i keep getting porn pop ups and winfixer trojans, please help?

8 thoughts on “i keep getting porn pop ups and winfixer trojans, please help?”

1. Huada J says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

   i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

   besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

   download firefox for free, Just have a try:

   http://www.openawindow.info/firefox/

   Good Luck !!!

2. Chris says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   One of the first things to do when you suspect malware is DISABLE System Restore.
   If enabled, this allows malware to hide in the computer and re-install itself.
   So, to disable it, RIGHT-click on "My Computer." Select "Properties" then under the ‘System Restore’ tab, check ‘Turn off system restore’ IF not already checked.
   The next most helpful things that would help you are to use ONLINE scanners from websites to remove any malware on your PC.
   The current best online scanners I prefer are from Kaspersky antivirus and Bitdefender antivirus. Together, these 2 scanners will find ALL the bad stuff on your PC because they have the BEST detection rate.
   First, use Kaspersky’s. (FYI: ALL these scans require you to agree to a EULA and install an activex control which is needed to perform the scan, so agree to them all.)

   *NOTE: Some scanners ONLY work with IE or may not fully remove malware

   http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner (KAV)

   Then scan with:
   http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

   There are MANY other good online scanners which you may choose to also use (which will take longer but ensure safety):

   http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm (Windows Live Onecare)

   http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/ (A-squared scanner)

   http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/ (ewido)

   http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pest/scan.aspx (Spyware scan)

   http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx (Virus scan)

   http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/ (Panda Antivirus)

   http://www.housecall.trendmicro.com/ (TrendMicro)

   http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/ (Nod32)

   http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml (F-secure)

   After using these, it’s ESSENTIAL to install at least 3 antispywares. Do NOT use more than 1 antiVIRUS as they conflict.

   The best things in life are FREE, and great free software can be found @:

   Superantispyware.com (Superantispyware FREE version)
   lavasoft.com (Ad-aware)
   emsisoft.com (A-squared FREE)
   safer-networking.org (Spybot S&D)
   javacoolsoftware.com (SpywareBlaster, EULAlyzer, & MRU-Blaster)
   microsoft.com (Windows Defender)
   grisoft.com (AVG AV)
   Avast.com (Avast AV)
   avira.com (Avira AV)
   activevirusshield.com (AOL Virus Shield, which is basically Kaspersky for free)
   siteadvisor.com (Tells you how safe websites are)
   phoenixlabs.org (Peerguardian blocks malware, government, and anti-p2p org’s)
   zonealarm.com (Top Notch Firewall)
   comodo.com (Another Top Notch firewall)
   iobit.com (Advanced Windows Care)
   Eusing.com (Registry cleaner)
   ccleaner.com (Junk file cleaner)

   Now if you can afford it, the best software to BUY are:

   Spy Sweeper
   Security Task Manager
   Norton Internet Security (Uses CPU but it’s nice if you can afford to use those resources up)
   Kaspersky (BEST! =D )
   Bitdefender
   F-secure (Same as Kaspersky)
   Linkscanner (Blocks exploits in real time)
   Advanced Uninstaller

   If there’s ever ONE file you suspect is infected, you can go to a couple of sites that have single file scanners which use MULTIPLE engines to scan a file.
   They are virusscan.jotti.org and virustotal.com

   If you’re PC is squeaky clean, re-enable system restore because it IS good to have but we needed to shut it off to wipe out the malware.
   Just RIGHT-click on "My Computer." Select "Properties" then under the ‘System Restore’ tab, UN-check "Turn off system restore."

   *Another thing to consider is using another browser besides Internet Explorer. IE has a lot of security holes,
   making it less safe than other browsers. I prefer Firefox from mozilla.org.
   It’s just as easy to use and has a lot of neat little add-ons you can toy around with. By itself, it is also safer from exploits than IE.*

   As always, things will vary for you. I hope the best for everybody. As always, others may disagree but there’s only one way to find things out—try it! As long
   as you have an UPDATED Antivirus, Antispyware, & firewall, things will go smoothly. And browse wisely. As a side note, please email me any/all websites you got the infection from or if any are popping up or hijacking your page so I can help further security software’s measures.
   Sometimes you may get a NEW and Unknown malware and I can submit it to be blacklisted to companies.
   Thx. Hope I was able to help and fix anything needed. If I have, please consider returning & leaving a nice comment and
   "Best Answer" to whomever you thinks deserves it…

3. alibaba says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   To get rid of spyware you need some good anti-spyware programs.
   Spybot S&D
   http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-10401314.html
   is exceptionally popular and very effective. It can be used in conjunction with a program like
   Ad-Aware
   http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
   because they will often catch a handful of spyware that the other did not detect.

   Another great free program is
   SuperAntiSpyware
   http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-10706568.html

4. Jugal K says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   Try spysweeper,

5. Dragunov says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   Quit going to porn sites !!! Soon you’ll be getting e-mail for penis enlargement and other junk mail. Get a good virus protection ( Windows Defender is free from MSN) and make sure your pop up blocker is turned on. If you must visit porn sites make sure you scan for viruses often.

6. mike h says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   first of all go to
   http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
   do teh scan and find out whats infected and where and try to get that fixed. once you do
   go and download adaware
   http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
   that should help keep adware off your computer.

7. Martfuncher says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   Search for these at http://www.download.com . Download, install and run them regularly:

   1) Avira Antivir
   2) Spybot Search & Destroy
   3) Ad-Aware 2007

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8. Undertaker_COTN says:

   May 26, 2010 at 3:46 pm

   This is not a problem at all.
   Here’s what you need to do.
   1st, don’t waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, superantispyware, avast, panda, kaspersky, spyware blaster, bitdefender, spyware guard, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.
   2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That’s the only good software from Norton. I wouldn’t recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is Elite software. It blocks over 449,000 definition threats, which contain several fringerprints with each(you can do the math). No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything and has active shields. I’ve used them all and it is 2nd to none.
   3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.
   4th, (Optional) I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.
   5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail or IM. I guarenDAMNtee my answers and will help you in person from IM if needed.

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