Can't Open a Website ? Spyware?

Question

Hi

Recently , There is a spyware in my P.C name - > Antivirus XP 2008

->I've lost the option of wallpaper and Screensaver in Desktop Properties.

->I always receive a Screensaver showing

Your Computer need to be restarted .

-> I also receive a wallpaper

Spyware Detected . Install an Antivirus (something like that)

->

I am connected to Internet but i am unable to open a single website through both Firefox and I.E-7 .It keeps on saying 'Waiting for reply'

Although I am able to open My Yahoo Messenger .

Please Help me out -- As Soon as Possible.

Answer 1

100% sure, your system attacked by spyware. First of all don;t connect any USB drive to your pc and dont try login websites ( like banks)

download avasta antivirus ( it is free for home use ) and install it. It will clear your system ( i faced this problm recently )

this sayware changes your DNS entries also.  

Answer 2

Dude try downloading Malware bytes software from a different pc and install it in the infected pc. I have never used antivirus or anti spyware in my lifetime but i have been researching till now to know which is the best. Use adaware 2008 or malware bytes.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Purchase a McAfee Security CD at Office Depot.  It's easy to install.

http://us.mcafee.com/

Answer 5

If you really cant connect to the internet, then you are screwed.  All I can say is to use recovery CDs/software to restore your computer.  The virus is deep in your system now that internet explorer AND firefox is disabled.  Those popups are fake and is simply more spyware.

I had this virus when I was still a beginner with computers, and once it gets to your internet, you are just left to recover and restore your system, especially if you don't have any antivirus currently available.  This virus happens to disable safe mode as well, so it makes it even harder to clean your PC.

When you are on the internet on a fixed computer in the future, ALWAYS make sure that you immediately close ANY popups that claim to be giving you a free antivirus, ignore them and always use a trusted software, such as Avast.

Answer 6

Ya this is a spyware, but not dangerous.

It's dangerous only in the sense that no antivirus detects or at least delete it.

It's easy, I got this Spyware two times and I am mentioning the procredure to remove it, no download required

i) open run and type           msconfig           and press enter

ii) go to startup tab and you will find "setup 1021" or something similar to that at the bottom of the list.

iii) just deselect it and Save changes by clicking on apply

iv) restart your computer

v) after restarting, computer will prompt a warning that you should  select it again or so, just neglect it and select never show this warning again

vi) it's done, you computer is back on track, and ya del this file now.

Never trust rapidshare again.................

Answer 7

Hey same thing happen to me

Spybot Search & Des will surely help you

Do it

Answer 8

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition:

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware...

Download, install, check for updates, then select Scan your Computer, select your drive and select Perform Complete Scan

VundoFix:

http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/gl...

Disconnect your computer from the internet

Run vundo

Restart your computer

Run the tool again to ensure no traces are left.

If there are the reboot into Safe Mode and run FixVundo again.

If your desktop has changed or icons are missing also use:

Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hija...

Note: You should hit all "Repair" buttons even though it may not say "Found!" This will fix a wallpaper hijack everytime if all repair buttons are pressed.

Scan online with Housecall:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com