Help I Have A Spyware Virus!!!!

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by LinkMasterFlash, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. #1
    I am lucky to be online right now, and will probably be kicked off shortly!!

    I have this spyware on my computer "AntiSpywareXP 2009"

    Its ruining my computer.... I did a Google search for it and many people have had it

    Its a fake spywareware blocker that ruins your computer, and then tries to make you purchase a fake spyware removal

    I did a McAfee scan and it wouldnt work....

    Any idea what I should do??

    Would a reformat disk from HP return my comp to how I bought it????
     
    LinkMasterFlash, Nov 2, 2008 IP
  2. Thomas_Horton

    Thomas_Horton Member

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    Try HijackThis.

    ComboFix helped me to remove my worst spyware. These programs require a third party to actually remove the spyware. So beware using them.
     
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  3. OSi

    OSi Member

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    Try Spybot - Search & Destroy. It's good and for free.
    http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html
     
    OSi, Nov 2, 2008 IP
  4. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Try to scan with AVG,if u have money,buy Kaspersky.
     
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    wilhb81 Active Member

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    Or, you might want to try the SuperAntiSpyware, as it already helped me to remove many spyware...
     
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    rockinfuture Peon

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    Use AVG 8. It comes with anti spyware also. Its very effective. My system is working fine because of AVG only...
     
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    logicseo Banned

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    Huo_Yang Peon

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    I had the same spyware on my computer, I think.

    I used SUPERAntiSpyware Professional which removed the spyware without any problems.
     
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  9. danish muzaffar

    danish muzaffar Banned

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    well i used symentic anti virus, its old but it workd on my pC

    it got antvirusXP2008
     
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  10. LinkMasterFlash

    LinkMasterFlash Guest

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    See the thing is.... it wont even let me download spyware, its so bad

    I just downloaded "HiJack This" successfully.... but when I click to run the program, nothing happens

    Any ideas on what I should do?

    Would a restore disk really restore the comp to factory settings, and get rid of the spyware???
     
    LinkMasterFlash, Nov 2, 2008 IP
  11. danish muzaffar

    danish muzaffar Banned

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    then simply spend some $$
    and clean your hard drive thats what you can do if you really want to get rid of this problem
     
    danish muzaffar, Nov 2, 2008 IP
  12. LinkMasterFlash

    LinkMasterFlash Guest

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    Hey guys, I wasnt able to download any of the programs you listed above.... when it came time to install, there was always an error --- this Spyware is very sophisticated, and is preventing me from downloading any anti-spyware

    Does anyone else have any suggestions???
     
    LinkMasterFlash, Nov 18, 2008 IP
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    I think the best solution is to reformat your pc.
     
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    mcfox Wind Maker

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    Wipe your HD.
     
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