i keep getting pop ups more and more from this spyware saying i have many trojans,ive checked with my own security and it says i have none. CONFUSED cant get this malware off!!!!
2007-10-01 17:55:52 · 7 answers · asked by michele 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Here is a list of some free ANTI-SPYWARE programs.
Adaware is probably the most popular.
Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware
Microsoft Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
AVG
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Spyware Terminator 2
http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Anti-Spyware for a cost.
Personally I bought Webroot's Spysweeper, their product is great and well worth the money. Watch Best Buy ads because sometimes it goes on sale for $10 to $15.
Webroot Spysweeper
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/compare/freeware.html?rc=4929
PCTools Spyware Doctor
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/
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You can also do an online scan for viruses and spyware for free from the major vendors. Some these require Internet Explorer to run because of Active-X
Trend-Micro
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Computer Associates
http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pestscan/
Panda Software
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/
Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/?langid=ie&venid=sym
Mcafee Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/catalog.asp?catid=free
Kaspersky Scanner
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Microsoft Protection Scanner
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt
F-Secure
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/olsbeta.shtml
BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
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McAfee has a free site-advisor tool that helps you prevent going to websites that may be dangerous.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/
2007-10-01 17:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html
2. Run the vundo and combo fix
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html
3. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html
and superantispyware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html
to get rid of the nasties
4. Run a free online virus scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html
5. Get the clean up tools to clean up the spyware from your temp folder (the place they are stored when downloaded by internet explorer)
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/clean-up-tools-to-prevent-people-from.html
If you still have question or problems let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit the HijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
Wiping your computer clean is not the solution.
Asking /paying someone else to fix the problem is not the solution .
TAKE A STAND NOW. IT's YOUR COMPUTER !!
2007-10-01 18:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dell techies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
90% of my husband's income comes from viruses and malware contaminations. He suggests using Firefox instead of Internet Exploder (exploder he calls it) and FREE for home use...
-Avast.com
(Found on download.com)
-Spybot search and destroy (by safer networking - there are a few fakers on the site, so make sure it's by safer networking).
-Crap cleaner - takes off the residue of spyware and viruses.
Websites such as Geocity, Tripod, Myspace, and other social sites have compromised pages that will infect your PC, so avoid them at all possible.
*A side note if anyone in the house does it...
A "safe" adult site is richards.realm.c o m
To "browse" the sites the husband suggests downloading a (FREE) linux live CD (like knopix) and run it WITH A ROUTER...
*Not advocating the adult sites, but the husband has had to deal with individuals repeatedly infecting machines with nasty infections. He winds up teaching a lot newbies how to surf safe.
2007-10-01 18:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by kris_1492 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You should use "Spybot".It's very effective.I don't have anymore problem with spyware,pop-up or Trojan.I came across this software in PC World Magazine.You can download for FREE.Check it out here:
http://flingk.com/9qgu5ez
2007-10-03 09:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of security have you got? The popups are trying to stampede you, it is probably not that bad, but it is greatly annoying. The previous poster lists several reputable antispyware software. I recommend both ad-aware and spybot.
For best results, boot into safe mode and remove restore points before scan.
2007-10-01 18:01:38 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download avg and spybot s&d theyre free. run a scan with both.
2007-10-01 17:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by fishshogun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SuperAntiSpyware usually gets rid of this crap...
****SUPERAntiSpyware****
http://www.superantispyware.com/...
2007-10-01 18:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋