How can I remove a virus?

Question

How can I remove a virus named "Worm.Win32.NetSky?" I've never had a virus, but I am getting warnings every couple of minutes telling me I may be infected. Also, my computer is crawling. This is my work computer. I told my boss previously that we need protection, but now look. Is there a way to kill the virus without losing my files?

Answer 1

I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following linkhttp://www.computeractive.co.uk/. On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps

Answer 2

Just run a virus scan and allow it to remove the virus. It won't damage any of your files. If you don't have an antivirus use an online one, like this:

http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/

Answer 3

here is the removal tool http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/removal_tool/threat_writeups/FxNetsky.exe

also worth downloading and running http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE to remove any fake pop up messages.

Once you have done both get a free virus protection software such as avg http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-products/us/frt/0?prd=aff

Answer 4

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Asking-help-Worm-Win32-Netsky-t175392.html

Answer 5

get a antivirus