Spyware issues!!

[Dawgfather]

I got some virus and its causing my computer everytime i do a google search and click on any of the results to default to some random spyware website - and there is no way around it.

Every 5 or 10 minutes i get a pop up window as well.

I can't seem to get rid of it - can anyone recommend a program or what I can do to clean out my PC?

 

[the_crusader]

Your virus protection should of blocked it from happening mate

 

[Slippery]

Considered formatting?

 

[Slippery]

Download: Spybot - Search & Destroy.

It's helped me in the past.

 

[Moe]

see here. Awesome app

http://www.thekennel.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=59560&highlight=anti-malware

 

[Slippery]

The thing is, you obviously can't download these programs because your page keeps re-directing. Download the program at work or at a mates and install it on your own computer.

 

[grk_adonis]

had the same problem recently...i tried everything i could, nothin worked...i had to get a computer guy to take it away for a few days so he can clean it all up...

 

[deimus]

Linux does not get viruses and costs nothing. People say it takes a while to get used to, but how much time do you spend now updating antivirus, spyware etc? How many times has your computer been to the shop or had to be reformatted? Why not try a live cd while your pc isn't working? Just don't hit install and you can see what its all about for yourself.

 

[Moe]

lol deimus, we all know you love linux. But if he wanted to switch he would.

 

[deimus]

Just got sick and tired of the relentless cycle of viruses, spyware, etc......... Spyware Doctor used to be good http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/, but I really woudn't know anymore haven't had to think about malware in years.

 

[deimus]

But if he wanted to switch he would.

With the price of hard drives these days why switch? Just have 2 and dual boot. Windows for games and linux for surfing the net, you get the best of both worlds.

 

[xeno]

Download: Spybot - Search & Destroy.

It's helped me in the past.

Bingo!

 

[xeno]

I got some virus and its causing my computer everytime i do a google search and click on any of the results to default to some random spyware website - and there is no way around it.

Every 5 or 10 minutes i get a pop up window as well.

I can't seem to get rid of it - can anyone recommend a program or what I can do to clean out my PC?

What were you doing man? Looking up porn?

 

[Moe]

This is a good combo

AVG Anti-virus Free
Spybot
Malwarebytes anti-malware
Windows Firewall

All free, all effective. If you keep them updated and do regular scans, you shouldnt have an issue

 

[Moe]

I got some virus and its causing my computer everytime i do a google search and click on any of the results to default to some random spyware website - and there is no way around it.

Every 5 or 10 minutes i get a pop up window as well.

I can't seem to get rid of it - can anyone recommend a program or what I can do to clean out my PC?

How'd you go with the spyware mate?

 

[Gladiator.]

demius what linux distro are you running?

pattenator get off the asian porn sites you'll be right