my mate said she has got a viruse and every time i talk to her on msn it says from her mad stuff and trys to send me files with a zip on and she said its not her its the virus thing and also it says stuff like this : can i throw this picture of you and me on myspace?.
how can you stop this happening???
2007-12-13 09:24:56 · 8 answers · asked by stokes3146 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Chris has a very good answer.
BUT, Viruses cannot do this sort of thing. Viruses are just Malicious and Unwanted software that can configure settings on the computer.
The behavior your describing seems to be more of a question along the Spyware/Hacking/Trojan Horse Ally.
I would first take Chris's advice and installing one of the BEST AntiViruses on the Freeware Market, Avira AntiVir.
In addition, I'm going to suggest installing a GREAT Firewall, Called Comodo Firewall. This will stop the hacker, or the person on the other hand of the Malware from controling your "Mate's" computer.
The link to download Comodo Firewall is: http://www.comodo.com
Go to Download Programs, and you'll see a whole bunch. You can also download BOClean while your there. It's another nifty malware program that happens to be very good!
Now, that you are secuured we need to get rid of the spyware.
Download a great program that is sponsered by Google! Google offers in its "Google Packs" a great Starters Edition of an amazing piece of software called Spyware Doctor!
Download link: No Link, just use this method:
1) Go to http://www.google.com
2) Search "Google Pack"
3) Go into the frame where it asks you which programs you want to download.
4) Download Norton (If you want, BUT if you already downloaded Avira DON't!) and Spyware Doctor.
5) Install all things, ignore the Google Desktop thing- you can uninstall it later.
Have it scan and remove anything it finds.
Hope I helped and Happy Holidays!
Mike
2007-12-13 10:22:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell her to install a good antivirus, such as Avira AntiVir PE Classic, which is competely free and very good.
You can download it here; http://www.free-av.com/
Do a full scan and delete all infections. She should also run some antispyware scanners like SUPERAntiSpyware, Spybot search and destroy and A-Squared free.
Google those programs to find reviews and download links.
Good luck.
2007-12-13 09:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti Virus:
Avg Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/
Spyware Adware Removal:
Spybot http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Adware 2007 Free http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
Superantispyware http://www.superantispyware.com/
ALL FREE
Having a safe and clean computer does not have to cost a penny.
Hope this helps.
2007-12-13 11:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to download the free version of Avest, free for home personal use. She will get auto. updates on the hour, plus has excellent background scanner.
http://www.avast.com
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-13 09:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
happened to me
i received very similar msges
she needs to get rid of the virus
2007-12-13 09:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that she has a good anti virus and anti spy ware program installed on her computer. check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhksr2KyG for more details.
2007-12-13 10:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell you sister to get Avast! anti-virus
update it, scan the computer and delete any trojans.
2007-12-13 09:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by AMG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats not a virus, a virus stop programs working properly what your seeing are adverts.
2007-12-13 09:32:33 · answer #8 · answered by muffer_3 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋