I think my computer is infected, what can I do for a quick fix?

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I went to this shady website to watch tv shows online for free because my friend recommended it (letmewatchthis.com) and while I was streaming the vid, all these popups started happening.  My friend said that was normal and just ignore them til the episode was over.  I did, and now I can't go a whole minute with something else popping up telling me that I have an infected program and that I am currently being hacked and my personal information is at risk.  I'm running the newest version of windows (I'm actually a mac user but my screen fried and I don't have the money right now for a new one) on an HP G72, ask if you need any additional information, any help at all would be fantastic!

? · Accepted Answer

If you can you should lookup online some Anti viruses Malawar maybe Or contact your Computers Company and see if they can help you!! i hope this helped

Anonymous · Answer

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? · Answer

You should have protection.
I didn't on my laptop for 2 years but it's kay.. I has now.
Buy a anti-virus protection, like avg will do i guess.
They have free one thats decent.

You're usually a mac user?
You need anti software on your pc.
I used a mac growing up 10-15 years cuz my dad..
And they don't get viruses or need all that.

But you should have some for your computer.
that software can scan and remove the problem. probably.

Terontis · Answer

You need to download Mal-ware Bytes, update it and then run a slow scan offline. (Disconnect your machine from the internet.) Malware bytes is pretty good at detecting these types of viruses and spyware and removing them. Restart, and after you remove the infection, run a windows update on your machine.

Anonymous · Answer

SCAN it immediately with an Anti-Virus software ( plenty available free)

Sasha Gee · Answer

it may not be infected.

take some time away from the screen.  when you come back later it may all be sorted and you will be feeling  much better.

if not then call somebody to help.

Anonymous · Answer

by now the spyware and all the rogue antiviruses might've doomed your computer into eternal damnation but if all hope is not lost immediately go get malwarebytes and do a quick scan first, once the quick scan is done remove the viruses it found, by now your computer will be kind of safe for a while, and now you have the time to do a full scan (it might take a few hours atleast up to 5 hours but it will be worth it) so it can completely remove any viruses that hid during the quick scan, once its done remove those viruses and you will be all good

If malwarebytes failed to work that means the virus that means your computer is doomed and you will need to reinstall windows.

eye-queue (IQ) · Answer

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SCAN it immediately with an Anti-Virus software ( plenty available free)

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K.J · Answer

First Open Run. (Ctrl + R) and type MRT. Click ok. It will open Microsoft Malicious Software Removal tooll. Scan your PC using it.
Next Step Download an Antivirus Like Microsoft security Essentials.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
and scan your PC.
Done.

Vandan · Answer

Use Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, free tool developed by Kaspersky Lab for fighting some of the more popular viruses. Please be sure to read the instructions on how to effectively use these tool.

download [EXE, 70.9 MB] :-----> http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/AVPTool/

instructions :-----> http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/avptool2010

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is a utility designed to remove all types of infections from your computer.

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