Also, I was working away on my computer when all of a sudden a pop up came up from the Firefox browser I was using saying that there was malware or spyware on my computer and needed to run a full scan now. I immediately closed it but then it took me to a website that started to run a scan on my computer, saying that there was a trojan on my computer and a number of other viruses. I assumed this was fake just to get me download the software. I just wanted to know what this was (spyware, adware, malware) and what I can do to remove it. I am currently running a Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and than once completed I also plan to run a Spy Sweeper spyware scan and then just a regular Norton Anti-Virus Scan. Any tips on how to remove this virus if it is one? All answers appreciated. Thanks.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Wes M //
Internet browsers don't scan for malware. It was fake. You need to scan your system for adware and spyware (download Lavasoft's Adaware and Yahoo Anti-Spy if you don't already have them). And yes, an antivirus program will scan every file on your PC if you select full system scan instead of smart scan or partial scan.
2 oldguy //
my work computer is on a network and other people can log on to it, so when i do a virus or spyware scan the system only scans my user files, all the other user's files are locked out. so the computer can have a virus 0r spyware under another user
3 -#soleh#- 9 //
first the virus or spyware csanner wil scan all user.
second, use kaspersky anti-virus to remove virus completely.
or you can watch videos hoe to remove virus or spyware on metacafe. http://www.metacafe.com/
third, you need to learn how to block virus or spyware infect your system. watch video about it at metacafe..
4 timrizk //
You are correct assuming this website is a fraud. Its a ploy most websites and spyware use to lure inexperienced people to download their software. Try using Ad-Aware 2007 or Spybot Search & Destroy from Downloads.com their downloads are pre-scanned and safe. The software is free and does a great job.