I just downloaded SpyBot Search and Destroy, I scanned my computer and removed all the problems... I am still having pop-ups after that. What is going on? I have a firewall and I have pop-up blockers. It said there are no more problems. What's the deal?
2007-09-24 14:08:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
1st go to safe mode since most virus cant operate properly here
then run combination of spybot,ad-aware 2007,a-squared free,n avg is perfect for pc protection.
u can download all these from download.com for free.there are also many other good antivirus here.it is a cool site and safe for downloading software
if this not help,use smitfraudfix
2007-09-24 23:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by zahrin_surie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comodo Firewall is very good if you know how to use it. I recommend Zone alarm its free for ever and its very easy to use and it does ask if you want to aprove to open everything, But thats normal.
Comdo Firewall
Download
Link
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/d...
Zone alarm
Free Forever
Download Link
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...
A good anti-spyware would have to be one of the following : Ad-Aware 2007, AVG Anti-Spyware, CWShredder, Spybot Search And Destroy, Windows Defeneder, Spyware Blaster. I am pretty sure all these programs are free forever too.
Ad-Aware 2007
Download Link
This is also free forever
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...
AVG Anti-Spyware
Download Link
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spy...
CWShredder
Download Link
This is not free forever
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/downloads/ho...
Spybot Search & Destroy
Download Link
http://filehippo.com/download_spybot_sea...
On the right hand side should be the green box then click download latest verison
Windows Defender
Download link
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...
Spyware Blaster
Download Link
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
Those are pretty good suggestions. I highly recommend getting ad-aware 2007, you can also get as many anti-spyware downloads as you want only one firewall though.
All downloads can be found at
Filehippo.com
Im pretty sure these block popups
Everett S.
Source(s):
Filehippo.com
2007-09-24 22:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop ups are different than any of the others.
These are
Viruses
Trojans
Malware
Spyware
POP-UPs
Cookies
So you will need different softwares for each.
I have Virus Software, Spybot, Adaware and I use Disc Cleanup thats it
I have found that Popup blockers are fair at best. I don't even use one.
Don
2007-09-24 21:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can run all the programs you want to try and solve this the bottom line is if you run a windows operating system this is the day to day crap you have to deal with
there is a free option out there Linux is a very strong and stable OS freespire and ubuntu are just 2 of hundreds of distros out there and freespire is very easy for the first time user with its free CNR that installs new programs for you
2007-09-24 21:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-09-24 21:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
download the AVG anti virus free edition and AVG anti spyware trial for 30 days, its good! it automatically detects if u got spyware!
try download ad aware SE from javasoft i think
2007-09-24 21:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by ♥†º н—є—ℓ—ℓ—σ º†♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popup blocker can be turned on and off....and if you once gave permission it is still active at that site...you need to tell your popup blocker to block all ALL
2007-09-24 21:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by Oldmansea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CCleaner.com
Sentinel and All-Seeing eye from majorgeeks.com
Try these and perhaps they can assist you. Good luck.
2007-09-24 21:13:33 · answer #8 · answered by extitude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get ZA zone alarm :] has blocked 1000 intrusions for me so far.
2007-09-24 21:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, and Opera have perfectly good built in pop-up blockers. They must be enabled to work. After they are enabled pop-ups should be rare.
IE7 : Tools > pop up blocker > turn on
Firefox: Tools > options > content >Check "block pop up windows
Opera: Tools > Quick Preferences > Block unwanted pop-ups
If you get more than 3 pop ups per day with the browser pop up blocker enabled, you are infected with malware. If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
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Securing a Personal Machine
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html
OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html
If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan.
Full Time (Active) Virus Protection
If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
Try AVG first.
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
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Update your spyware protection and run a full scan.
If you do not have active spyware protection, install
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
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Install:
CCleaner:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Do not install optional toolbar.
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
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Install either one not both:
McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
http://www.siteadvisor.com/
Indicates if a site is unsafe and can link to a page to explain why it is unsafe.
TrendProtectâ¢
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/free_security_tools/trendprotect.php
TrendProtect is a FREE browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time:
CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
Shoot The Messenger
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
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Special Removal Tools
Run only if indicated
Roguefix.bat
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html
Vundo Fix and
VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html
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Run this time and monthly:
Microsoft Update:
Run in "Custom Mode". Install everthing, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.
http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Rootkits Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Panda Anti-Rootkit
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
BitDefender Online Scanner
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
CA eTrust® PestScan
http://pestpatrol.com/pestscan/index.htm
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee - Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs
Panda Software - ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_2.asp
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp
Trend Micro⢠HouseCall
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
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Additional Information:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-09-24 21:39:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋