There are no signs of any trojans or spyware on my computer, but I’m a little paranoid of any hidden trojans. Should I format?
I've had multiple trojans attack. Mostly from unsafe downloads. My avast! and AVG detected them automatically. I'm just not sure if all of them are gone.
I'm protected with AVG and avast! and Comodo firewall.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Chip D // Aug 17, 2008
no
2 Tony T // Aug 17, 2008
If a trojan causes you to format, i worry for you.
What would happen if a virus attacks?
You throw the computer away! xD
3 Woody // Aug 17, 2008
If you removed trojans, you can never be 100% sure all is secure. If you only browse the web, chat, etc. you can run as is.
If you make online purchases, or do banking, I would format.
If you are just asking, and have had no indication of an infection, I would not format.
To check for trojans ……
Download, install, update, and run one or all of these:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
SUPERAntiSpyware Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
a-squared Free
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/
4 Drew // Aug 17, 2008
I use Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Also Spybot Search and destroy immunization database
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
I never have any problems with spyware or viruses. Both progs are free and safe downloads. These programs are all about prevention like a condom for your computer. I highly recommend.
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