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DarknessDeku
Title: Deku Scrub
Joined: Dec 08 2007
Location: The Forest
Posts: 3285
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Ok, so a couple weeks ago I somehow got a shitload of spyware. After using ViRobot to remove it all, the fucking shit kept getting back on my computer time after time again. Finally my Dad totally redid my fucking computer, there was no more spyware, and life was good again.
Then today I tried to download CamStudio, WHICH GAVE ME A MOTHERFUCKING TROJAN VIRUS!!! ViRobot got rid of it, but now I have 123 fucking things of Adware also.
Holy fucking shit, I am so fucking annoyed about this. Hopefully ViRobot will get rid of this, because my Dad will get pissed at having to redo my computer AGAIN!!! Is there any way to get rid of this for good?
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DarknessDeku is already assimilated by the bots.
He knows your algorithm. |
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S. McCracken
Moderator
Title: Enforcer
Joined: Aug 22 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 2171
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I used to use AdAware. Seemed to do the trick. Now I just make sure my Firefox and Norton settings are current.
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Burt Reynolds
Title: Bentley Bear
Joined: Apr 07 2008
Location: California
Posts: 1399
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There is this program the Geek Squad uses that is pretty good. It's not for resale, but ask how to aquire, and ye shall recieve.
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Knyte
2010 SLF Tag Champ*
Title: Curator Of The VGM
Joined: Nov 01 2006
Location: Here I am.
Posts: 6749
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AdAware is only one piece of the puzzle.
Spybot is also a good companion, as AdAware & Spybot will each find things the other don't. Also, make sure you have a good anti-rootkit program as well.
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crookshow
Title: Donkey Kong Savage
Joined: Mar 29 2008
Location: bay area, CA
Posts: 573
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Yea I use the combo of Adaware and Spybot too, but I haven't had any spyware problems in a long, long time. Smart browsing habits + common sense > any anti spyware/malware program.
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GPFontaine
Joined: Dec 06 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 11244
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| DarknessDeku wrote: |
Ok, so a couple weeks ago I somehow got a shitload of spyware. After using ViRobot to remove it all, the fucking shit kept getting back on my computer time after time again. Finally my Dad totally redid my fucking computer, there was no more spyware, and life was good again.
Then today I tried to download CamStudio, WHICH GAVE ME A MOTHERFUCKING TROJAN VIRUS!!! ViRobot got rid of it, but now I have 123 fucking things of Adware also.
Holy fucking shit, I am so fucking annoyed about this. Hopefully ViRobot will get rid of this, because my Dad will get pissed at having to redo my computer AGAIN!!! Is there any way to get rid of this for good? |
1) Windows Defender (Free)
2) Threat Fire (Free)
3) AVG Free or Avast 4 Antivirus (Free)
After you install those three items, you will have severely reduced the likelihood of getting another virus/malware.
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DarknessDeku
Title: Deku Scrub
Joined: Dec 08 2007
Location: The Forest
Posts: 3285
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BTW, I'm not having anymore problems.
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Syd Lexia
Site Admin
Title: Pop Culture Junkie
Joined: Jul 30 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
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Spybot is terrible. Do not use it.
It has a nasty habit of using your HOSTS file to block access to sites it doesn't like, including p2p and torrent sites. It also blocked the Alexa site on me once.
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docinsano
Title: Boner King
Joined: Jan 08 2008
Location: Mpls Mini Soda
Posts: 2314
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So what is this Geek Squad program? I'm interested.
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DarknessDeku
Title: Deku Scrub
Joined: Dec 08 2007
Location: The Forest
Posts: 3285
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| docinsano wrote: |
| So what is this Geek Squad program? I'm interested. |
Geek Squad is a little section of Best Buy that does computer stuff.
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docinsano
Title: Boner King
Joined: Jan 08 2008
Location: Mpls Mini Soda
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My bad, I was directing the question towards Burt Reynolds. Yes and they have those gay looking Beetles with the Geek Squad logos.
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
Posts: 10376
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They all h ave to wear the "I work for IBM" white shirt black slacks black tie gettup, they all seem to have the nerdy black plastic glasses but I'm not sure if that's uniform or they all happen to actually wear them. 
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Pixelponny
Joined: Jul 18 2008
Location: Turkey
Posts: 34
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Personally, before scanning the system with apps like SpyBot or AdAware, I try to break the execution of currently running malicious software processes with a program called "Security Task Manager". It can also delete that file, but like everyone knows it's not enough by itself.
I always use SpyBot but no TeaTimer. That resident application is quite hard to control.
After I think my system totally got rid of the malware, I usually install ZoneAlarm and monitor the communication myself. Yes it's sometimes a pain in the neck but after configuring it to allow my favorite apps and with a proper updating, I can say I don't need anything else. I can also say I didn't scan my computer for malware for months in the period I used ZA.
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Shut up, Dorn
Title: White Chocolate
Joined: Jan 04 2008
Location: Grate Whyte Norf
Posts: 1179
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