toolbar with spyware scan.

basically, you need to run a combination of scans, not 1 antispyware scan is going to catch everything. when you run a combination of scans, then you are improving your odds.

also, i'd boot into safe mode, and then run antivirus scans and see what they catch.

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html <-- bitdefender

http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan.html <-- kaspersky

http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?cid=9914 <-- mcafee

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym <-- symantec


fyi, just be patient. i'd reboot between every couple of scans or installations, you to don't things hosed up.

edit: it looks like the links are broken (fixed them)

Answer 8

Do as below...
use ccleaner to clean/remove programs as below
http://www.timeatlas.com/tutorials/Ccleaner.htm

use spybot n remove spyware as below
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html

Do rate if it helped..

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Answer 10

I think Ad-Aware SE is great and is free