This is what is on my pc when i try to log in:
Your Computer has several fatal errors due to spyware activty.
Your IP address is XXXXXXXXX and via this address an inauthorized access was gained by another comter.It is strongly recommended to install an antispyware software to clos all security vulnerbilities.
Is there free something i can use??
2007-12-28 14:35:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.
Disable "System Restore" for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/en-us/management/sysrestore_faq.mspx
Now restart in safe mode.
To get in safe mode Press "F8" upon boot up.
Select "Safe mode with Network".
Go to Start - Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
Do a full scan of all your drives. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.
Go to Start - Run - type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).
Do a full scan of all your drives. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
**NOTE**: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.
When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.
Turn on "System Restore".
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Antivirus: BitDefender Online scanner - will scan and remove threats.
Anti adware/spyware: Ewido Online Scanner - will scan and remove threats.
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**NOTE**: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more off.
2007-12-28 14:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is merely an attempt to get you to take action using a popup designed to lure you into installing their spyware. Anytime a window pops up trying to scare you into action, it's not legit. I'm guessing that popup window also had a link to where you can download such "anti-spyware" software??
It's junk, ignore it.
As for everyone else suggesting to download anti-spyware software and AV software....yea, you should have done this a while ago. Do it now if you haven't! I recommend AVG Free (free.grisoft.com) and SpyBot Search & Destroy (www.spybot.info)
Good luck!
2007-12-28 22:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to majorgeeks.com and get some of the software there the best stuff in my opionion are
lavasofts adaware and spybots search and destroy use them together daily, You will also need a virus software most work in real time and get a firewall so that it can try to catch before it invades the computer.
Both are free^^^^
2007-12-28 22:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by kind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try http://free,grisoft.com and download a free version of AVG antispyware.
Nevertheless, you should consider to invest on a good internet security suite. It can save your productivity.
The following sites may be helpful for some basic.
http://www.infosec.gov.hk
http://www.cert.org
2007-12-28 23:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by giginotgigi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probly some spyware installed.
You could try Ad-Aware.
2007-12-28 22:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by tripleplay905 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for software,
go to google and search Ad-Aware,
or even "spy bot search and destroy"
Free and works great!
good luck!
2007-12-28 22:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny ` 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to downloads.com and there will be several i reccomend zone alarm or avg i like avg best
2007-12-28 22:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by Must Be The Clouds In My Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋