Spyware
02-09-2006, 12:56 PM
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i tried the trial version of ad aware dint do anything. i used spybot search and destroy and it helped. but it logged me out of all sites where i had password rememberd(annoying) but still everytime i use ie or start up my pc i get like 4 popups from freewebs.com how can i get rid of this???
02-09-2006, 01:32 PM
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I use Microsofts Anti-Spyware program and have not had any problems since I started using it. Search for a program called Hijack-This and use it to clear out the BHO's (Browser Hijack Objects). Those are what is causing your initial pop ups.
02-09-2006, 03:34 PM
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Might wanna go see if any of those popups are coming from a program you installed or the internet did. Go to add/remove programs.
02-09-2006, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE (2pacalypse @ Feb 9 2006, 02:42 PM)
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bingo^^ (2 browny points) that gets rid of spyware and for free go to download.com and search for it.
if you want a online virus scanner go to housecall.trendmicro.com its free too
if you are geting pop ups its because of something u downloaded and ad aware should get rid of it
02-09-2006, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE (2pacalypse @ Feb 9 2006, 10:42 PM)
Try Ace Utilities, Ad-Aware SE Professional, Repair Registry Pro and Registry Mechanic.
Also you can use a firewall like zonealarm.
Also you can use a firewall like zonealarm.
you dont wanna run multiple firewalls on your computer they can effect each other so keep that in mind
also the last time i used registry mechanic(about a month ago) i got so much friggin spyware it wasnt even funny i was gettin like 8 or 9 pop ups per hour then when i deleted it the popups stopped
get adaware and microsoft antispyware beta and youll be fine
clear your cache and look in add/remove programs like redz said
then after your done with that
restart your computer in safe mode and run adaware and MS anti spy again