So, somehow I have spyware on my computer. And it is clearly messing with it.. it is even effecting how the internet runs.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any FREE spyware removers/antivirus that can FULLY clean and remove the viruses off my computer?
A lot of websites claim to be free and to clean your computer but every time I download a program to do so.. all it does is scan it and then tells me that I have to buy it to continue.
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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7 responses so far ↓
1 Chip D // Aug 26, 2008
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html
2 iLL // Aug 26, 2008
There sure is, check out a few of these titles at this page http://www.afreesupport.com/protect-secure-pc.php
Spyware removal, firewall, virus protection, all free!
3 pingiscoolest // Aug 26, 2008
Try Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
4 OmarK // Aug 26, 2008
You can use lavasoft Ad-Aware from this link:http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
It is good and for free.
5 zeroline // Aug 26, 2008
the majority of them are more than not likely to be malicious
6 Terry D // Aug 26, 2008
I have used Lavasoft Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D for years and have never had any problems. They are both free. Beware of some of the others out there because they will scare you with too many false positives!
7 cotojo // Aug 26, 2008
In many cases no single program will remove the various forms of malware infections, especially those that are malicious codecs. Antivirus programs may in some cases find reference to them and remove them, but upon reboot they are back again. Therefore you need to use a 'layered' approach to removing these parasites.
The following programs are free and have been successful in hundreds of instances of malware removal:
RogueRemover:
http://majorgeeks.com/RogueRemover_d5360.html
Download, install, update, scan and follow on screen prompts.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?hhTest=1.
Download, install, update and select Full Scan.
Remove all infections that it finds after scan.
SmitFraud Removal
Firstly, download the removal tool from here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.exe
How to use:
http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24
Spybot S&D:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'
Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:
http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer_new.html?hl=en&gl=us&ciNum=12
Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html
Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan
VundoFix:
http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/removal_tool/threat_writeups/FixVundo.exe
Disconnect your computer from the internet
Run vundo
Restart your computer
Run the tool again to ensure no traces are left.
If there are the reboot into Safe Mode and run FixVundo again.
If your desktop has changed or icons are missing also use:
Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hijack_Remover_d4816.html
Note: You should hit all "Repair" buttons even though it may not say "Found!" This will fix a wallpaper hijack everytime if all repair buttons are pressed.
A-Squared Free:
http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3000-2239_4-10262215.html
This is not a limited version but a full tool to clean your computer from Malware, Spyware, Trojans, Backdoors, Worms, Dialers and Keyloggers.
How to use:
http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2008/07/07
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=en
64bit Version:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495E-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en
If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives.
After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.
Once your scans are complete and your machine is clean, uninstall some of the programs, I suggest that you keep Malwarebytes for manual scanning, Spyware Doctor for realtime monitoring and Spybot. The remainder can be removed to save drive space, but you may want to keep the installers for future use.
Some of these threats are very clever and also remove Restore Points, as well as hijacking your desktop which will have a background image that you cannot change or icons missing. After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.
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