I got a warning sign on my desktop telling me my computer is infected and I should remove all spyware How do I do this?
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It came from a pop up box in the lower right side of my computer with a yellow triangle and a black exclamation in it, then my whole desktop in brihgt red huge print say WARNING YOU HAVE A VIRUS …………. I treid to download spyware and then it asked for my e-mail and serial number to complete it but I did not put this in–I was skeptical..now what do I do. I am not sure what program this is from on my computer.sorry..not too computer savy like I used to be….help!!!
It was Windows as the program I see.
help–what to do…keps popping up with the same thing regarding my computer being infected and cannot get the huge red print off my desktop with warnings all over it….
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9 responses so far ↓
1 Helen Scott // Mar 27, 2008
download adaware by lavasoft (google it) - that'll get rid of spyware and cookies. Then download AVG (google it), that'll get rid of viruses.
Both of those programs are free.
2 justin ohio // Mar 27, 2008
Download Spybot-search and destroy. That should help.
Also Ad-aware. (free versions)
And also AVG as mentioned above
3 jonathanseagull // Mar 27, 2008
First, what program gave you this message? Was it a pop-up with a yellow triangle with a black exclamation mark inside it? If so, don't do anything. This is an add. If it was from an anti-virus software that you have already installed on your computer, that program will have a way to remove the spyware. What program, if any, do you use? I will edit my comment after more information.
4 006 // Mar 27, 2008
See if the dialogue box is actually a link, you can do this by moving your mouse over the box but not clicking. If the pointer turns into a hand, it's a link and probably will take you to a site that actually has malicious software. I've seen this one a couple of times.
Use google and find a website to download a virus scanner and spyware remover.
5 Thomas F // Mar 27, 2008
Download free version of Ad-Aware.Its a good reliable anti-spyware program.I have it for years, and free version,doesn't cost a dime.
6 Yahoo Answers Finest // Mar 27, 2008
Probably the report button virus. If that's what it is (and it certainly sounds like it) then you might be screwed. It's nearly impossible to get rid of from what I've heard (I'm happy I never hit the report button here on answers).
7 Gee S // Mar 27, 2008
Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://remove-spywares.info/
You can download and scan your computer for free.
As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.
Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.
GOOD LUCK!
8 We // Mar 27, 2008
Go to http://www.spywareremover-download.com
Download Spywareremover for free.
Not only does spywareRemover get rid of the malicious programs that have invaded your system, it also prevents infestations from reoccurring. SPYwareRemover will keep your computer's performance at its best and it will protect your privacy and your identity.
9 batdog // Mar 27, 2008
You have a Trojan which is trying to persuade you to purchase a rogue antispyware program. You are right not to purchase the spyware program as this is the whole reason behind the Trojan - to get your money.
Also DO NOT download SpywareRemover as recommended by the previous poster as this is also a rogue antispyware program and will throw up a load of false positives in the hope that you will buy their program.
Instead, visit CastleCops (see the link below) and follow their comprehensive Malware Removal and Prevention instructions. This involves running a cleaning program, a couple of antispyware scanners, an online antiviral scan and an antiTrojan scan. If the problem still persists then run HijackThis and post the details to their forums. This will enable them to analyse what is running on your computer and what should be removed.
Hope this helps.
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