Getting Rid of Viruses and Those Annoying Popup Ads
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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:
Their slogan is “Removes ALL the Spyware, NOT just the Easy ones!”. I have to wholeheartedly agree with this.
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 by Hakushaku — July 31, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
ooh thanks! I’ll remember to ask you next time.
Comment by girlrobot — July 31, 2007 @ 5:10 pm
good to know!! downloaded right away.
Comment by suki — July 31, 2007 @ 11:26 pm
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 by Flipbot — August 9, 2007 @ 12:18 am
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 by karen — July 11, 2008 @ 7:04 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 by karen — July 11, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
did you try dling superantispyware? that sounds like something it could get rid of
Comment by girlrobot — July 11, 2008 @ 9:43 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 by karen — July 12, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
if all else fails…back up your stuff and reinstall windows :(
Comment by girlrobot — July 13, 2008 @ 3:44 pm