Spyware Infections: A Step-by-Step Instructions Removal Guide

1. The
first step you need to do is to try determining when your computer
became infected. Was your computer infected after you installed some
software? Did you visit adult websites with porn content, that are
infected with trojans or backdoors? Did your kids played with your
computer and visited unknown sites with games? If you don’t know what
may caused computer infection, try to view history in your browser.
Write down suspicious websites and then post it in this topic.
“Infections” may be bundled with software, so before installing new
software always visit Softpedia and view the ratings. You will notice if there are any red marks or warnings.

2. Second, you need to install or run some software, that scans for infections. Download SpyBot S&D. When you successfully installed SpyBot, update your detection rules by clicking Search for Updates. Scan your computer and delete any spyware / adware entry.

3. Download and run AdAware. Check for updates. Scan and remove possible adware entries.

4. Download a small but useful tool called HijackThis. BE CAREFUL with this program. Save and upload your scan log to HijackThis.de. Destroy possible bad entries.

5. It’s time to run up AntiMalware program. Download and run Ewido AntiMalware and kill the infection.

6. Scan your computer with AntiVirus! (I prefer NOD32. This process may take a few hours, if you have a lot of files on your disk. Go watch TV or something).

HOW TO AVOID INFECTIONS: Don’t
visit many porn sites or porn galleries. Don’t download cracks or other
similiar tools, if you’re not sure, if they contain malware. Scan them
with AntiVirus software before you use them. Don’t click on Ads and
don’t visit URLs, that you have in your email folder. Scan your
computer at least once a month and update protections / scanning
software. Avoid *.BAT files. Download releases only from trusted
sources! If you can, don’t use key generators or cracks. Try to use
serial instead in plain text file.

LINKS:
Softpedia – Downloadable software.
TrendMicro’s HouseCall – Free online virus scanning.
Backdoor Trojans

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