Ok, I was just surfing the net, and then my computer suddenly restarted. At first I thought it was nothing, and I let it restart, but it kept doing it over and over, till I had enough. I had SuperAnti Spyware remover, and it kept bugging me to download the newest version, but I had always denied it. Now, my icons where it shows the time, are all gone except the DSL icon, and the volume control, and the annoying stop sign with an X in it. It keeps popping up, and saying,"Your Computers infected with spyware! Click here to protect your computer from spyware!" everytime I open the Internet, it changes my homepage from Yahoo! to Google, and I can't get rid of this virus or spyware! I've tried scanning it with Anti Virus, and it says its healed it, I've scanned it with Anti Spyware, and now it won't open again. This annoying pop up keeps opening every 2 minutes, and it's really annoying. And it shows what im typing in the search box. HELP how do i get rid of it? I dont wanna lose my info!
I've downloaded SpyBot, and scanned my computer. It found a lot of viruses and spyware, however….The annoying circle with the X hasn't left. It is still there, and keeps popping up with Your computer is infected. All my firewalls are on. I can't get rid of it, and my icons on the tool bar still gone. Now, I really love my computer, and I am NOT smart enough to reformat my computer. I am NOT downloading any spyware preventions, I like Spybot, and I have AVG free. I just want to get rid of this one annoying circle X thing, and have my computer back to normal.
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14 responses so far ↓
1 woodtech09 // Apr 11, 2008
Install Yahoo anti spy ware
PS , if you have added spy bot after the fact this could of attached it self to another file in which case you need to quarantine it instead of deleting it , this will prevent file lose
2 caligal2010 // Apr 11, 2008
OMG! doesn't spyware suck?? i had it 2 && i seriously wanted 2 kill my computer! lol okay, so the best software that i downloaded that got rid of all the spyware on my computer would definately have 2 be "Norton" (google it :]) you have 2 buy it but the first 15 days of use is free. seriously, Norton is great!
hope this solves ur spyware prob. <3
3 That Guy // Apr 11, 2008
I've never heard of this SuperAnti Spyware remover. Try these 2, they are well known and effective:
Ad-aware: http://dw.com.com/redir?pid=10827250&merid=69274&mfgid=69274&usraction=101&lop=link&edId=3&siteId=4&oId=3002-8022_4-10827250&ontId=8022&destUrl=http%3a%2f%2fsoftware-files.download.com%2fsd%2fMz1KMmulHNPql54E5SbHl66bP5RdVFuFxvL8F6Y_eVAuDTFXVlz4_6mEEolLNdzz767JJRhBbV150m17D0n4K1DyBa1mEzFb%2fsoftware%2f10827250%2f10045910%2f3%2faaw2007.exe%3flop%3dlink%26ptype%3d3002%26ontid%3d8022%26siteId%3d4%26edId%3d3%26pid%3d10827250%26psid%3d10045910
Spybot: http://dw.com.com/redir?pid=10804822&merid=104443&mfgid=104443&usraction=101&lop=link&edId=3&siteId=4&oId=3002-8022_4-10804822&ontId=8022&destUrl=http%3a%2f%2fsoftware-files.download.com%2fsd%2fBwfhyqHe0BNIoEattJLO8GlzZdmJ_PJhXSTIWTDzBEnp9YUztpkX7Lp_-zm0BsCTRyinONFedSsorJXoL0t_E1mU6gaDVgFC%2fsoftware%2f10804822%2f10122137%2f3%2fspybotsd152.exe%3flop%3dlink%26ptype%3d3002%26ontid%3d8022%26siteId%3d4%26edId%3d3%26pid%3d10804822%26psid%3d10122137
Also, after you're done with these, I would try Kaspersky antivirus. They have free trials and if it finds something that your AV isn't finding now and helps you get rid of it, consider buying it.
http://www.kaspersky.com/trials
4 silentstarinside // Apr 11, 2008
hmmm thats a tuffy seeing that you can have a real bad one or a weak annying one. first type in on the web the product that x keeps trying to get you to buy and see what others have done..but atleast try to start you pc in safe mode with out networking and try you virus remover again also try spy bot it works good most the time also dont worry about losing info it seems like a buy this to get rid of us bug. press f8 when you restart to get to safe mode id help more but i need to know more info like the product its trying o sell etc.
5 marnefirstinfantry // Apr 11, 2008
there are a few things u can do…
1…Try calling ur service provider and ask them how to block what is happening to ur computer.
2…Check ur "Settings" and make certain everything is in order. Hit onto "pop up's…" listed in alphabetical order.
3…Go to ur Control Panel and check to see if ur firewall is on, enabled.
4…Try using ur …calender. Go back to a date and time when it wasn't infected with spyware.
There r many options. But, I would start with calling ur service provider. They may be able to direct u. Tech support….
6 mikejobs77 // Apr 11, 2008
Well, its no time to explain you the technical aspects of spyware.
But still you should know how to handle these.
They come primarily by downloading cracks, serials of various softwares, attending porn sites , and clicking on banners.
Now avoid these in future. And yes antivirus are bloddy useless when dealing with these
Theres a free software called SpywareBlaster. Download and update it with latest definitions. Run a scan.
Now check in the results that if the infection is in your windows folder like c:/windows or c:/windows/system32. If it is there this means you'll have to format your hard drive because if you delete those windows files your system wont run anymore.
If the infection is in other subsdiary partitions like d:/ or e:/ where stuff like documents music etc is there…..
Go ahead with the software and run the cleaner.
After you've done with this………theres a software called tune up utilities 2008………that will be for correcting your windows registry.
Any more help? reply on
mikejobs77@yahoo.com
7 heebus_jeebus // Apr 11, 2008
I've had Superantispyware installed for quite some time and it has *never* bothered me. Are you sure that you had SUPERAntiSpyware? You should really reinstall it, you won't find a better free program.
> http://www.superantispyware.com/
As you are installing Super, configure it to protect your home page from future hijackings. Then run a full system scan in safe mode.
> How to start in safe mode: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html
If you are really adamant against Super, try Malwarebytes' Antimalware. It may ask if you want to buy the paid version, but just run the free version:
> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Edit: SpywareBlaster as advised above is a good *preventative* measure… But it doesn't scan. The answerer must have something else in mind
8 I Am God // Apr 11, 2008
Okay follow the instructions closely: go to OneCare.com. On the left, click safety scanner. Download the tools it needs to run the scanner and start the scan and go find something to do. It is a site by Microsoft with a free online system scan that scans for all viruses, and checks your registry and everything, then provides you with a list of everything it found wrong with your computer and tells you whether it cleaned the problems or was unable to. Email me and let me know if you have any problems, okay? I've gotten rid of like twenty viruses on my computer now. some hiding in the files that make the computer work! so Like I said, if you have a problem, email me. If it did not clean any, email me. Okay? Thanks! Oh, and by the way, there is absolutely no charge for it either.
9 vercast // Apr 11, 2008
Reformat your computer
10 Kelly Wright // Apr 11, 2008
Looks like it is a DNS changer, so in the worst case you may end up losing your Internet connection (I had). I had Protector Plus 2008 installed - and it never detected the nasty thingy. Luckily I could delete the keys from the Windows registry to prevent the spyware modules from loading upon restart…
If you have a U3 flashdrive with anti-spyware installed, run it. Or find someone with such drive. Alternatively, try online scanners, either TrendMicro Housecall or BitDefender, they both remove spyware.
11 Mini Me // Apr 11, 2008
How To Have A Clean Computer steps and all software free and available @
http://internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com
12 Lil Cobra // Apr 11, 2008
FREE !!!!
Computer Maintenance
Advanced WindowsCare V2 Personal
http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare…
CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Spybot S&D
>http://www.safer-networking.org/en/>
Ad Aware 2007
http://www.lavasoft.com
Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic….
http://www.free-av.com/
I've been using them all for over a year now. They are all compatible with each other and Windows XP and Vista.
You will have a trouble free, clean, green, mean machine.
13 Y85I1lV // Apr 11, 2008
To put it simply, yes. Every time you go online unprotected cookies and tracking devices are installed on your computer. Spyware devices can be used
to track your Internet behavior or can be employed for more threatening activities like recording your keystrokes to obtain passwords or pulling
information from your personal files.So what can you do to avoid spyware?
Install a powerful anti-spyware program that works well with your XP or Vista security.
Avoid downloading free software without investigating the site's privacy policy first.
Don't open emails from unknown sources.
There are top ten the best and newest anti-spywares.
–Top Ten Anti-Spyware Software Review– link:
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-4nngDuI7eqvbd4iXbPpR9XIjP3nADsUR
All can be trusted and you can download one to protect ur system.
14 Gee S // Apr 11, 2008
You need get a more powerful and Effective anti-spyware tool.
You can find top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
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