How do I fix a virus on my computer?

Question

I received a pop up on my pc saying I have a virus and my computer will freeze soon and when it doesnt all my data will be deleted. What do I do to fix it>? and I keep getting a pop up on the side of the screen from trend micro antivius saying I have a virus. I do the scan but then the pop up keeps happening. what do I do> I will cry if my computer just crashes! help plz

I have a windows vista pc compaq laptop

Answer 1

Have your computers anti virus program scan your computer.

Sounds like you need a better anti virus program if you keep getting infected.

Answer 2

try this link for a free download of anti virus and anti spywares:

http://computer-virus-remove.blogspot.co...

Your PC might already been affected with spywares that's why you're not able to browse certain sites.

Answer 3

Get one of these anti-virus listed below.All these anti-virus work very well,they are the leaders in the current market.

Kaspersky anti-virus:

http://kaspersky.anti-virus-download-onl...

MacroVirus anti-virus:

http://macrovirus.anti-virus-download-on...

The Shield Deluxe anti-virus:

http://shield-deluxe.anti-virus-download...

BitDefender anti-virus:

http://bitdefender.anti-virus-download-o...

Answer 4

http://www.mcafeeasap.com/intl/en/Defaul...

Answer 5

Run a good anti-virus software like McAfee etc.

Run a good anti-spyware software like Spybot - Search & destroy.

use  Good firewall like Comodo etc

Install Spyware Blaster to help prevent restricted sites.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...

Answer 6

run this

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

Answer 7

www.superantispyware.com

www.malwarebytes.org

Run full scans with both and you should be ok.Both are totally free

Answer 8

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!

If you need any help (especially if the forum is slow), please let me know!

Good Luck!

Answer 9

see if there is anyway you can delete it from the computer all together through the virus software.

Answer 10

It sounds like you need to go into detail.I can personally help you diagnose and fix it,so Mail or IM (preferably IM) me from my profile and we can go into detail.

Try the AVs that other people listed first,but I don't know if they'll work.This sounds like a poignant virus.