my computer has a virus?

Question

my computer picked up a virus somewhere and i tried to get rid of it by downloading a bunch of free anti-virus software. well, none of it seems to be working and i was wondering if there is way to just delete everything on my computer and get it back to the way it was before i got a virus? and how do i do it?

Answer 1

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Minddoctor, France

Answer 2

Don't go deleting stuff.

Because you may end up deleting or removing something very important for your computer.

You probably have one Anti-Virus working against another.

They say Anti- Virus Norton is best, but I always find it slows down my computer, so I manage mine myself, with simple Firewall Anti- Virus protection.

I have removed Norton.

(Even though Norton can sometimes repair damage for you).

May be a good idea for you to save all your important documents and pictures and anything else you may have onto CD or DVD.

Did you have back up disk?

Certainly you need a friend who knows what he/she is doing to help you with it.

*I have Microsoft Vista

Answer 3

well
if u have XP or vista, then that should be easy
start-->>system tools--> system restore, choose a date before the incident

a VERY effective antiviruse is Avast! it works in the background and it works great for me. U dont have to pay it much attention except for when scanning it. If u dont like that AVG antivirus is pretty good too according to some ppl.

Answer 4

If you have a system restore disk that came with your computer you can do a total format and reinstall. This will take it back to its factory state.

Make sure you put pictures and documents on a disc before you do it.

Answer 5

you can either use system restore to do that go to start then all programs then hp tools and system restore or you can rid of the virus with this
http://www.download.com/McAfee-VirusScan-Plus/3000-2239_4-10763995.html

this may only be a trial but it works great im sure it will convince you to buy it!

Answer 6

REMOVE VIRUS/TROJAN/WORM\S

getting rid of these pests is a real P.I.A.!!! need LOTS of patience too!!

are you SURE you have any of the above or MIGHT it just be those ****** pop up ads?

those are Messenger Spam! you know,you have a quad-trillion trouble makers and they can be removed for just $$$$$

start--administrative tools--services
alerter service
right click--select properties--select disable from drop down menu

repeat this process for messenger service

remove virus/trojan/worm:

start--control panel--internet options--privacy--advanced--override
select:
allow 1st party cookies
BLOCK 3rd [ tracking ] party cookies

delete cookies/history/temp files from internet options general page

empty prefetch and temp file folders
start--control panel--[ XP ] local disk drive (c), [ Vista ] O.S. (c)--windows
temp folder-- [ XP ] file, [ Vista ] organize--select all
press delete key on keyboard

now go OFFLINE and power back up under SAFE MODE.
while booting up,press f-8 key till you get SAFE MODE utility selection

1st thing,turn OFF system restore where nasties lurk.
XP:
start
all programs--accessories--system tools--system restore
settings--drive (c)--setting--check the OfF box [ while there,set slider to 3% to recover 10% disk space ]

Vista:
start--control panel--performance,information & tools--open disk clean link--select O.S. (c)--select more options--select system restore and shadow copies--select clean up

do a disk clean:
XP:
start--all programs--accessories--system tools--disk clean--disk drive (c)--click delete--click delete again to finish

Vista:
start--control panel--performance,information & tools--select disk clean--select disk drive [ O.S. c ]--click ok--click delete--click ok

HOPEFULLY,you have an anti-virus--anti-rootkit blocker as well as at least 2 anti-spyware removers installed.
run those. if you haven't proper protect installed,before you go offline,download them from here
http://browseraddons.friendpages.com
i'd also HIGHLY reccomend downloading Firefox web browser and it's attending security extensions.

once you are cleaned up,return to system restore and create a new,clean restore point to work from in the future.

anti-virus shield:
Avast
anti spyware shield:
Spyware Blaster
AVG anti spyware
anti hijacker:
Arovax
file cleaner:
Cleaner
registry cleaner:
RegSeeker

see above link to download these

also download Firefox and the security extensions you'll find there

Answer 7

most free antivirus software is bad.....a lot is spyware itself