Went on a website and the computer background showed a message warning, the screen went blue and the message said that a spyware is detected on your computer. install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer. what does this mean?
the message is on the desktop as a screen saver and the icons are there. i have teh avg running and i already ran the adaware. should i wait for avg to finish or should i restart the computer?
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7 responses so far ↓
1 Loski // Aug 11, 2008
I'm pretty sure it's a pop up.
Try searching on google for search and destroy. it's a program that detects spyware and adware.
http://safer-networking.net
if that's not it, google it
2 Jamie // Aug 11, 2008
If the warning that was displayed prompted you to download a program that you haven’t heard of before, I wouldn’t suggest that you download it.
Instead, I would suggest that you run a virus scan, as well as an antispyware scan using software that you already have on your computer.
If you don’t have a virus scanner, you may want to try using AVG, which can be downloaded from the link below for free.
http://Grisoft.com
If you don’t have an antispyware program, you may want to try using AdAware, which can be downloaded from the link below for free.
http://LavaSoft.com
Good luck and I hope I helped you!
3 pondfish // Aug 11, 2008
Try downloading and Install a free program like..spybot.com, once you get to the site just follow the free download directions. take your time and do it right the first time. Next go to Avast.com (Free) do the same. Once you have both free programs on your computer, run them at least once a month, more often if you look at free porn.
4 Anthony // Aug 11, 2008
It’s prolly a pop-up, I recommend you install an anti-spyware and scan your computer just in case. I use Windows Defender, it’s totally free if you have XP or Vista and I’ve been using it for almost a year now. Of course prevention is better than correction.Just be careful with the websites that you go to.
here’s a link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
Good Luck!
5 Koo O // Aug 11, 2008
Try:
Spyware Cleaner 2008
http://www.RnSafe.com/Spyware_Cleaner_2008.html
6 dredme // Aug 11, 2008
You should run an anti-spyware scan and clean your pc from spywares.
7 nard // Aug 11, 2008
1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
download it here:http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.htm
2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
- Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished click on the “Show Results”
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. Restart your computer.
good luck!
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