Spyware

[InOne]

What's the best prog to get rid of it? I'm trying STOPzilla but it's taking ages

[Josy]

Try Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/)

[InOne]

Got it, it found nothing :(

[Josy]

Did you try running it in safemode?

[King Gizzard]

spybot?

[Kerry]

WWW.TRENDMICRO.COM/HOUSECALL

Let it update then click on settings. Then click on full scan. It takes a long time but it finds everything.

If it doesn't work PM a Hijackthis log to me and I'll see what can be done.

[Shaun]

-whispers-
wut is spyware?

[Jessica.]

-whispers-
wut is spyware?

:pat:

[InOne]

It came from that AM link. Basically it says you have loads of infections when you don't and tries to make you download it's anti virus at a price. This STOPzilla has found it so see if it does anything.

It also stops you going on web pages

[Omah]

-whispers-
wut is spyware?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware

Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's personal computer. Sometimes, however, spywares such as keyloggers are installed by the owner of a shared, corporate, or public computer on purpose in order to secretly monitor other users.

While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user's computing, the functions of spyware extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habits and sites that have been visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software and redirecting Web browser activity. Spyware is known to change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and/or loss of Internet connection or functionality of other programs. In an attempt to increase the understanding of spyware, a more formal classification of its included software types is provided by the term privacy-invasive software.

In response to the emergence of spyware, a small industry has sprung up dealing in anti-spyware software. Running anti-spyware software has become a widely recognized element of computer security practices for computers, especially those running Microsoft Windows. A number of jurisdictions have passed anti-spyware laws, which usually target any software that is surreptitiously installed to control a user's computer.

[Kerry]

It came from that AM link. Basically it says you have loads of infections when you don't and tries to make you download it's anti virus at a price. This STOPzilla has found it so see if it does anything.

It also stops you going on web pages

Trendmicro (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/uk/)

[InOne]

Trying yours Kerry, the last one found it and then made you pay :bored: is this free?

[Kerry]

Trying yours Kerry, the last one found it and then made you pay :bored: is this free?

Yep. Ignore ones asking you to pay. Load of bollocks

[InOne]

Ok scanning... Wish me luck lol This is a bastard to get rid of

[Kerry]

Ok scanning... Wish me luck lol This is a bastard to get rid of

Good luck :D

Let me know how it goes.

[InOne]

43% found nothing D:

-is worried-

[Kerry]

Have you set it to do a full system scan?

[InOne]

There wasn't an option because I'm on vista, trying windows defender now, that should work right?

[Kerry]

There wasn't an option because I'm on vista, trying windows defender now, that should work right?

Oh I've no idea about Vista :/

[InOne]

Oh I've no idea about Vista :/

Do you know any other general free ones?

[Kerry]

Do you know any other general free ones?

I don't, OH does (used to be his field) but he's gone to bed. If it's still a problem tomorrow he'd be more than happy to help.

[InOne]

I don't, OH does (used to be his field) but he's gone to bed. If it's still a problem tomorrow he'd be more than happy to help.

Ok nice one

[AJ.]

This is the only 1 that worked for me & it's freeware :hugesmile:

http://download.cnet.com/IObit-Security-360/3000-8022_4-10967594.html

[InOne]

Ok, will give it a go man

[InOne]

Right says it did it, gonna restart, brb

[InOne]

This is the only 1 that worked for me & it's freeware :hugesmile:

http://download.cnet.com/IObit-Security-360/3000-8022_4-10967594.html

It worked man, nice one :D

[Iceman]

It worked man, nice one :D

And thats how the Arctic Monkeys get your attention :tongue:

[InOne]

Yeah indeed lol took 5 hours though :bored: Most "free" ones find the problem and make you pay

[Iceman]

I never get them :/ I dont DL much though

[InOne]

I don't lol first thing I try >_>

[Iceman]

Thats just rotten luck haha