Ok have you ever been surfing the internet, and then all the suden it changes from what you were doing to a page thats is like YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED and it shows like a percent bar going up...and it like shows some outrageous # of things my computer has on it like viruses then its like DOWNLOAD this to get rid of them! Is this like a advertisment or is my computer really infected?
2007-09-14 07:37:02 · 10 answers · asked by Bri 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Don't do it! They are trying to panic you into downloading their software, which will infest your computer.
2007-09-14 07:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are seeing is usually called a "rogue" spyware program. It is a program designed to sent you frightening messages to scare you into buying their software. If you download their trail or free version, it will usually report "hundreds" of viruses and spyware (all fake) and then want big bucks to clean them. It is a scam. Do NOT download their software. Do NOT give them any money.
If you are considered about spyware, go to http://download.com and get the free program Spybot Seek&Destroy. If you have any spyware on your computer, it will find and clean it for free - including the "rogue" spyware giving you all those messages.
2007-09-14 14:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These programs usually install themselves onto your PC without your permission.
They will show fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the Paid Version.
AdAware, Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware are the programs I currently use to eliminate popups, spyware, and adware from my computer. They are well-written, and do not add popups or ads themselves.
Check for updates before booting in safe mode and performing a scan, in case a newer version exists.
SuperAntiSpyware (free)
Spybot S&D (free)
Ad-aware SE Personal (free)
2007-09-15 07:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware.
AntiVermins, VirusBurst, Pest Capture, SpyDawn, SpyCrush, DriveCleaner.
That's justa few of the names that the scumware goes by.
Download a good Spyware dectector, Adaware is one, Spybot is another, and there are others. Run it and get rid of the infection.
2007-09-14 14:45:11 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are scams. Yes they will scan your sys. and create paranoia in order to link you to some BS app you have to buy to repair these problems. Most of these scans are even bogus. They even show broken links and other minor problems to be EMERGENCIES to try and scare you. You should get a pop-up blocker to block most of this trash. protonic.com is a great free tech site that has many great free, and tested apps for you. Check the discussions and forums area for a lot of info about problems and solutions to most of your needs!!!
2007-09-14 14:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ur computer is really infected the same thing happened to me after i downloaded a unknown program
2007-09-14 14:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by Miguel G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your computer is not infected !!!!!!!
its a trick to trick you into downloading the virus or malware.
You think you are downloading antivirus but it will actually be a virus that will be hard to get rid of and cause all sorts of problems.
2007-09-14 14:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by tommy d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had this happen do not click on it , it is a trick to give you a virus you might be infected with a worm or trojan ,
download www.avast.com for free home edition. and scan
2007-09-14 14:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer is not infected. It's a scam to steal your money.
2007-09-14 15:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Someone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adware most likely. use these
adaware http://www.lavasoft.com
spybot http://www.spybot.info
2007-09-14 14:42:19 · answer #10 · answered by Z 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋