by running an adware away scan (scan only), i got a report of 7 objects in categories such as system restriction, IE UrlSearchHook,IE Url BHO & Toolbar, and Notify Dlls. i'm looking for some free software to remove this infection. the webpage http://nsl-school.org is my home page now(it used to be yahoo.com). i contracted this infection by accidentally clicking on a link that i received through yahoo messenger. this infection in its initial stages used to send out harmful links to all my contacts on yahoo messenger. ppppppppplllllllls HELP!
2007-09-28 05:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Vimala K 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi. You can manually reset the home page in IE but it sounds like it would redirect you anyway. Try "WindowsCare" http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html .
2007-09-28 05:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would download Adware, Spybot, an antivirus (AVG, Avast, or Clamwin), and the program CCleaner (all these are FREE). Once you download and install all those, disconnect your computer from the internet and run them each, two programs at a time. Then restart and run them again. That should get rid of your problems for sure.
2007-09-28 05:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus...
Run Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware weekly.
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.
2007-09-28 05:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you can use an antispyware or even more.
There are 10 good anti-spywares.
here is the reviews: http://topten-reviews.info
2007-09-28 15:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋