Virus' on computer..whats the best way...?

Question

if a virus scanner doesnt get rid of virus'

on your computer

by getting rid of everything adn reinstalling windows

will that get rid of them?

or wahts an effective way to get rid of them

Answer 1

In my opinion, download ad aware2008, or spy bot search and destroy, make sure your anti virus definitions are up to date, then restart into safe mode, to do that restart your pc and hold F8 while the windows loading screen is showing, run all anti virus/spy ware apps then, let them finish and reboot, if all is still not 100% right go with a format and re-install.......

Answer 2

Can try ESET NOD32 Antivirus! http://www.nod32.com.sg/html/44/42/

NOD32 is the most comprehensive solution for home users. Based on ESET NOD32 Antivirus, it protects you from viruses, worms, spyware, and all Internet threats; also blocks spam and includes personal firewall. It conserves resources and improves computer speed.

Sometimes you are unable to clean or delete a virus. It is because the virus is running. It is like when you open a Microsoft Word file, you cannot delete or rename it. Then, you can enter the safe mode, where the virus is not running, to delete the virus. You can refer to http://www.nod32.com.hk/support/faq.php?... for details.

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

are you sure you have a virus or is it just spy ware? cause a virus will delete your hard drive or change your password so you cant start the computer...here what you can do run computer in safe mode then then runn antivirus software and scan computer fully...

Answer 5

best way is to just re install everything

Answer 6

If your antivirus does not clear them then they are not viruses that antivirus programs detect, but malicious codecs which have been embedded.

Use the following free programs to remove:

RogueRemover:

http://majorgeeks.com/RogueRemover_d5360...

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

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

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

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

SmitFraud Removal

Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix...

How to use:

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

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, turn off Tea Timer 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.

A-Squared Free:

http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3...

This is not a limited version but a full tool to clean your computer from Malware, Spyware, Trojans, Backdoors, Worms, Dialers and Keyloggers.

How to use:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2008/07/07

If the problem persists, turn OFF System Restore and scan with the above programs in Safe Mode, Right click My computer > select Properties > System Restore Tab > Tick Turn Off System restore on all drives.

After scans are complete and machine is clean remember to turn system restore back ON and create a new restore point.

Once your scans are complete and your machine is clean, uninstall some of the programs, I suggest that you keep Malwarebytes for manual scanning, Spyware Doctor for realtime monitoring and Spybot. The remainder can be removed to save drive space, but you may want to keep the installers for future use.

Answer 7

AVG would work

Answer 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVlLOPcO7...

copy and paste this url and watch the video it will show you what to do