how do you get rid of malware???

Question

pop up window every few minutes claiming i have malware thru my pc protection plus, it ask me to clear them but i continue getting them, could this be the cause of computer freezing up??

Answer 1

combination of spybot,ad-aware 2007,a-squared free,n avg is perfect for pc protection.

u can download it from download.com for free.there are also many other good antivirus here.it is a cool site and safe for downloading software.

Answer 2

To prevent that mallware gets on your computer it is better to install a firewall. You can get a FREE version at http://www.zonelabs.com

This one is called ZoneAlarm.

A firewall will virtually make your computer invisible for the internet and will only allow data that you ask for.

From time to time it will ask your permission to give programs access to the internet.

To avoid mallware it is better not to download too much FREE stuff.

The program suggested above is indeed a good program to remove malware or spyware.

Answer 3

Your PC is infected with a smitfraud trojan.
Spyware such as Smitfraud can invade your privacy, bombard you with pop-up windows, slow down your computer, and even make your computer crash.
Go here and use the smitfraud removal tool
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
* You will probably recieve several answers to your question. Whoever helped you the most,please come back and give that person Best Answer.

Answer 4

Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/...... . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.


Download, update and run SuperAntiSpyware---http://www.snapfiles.com/get/SuperAntiSpyware.html




Now to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place....

Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html...
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.

It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.

Answer 5

Do not download/except the pop-ups.

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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You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall, pop up blocker and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don't have it.

I use on Windows XP Home SP2:
AntiVirus: BitDefender (Real Time Scanner): http://www.bitdefender.com/no/view/Download-Free-Products.html
Firewall: Comodo: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Anti-Adware, Spyware, Malware:
Comodo Anti-Adware (Real Time Scanner): http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
Ad-Aware 2007: http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
Spybot-S&D: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
SuperAntiSpyware: http://superantispyware.com/
AVG Anti-Rootkit: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/download-free-anti-rootkit/us/crp/0
CCleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/

All are free.

**NOTE**
Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
Anti-Adware, Spyware, Malware are okey to have more off.

Answer 6

this is probably spyware poping up wanting you to click on their pop up to put a real virus on your computer use a trusted anti-virus software such as norton, mcaffee, or stop sign and do a full system scan to clear any viruses

Answer 7

Try using the following free programs to scan for and remove spyware:

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx