i was doing a search on yahoo,when i got pop ups saying protect your computer from spyware and adware i am doing every thing i can and its not helping.please help!!!!!!!!!!!thank you
2007-12-30 12:31:13 · 14 answers · asked by timlamb87 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
IGNORE the people saying to get Adaware and Spybot (outdated and mediocre performance). Get SuperAntispyware Free Edition and Spyware Terminator (free) from www.download.com and your pop-ups are gone. Both of these programs will keep your computer clean and malware free.Try it for yourself. Trust me!
2007-12-30 12:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Hugh J's Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe that pop-up is just an ad? Just get a decent anti-virus (like Norton) and it will protect you from viruses + spyware.
2007-12-30 12:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by GetDownWithThe$ickness 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-12-30 12:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by Uw N 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You probably are infected by spyware, the best thing to do is to go to windows update and loof for free antispyware in there. If this does not work, and it should, the you should probably perform a system recovery which will reset your computer to the manufacturer settings. this can be doen by goign to search and typing system recovery. Good Luck!
2007-12-30 12:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jorge 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The warning is caused by a malware. Never follow the link on the popup. I suggest you to run AVG Anti-virus together with Avast Anti-virus. Avast is good for internet and network protection while AVG is good for real-time protection. Good luck.
free.grisoft.com
www.avast.com
2007-12-30 12:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by galaxy_hunter91 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Download the free version of Superantispyware. I use this software and will find what all other miss, or unable to clean.
http://www.superantispyware. Update and run an indepth scan.
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-30 12:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ignore the popups....they are simply scare tactics trying to bait you into clicking to their sites.....if you want REAL spyware/adware protection, try LAVASOFT AD-AWARE or SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY. Google for the links.
2007-12-30 12:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by Spectre 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The pop-up spyware scarer is trying to get you to BUY their spyware. Someone already mentioned lavasoft, go for it.
2007-12-30 12:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by Tom K 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is pop ups turn on a pop up blocker if you dont have 1 get the google toolbar it has one free
you should also get spybot and lavasofts adaware if you dont already have it run them both and get rid of anything they say, they are both free and avail from majorgeeks.com
2007-12-30 12:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by kind 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Make sure Java and Windows updates are current.
Google the terms Vundo and Smitfraud infections and read about them.
Try this: http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
2007-12-30 12:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Computers_luv_me 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋