Virus goes to "yourgift.com" how does one remove this virus without paying their blackmail program?

Question

The virus is always going to yourgift.com on Win XP. AVG can't get it out. An ad comes saying you can get rid of it for a fee. Thanks a bunch in advance.

Sorry "yourgiftpro.com" is where it's trying to go.

Answer 1

your best bet is to save all of the data that you want to keep. and do a fresh install of windows, this way you are sure that you have got rid of it. if you can remember where you picked up the virus, keep a record so you can put it on your baned list.

this is the best way that you can be sure of getting rid of it.

you could try these 2 programs if you like , it is worth a try to see if they can remove it, antivirus and spyware programs, if you are looking for a free antivirus and spyware, well I have been using these two for the last month or so, on a trial by myself, and so far, they are as good as any, that I have tried, if not better, since installing them they have picked up any and all known viruses and spyware.
The spyware impressed me, when I installed a torrent tool bar, that was full of spyware it not only removed the spyware it removed the tool bar as well, which impressed me.
The two programs are AVAST home and SPYWARE TERMINATOR; I would recommend these two programs to protect your systems.
The first link is avast antivirus
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10721010.html?tag=topic
This is the link for spyware terminator
http://www.download.com/Spyware-Terminator/3640-8022_4-10689834.html?tag=lst-0-1
This is the link to a group that I have started for myself but I think it will be of future use to everyone that wants to join
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/arc_pc_clinic/


i would be very greatful if you could tell me if they worked, i know the setting back to factory condition will work. ps have your tried a system restore, to a time when your pc was working ok

Answer 2

Its probably just a scam to get you into buying a program, that will cause you even more troubles.

If AVG is not detecting anything at all, but you feel there is something on your computer, that is completely normal!

AVG tends to recieve a 65-85% Detection rate, which would make it mediocre.

Avast! Home Edition Recieves an 85-93% Detection Rate, which would make it a GOOD ANTIVIRUS.

Avira AntiVir recieves 95-99% Detection Rate which would make it a GREAT Antivirus.

All of these are Free as well!

http://www.free-av.com Avira AntiVir
http://www.avast.com Avast! Home Edition

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

Start by blocking access to their site.

Tools > Internet Options > Security tab > Restricted Sites

Then do an online scan at Bitdefender.com.

If Bitdefender doesn't get it or if it reappears after you boot, post another question.

OK?

- CarlD

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070903194544AA3ozdo&r=w#E8JRKDr.MDfydGaYiK_h

Answer 5

Go to trend micro and run housecall-it's free and a top rated anti virus and malware program

Answer 6

Try http://www.antivirusprotector.info
I am using that antivirus program.It works very well.
Just do a free scan.There are over 20,000,000 downloads by people in over 100 countries!

Answer 7

Norton Spy Scan will get rid of it

Answer 8

Not familiar with AVG, but boot into safe mode and run it there.

Answer 9

pass to "upload/do away with classes" under "pc". by default you're able to have a working laptop or pc icon for "pc" or "My pc". discover the record, and do away with it. If it would not do away with, you have got an endemic.