I believe this could be spyware but i cant seem to get rid of it, i have run spybot but it keep appearing, does anyone know how to get shut of it please.
2007-09-13 09:08:33 · 19 answers · asked by bogstandard 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
run a software firewall and if nothing else will get rid of it check into hijack-this ..
2007-09-13 09:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.top5antispyware.info/index.php?t=top5an1
You can download and scan your computer for free.
As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.
Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-09-14 14:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently the most effective way to regain your privacy by removing spyware infections is to use one of the many spyware protective software programs.
A good anti spyware program will do 3 things that will clean your computer and then keep it clean. It will scan your computer to discover where the problem is, then it will run through and completely remove spyware from your system and then it will run on your computer in the background, defending you against future spyware attacks.
You can free download antispyware 2007
http://www.antispyware2007.info which is an essential tool to keep your system free of dangerous spywares, protecting your privacy and your PC. It is a cutting-edge anti-spyware solution. This revolutionary anti-spyware program was created by the industry's top spyware experts in order to protect your computer and your privacy, while ensuring optimal system performance. With the ability to locate, eliminate and prevent the widest range of spyware threats, it is able to offer its users a safe, spyware-free computing experience; and with it's convenient automatic update feature, It ensures continuous up-to-date protection.
It also works very well for me
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2007-09-14 21:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Strong M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is spyware itself. It is a fake notice telling you that you are infected, but in fact it is the infection. You probably do not have that many files infected, but it is definitely in your system. You may have to google it to find out of there is a fix, if you are unable to you may have to take it somewhere like geek squad or some such nonsense. You also would want to disable system restore, many malware programs that are out there now infect system restore so that you still have the infection even after restoring. Good luck
2007-09-13 09:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by graywolfman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free Anti-Virus
1) Avast!(Real Time Protection) http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
2) Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic(No Real Time Protection)
http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinon...
3) Clam AV(Real Time Protection)
http://www.clamav.org/download/sources...
Free Anti-Spyware(Although Avast! also Protects Against Spyware)
1) Spyware Terminator(Real Time Protection Can be downloaded with Clam Av) http://www.spywareterminator.com/dnl/lan...
2) Spybot: S&D(No Real Time Protection)
http://spybot.com/en/mirrors/index.html...
3) Windows Defender(Real Time Protection, included with Microsoft Windows)
Free Firewall
1)Sunbelt Firewall(30 day full version trial then switches to free version still the best free Firewall)
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/home-hom...
2)Zone Alarm Firewall(click on basic protection only) http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...
3)Comodo Firewall http://www.personalfirewall.co...
Free Security Suites(Includes Anti-Virus,Anti-Spyware,Firewa...
1)Cyber Defender Free 2.0(can't believe this company is giving away a free internet security Suite the family pack costs money though legitimate too)
http://www.cyber-defender.com/edc/downlo...
2) eEye Digital Security(Virus Bulletin 100 Stamp of Approval have to buy after one year though)
http://www.eeye.com/html/consumer/produc...
No matter what you download. Download Spyware Blaster. It immunizes your computer preventing Spyware from installing in the first place. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
Although you should eventually download a paid anti-virus,anti-spyware, and firewall program or a Security Suite.
P.S. Took A while Please Rate as best answer.
2007-09-13 11:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run a scan disk on your pc by right clicking on c drive and then properties and then go to Tools tab and then under Error Checking click on check now and put check marks beside those two items that you see and then click on ok on the warning message and then restart your pc to start the scan.
One more thing is you have to run the complete virus scan on your computer using your anti virus software. Good luck!
2007-09-13 09:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by GQ19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://www.spybotonline.info
a.Scan your computer for hidden AdWare and Spyware, Remove them permanently.
b.It can Block adware and spyware from sneaking into your system.
c.You are notified the moment a spyware application attempts to run on your system.
2007-09-14 20:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a spyware or an annoying adware, however try to download free AVG anti-Spyware and run a full system scan it could help.If no, you may go to the alternative of formatting your system once again
2007-09-13 09:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by ThunderCyclon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some companies tell you that you have infections to sell you their junk. Is your pc running ok? If not then you may have infected files. Try spybot--its free maybe that will fix it for you.
2007-09-13 09:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.
Disable "System Restore" for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/en-us/management/sysrestore_faq.mspx
Now restart in safe mode.
To get in safe mode Press "F8" upon boot up.
Select "Safe mode with Network".
Go to Start – Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
Do a full scan of all your drives. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.
Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).
Do a full scan of all your drives. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
**NOTE**: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.
When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.
Turn on "System Restore".
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Antivirus: BitDefender Online scanner - will scan and remove threats.
Anti adware/spyware: Ewido Online Scanner - will scan and remove threats.
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**NOTE**: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more off.
You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall, pop up blocker and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don't have it.
2007-09-13 09:33:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to add/remove programs and get rid of it-it is in effect spyware itself.
2007-09-13 09:22:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋