Saturday, March 15, 2008

Spyware!

I have some spyware on my computer and I can't get rid of it. Tried my Panda, tried my Lavasoft Adaware and even downloaded Spybot on a friend's recommendation. I changed my pop up settings, upped my cookies settings, and dumped everything I could think of. Still there.

Please help. Stupid thing not only brings up annoying popups, but hyjacks my google when I do searches.

Any ideas?
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4 comments:

Heather Harper said...

Have you tried a Martini?

Do you have a virus protection program like Norton? Maybe call them for help?

Also, have you tried a system restore to a date before the problems began?

7:52 PM
Kerry Blaisdell said...

Is it spyware or adware? They're different, and might not be removed by the same apps (for instance, I have "AdAware" along with my other prophylactics on my PC). Comcast offers free McAfee -- does Verizon do something similar?

Unfortunately, if you can't remove it, the next best option is to wipe your system, and I KNOW you don't want to do that! Sorry, hon!!! *:?(

9:34 AM
douchrti said...

Its strange that Ad-Aware wont get rid of it if its Spyware, If its a Virus, you could try Avast.
If you're being re-directed in searches, I'd consider another AntiVirus program than the one you're using.
And check your Firewall settings too.

9:40 AM
ReadingIsSoMuchFun said...

My fiance works with computers and he recommends Spyware Doctor. It has a five star rating and this is what we use for our computer.

Hope this helps. This is one of the best programs and it really do works.

Hugss
LindaH

11:14 PM

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