Help...I think i have a virus!

[maldini32]

Any computer whizzez out there i need your help...My lappie keeps on coming up with security alerts. Its then saying something about spyware, and it keeps on coming up with pop-ups that are telling me to download loads of different antispyware software. My lappies slowed down as well so i think it could be foooked. Any one any ideas wot to do?

any help would be appreciated.

[ItsMrAlex2u]

is it taking you to the Antivermins site every time you click on teh alert? I had this over xmas and it was a pig to get rid of

[Jim-D]

BONGO!!!!


Do you have any spyware software on your computer?  If so then update it a run a scan.


im sure someone will be here soon to tell what really to do

[Jim-D]

Also, my advice, dont click on any pop-up alerts.

[maldini32]

is it taking you to the Antivermins site every time you click on teh alert? I had this over xmas and it was a pig to get rid of

YEP!! how did u get rid of it???

[maldini32]

and its takin me to malwarewiped site.....

[ItsMrAlex2u]

is it taking you to the Antivermins site every time you click on teh alert? I had this over xmas and it was a pig to get rid of

YEP!! how did u get rid of it???

I found advice to get rid of it on a spyware forum, i cant find teh exact thread i followed but this one looks to be the same advice.

I hope no one minds the link being posted it is in a good cause !! if its deleted PM me

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic69886.html

Let me know if it works and if not i will try and find the thread i followed

[ItsMrAlex2u]

You must have been visiting the same..... errrr....... political news websites as me !!

[Jim-D]

You must have been visiting the same..... errrr....... political news websites as me !!

 

[maldini32]

Mr Alex you are a legend!

[snoopy1239]

download adaware from downloads.com and perform a full scan

[ItsMrAlex2u]

Mr Alex you are a legend!

It is often said.

tyty

[action man]

when this happens to me i usually 1) do a system restore to before there was a problem
                                               2) visit my local PRIVATE and stock up on new porno

[Ironside]

when this happens to me i usually 1) do a system restore to before there was a problem
                                               2) visit my local PRIVATE and stock up on new porno

system restore wont get rid of the problem it will leave it in background and you could still have a secuirty risk on your pc

as snoopy said goto download.com and install adaware also get a free antivirus

run both on your pc they should clear the problems

i would also recomend getting spyware doctor but dont get that untill your pc is clean otherwiseyour credit card detaails could be at risk

[Nem]

Just like to tell everybody that adaware is rubbish and spybot is as well and that they should download AVG Anti-Spyware as it is the best out there at the moment.

And it is free.