why wont my spyware go away?!?!?

8 thoughts on “why wont my spyware go away?!?!?”

1. Spp R says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   There is only one answer to this. You need to get a more powerful and Effective anti-spyware tool.

   You can find top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
   http://www.remove-spywares.info
   You can download and scan your computer for free.

2. Detailer says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   Use this software "Scanspyware" for ur pc protection….its realy work im using it for 6 month..im impressed! http://www.scanspyware.net but problem is that not a free ..u need to buy first! listen free wares are not capable to remove 100% infection from ur pc.and always understand that there is nothing free in this world!

3. Anish D says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   Try booting in safe mode (press F8 when you see the OEM BIOS screen comes up, and then select safemode) Then run your antivirus. Try the following free softwares to rid yourself of malware:

   I prefer Avast, but AVG is just as great.

   AVG AntiVirus
   http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

   Avast Home Antivirus
   http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-…

   You may also want some other tools to run and use as well

   SpywareBlaster
   http://www.download.com/spywareblaster/3…

   Spybot S&D
   http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro…

   AVG AntiSpyware
   http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp…

   Adaware (Lavasoft)
   http://www.download.com/ad-aware-2007-fr…

   If you are currently having a problem:

   ◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.

   ☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

   ◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.

   http://housecall.trendmicro.com/………..

   ◙ Microsoft’s New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.

   ☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/defaul…

   ◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.

   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai…

   ◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".

   ◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can’t be too careful. — Smart Computing Magazine

   ◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.

   ◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You’ll need to make some changes to your computer’s registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.

   ☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hija…

   ◙ Here is Yahoo!’s Internet Security section.

   ☞ http://security.yahoo.com/

   ◙ Below is Mcafee’s Site Adviser. Type in a URL in the form here and you will find out if the site you want to go to is known for phising (getting your personal info under false pretenses), viruses, spyware, and many other things. You can use the tool on their site or download an program to do that.

   ☞ http://www.siteadvisor.com/

   ◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.

   ☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
   ☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/

   ◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.

   ☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html……..

   ★★ TOOLS FOR SPECIFIC VIRUSES & TIPS ★★

   ◙ Sometimes you’ll get a particularly nasty virus that cannot be removed with conventional tools. For times like these you can (quite often not always) download a removal tool for that specific virus. Below are some sites you should look at.

   ☞ http://www.grisoft.com/doc/utilities/ing…
   ☞ http://www.symantec.com/security_respons…
   ☞ http://www.bitdefender.com/site/download…

   ◙ Below is a tool called "Stinger" that Mcafee put together with all 54 of it’s tools in it.

   ☞ http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/…………

   ◙ GLOBAL VIRUS ALERT — The latest virus outbreak alerts from F-Secure, Trend Micro, Panda, and Sophos. Each anti-virus fighter is reporting the state of the Virus Battles on its front, which reflects a unique customer and geographic profile.

   ☞ http://www.trimmail.com/news/tools/#glob…

   ◙ Add free virus alerts to your web site.

   ☞ http://www.trendmicro.com/syndication/vi…
   For Trojans try these ( free to try),
   http://www.ewido.net/en/
   Or
   http://www.misec.net/trojanhunter/………
   Or
   http://www.agnitum.com/products/tauscan/…

   And always scan once a week with these free and trusted scanners as well if you go to gaming sites and porn and etc.
   http://housecall.trendmicro.com/………..
   http://www.webroot.com/freescan…………
   http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner……
   http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ac…
   http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus…
   http://www.bitdefender.com/

   First, you need anti-virus software – download, install and update AVG anti-virus (it’s free for personal use) – you can find it here – http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

   Then remove your System Restore points (viruses love to hide in the System Restore files), but be aware that if you do remove your existing Restore Points you will not be able to "roll back" your computer to a previous configuration. To find out how to disable System Restore see this page – http://www.pchell.com/virus/systemrestor…

   Just to be sure you don’t have other malware on your computer I recommend that you download SpyBot Search & Destroy and Adware – both are free spyware/adware detection and removal software.

   Next, start the computer in Safe Mode – (as the comptuer is starting up, keep tapping the F8 key on your keyboard until you see a special start-up menu) – more on how to start in Safe Mode here – http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docum…

   Using AVG – run a full system virus scan while in Safe Mode

   After the viruses have been detected and removed, run SpyBot and AdAware (full system scans) then restart the comptuer, enable System Restore again and enjoy a virus-free computing experience.

   If the problems are still there, try using MSCONFIG to help figure out how to manually disable the Trojan from starting up – see more about MSCONFIG here – http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/………..

   To help protect against malware you should install a firewall, Zone Alarm works perfectly well and is free – http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c…

   Also, don’t forget to keep Windows up-to-date – using Microsoft Windows Update!

   After following these instructions go to: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/must-read… they will help you for free, no credit card or personal information needed, and they will analyze Hijack This logs for you, to make sure that your computer is safe. HijackThis helps If persistent spyware is bogging down your computer, you might need HijackThis. The tiny program examines vulnerable or suspect parts of your system, such as browser helper objects and certain types of Registry keys. Pressing the Scan button generates a log of dozens of items, most of which are just customizations. Don’t check off an item and hit the Fix checked button unless you’re sure it’s malware. Clicking Info on selected item tells you why the entry was flagged as suspicious, but not whether it’s actually malware. To find that out, search the Web for that item’s name or go straight to a forum, such as SpywareInfo or Computer Cops. Saving the log creates a text document you can post to these forums.

   The latest version adds powerful tools to the Config window. The process manager and hosts file editor help you excise virulent infections. The unique ADS Spy tool scans for alternate data streams, which some browser hijackers use to hide from spyware removers. The program still installs into whatever directory in which you unzip the file, which can make it hard to locate. HijackThis is a serious tool for any user who needs to root out a serious infestation, but wield it with caution. So, go to the site I gave you above, and they’ll help you step by step.
   Free registry cleaners:
   CCleaner does not specialise in cleaning the registry, it’s mostly used to speed up your computer by cleaning up your recycle bin, temp files/internet files, browsing history, application errors, log files and so on.. which frees up some space in your harddisk

   I’ve tried these 10 free cleaners
   http://www.regsofts.com/freeware/freereg…
   I would recommend the following(click on the webpage and follow):

   Free Windows Registry Repair(first one) – rather effective, the first scan i did after about a year showed over 500 problems with the registry, fixed them all

   RegSeeker(2nd one) – fixed another 300 problems after using the previous one.

   and like the two of them said, Eusing Free Registry Cleaner and Abexo Free Registry Cleaner(30 day trial)

   Just run them all that’ll fix most problems! But dont expect 100% fixes because programs might recreate registry entries when used and so a second scan might still show the same few errors. (ignore such errors)

   those are all freeware, hope i’m of some help

   P.S. First go to: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/defau… Choose full service scan and let it install any active x components

4. starfighter3 says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   A virus scan will not catch most spyware. You may have a root kit that reloads the spyware every time you reboot. There are several things you can do without reformatting your hard drive and reloading your OS.
   1) Go to Symantec.com and run their free online scanner. It is hard to find, but worth it.
   2) Go to Trend Micro and run their online scanner.
   3) Download and run Spybot 1.4
   4) Download and run the Panda rootkit scanner and the SOPHOS rootkit scanner
   5) Download and run Hijack this, then go to a hijack this forum on dslreports.com and ask them what the results mean.
   6) Do a Google search on winfixer to see if someone has a removal tool

5. MML says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   Download and install Superantispyware then check for updates. Reboot your computer and as it is starting up, go to Safe Mode by holding down the F8 key. After a few minutes a screen will appear. Choose Safe Mode then run Superantispyware, your resident A/V product, and any other anti-spyware produvts you have. Fix the problems and reboot again which will bring you back to Normal mode. If you still cannot get rid of it, you can join a free online tech group that can walk you throu with instructions on manual removal of the infections. Here are a few for your consideration.

   Free technical help forums

   AumHa Forums
   http://aumha.net/index.php
   Bleeping Computers
   http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
   Spybot S&D Forums
   http://forums.spybot.info/
   Lavasoft Forums
   http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/
   Spyware Info Forums
   http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
   GeekstoGo
   http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html

6. ♥Corinne♥ says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   It deletes spyware, but when you go back to the site or however you got the spyware, it comes back, do a scan once a day and thats all you can do. I use McAfee thats great too!

7. JTB says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   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.

   Turn off system restore before you boot up in safe mode with network to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.

   To get in safe mode tap F8 when booting you computer.
   Choose "Safe mode with network".
   Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
   Do a full system scan. 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 system scan. 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.
   ——————
   You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don’t have it.
   I use Norton Internet Security (antivirus, spyware, firewall, add blocker, mail spamfilter, pop up blocker etc) Ad Aware, Spybot and more on my desktop running XP Home SP2 with Firefox and Yahoo Toolbar with pop up blocker.
   On my laptop i have Ubuntu 7.04. No security needed in Linux, but i use antivirus and firewall. Firefox is standard.
   I have no virus, spyware, adware, pop up etc on my computers.

   Here are some free programs.
   BitDefender Anti-Virus Free.
   http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en–BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
   Avast Anti-Virus Free.
   http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
   AVG Anti-Virus Free.
   http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
   Avast Virus Cleaner – free virus removal tool.
   http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

   Firewall Protection.
   ZoneAlarm Firewall Free.
   http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=34std&ctry=&lang=nb&lid=trial_zaFamily
   Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
   * Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts.
   Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet.
   Use ZoneAlarm if you normally use Windows Firewall.
   Disable Windows Firewall after downloading ZoneAlarm if it’s not done automatically.

   Ad-Aware 2007 Free.
   http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
   Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. If you want real-time scanning capabilities, consider upgrading to Ad-Aware 2007 Plus for real-time protection against spyware, all the time.

   SUPERAntiSpyware Free.
   http://www.superantispyware.com/

   AVG Anti-spyware Free.
   http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5

   Spybot – Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven’t intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don’t see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there’s no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
   http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

   AVG Anti-Rootkit Free.
   http://free.grisoft.com/doc/39798/lng/us/tpl/v5
   AVG Anti-Rootkit is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art technology for detection and removal of rootkits. rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like Trojans or keyloggers on your computer. If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to find the malware on your PC. AVG Anti-Rootkit gives you the power to find and delete the rootkit and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding.

   CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it’s fast and contains NO spyware or adware.
   http://www.ccleaner.com/

   ClearAllHistory – clears browser history, cache, cookies, clipboard and remove other computer activity tracks.
   http://www.clearallhistory.com/delete-passwords.html

   **NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
   Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.

   Also scan with online scanners sometimes.
   http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=00&pkj=VOONYHGBYNCJEIMXQKC&bhcp=1
   http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
   http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
   http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
   http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

   Also run Windows Updata http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
   and defragmet you harddisk(s).
   How To Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305781

   Hope this is helpful.
   Good luck.
   JTB.

8. Samuel Adams says:

   January 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

   This is most likely due to Malware (computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, and other malicious and unwanted software). You will need to run full anti-virus/spyware scan and clean your registry. I recommend you use these programs (they are free).

   1) AVG Free anti-virus
   http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

   2) Ad-aware spyware remover
   http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

   3) Spybot – Search and Destroy spyware remover
   http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

   4) Advanced WindowsCare Personal
   http://www.iobit.com/

   5) CCleaner – registry and privacy cleaner
   http://www.ccleaner.com/

   Running these programs in Safe Mode (Tap F8 after powering on the computer and choose to boot to Safe Mode) can be more effective.

   If after performing these steps you are still experiencing problems download HijackThis. But do not remove anything without first checking with the online community, it will find both legitimate and malicious software.
   http://www.tomcoyote.org/hijackthis

   If after exahusting these options and you are still experiencing issues, there is really nothing more you can do except to reformat your computer and start fresh.

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