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How do I get rid of a virus?
Some how I got this virus on my computer that is acting like an antivirus program...the program is called Antispyware soft...its not letting me open my control panel to remove programs and its not letting me open my normal anitvirus program...it says everything is infected and it keeps taking me to a website trying to get me to buy the Antispyware program...could someone please help me here
6 Answers
- ReneeLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
DEAR GOD. That thing is the biggest pain in the butt. I had it. I used rkill to stop the programs and then downloaded Malwarebytes. Make sure you do all of said steps in Safe Mode, though, or the virus won't let you do anything. Here is a helpful video, if you need to be shown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEKqbxCRGDI
That explains is better than I could, actually, so just watch the video.
- 1 decade ago
Antispyware Sof is a rogue deadly virus that doubles as fake antispyware. The program promotes “scareware” which attempts to frighten you into buying it. If you are one of the unfortunate people who downloaded this virus your computer and personal information are at risk.
Fortunately with the right program you can remove Antispyware Sof pretty quickly. You need a program that scans the registry and other embedded areas the virus hangs out in. You can try the program I use for free at http://www.spyware-fix.net/
Good luck!
- JamieLv 71 decade ago
If you have a computer virus and are unable to run your antivirus program, perhaps you should try booting your computer into Safe Mode with Networking and then try to run your antivirus program.
In addition to running frequent antivirus scans, I would also suggest that you run frequent antispyware scans.
If you need a free antispyware program, perhaps you should try using MalwareBytes, which can be downloaded from the link below.
Good luck and I hope I helped you!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Remove Antispyware Soft [Removal Guide]
http://www.geekpolice.net/malware-removal-guides-f...
How to remove Antivirus Soft (Uninstall instructions)
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Try this guide for its removal:
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-antispyware-soft.h...
I have been infected with the same malware and these instructions helped me then.
- costosoLv 45 years ago
it really is no longer rebooting. you're reformatting. definite that receives rid of them, yet that receives somewhat demanding. in simple terms get Microsoft protection needs or Avast! homestead version. they'll preserve you from maximum viruses, yet no software on the earth will end each and every thing.