computer help needed (how to remove spyware)

[gunntims0103]

i think my computer recently got infected with spyware. Most likely because i downloaded a movie video add-on to watch a foreign format of video online. Right after the installation. Warnings that my computer had been infected with spyware came up.

Does anyone know how i can get rid of this spyware safely and freely. No buying software. Something that actually works?

Thanks!

[steve-b]

I hate spyware. As a system/network administrator I can tell you it can be a real nightmare to get rid of. Depending on what it is, you might not be able to fully remove it at all with free tools.

I have had mixed success with windows defender and avg antispyware, both of which are free.

I have had machines so bad that the only option is to reinstall them.

good luck mate

[gunntims0103]

do you have any links to these. This spware crap is a real problem as its significantly slowing down my internet and my computers speed. :(

[Dr._Zoidberg]

Here are some programs that should help you.

Spybot
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

To get rid of some spyware you might need to go into safe mode.

[rmedtx]

Here are some programs that should help you.

Spybot
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

To get rid of some spyware you might need to go into safe mode.


I have't tried Spywer Blaster but Spybot and Ad-Aware work great!

[Gizmo356]

I don't recommend sypsweeper it does more harm then good to your computer stick with ad aware or windows defender.

[Dr._Zoidberg]

I have't tried Spywer Blaster but Spybot and Ad-Aware work great!

Spyware Blaster is pretty good. It doesn't clean your system of spyware but it can help block a lot of it, it's like the immunization feature in Spybot.

[jonezybaby]

i use ad-aware and it does the job 4 me

[=Trojan=]

Spybot Search and Destroy is good.

[Thekinglotr]

I like adaware over spybot.

[gunntims0103]

adaware worked really well. It got rid of most of the problems, but theres still some errors.........

[kaffie]

use "hijack this" to ID the offenders. Research the web to find the correct tools. Probably smitfraud, combofix etc.
Do it in safemode with Sytem Restore off.

[AvengedSevenfold Fan]

I highly recommend avast! antivirus. go to www.avast.com and get the free version. It's like a 60 day trial that you keep re newing for free. if it works good +rep me

[S34MU5]

stop asking for rep 4 christ sake.

but i used to use avast its good. But the sounds drive me crazy.

AVG is the best

[gunntims0103]

well my computer is useless now, it keeps shuting off by itself.

thanks for all the help......

[AvengedSevenfold Fan]

its not rep begging, i just think its right if you help someone, that they +Rep you

[pt9087]

well.. i have three pcs in my house all on my router and spyware always gets in... use adaware to get rid of it.