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My computer has some how been infected with spyware and pop-ups. What free good program can I use to fix this?

-Constant Pop Ups

-When the pop-ups close opens up a random page

-What different free programs can I use to delete this spyware and pop-ups

- How can I manually remove these files?

-Any other tips for cleaning it manually?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Step 1: Make sure that you have an up to date antivirus program. If you don't, install AVG.

    Step 2: Visit the Google Pack website, and use it to download Spyware Doctor.

    Step 3: Download and install ThreatFire.

    Step 4: Make sure to use Mozilla's Firefox from here on out. Also, install the Adblock Plus add-on for it.

    Step 5: Make sure that you have a firewall program on your computer. If you don't, install Comodo.

    These 5 simple steps should help you solve your problem.

  • Steve
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    When will you freeloaders learn?

    Nothing is FREE!!

    Pay for and install a good security suite. Norton Internet Security or similar.

    Costs me NZ$49.

    Is that a problem? less than $1 per week?

    How much is a can of softdrink, or a Latte?

    Why do so many people ask what is FREE then come here and ask why the FREE programs don't work?

    Source(s): I am Virus, Adware, Malware free. I have no problems, but I pay $1 per week. Think about it.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    When i have a question abt a anti-spyware software i always visit:

    http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-4nngDuI7eqvbd4iXbPp...

    there they have listed allmost all the softwares, their features, and comparisions to other related substitutes

    the best anti-spyware i av seen yet is webroot spyware. its lite and really fast plus very effective. first in topten list of above site. u can get all of its features on the site.

    have a nice NO spyware day!

  • 1 decade ago

    something called "SUPER Anti Spyware". Works great for me!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ad Aware, Spy bot - search and destroy,Spy ware Doctor are some good spy ware removers. check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhks... for more details.

  • 1 decade ago

    these two are the best. first, download superantispyware. then update it. scan with it. then disable its auto start so that it wont start when windows start. then download spybot search and destroy. update it. scan with it. then use the advance mode. click "system internals", then check for system errors. then click fix. these will surely help you.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if ur computer is infected by spyware/adwares, these spyware and adwares r used by web masters to advertise thier website using trojans, dont b worried, u can easily get rid of spywares and adwraes by using any free spyware removal or adware killer tools, u can download them from the google website, below i have wrote a link of google website search that will help u download free spyware removal tool

    http://www.google.com/custom?q=download+spyware+ki...

  • RS
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    spybot and ad-aware and quite good and they are easy to use

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