I recently visited wwe.com to read about the latest on the Benoit murder case, but I am aware that wwe.com is a haven for spyware and malware. My system has slowed considerably since I visited the site. Can anyone recommend a site which provides a free scan or cleanup utility?
I agonize about result one on my own because of the large number of bogus sites which really increase the spyware of your system or charge you for phony cleanup.
Any computer experts have any thoughts?
Best answer:
Answer by Glockgemini
adaware and Spybot S&D on download.com
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I prefer SpyBot Search and End
There really isn’t one single holy grail of spyware removal tools. We generally use a number of tools to insure someone’s computer is clean after an infection. Tools we use include:
Adaware
Spyware Doctor
Cleansweep
HijackThis
Shredder
followed by an online scan (choose norton’s or trendmicro housecall. both free)
After running through all of this it should eliminate most problems. Then protect your system with something. I like by Grisoft’s harvest. Many of our clients by Windows Defender. Both of these are excellent at prevention, but not fantastic if your PC is already infected.
Also make sure you keep your PC updated, and backed up!!!!! Checkout Mozy.com for a excellent backup option
I agree with the one user here:—>SpyBot Search and End
You can visit http://www.download.com (a CNET site) and search for Spy Bot Search and End 1.4 or higher and also Ad-Aware (2007 Free version is also available at http://www.lavasoft.com). Install both programs follow the on-screen directions to update and run a scan. You should run both, one after the other…..then reboot and run them both again to make sure that you are clean. Both of these programs are free to home users and work really well.
You can also download windows defender from http://www.microsoft.com if you like.
I’m not an expert, but i will recommend you that Spybot S&D is better for spyware, malware, adware and etc for removal. It is safe and work nice and absolutely free. Here’s the site not more than.
Hope it works.!
As mentioned by others, AdAware is a fantastic free program fro removing spyware. AdAware performs a very quich scan and quickly removes all tracking cookies, MRU lists, and other spyware threats. Note that AdAware does not delete keyloggers or other types of spyware that are extremely perilous.
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Attached Links:
Direct Link to download AdAware SE Personal
http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10701900.html
The AdAware/ LavaSoft Official Website
http://www.lavasoft.com/index.php
From the recent tests at pc world,the top rated antispyware according to it’s detection efficiency and features set:
1-Webroot Spysweeper can detect 100% of spywares and ad-awares.
2-Sunbelt Counterspy is 98%
3-Trend Micro Antispyware with 96%
4-Antispy 95.5%
5-Spyware doctor 93%
6-Ad-aware SE personal 92.65%
7-Spyware Be Gone 92.5%
8-Pestpatrol 91%
9-Mcafee antispyware 91%
10-Maxion Spy killer 90.8%
Here are some fantastic free ones:
I prefer Avast, but AVG is just as fantastic.
AVG AntiVirus
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
You may also want some other tools to run and use as well
SpywareBlaster
http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022-10196637.html?part=dl-SpywareBl&subj=dl&tag=button
Spybot S&D
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp...
Adaware (Lavasoft)
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007-Free/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
If you are now having a problem:
â—™ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.
☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
â—™ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
â—™ Microsoft’s New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.
☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/defaul...
◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by point, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
â—™ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, “Scan With Norton Antivirus”.
â—™ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before notch it. You just can’t be too precise. — Smart Computing Magazine
â—™ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.
â—™ Here is a really fantastic article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You’ll need to make some changes to your computer’s registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hija...
â—™ Here is Yahoo!’s Internet Security section.
☞ http://security.yahoo.com/
â—™ Not more than is Mcafee’s Site Adviser. Type in a URL in the form here and you will find out if the site you want to go to is known for phising (getting your personal info under fake pretenses), viruses, spyware, and many other things. You can use the tool on their site or download an program to do that.
☞ http://www.siteadvisor.com/
â—™ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.
☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/
â—™ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.
☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html…...
★★ TOOLS FOR SPECIFIC VIRUSES & TIPS ★★
â—™ Sometimes you’ll get a particularly nasty virus that cannot be removed with conventional tools. For times like these you can (reasonably often not always) download a removal tool for that point virus. Not more than are some sites you should look at.
☞ http://www.grisoft.com/doc/utilities/ing...
☞ http://www.symantec.com/security_response/index.jsp
☞ http://www.bitdefender.com/site/download...
â—™ Not more than is a tool called “Stinger” that Mcafee place together with all 54 of it’s tools in it.
☞ http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
â—™ GLOBAL VIRUS ALERT — The latest virus outbreak alerts from F-Secure, Trend Micro, Panda, and Sophos. Each anti-virus fighter is reporting the state of the Virus Battles on its front, which reflects a unique consumer and geographic profile.
☞ http://www.trimmail.com/news/tools/#glob...
â—™ Add free virus alerts to your web site.
☞ http://www.trendmicro.com/syndication/vinfo/
For Trojans try these ( free to try),
http://www.ewido.net/en/
Or
http://www.misec.net/trojanhunter/…...
Or
http://www.agnitum.com/harvest/tauscan/...
And always scan once a week with these free and trusted scanners as well if you go to gaming sites and porn and etc.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.webroot.com/freescan
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/harvest/ac...
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus...
http://www.bitdefender.com/
First, you need anti-virus software – download, install and update AVG anti-virus (it’s free for personal use) – you can find it here – http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Then remove your System Restore points (viruses like to hide in the System Restore files), but be aware that if you do remove your existing Restore Points you will not be able to “roll back” your computer to a previous configuration. To find out how to disable System Restore see this page – http://www.pchell.com/virus/systemrestore.shtml
Just to be sure you don’t have other malware on your computer I recommend that you download SpyBot Search & End and Adware – both are free spyware/adware detection and removal software.
Next, start the computer in Safe Mode – (as the comptuer is starting up, keep tapping the F8 key on your keyboard in anticipation of you see a special start-up menu) – more on how to start in Safe Mode here – http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=right
By AVG – run a full system virus scan while in Safe Mode
After the viruses have been detected and removed, run SpyBot and AdAware (full system scans) then restart the comptuer, enable System Restore again and delight in a virus-free computing experience.
If the problems are still there, try by MSCONFIG to help map out how to manually disable the Trojan from starting up – see more about MSCONFIG here – http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/
To help protect against malware you should install a firewall, Zone Alarm works perfectly well and is free – http://www.zonealarm.com/store/make pleased/company/harvest/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Also, don’t forget to keep Windows up-to-date – by Microsoft Windows Update!
After following these instructions go to: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Must-Read-Before-Posting-Hijackthis-Log-t2852.html they will help you for free, no credit card or personal information needed, and they will analyze Hijack This logs for you, to make sure that your computer is safe. HijackThis helps If persistent spyware is bogging down your computer, you force need HijackThis. The tiny program examines vulnerable or suspect parts of your system, such as browser helper objects and certain types of Registry keys. Pressing the Scan button generates a log of dozens of items, most of which are just customizations. Don’t check off an item and hit the Fix check button unless you’re sure it’s malware. Clicking Info on selected item tells you why the entry was flagged as suspicious, but not whether it’s really malware. To find that out, search the Web for that item’s name or go straight to a forum, such as SpywareInfo or Computer Cops. Saving the log makes a text document you can post to these forums.
The latest version adds powerful tools to the Config window. The process administrator and hosts file editor help you excise virulent infections. The unique ADS Spy tool scans for alternate data streams, which some browser hijackers use to hide from spyware removers. The program still installs into whatever directory in which you unzip the file, which can make it hard to locate. HijackThis is a serious tool for any user who needs to root out a serious infestation, but wield it with caution. So, go to the site I gave you above, and they’ll help you step by step.
Free registry cleaners:
CCleaner does not specialise in cleaning the registry, it’s mostly used to speed up your computer by cleaning up your recycle bin, temp files/internet files, browsing history, attention errors, log files and so on.. which frees up some space in your harddisk
I’ve tried these 10 free cleaners
http://www.regsofts.com/freeware/freereg...
I would recommend the following(click on the webpage and follow):
Free Windows Registry Repair(first one) – rather effectual, the first scan i did after about a year showed over 500 problems with the registry, fixed them all
RegSeeker(2nd one) – fixed another 300 problems after by the previous one.
and like the two of them said, Eusing Free Registry Cleaner and Abexo Free Registry Cleaner(30 day trial)
Just run them all that’ll fix most problems! But dont expect 100% fixes because programs force re-erect registry entries when used and so a second scan force still show the same few errors. (ignore such errors)
those are all freeware, hope i’m of some help
Excellent Luck!