I have a virus on my computer running xp. is it too late ...?

Question

to get an anti virus program to fix. my desktop has been changed to a hazerdou waste symol and p**n icons popped up on my desktop and virus protection alerts keep popping up that i cant do anything on it at ll except in saf mode.

i cant get to any programs at startup to restore system.

i was downloading a different version of limewire hen i got it.

any suggestions?

Answer 1

Restore your pc to an earlier time...

start, all programs, accessories, system tools, system restore

choose a date on the calender before you were infected

(wait for pc to automatically restart)

Answer 2

your computer has got spywares thats why u keep getting unwanted popup p**n advertisements, u can get rid of this problem by using spyware removal software, u can get free spyware removal software at google here

http://www.google.com/custom?q=spyware+r...

OR

http://darfuns.com/spyware-removal/

Answer 3

If you know what's the site name (that is one popping off) it's be easier to get the removal program/tool

Answer 4

I had something very similar to this happen on my computer.  First, put your computer in Safe Mode--that won't allow the virus to load.  (Shut down your computer just by hitting the power button and then turn it back on--a screen will pop up asking how you want to start your computer.  Choose the top choice).

From there, install Kaspersky Anti Spy-ware.  It is the best of the moment.  It takes up a LOT of room and causes your computer to boot up more slowly, but it is worth it.  If you want, you can double- or triple-protect your computer with Spyware Doctor and ThreatFire.  I have all three on my computer.  (I am notoriously talented at killing computers, so my computer-genius-friends always make sure I have TONS of anti-spyware, anti-virus, anti-malware, etc. on my computer).

Load those while your computer is in safe mode.  Then, run Kaspersky and it will find and delete the viruses.  It will take awhile (I had a friend come over at 5:00pm to help me and he didn't leave until 1:00am) so pop in a movie while you wait for everything to happen.  It will take a long time.

Answer 5

My best guess is to try loading windows in 'safe mode' and try to get a virus checker to run from that.

edit ...depending on how the virus works reinstalling windows may not help at all (unless you completely reformat your whole drive and start from scratch.

Answer 6

Go to btexpress.page.tl this site helps anyone with almost all computer problems

Answer 7

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Quick Scan

Download the following free removal programs:

SmitFraudFix:

http://downloads.securitycadets.com/Smit...

How to use SmitFraud:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24/

Answer 8

download AVG it is very good virus scanner and work automatically on your computer and remove trozon horse which is very bad virus scanner

Install and Run ONE Antivirus Program

--AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition http://www.grisoft.com/

--Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition http://www.avast.com/

--Avira Anti-Virus http://www.free-av.com/

if you want other virus scanner to remove anti spyware then download this

Install and Run Anti-Spyware

--Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.h...

--Spyware Terminator http://www.spywareterminator.com/...

--AdAware http://www.lavasoft.com/

if you have problem with AVG try this

nstall and Run System Optimization tool

--Ccleaner (Strongly Recommended) http://www.ccleaner.com/

--Advanced WindowsCare http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscare...

--Glary Utilities http://www.glaryutilities.co

Answer 9

Install Windows again

Answer 10

reformat your computer..its just the way it is..dont view pornsites aynmore...but try www.youporn.com its free and virus free,i guess