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Getting Rid of Viruses and Those Annoying Popup Ads

Well it happened. Somehow my computer got infected with a virus! I was getting those random popup ads every couple of minutes. None of my existing antivirus software worked! I’d delete the “infected” files and a few moments later the popup ads would resume. I tried everything including removing all software on my computer that I did not use/know in my Add/Remove Software and that didn’t work either. I tried various free online virus scans/fixes with no luck but finally I found the answer.

This is a software I highly recommend if you have any type of virus. This software found ones that my other ones couldn’t find! I was really impressed with this FREE tool! I know I sound like an ad….but I just wanted to share with others who somehow get infected with anything too. I’ll save you the trouble, just download:

SuperAntiSpyware!

Their slogan is “Removes ALL the Spyware, NOT just the Easy ones!”. I have to wholeheartedly agree with this.

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Comment from Hakushaku
Posted: July 31, 2007 at 4:39 pm

Yeah, I use them too, they are really quite outstanding. However, occasionally you will get ones that just go dormant for a while, and comeback, or will find a way to bypass superantispywhere, and then you have to get into the nitty-gritty. I know computers better than anyone, and it once took me 3 weeks to get rid of some invasive spyware. Let me know if you see a resurgence and I’ll recommend some programs.

Comment from girlrobot
Posted: July 31, 2007 at 5:10 pm

ooh thanks! I’ll remember to ask you next time.

Comment from suki
Posted: July 31, 2007 at 11:26 pm

good to know!! downloaded right away.

Comment from Flipbot
Posted: August 9, 2007 at 12:18 am

1) Switch to Firefox, this will remove 99% of your spyware problems. IE is full with security holes.

2) Switch to 3rd party firewall, I’m using Comodo firewall, its free!

3) Did I mention to switch to Firefox? Seriously, this is important!

Comment from karen
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 7:04 pm

hi..

i was wondering how i can get rid of this virus/trojan that my spybot/adware cannot remove.

whatever browser i used, firefox or IE etc, sometimes multiple popups appear and they are often from “fling.com” or some porno.

whenever i start up the computer, it will show that some process failed to run, something with win32.

i have tried everything…and it seems to keep coming back. please help me!!!

Comment from karen
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 7:05 pm

i forgot to mention, i don’t have a firewall in place, and have been told that i don’t need one with all the other programs i have in place – spybot, adaware, avast!.

Comment from girlrobot
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 9:43 pm

did you try dling superantispyware? that sounds like something it could get rid of

Comment from karen
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 6:43 pm

i’ve tried everything.
now, i can’t even start my automatic updates for windows, cannot install windows live messenger.
it constantly gives me an error saying that it cannot be installed and that it caused a fatal error.

i really need some help!!!!!

Comment from girlrobot
Posted: July 13, 2008 at 3:44 pm

if all else fails…back up your stuff and reinstall windows :(