This spyware wont go away?!??

My computer was basically attacked the other day, and my computer was filled to the brim with spyware and viruses, all because my lazy dad forgot to buy McAfee a few weeks ago, and never did it. I downloaded the trial version of McAfee and removed all the virus i could (i think i got em all). Next i downloaded Ad-Aware because i kept getting fake warning messages and pop-ups about my computer being infected, and things like,download this program! buy this, get rid of spyware and adware! i ran ad-aware and found a total of 948 infections on my computer, and got rid of those. Unfortunatley after restarting my computer, there was still one thing left that it didnt catch, and periodically, it pops up saying that "Somebody's attacking your computer. Click OK to get spyware blocker and protection" i rescanned and found nothing else, can somebody help me get rid of this once and for all?

This spyware wont go away?!??abtuvurys 2005

Phony pop-up alert boxes, background changes or "balloon" pop-ups from the tray (by the clock) about a trojan, virus or spyware infection and the attempt to sell you some useless software to "fix" the problem usually indicates that your computer has a Smitfraud infection. DO NOT BUY THE PRODUCT THEY TRY TO SELL YOU! IT IS SCAM.

Sounds like your computer may have a variant of this ubiquitous Smitfraud infection.

Okay so i went and paid for the norton?

and now it isnt working for my computer and i cant get in touch with the company every time the tried to send me for a email my computer freezes up any one can help me with a contact number or anything i spent 80.00 bucks and either i want it back or the sercurity protection

Okay so i went and paid for the norton?adware remover

CONTACT SYMANTEC SUPPORT AT 1-800 379-2566.EXPLAIN YOUR SITUATION TO THEM.YOU WILL NEED TO BE FIRM WITH THESE PEOPLE TO GET YOUR REFUND.A LESSON LEARNED FOR NEXT TIME.GOOD LUCK.

Okay so i went and paid for the norton?antivirus protection

Well You probably won't get either. However I recommend you go to avast.com and download the free version after you uninstall the norton. Avast was named the best antivirus of 2008. Be sure to register your version so that you get the proper updates as they become available. Also you might want to check into Spyware Doctor, also free. Between the two they really get the job done.

Question on File transfers?

Hi,

my computer has basically died... so, im thinking of transfering a few files onto my ipod, then reformatting my computer, and then putting them back...but i may have to move some files in to my lap top if there is not enough room on my ipod. however... if some files on the ipod are infected, will even connecting them to my laptop without transferring yet infect my laptop? or will it be safe enough to open the directory and scan them with whatever virus protection program i have?

Question on File transfers?adware

If you are able to transfer files you should be able to burn a dvd or cd... I would recommend this as opposed to possibly infecting your ipod.

You can absolutely infect other systems and devices if those files contain a virus.

I recommend you have antivirus from a reliable vendor like mcafee , configured porperly, and automatically updating.. and use that to scan any files before putting them back on the computer.

The only files you should worry about backing up are documents, mp3s, etc... programs should not be backed up they should have their own installation programs / disks that you will use to properly reinstall them... so you shouldn't have so much data that it will overflow ...unless you have never backed up in which case you should probably start.

If your computer has died you could first attempt a repair of windows and a reinstall of windows without a format which will keep your files. You could also get a seperate harddrive and then install the harddrive you have as a slave drive.

Good luck

Question on File transfers?antivirus scan

Often times it depends on the virus. You should be able to connect the device to your laptop and scan them without any issues. Just make sure that you do not open any of the files until they have been scanned.

Good Luck!

I want a SAFE mp3 video extractor?

i have used geovid for a few songs but i took it off my computer because i was worried that it might not be safe i have a firewall and virus protection but does anyone know a free mp3 extractor thats SAFE for my computer?

I want a SAFE mp3 video extractor?agv

This is free and doesnt come bundled with spyware.

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd...

Can't get rid of spyware, viruses.... SBC's FAULT!!?

I am so frustrated!! I've been using computers since they first came out and have never had any problems with viruses, ect UNTIL I got with SBC.When they were SBC the protection software worked, then I had to reinstall with AT%26T in March and kept calling, telling them my computer was acting weird and I didn't think the protection software was working properly. Well.... last week I found 4 programs LOADED in my add/remove, over 400 adware, spyware, viruses, dialers, YOU NAME IT I HAVE/HAD it. And once again their software is not working, they say it would have happened weather I had protection or not. Not true.. OR AT LEAST I don't think it's true...

Someone told me to reinstall my software not to restore it. I have a HP computer, no software disc. What is the best way to clean up or should I reinstall? What about all the updates .. Have a Windows XP SP2...

Thanks.

Can't get rid of spyware, viruses.... SBC's FAULT!!?anti virus protection

Hi there,

Everyone will no doubt proceed to recommend AVG for antivirus, and then Adaware %26 Spybot for dealing with spy/adware.

However, I would avoid these free programs whose strength in protecting against malware seems to be deteriorating on a daily basis - many new variants are just sailing straight through their defences.

I would strongly recommend a relatively new program called Prevx1. This is an All-in-one solution that is continually proving to detect, protect and remove more malware than all other leading security vendors.

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Mcafee problems?

So on my computer I have a program called Mcafee and it scans my computer for viruses and so on. My computer is also Microsoft windows xp. The problem is I got a warning saying that my computer is not protected and that my virus protection is out of date but right now Mcafee is scanning my computer for viruses and whatnot but yet it says I am not protected? It doesn't make any sence to me and I was wondering if there is something wrong or anything I should be aware of. Please help me!

Mcafee problems?anti virus software

Windows XP has a service called Security Center which monitors your anti-virus, firewall etc and warns you if your virus definitions are out of date or a security module is not working. However, Security Center is pretty buggy, and will sometimes report problems when there is none. It really can't be relied upon.

McAfee should update its definitions most every day. Have you noticed if it has been updating? The only sure way to tell is to look inside McAfee itself and find out. It should say "last update:" or something similar.

As long as McAfee is updating itself regularly (daily), then everything is all-OK.

Mcafee problems?aurora

to all computer users never use mcafee its no good it slows down computers i removed it and now i use avast the computer speed is fast again Report It