I don't know why my computer is full of spyware today, maybe because of my brother. Pop-up keep coming up, and something like that. I don't want to format my computer since i have important data in it. I am a computer idiot. Is there any software or method to clean up? I have tried some softwares, but the problem still not solved. Helppp!
When do you normally see the pop-up? Is it when you open a browser or what? If it is at browser level, then you can block pop-up otherwise, you can try to use antispyware software or Antivirus. Explore the list here and what they do:
The InfoStride - Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware (http://www.theinfostride.com/forum/index.php?action=downloads;cat=2)
If you need further help, let us know.
You often have to take a multi-pronged approach to eradicate all the malware. Onw product usually doesn't do it alone.
First download the following (if the virus is blocking your internet, you may have to download these on another machine and burn to CD or copy to a USB memory stick)
Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/)
Superantispyware: SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware! (http://www.superantispyware.com/)
CCleaner (cleans out caches) http://www.ccleaner.com
Avast! 4 Home: http://www.avast.com/
Now, start the machine in Safe Mode (hit the F8 function key as the machine boots up, and choose Safe mode)
Turn off System Restore on your machine, but only until you get this fixed - many of these trojans get copied into the System Restore files, which anti-virus programs aren't allowed to touch and the viruses could reinstall themselves from there. My Computer > Properties > System Restore.
Then run Malwarebytes, and clean everything it says
Then run Superantispyware
Then run Avast - If a virus infection is persistent, use Avast to do a boot-scan - click on "schedule boot-scan" and restart the computer
Then run CCleaner
Then turn System Restore back on.
Now install the antivirus program and antispyware program of your choice to do continuous scanning, and make sure you keep it up to date.
Always keep your Windows, web browser and Java software up to date - frequent patches are released to plug security holes.
10 Quick Fixes for the Worst Security Nightmares - PCWorld (http://www.pcworld.com/article/149298/10_quick_fixes_for_the_worst_security_nightmares.html)
dwilliams15! Thank for the tutorial. Really in-depth.
You may need to install the Anti virus Software which is the capability of removing spy ware from your computer . You need to activate the Software and scan your computer daily . In This way Your anti virus software will detect the virus and you will remove it from your computer and will increase the speed of your computer too .
Hey,
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You need to buy a license copy of Anti virus. This will provide you a complete protection from viruses and spyware.
even if certain sites have high pr and gets high website traffic, be very careful because most of them are bogus and may threaten your pc.