Posts Tagged ‘malware’

I keep getting a popup window that says BannerBot ‘Restart Failed’ and ropening tabs in IE. How do I remove it?

I just need a way to remove it because it is getting annoying. Chosen Answer: This sounds like it might be malware. You should be able to get rid of it for free with the F-Secure Online Malware Scanner: http://www.f-secure.com/en_US/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/online-scanner/ It’s free and no download is required. About 20% of the programs we scan have [...]

Does downloading music from the new limewire give viruses?

I have the AVG anti-virus software on my computer. Chosen Answer: P2P Malware Protection Regular antivirus will not protect you from malware downloaded using P2P because you have to click on unknown files and cross your fingers and hope your antivirus will block the nasties that’s attached to the Warez. (Pirated music,movies and Apps?) You [...]

how do i get rid of malware masking as ms network?

i think i downloaded it to myself so id like to fix it myself it installed on my tool bar an icon that pops up to virus protect homepage, keeps popping letting me know there is spyware risks any thoughts ?? please help!! Chosen Answer: PCTools products do get good reviews. The good thing is [...]

how do i get rid of internet speed monitor?

It pops up on the left hand side of the screen whenever i perform a search using either Yahoo or Google. Does anyone know how to get rid of this annoying worm? Chosen Answer: The FIRST thing to do is DISABLE System Restore. If enabled, this allows malware to hide in the computer and re-install [...]

I have lost all my icons on my desktop computer after using F-Secure scan? how can I get them back.?

I had malware problems and used F-Secure to remove them. When I restarted my computer, the only icon I have is the Internet Exployer icon–the big “e.” Chosen Answer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html The virus you deleted hid these things from you…there still on the computer……………… by: Mike S on: 6th July 11

Why do pop up ad keep coming up on my computer?

I have the pop up blocker on my computer and i have the verizon internet security, and when i do a anti virus scan it tells me i have no viruses, so whats the problem. Can someone please give me a safe and free link that can help me stop these pop ups. Chosen Answer: [...]

How can I get rid of a computer virus for FREE?

I don’t have the money to pay for anything and the antispyware I have now (Spyware Doctor) only detects the virus, and won’t remove it unless I buy it. I need to be able to get rid of the virus not just detect it. Chosen Answer: How To Kill Malware For Free (PLAN A) Watch [...]

Help, how can I get rid of this virus?

Hi, I just discovered I got a mean virus on my PC. It blocks ALL AV sites (AVG, avast, f-secure, norton, even microsoft etc.) Also it blocks my updating of my AV (AVG Free). I did a full scan with AVG, full scan with Spybot S&D and full scan with Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. I tried with [...]

Problems with Zlob and Vundo viruses?

I’m having a lot of problems with my computer (Windows XP Professional) and I believe this may have something to do with the Zlob and Vundo viruses. 1. Whenever I type in anything on Google or Yahoo, whatever results I click on redirect to junk sites, some of which would try to download malware on [...]

Another pela for help removing Malware?

I am in Canada. I paid for someone to remove spyware/malware from my computer over the phone – spent 45 minutes at it, paid, but still have the same malware. I use F-Secure, which is free through my internet provider, Cogeco. I am scared to download other spyware removal etc. in case I “screw something [...]