Get rid of a virus??

Question

Ok was gonna download a file of the internet but i guess it wasnt safe nd i got a virus....So now all this spyware stuff is being installed on2 my computer without my permission nd it keeps on telling me 2 buy their programs cuz my computer is in danger cu there's soo many viruses. I can't do nething nd it says that if i dont get rid of these viruses my computer will be in serious danger. So i bought Norton Antivirus 2008 with antispyware from a local staples because i didnt want 2 give out my parents credit card number while i had a virus so then i installed it nd then tried 2 activate it but it sed tht it wouldnt recognize the internet or 2 check if my firewalls were off nd it wuz off nd my internet wuz working nd so i couldnt activate it nd the viruses r still on my computer. B4 i bought this i called my friend nd he told me 2 put all of my data nd music on a disc or something then purchase this cd from sony nd wipe out my entire hard drive. Should i do this or use the antivirus program?? nd if i should use the antivirus program how do i fix the problem with the internet firewall thing?? HELP PLZ!!

Answer 1

i had a similar problem a while back, i downloaded something dodgy i reckon, i ran the file, and all of a sudden my firewill, or updates would not be on when comp loaded and it got a bit messy. i looked at what i had recently downloaded and removed it, i still had a few trojans but i use avast antivirus, its awesome, very effecdtive and allowed me to delete the viruses. Try looking on their site, i think you can have a free trial, its worth it. norton isnt usually that good anyway. good luck.

Answer 2

if its an .exe file you ran, your f***ed. its usually a trojan or spyware, and that will really mess up your comp. Its ridiculously hard to get off (depends what virus you got), so your best to back up files, and wipe the hdd. Of course, trojans/spywares know how to block you from accessing a decent anti virus.

Answer 3

You need to download the following free programs:

RogueRemover:

http://www.download.com/RogueRemover/300...

Download, install, update, scan and follow on screen prompts.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Removes Antivirus:

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.

Trojan and Worm Remover:

http://www.simplysup.com/tremover/downlo...

The program will work for a full 30 days, after which it will expire.

More details:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/t...

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

64bit Version:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Scan online with Housecall:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

or  BitDefender;

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

Finally download trial of Windows Live OneCare and Scan:

http://onecare.live.com

If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode, then turn System Restore back ON and create a new restore Point.

Use Avast anti-virus, better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:

http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Editi...

Setup Guide:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2008/07/15

Use Firefox in preference for browsing:

http://www.mozilla.com

If you have problems with it connecting to the internet go to your Programs file and rename Firefox, then try to open it (from the program folder, since you renamed it, the shortcut may not work)

Answer 4

Download the free version of Superantispyware.  I use this program and will resolve your problem as this software finds nasty viruses and spyware and best of all does not conflict with your own antivirus.  http://www.superantispyware.com  Update and run and in depth scan.  Free you must update daily on a manual basis or purchase and get auto. updates.

Mind Doctor, France

Answer 5

i recommend u that advertisers of anti virus soft wares in internet ,they are SPY WARES  BE CAREFUL!just close that advertising site.it may come again and again because of spy ware.

follow these steps-

1.format ur computer using a os system software.

2.install  ur  hardware's Cd's software.

3.then i recommend u to buy Kasper's internet security 2009.it is the best anti virus software.

it includes every protection.anti virus,anti spy ware,anti hacker,anti Malawi,anti ad ware.use firefox3 as Web browser,the safest browser ever.it went to Guinness record.