Does my computer have Spy ware?

Question

Random noises come from my speakers and they sound like advertisements. I've tried running scans with AVG and spy bot but nothing shows up.. What to I do?

Answer 1

The most thorough way to clean your computer of viruses/spyware/malware is by backing up any important data (photos, music, ect...) and then doing a format of the drive and a clean install of Windows (or whatever OS your running).

If you want to try and clean your current Windows installation (I asume you are running windows) you could try a few things.

1. Running some sort of anti-virus software. If the one you have dones't detect your problem, try updating it's virus definitions or try another brand like Mcafee or Norton.

2. Go to Start > Run > msconfig >Startup tab and uncheck anything you dont' want to load every time your system boots. Some of these are required to windows, most will be unwanted apps from programs you have installed that run in the background. Disable anything that looks conspiciously dangerous, search google about any that are questionable. Anything you disable here can be reactivated if after a reboot your system reacts unfavorable to anything you uncheck.

In the future to prevent viruses make sure you update windows with every security patch to date with Windows Update. Also try using a more secure browser such as Firefox.

Answer 2

doesnt sound like it

Answer 3

Could be radio frequency interference.  I had the same thing because a neighbor was running a police scanner, yeah, I know, weird.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Try running another virus scan with a different product.  AVG is good but it might not be detecting what is on your computer.  Try doing an online scan with virus total.

Answer 6

Try a scan in safe-mode.Delete anything that shows up.