Adware spyware

badderb · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:29 am Post subject: Adware spyware

I think there is a bug in my computer. It is doing weird stuff. Pop ups and crap. I ran spybot and macafee but nothing comes up.

Any suggestion on what else to do?
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ServiceF1rst · Moderator Joined: 08 May 2006 $ 23.15 Location: Indiana

Try doing a couple of things - an online scan offered by some of the larger AV program providers - it will at least identify any issues present that may be getting overlooked by you r current AV program - which sometimes is a code function of some of the ware intruders.

Second option is to download a decent program that offers a basic program like AVG - after the download - go offline, disable your paid program and run the AVG to see if it finds anything.
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If you are a bit technical and a DIY kind of person, the following can show you many of the common exploits against a PC...

Hijack This
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/programs.php

You could also try adaware by lavasoft

I know that when my machine has had problems, sometimes it can hours of work to get it fixed. Good luck with it.
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ChickenMan · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:11 am Post subject:

The only problem with Hijack This is that if you are in any way unfamiliar with a computer's startup programs, necessary files and what-not you can seriously harm your machine and a full re-install of windows may be needed. I suggest that if you want to run that program you find a forum, there's many, who specialize in this program and will be happy to help you. Wink

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badderb · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:49 am Post subject:

I think I might just go the easy but $$painful route and call the geek squad lol

Im having a few minor but annoying little problems. It would be easier to just let someone who knows what they are doing fix it.
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