wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have some sort of virus that for some reason (now forgive me, I am not that computer savy) opens up other browsers, and web pages all by itself. They just pop up random, every 15 mins maybe. And these are not things I want my kids to see if you know what I mean. I have run my anti-virus and spyware but it still happens. What do I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have some sort of virus that for some reason (now forgive me, I am not that computer savy) opens up other browsers, and web pages all by itself. They just pop up random, every 15 mins maybe. And these are not things I want my kids to see if you know what I mean. I have run my anti-virus and spyware but it still happens. What do I do? I recommend the following actions. 1. go to http://www.download.com down the following programs Ad-Aware personal Spybot install, update and run both programs. it they don't remove it, you might as well reimage the PC. I have found that usually for the stubborn spyware/adware, it takes less time to reimage and reinstall every application than it does to actually remove the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks, I am trying it now. My wife says diconnect the modem over night. Will this do anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Are these the type things that I downlaod and run, it checks my computer then it wants to charge me to fix what it finds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 are you running AVG? You should probably put AVG on your pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 are you running AVG? You should probably put AVG on your pc. I refer you to my first post. ????????????? Whats AVG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Are these the type things that I downlaod and run, it checks my computer then it wants to charge me to fix what it finds? Well the spybot one was atleast. I am still running the AdAware. Its taking sometime. If its the same(charge to repair), I will just end it now. Spybot did tell me I had 3000+ infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks, I am trying it now. My wife says diconnect the modem over night. Will this do anything? This will not remove the root cause of the problem. so as soon as you plug the modem back in, it will reappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Are these the type things that I downlaod and run, it checks my computer then it wants to charge me to fix what it finds? Spybot and ad-aware personal are free programs and do not charge you for any function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well the spybot one was atleast. I am still running the AdAware. Its taking sometime. If its the same(charge to repair), I will just end it now. Spybot did tell me I had 3000+ infections. Spybot should be free. you downloaded from http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1 correct? ad-aware personal http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10719977.html?tag=lst-0-1 if these don't turn out to be free, i can send the free versions. also, 3000+ infections sounds like its time to reimage your PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 no joke 3000+ means you need to get off the porn sites and not use IE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 You really need to format and reinstall. 3000 is way too fucking many dude. Spyware removal programs at this point may not solve all your problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Spybot should be free. you downloaded from http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1 correct? ad-aware personal http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10719977.html?tag=lst-0-1 if these don't turn out to be free, i can send the free versions. also, 3000+ infections sounds like its time to reimage your PC. NEVER!!!!!!!!!! oh and yeah, these tried to charge me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have some sort of virus that for some reason (now forgive me, I am not that computer savy) opens up other browsers, and web pages all by itself. They just pop up random, every 15 mins maybe. And these are not things I want my kids to see if you know what I mean. I have run my anti-virus and spyware but it still happens. What do I do? Dude, just walk across the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 google AVG and download it, install it and see if it can help, otherwise you are looking at a format/reinstall start using firefox instead of IE start going to chooseandwatch.com go into the adult section and watch the streaming if you want to use IE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 use newsgroups for porn. much safer then anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 You really need to format and reinstall. 3000 is way too fucking many dude. Spyware removal programs at this point may not solve all your problems. Agreed. Those spyware removers are never 100% effective. A format and reinstall is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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