Whenever I go into My Documents, an alert comes up telling me to download free anti-trojan software, but I think that would be a trap, tricking me into downloading more viruses. What can I do to get rid of this?
2007-12-13 09:27:14 · 7 answers · asked by slowandsteadydoesntwintherace 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
This is smitfraud, see Wiki for a destription; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smitfraud
It tries to scare you into installing rouge security programs, most of which are viruses/spyware themselfs. There are specialist programs to remove this type of infection, which I think you should try first.
Run Smitfraudfix tool here; http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
Follow the instructions and it should remove the problem.
If not, you will need to run an antivirus program and multiple antispyware programs. I highly recommend SUPERAntiSpyware which is very good at removing these types of infection. http://www.superantispyware.com/
Also google for A-Squared free edition and Spybot search and destroy.
Run all of those programs in safe mode if you can; http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
Good luck.
2007-12-13 09:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get rid of trojans is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.Anti-Virus is not good at removing trojans,spywares and adwares.
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You can download and scan your computer for free.
2007-12-16 06:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try
http://www.SecureMyWindows.com
2007-12-14 00:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you download the free version of Superantispyware this program will remove spyware as well as a virus. http://www.superantispyware.com
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-13 17:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are the most simplified Removal Instructions from a GREAT Tips website.
I'll suggest signing up and stuff, they are GREAT!
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic17258.html
2007-12-13 18:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Download Avast! Anti-Virus
update it and scan, it'll find any nasty trojan or virus. Good Luck
2007-12-13 17:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by AMG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure that you have a good anti virus and anti spy ware program installed on your computer. check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhksr2KyG for more details.
2007-12-13 18:45:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋