computer help needed (how to remove spyware)

**gunntims0103** · February 26th, 2007, 11:39

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** · February 26th, 2007, 11:45

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** · February 26th, 2007, 11:48

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** · February 26th, 2007, 12:12

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** · February 26th, 2007, 13:15

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**Gizmo356** · February 26th, 2007, 13:23

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

**Dr._Zoidberg** · February 26th, 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by rmedtx

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.