How To get rid of a certain virus that keeps popping up?
Hey I’M a little new to yahoo ask you question anyways id REALLY APPRECIATE if some one helps me
I’m getting these constant pop ups just now and its saying you have melware infection and spy ware all that i don’t click them i just hit no this happened before but not as bad and so I’m running spy bot search and destroy and its finding stuff like
HotkeysHook
SPYsheriff
Magicacontrol.agent
Win.32.ac
inet delivery
media update
Smitfraud-C
Smitfraud-C.gp
Virtumonde
Golden Palace.casino
And tons more i just came home and started it up no problems before and just BAM i got hit it stinks a lot
Its downloading icons like GAY and lesbian
PORN DVD
Also note: i do not watch porn nor look at it i just somehow got these viruses.
Websites i been to:
Msn.com
Rune scape.com
You tube.com
Google.com
and Yahoo.com nothing bad or harmful just gaming and watching you tube videos
I’d really appreciate all the help i can get
Thanks.
You will need to scan your computer with anti-malware applications.
No single anti-spyware application is perfect so I recommend using at least 2 different programs. Spybot Search & Destroy is one of the best. I also recommend SUPERAntiSpyware. Other free anti-spyware programs would be Adaware, AVG Anti-spyware (formally Ewido), A-squared, Spyware Terminator and SpywareBlaster.
If you do not have an updated anti-virus program always running, you need to get one. Install only one, but you can get AVG, Avast! or AntiVir for free.
Running these programs in Safe Mode (tap F8 as the computer boots up and choose to boot to safe mode) can be more effective.
I strongly recommend using FireFox, it’s a far better and safer alternative to Internet Explorer. If you add-on McAfee SiteAdvisor, it will warn you of potentially harmful sites. I also recommend CCleaner which is a free system optimization and privacy tool.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:16 pm
You will need to scan your computer with anti-malware applications.
No single anti-spyware application is perfect so I recommend using at least 2 different programs. Spybot Search & Destroy is one of the best. I also recommend SUPERAntiSpyware. Other free anti-spyware programs would be Adaware, AVG Anti-spyware (formally Ewido), A-squared, Spyware Terminator and SpywareBlaster.
If you do not have an updated anti-virus program always running, you need to get one. Install only one, but you can get AVG, Avast! or AntiVir for free.
Running these programs in Safe Mode (tap F8 as the computer boots up and choose to boot to safe mode) can be more effective.
I strongly recommend using FireFox, it’s a far better and safer alternative to Internet Explorer. If you add-on McAfee SiteAdvisor, it will warn you of potentially harmful sites. I also recommend CCleaner which is a free system optimization and privacy tool.
References :
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.getfirefox.com
http://www.ccleaner.com
October 21st, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Install, update and run at least one anti virus program and at least 2 anti spyware programs Keep them up to date and run them regularly. Consider using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer.
Free Anti-Virus for home use
AVG Free
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/20601
Avast! 4 Home
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Mcafee Free tools
http://us.mcafee.com/root/catalog.asp?catid=free
Clam (open source)
Mac http://www.clamxav.com/
Win http://www.clamwin.com/
Unix http://www.clamav.net/
Anti-Spyware
Ad-Aware 2008
http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
SpyBot Search & Destroy
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/27115
References :
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 am
First you do need a good spyware program, Spyware Doctor is probably the best application for removing adware, spyware and even trojans and worms. After running Spyware Doctor you will still need to remove stubborn malware. If you know the location of these threats you can eliminate them by opening a Command Prompt window. Start Button/All Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt. type: del and then a space, then drag and drop the infected folder into the Command Prompt window and hit enter. This will immediately delete the unwanted file, it will not go into the recycle bin. This method is more effective than even the best AntiVirus or Spyware protection and is a little known hack by professional ITservicemen. You can get a trial of the Starter Edition of Spyware Doctor at the site listed at the bottom of the page in Google Pack and good luck.
References :
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/