i dont wanna spend much... should i necessarily call up a mechanic? i have installed norton internet security after the problem.. it has blocked the spywares but my PC still shows the alert message on my screen... how can i fix the problem?
2007-11-02 18:55:44 · 9 answers · asked by vidya 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Currently the most effective way to remove spyware and adware infections is to use one of the many spyware protective software programs.
A good anti spyware/adware program will do 3 things that will clean your computer and then keep it clean. It will scan your computer to discover where the problem is, then it will run through and completely remove spyware from your system and then it will run on your computer in the background, defending you against future spyware attacks.
You can free download antispyware 2007
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2007-11-05 14:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.top5antispyware.info/index.php?t=top5an1
You can download and scan your computer for free.
As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.
Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-11-05 14:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by Gee S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people will say it's better to 'pay' but I have had these free programs installed on my PC for nearly 2 years now and have had no problems with adware and spyware...always remember to update your scanners before running,
SUPERAntiSpyware (free)
http://www.superantispyware.com/...
'SuperAntiSpyware' will clean your system, and has a browser page restore function to set your page back to normal and alert you when your browser page has been changed.
Ad-Aware (free)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/index.php
SpyBot S&D (free)
http://www.safer-networking.org/
And clean up the clutter with...
CCleaner (free)
http://www.ccleaner.com/
2007-11-02 19:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
install ''spybot search and destroy"..update it..and run it.it'll find all the spywares..click on "fix it"..and all the spywares will be removed from ur pc..
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
2007-11-03 00:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go download the free version of avg anti spyware. scan and see if it can remove it. i use the anti virus and anti spy. they both work better than norton and they are free lol.
2007-11-02 19:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by flashlight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for and download Ad-Aware, XoftSpy, and Spybot-Search & Destroy. They're all freeware, and they all work. I use all of them because each will find and remove things the others miss.
2007-11-02 19:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download ad-aware and spybot. both are free and very good. click on the links below.
2007-11-02 19:04:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ya..go to control panel....click on add or remove..program......in that dialouge box shos ..u r programs list in tht u got u r spyware....& remove it.
2007-11-02 22:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Cool P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a good antispyware.
2007-11-03 21:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by Deepak Vasudevan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋