I am using Windows XP, when I run the task manager it shows two internet explorers working in the "Processes" section and some other programs like okaybuild.exe and mediaw~1.exe.
Sometimes, an Internet explorer window appears with a website www.888.com (a gambling website).
Whenever I try to close these programs manually by using task manger they appear again and again.
Is my PC infected with some kind of spyware or adware, can anyone suggest some good free softwares (which I can download) which can get rid of them ??
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10 responses so far ↓
1 S.S // Apr 3, 2008
You can try Ad Aware, Spy bot - search and destroy and Spy ware Doctor for some good spy ware removers. AVG Anti virus and McAfee virus scan are also supposed to help a lot to remove virus. check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhksr2KyG for more details.
2 vistal1 // Apr 3, 2008
always run your spyware/antivirus in safemode. Boot the computer and hit F8 and boot to safe mode. some programs wont get rid of the programs and spyware in windows mode .
I suggest for free AVG and Spybot search and destroy.
3 terminator69 // Apr 3, 2008
It's a good idea to install an anti virus/spyware app:
Try here: http://www.pccurb.com/guide-on-anti-virusspyware-software/
4 GeeksJunction // Apr 3, 2008
Your computer is infected with adware. download and run free adware software like adaware from the internet.
5 Sly_Old_Mole // Apr 3, 2008
First protect your PC download free comodo boclean, then do a free on line scan:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/
This scan removes virus & spyware.
free comodo boclean:
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
6 curis liu // Apr 3, 2008
Spyware Doctor Detects, removes and blocks all types of Spyware. Spyware Doctor has been downloaded over 125 million times with millions more downloads every week. People worldwide use and trust Spyware Doctor to protect their PCs from spyware, adware and other online threats.
http://www.securebrowser.info/spyware-doctor/
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firef ox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/
Good Luck !!!
7 zubairwaqas // Apr 3, 2008
Yes! Your PC is infected.
Goto "www.download.com" and download
"Advance windows care 2 personnel edition", install it and run it
it is free and will block spywares and adwares.
Good luck
8 Gee S // Apr 3, 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://www.anti-spyware-center.com
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!
9 Jack // Apr 3, 2008
You can free download antispyware 2008
http://www.antispyware2008.info which is an essential tool to keep your system free of dangerous spywares, protecting your privacy and your PC.
It also works very well for me
10 Charlie K // Apr 3, 2008
Definitely sounds like spyware to me.
You need to run a spyware scan. First make sure that you have anti-virus & firewall software on your PC and that it is up to date.
I like to use Antivir for antivirus and Comodo for firewall. Both are free.
Next download a spyware scanner and run a scan. Most are free to download.
Like others mentioned, make sure to run the scan in Windows safe mode!
Best of luck!
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