Help : Spyware Problem!!!

[SInCity67]

I keep on getten spam from titan spy ware Microsoft internet explorer has a big banner on it when i open up the internet. And every 5 mins, i get a pop up from side of my compture saying my comps infected I done system re store and put my cookies to top level. But it still keeps coming back. This is driving me crazy, anyone know how to make it stop????

 

[sdw]

Use the FREE version of Adaware from http://www.lavasoft.com Don't use their "Pro" version, it costs money and causes more problems than it fixes.

Use CCleaner to empty temp, history and setup files. http://www.ccleaner.com

With ccleaner, make sure that you go to Tools, Cookies and add the cookies you want to keep to the save side. All other cookies will be removed each time you run ccleaner. CCleaner is also great at removing programs, fixing the registry, etc.

 

[SInCity67]

just downloaded spyware be gone and it worked pretty good. All spy ware is gone from my comp so far

 

[hitrack]

put my cookies to top level

maybe if you toss them it will help

 

[john23]

I'm also using spybot search and destroy. One good feature of this suite of programs is their "teatimer" application which will warn you if anything tries to change the registry.

There is one bug with this program: the window can be mis-sized and you won't be able to see the buttons. The button to "accept" a change is on the left. This seems to only happen on certain screen settings. Annoying but the program still works and will alert you if anyone is trying to install something behind your back.

Also, I'd recommend using firefox for normal browsing. Some things don't work properly in it but it gives you really fine grained control over what a website can do to your computer. I routinely have it remove cookies after I close the browser (the main type of spyware on the internet are tracking cookies).

I also recommend not using POP3 or IMAP for email as email is the number one source of computer destroying garbage at this point.

Hope this is of some use.

 

[badwolfcgy]

Get rid of Internet Exploder and Virus Express. IE without a firewall, virus scanner, router and spyware cleaner is like BBFS/ BBGreek for your computer.
Firefox and Thunderbird is one alternative.
Opera is another.
IE is trouble.

 

[Randy Whorewald]

I use both Adaware and CCleaner. They work like a charm.

However, some spyware calls for more rigid treatment:

 

[bartendr]

I suggest ZoneAlarm Pro. It has anti spyware include and prevents them from being able to get on your system.