Spyware Problem?

Question

I was on the net the other day and for some odd reason my wallpaper changed. The original wallpaper was a waterfall and this new wallpaper changed into a blue background and had a message in the middle of it. "Warning! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer." I've done that and still nothing I can change the wallpaper but as I start it up again it changed back to that. Plus, when I go to properties I can't see my wallpapers or screensavers. So, can anyone help me out here.

I tried Norton Antivirus and all it said was I got 4 viruses and when I tried to get rid of them they couldn't.

Answer 1

“WARNING! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer“. When you see a message like this in your PC, or your desktop background was changed to such writing, your situation indeed like that described in the warning. There is, though, a small but crucial difference between the reality and the suggestion, namely, this warning message was produced by malware to trick you into buying the related useless and harmful product.  Do not trust the warning, but look for a solution how to remove the writing “WARNING! Spyware detected on your computer!”, and you will, accordingly, remove related malware.

Answer 2

Go to http://www.spywareremover-download.com

Download Spywareremover for free.

Not only does spywareRemover get rid of the malicious spyware & adware  that have invaded your system, it also prevents infestations from reoccurring. SPYwareRemover will keep your computer's performance at its best and it will protect your privacy and your identity.

Answer 3

You are in the first step of a Trojan infection. These Trojans changed Your wallpaper and modified Your registry so You couldnt change Your wallpaper. Later these trrojans could start generating massive ammounts of various annoying pop-ups.

Go to http://www.pcthreat.com and download the offered software. I'm sure You will find some bad trojans.

Answer 4

Some of those virus are Trojan Horse Virus or Vundo.  They can be easily deleted but lots of procedures to be done.  One way to disable them on start-up is clicking on START>RUN> then type "msconfig" without quotes..

then go to Start-up tab then uncheck some malicious programs there or just uncheck them all.

2nd is using Hijackthis - pack with tools to detect and remove spywares/adwares/worms/viruses.

Answer 5

As daryll said use hijack this but in safe modeF8 as in safe mode it only loads the Windows systems to run your comp and won't allow the virus or anything else to start

Answer 6

Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.

There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on

http://www.anti-spyware-center.com/

You can download and scan your computer for free.

As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.

Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.

GOOD LUCK!