How can I fix my computer computer virus?

Question

hey everyone! my computer has a virus!! :( I'm now writing from the library's.. So does anyone know how to fix the virus without paying?? cuz i really want it to work!

Answer 1

If it's a virus then antivirus scan will pick it up, if it's a malicious codec antivirus will NOT remove it.

If you know / suspect it's a virus use this free online scanner to remove:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

and:

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...

For malicious codecs use the following:

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.

Answer 2

Restart your PC in safe mode with networking

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.s...

Download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes

http://www.malwarebytes.org

Run a full scan with Micro Trend House Call

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

After the scans, restart the PC and update your anti-virus, remember to only have one anti-virus installed on your PC

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...  [Free, if you do not have one]

Answer 3

Avast! is free for home use

Answer 4

Are you not currently running an anti virus program?? Dangerous thing to do, if you're not. Google free anti virus programs, however some of the free ones are not great.