Computer spyware?

Question

I use a windows xp computer. At the bottom right hand corner keeps popping up a shield with an x in the shield saying i have a security alert. I click on the icon and iexplorer pops up with a website talking about antivirus 2009, saying i have 3000 virus even though i don't have any. How do i get rid of this problem. My dad is too cheap to buy a spyware scan, so how do i remove this spyware?

Answer 1

whatever you do don't purchase antivirus 2009! it is a scam and all the messages displayed by this program are fabricated.

i see some other people already suggested you do download some free tools. i must say that antivirus tools won't help you because they only detect infections that corrupt programs or delete files from your computer. and antivirus2009 doesn't do these things so it won't be detected. if you're thinking of downloading some of the recommended programs, go for antispyware.

you can also use manual removal: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-antiviru...  this way you don't need to download nor buy anything.

Answer 2

Try one these free spyware programs:

Ad-Aware 2008:

http://lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_fr...

Spybot Search & Destroy:

http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.h...

Windows Defender (authentic version of Windows XP required):

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/product...

Answer 3

Now,if you want something that will actually get rid of what you have,use this link and follow the directions exactly.

http://forum.securitycadets.com/index.ph...

Answer 4

I had the 2008 version of this.

In the end - i had to re install windows.

In addition to the mentioned products (which i am in agreement with) i would advice The Cleaner.

A free scanner, which also helps.

Also, i have WinPatrol running on the background, that catches any new programs wanting to run, etc.

Answer 5

To remove spyware,there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.

You had better install at least 2 antispyware

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.

Answer 6

That box IS the virus! ~smiling~  

So while you may not have 3000... You definitely have a few!

Your best start is to read to this forum -

http://www.castlecops.com/HijackThis.htm...

Which will walk you thru the tools listed -

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Remov...

One important thing is the fact that you should completely update the Operating System and ALL of the patches.  If your machine is patched for the vulnerability on the HD, then YOU cannot get infected.  It is the more proactive approach (patching your machine, keeping your software updated, using the most current firmware and drivers).  AV is ALWAYS reactive!

Answer 7

Just go to my profile and click the link for btexpress. They will help with almost any computer problems.