I keep on getting Pop up’s, my computer is running much slower. Everything is performing arts really weird. I’ve heard that lots of Adware/spyware removal programs are really weak. Are there any recommendations for excellent programs/thoughts to get my computer back to normal? I appreciate everything so much! Best!
Best answer:
Answer by classic
Both of these are free and safe to use. They both do a excellent job of removing spyware.
After you install them,update them to get the full affect.
Spybot – Search & End detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to make a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven’t intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been “hijacked” (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don’t see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.spybot.info/
http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other harvest miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the simple ones!
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This procedure works for all Malware. You can use any AntiVirus or AntiSpy program you have downloaded on your computer.
For what you describe I recommend these programs.
Download and update ewido. Do not run:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/download-free-anti-rootkit/us/crp/0
Download and update AdAware. Do not run:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/
TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.
3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click “Show hidden files and folders”, and clear(uncheck) the “Hide protected operating system files” check box.
IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very excellent reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Delight turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.
EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:
1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline make pleased check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.
RESTART IN SAFE MODE:
To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is showing a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select “Safe Mode.”
Safe Mode can look reasonably hideous. The color may look terrible, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.
START THE SCAN WITH YOUR PROGRAM(S).
When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.
RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.
The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used. Delete the ancient one(s) and make a new one.
CLEAR OLD RESTORE POINT(S). HERE’S HOW:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.
3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.
4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.
TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Top to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.
3. Choose Make a restore top, and then click Next.
4. In the Restore top description box, type a name for your restore top, and then click Next.
5. Click OK.
NOTE: If you are by Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type “netsh winsock reset” (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.
Type in http://www.AVG.com, they have a program you can try for free or hold this. Best I found so far. It’s free can’t beat the price. It seams to get rid of them after a couple of scans.
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If you do not have firefox get it now and use it instead of internet explorer so you dont get any more spyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/
TWO
If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-end-spyware-and.html do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode .T
THREE
Do an online virus scan to check and remove virus and spyware if you still have viruses on your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/online-virus-scan.html
download any of the following program and install in ur system
adaware
spybot search and end
avvg anti spyware
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