Spyware

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  1. NightShadowXI

    NightShadowXI Well-Known Member

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    hi everyone,

    Windows gives me warning:


    Your computer is infected!
    Windows has detected spyware infection!



    what can i do against it?

    cu
     
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    xlink GR's Tech Enthusiast

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  3. NightShadowXI

    NightShadowXI Well-Known Member

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    is there any other option?
     
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    Free Adware, Spyware removers:
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    Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
    [Download]
    With the ability to scan your RAM, registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-aware SE easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.

    Spybot - Search & Destroy
    [Download]
    Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.

    Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware beta
    [Download]
    Windows AntiSpyware (beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware, including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by blocking more than 50 ways spyware can enter your PC.

    if those can't do it, none can... try it in safe mode, also. (hit F8 at the windows splash screen)
     
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    Click the red X in the top right corner of the advertisement. Always works for me.
     
  6. Under619Taker

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    there is windows defender now too =)
     
  7. NightShadowXI

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    I tried ad aware,

    but the infection isn't awai !!

    i hope i dont have to format my pc!

    cu
     
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    Do it in SAFE MODE, that will rid of it. and not just one antispyware program will rid of all spyware..
     
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    if u need any help u can aim me at red85323cell
     
  10. NightShadowXI

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    I used an restore point (if that the right word, in dutch, Herstelpunt)

    so everything is back ok!


    thanks any guys

    if you have a problem message me,
    i'm gonna trie to help you out!


    cu
     
  11. Chazdizzle

    Chazdizzle Well-Known Member

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    Yeah multiple anti-spyware programs catch what the others might miss so it's good to have a few. I have Ad Aware and McAfee, Ad Aware is way faster and seems to get it all, but I do have the McAfee just in case.
     
  12. Chazdizzle

    Chazdizzle Well-Known Member

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    thanks for the links to the downloads.
     
  13. Flash1

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    Try CounterSpy or Microsoft's anti spyware program
     

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