My computer has a virus...?

Question

if we try to get the virus off or take it to someone is there any way they could get information to sites that someone has visited on the comp. or if they have like a messenger could they get the conversations that they have had before?? pretty much if u try to take a virus off, would they be seeing what sites have been visited or conversations or anything like that?

Answer 1

If it's a virus use an online scanner such as TrendMicro housecall...takes a while but removes viruses and it's free:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/

More free tools:

If it's not a virus but a malicious codec use the following:

RogueRemover:

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

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

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

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

Download, install, update and select Quick Scan

It would also be helpful to know what antivirus/antispyware and Operating System you are using.

If you put the machine into a store to get it looked at then yes they can view all of your conversations, web history etc.

If you use the tools above then you can do it for free yourself.

More tools and useful info on the source link below.

Answer 2

Well it is possible.  The safest thing to do is make sure you have the best antivirus you can get.  I use norton 360 and its awesome.  

Get it free for 90 days here with no limitations.

http://www.symantecstore.com/dr/v2/ec_ma...

★Good Luck!  

If you need any help, feel free to email me via my profile page - Eric