I got a virus in my computer that is trying to sell me spyware every 10 seconds. how do you get rid of it?

Spyware can make your system run noticeably slower than it did before.

A search toolbar or other browser toolbar appears even though you didn't request or install it. Your attempts to remove it fail, or it comes back after removal.

You get pop-up advertisements when your browser is not running or when your system is not even connected to the Internet.

When you start your browser, the home page has changed to something undesirable. You change it back manually, but before long you find that it has changed back again.

Try these.....

SuperAntiSpyware (free)

http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-1070...

Spybot S&D (free)

http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-1040...

Ad-aware SE Personal (free)

http://www.download.com/3405-8022-515354

Is the scam advertising trying to sell you, one (or more) of these useless products? If it is one of these, then it is likely an infection called Smitfraud that is causing the phony warnings. It is scam advertising trying to swindle you. And a link to a free removal tool is down at the bottom.

AdwarePunisher,

AdwareSheriff,

AlphaCleaner,

Antispyware Soldier,

AntiVermeans,

AntiVermins,

AntiVerminser,

AntivirusGolden,

AVGold,

BraveSentry,

MalwareWipe,

MalwareWiped,

MalwaresWipeds,

MalwareWipePro,

MalwareWiper,

PestCapture,

PestTrap,

PSGuard,

quicknavigate.com,

Registry Cleaner,

Security iGuard,

Smitfraud,

SpyAxe,

SpyCrush,

SpyDown,

SpyFalcon

SpyGuard,

SpyHeal,

SpyHeals,

SpyLocked,

SpyMarshal,

SpySheriff,

SpySoldier,

Spyware Vanisher,

Spyware Soft Stop,

SpywareLocked,

SpywareQuake,

SpywareKnight,

SpywareSheriff,

SpywareStrike,

Startsearches.net,

TitanShield Antispyware,

Trust Cleaner,

UpdateSearches.com,

Virtual Maid,

VirusBlast,

VirusBurst,

Win32.puper,

WinAntiSpyPro

WinHound

If so, then you most likely have a serious Smitfraud infection and a free removal tool called SmitFraudFix with the removal procedure is here:

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

More infomation and another free removal tool called RogueFix can be found here:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

Most "All-Purpose" malware apps such as AVG, Norton, Spybot etc unfortunatly can not remove or even detect this vile pest called Smitfraud.

Good luck.

Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.

There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on

http://www.top5antispyware.info/index.php?t=top5an...

You can download and scan your computer for free.

As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.

Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.

GOOD LUCK!

Currently the most effective way to regain your privacy by removing spyware infections is to use one of the many spyware protective software programs.

A good anti spyware program will do 3 things that will clean your computer and then keep it clean. It will scan your computer to discover where the problem is, then it will run through and completely remove spyware from your system and then it will run on your computer in the background, defending you against future spyware attacks.

You can free download antispyware 2007

http://www.antispyware2007.info/ which is an essential tool to keep your system free of dangerous spywares, protecting your privacy and your PC. It is a cutting-edge anti-spyware solution. This revolutionary anti-spyware program was created by the industry's top spyware experts in order to protect your computer and your privacy, while ensuring optimal system performance. With the ability to locate, eliminate and prevent the widest range of spyware threats, it is able to offer its users a safe, spyware-free computing experience; and with it's convenient automatic update feature, It ensures continuous up-to-date protection.

It also works very well for me

http://www.antispyware2007.info/

use trend micro house call. plenty of anti-spyware programs to download.. if there's no luck, download 'hijackthis' then go to http://forums.subratam.org/index.php , sign up, and post your problem in the forums along with a log created with hijackthis, this is when a qualified helper will look a your problem and stick with you till the end. I got an msn virus that no one could get rid of till i visited the site, and someone helped me get rid of it and stuck with me even though it took maybe 3 months. lol. now the pcs good as new. it might be a good idea to visit that sight n e way, some good ideas there.

There are some really good resources online. A lot of free things out there..These are just some I have used but theres others. Another one is called spybot, there is also a free virus scan called house call.

I also know there are free virus scan programs avast and avg I have used avg but heard good things about both.

Hope that helps.

Try http://www.spybotonline.info/

a.Scan your computer for hidden AdWare and Spyware, Remove them permanently.

b.It can Block adware and spyware from sneaking into your system.

c.You are notified the moment a spyware application attempts to run on your system.

Free Anti-Virus

1) Avast!(Real Time Protection) http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...

2) Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic(No Real Time Protection)

http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinon...

3) Clam AV(Real Time Protection)

http://www.clamav.org/download/sources...

Free Anti-Spyware(Although Avast! also Protects Against Spyware)

1) Spyware Terminator(Real Time Protection Can be downloaded with Clam Av) http://www.spywareterminator.com/dnl/lan...

2) Spybot: S&D(No Real Time Protection)

http://spybot.com/en/mirrors/index.html...

3) Windows Defender(Real Time Protection, included with Microsoft Windows)

Free Firewall

1)Sunbelt Firewall(30 day full version trial then switches to free version still the best free Firewall)

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/home-hom...

2)Zone Alarm Firewall(click on basic protection only) http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...

3)Comodo Firewall http://www.personalfirewall.co.../

Free Security Suites(Includes Anti-Virus,Anti-Spyware,Firewa...

1)Cyber Defender Free 2.0(can't believe this company is giving away a free internet security Suite the family pack costs money though legitimate too)

http://www.cyber-defender.com/edc/downlo...

2) eEye Digital Security(Virus Bulletin 100 Stamp of Approval have to buy after one year though)

http://www.eeye.com/html/consumer/produc...

No matter what you download. Download Spyware Blaster. It immunizes your computer preventing Spyware from installing in the first place. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...

Although you should eventually download a paid anti-virus,anti-spyware, and firewall program or a Security Suite.

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Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.

Disable "System Restore" for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/en-us/m...

Now restart in safe mode.

To get in safe mode Press "F8" upon boot up.

Select "Safe mode with Network".

Go to Start – Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).

Do a full scan of all your drives. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.

Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).

Do a full scan of all your drives. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

**NOTE**: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.

When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.

Turn on "System Restore".

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Antivirus: BitDefender Online scanner - will scan and remove threats.

Anti adware/spyware: Ewido Online Scanner - will scan and remove threats.

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**NOTE**: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.

Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more off.

You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall, pop up blocker and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don't have it.

do a virus scan and spyware scan to remove it!! after that get a virus protector and spyware software!