How Do I Get Rid Of Spyware?

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-29-2004, 08:51 PM

My computer has been running very slow for the past couple of months. I have checked it for viruses, have defragged and cleaned the disks out a million times, so I'm convinced it's spyware.

Computer geniuses of Interference, what do I need to do to get this

off my computer?

Thanks.

Zoorock Girl! · 07-29-2004, 09:29 PM

http://www.lavasoft.de/

If you need further help, just ask. You want to download and install "ad-aware".

Techie2000 · 07-29-2004, 09:34 PM

Download and install SpyBot Search & Destroy from here.

Liesje · 07-29-2004, 09:42 PM

use adaware AND soybot. MAKE SURE you update them both first (like, every week!). Also, run the scans in Safe Mode.

BluberryPoptart · 07-29-2004, 09:50 PM

I downloaded something today called "Spyware stormer"

anitram · 07-29-2004, 10:26 PM

Download Hijack This, and run a scan, then save the log as a text file. You should be able to pick out the spyware relatively quickly.

There are many, many that AdAware and SpyBot will simply not clean out without you deleting files and folders in safe mode first. But there is no reason to run those scans in safe mode.

**Sicy** · 07-29-2004, 11:51 PM

Ad aware

arw · 07-29-2004, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LivLuvAndBootlegMusic
Also, run the scans in Safe Mode.

can you explain what safe mode is?

u2popmofo · 07-30-2004, 01:36 AM

I'd definitely recommend Spybot over Ad-aware.

Liesje · 07-30-2004, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by anitram

There are many, many that AdAware and SpyBot will simply not clean out without you deleting files and folders in safe mode first. But there is no reason to run those scans in safe mode.

If it finds files running at the time of the scan, it won't touch them and ask if the scan can be run at the next reboot. If you don't want to run multple scans, scan in Safe Mode the first time.

Amanda, here's an explaination on safe mode:

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question575.htm

It's like starting the computer with nothing running and no device drivers loading.

Liesje · 07-30-2004, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by u2popmofo
I'd definitely recommend Spybot over Ad-aware.

Yeah, I just like that weird sound adaware makes! At work, we're required to run them both at least once; I do adaware first, but spybot always catches a few things.

RocknRollKitty · 07-30-2004, 09:37 AM

Do not download spyware stormer! It's a trick, it looks free, but then it shows you all this stuff you allegedly have (like the termite man who shows you a bug in a jar he claims he got under your house) and says, click here to get rid of them now, then when you do, the little thing to put in your credit card number pops up

Even after you x it out, it keeps popping back up, making things run slow. I have thought I got rid of it but every time I restart, it's back. I have been very happy with ad-aware (thanks to Arw)

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-30-2004, 12:46 PM

Thanks! I will try this the weekend!

I may need help, though, cause I can be computer illiterate.

lol

madonna's child · 07-30-2004, 02:52 PM

Good luck. I picked up malware awhile ago, which is like spyware's asshole older brother. I thought it was going to destroy my computer. Things still aren't quite right.

Liesje · 07-30-2004, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by madonna's child
Good luck. I picked up malware awhile ago

So did I 'cus I wasn't paying attention and Phil used Internet Explorer for a half hour. I run Adaware every few days and get 2-3 at most, but that time I got 189

Onec time at work I got close to 450 off someone's computer.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-30-2004, 07:27 PM

OK, I clicked to d/l and it said spyassasin for the file name. Is that it?

Also, do I just open or do I save it to my comp? And do I have to have the comp in safe mode when I d/l it?

(Told you I was bad, lol.)

anitram · 07-30-2004, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LivLuvAndBootlegMusic
If it finds files running at the time of the scan, it won't touch them and ask if the scan can be run at the next reboot. If you don't want to run multple scans, scan in Safe Mode the first time.

That's not necessarily true.

With LOP infections, you will need to run a HJT scan to get the log, then get into safe mode to delete relevant folders (they will not be in add/remove programs even if you reveal hidden folders). After that, you can run the scan in normal mode, and there is no issue whatsoever, no need to run them multiple times. As LOP infections are particularly troublesome (things like Omegasearch), HJT is more helpful than AdAware or Spybot, neither of which will clean this type of spyware infection.

Liesje · 07-31-2004, 05:41 PM

We're limited to Spybot b/c of licensing issues.

With the worst cases, we reimage the machine.

JessicaAnn · 08-04-2004, 11:17 AM

Any advice on spyware for Mac computers ... I'm running OSX.

carey02 · 08-19-2004, 11:19 PM

Someone told me that people can record what you do on the internet. Is that true?

07-29-2004, 08:51 PM	#1
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 02:43 AM	How Do I Get Rid Of Spyware? My computer has been running very slow for the past couple of months. I have checked it for viruses, have defragged and cleaned the disks out a million times, so I'm convinced it's spyware. Computer geniuses of Interference, what do I need to do to get this off my computer? Thanks. __________________

07-29-2004, 09:29 PM	#2
Zoorock Girl! The Fly Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Cares Posts: 285 Local Time: 07:43 AM	http://www.lavasoft.de/ If you need further help, just ask. You want to download and install "ad-aware". __________________

07-29-2004, 11:51 PM	#7
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 69,348 Local Time: 11:43 PM	Ad aware __________________

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carey02 Acrobat Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 431 Local Time: 02:43 AM	Someone told me that people can record what you do on the internet. Is that true? __________________

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07-29-2004, 09:34 PM	#3
Techie2000 Refugee Join Date: May 2004 Location: The United States of America Posts: 1,171 Local Time: 03:43 AM	Download and install SpyBot Search & Destroy from here.

07-29-2004, 09:42 PM	#4
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 03:43 AM	use adaware AND soybot. MAKE SURE you update them both first (like, every week!). Also, run the scans in Safe Mode.

07-29-2004, 09:50 PM	#5
BluberryPoptart War Child Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 532 Local Time: 07:43 AM	I downloaded something today called "Spyware stormer"

07-29-2004, 10:26 PM	#6
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 17,372 Local Time: 02:43 AM	Download Hijack This, and run a scan, then save the log as a text file. You should be able to pick out the spyware relatively quickly. There are many, many that AdAware and SpyBot will simply not clean out without you deleting files and folders in safe mode first. But there is no reason to run those scans in safe mode.

07-30-2004, 01:36 AM	#9
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 37,164 Local Time: 01:43 AM	I'd definitely recommend Spybot over Ad-aware.

07-30-2004, 09:37 AM	#12
RocknRollKitty Acrobat Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: It's no secret, yes, of course I'm her alter Posts: 379 Local Time: 07:43 AM	Do not download spyware stormer! It's a trick, it looks free, but then it shows you all this stuff you allegedly have (like the termite man who shows you a bug in a jar he claims he got under your house) and says, click here to get rid of them now, then when you do, the little thing to put in your credit card number pops up Even after you x it out, it keeps popping back up, making things run slow. I have thought I got rid of it but every time I restart, it's back. I have been very happy with ad-aware (thanks to Arw)

07-30-2004, 12:46 PM	#13
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 02:43 AM	Thanks! I will try this the weekend! I may need help, though, cause I can be computer illiterate. lol

07-30-2004, 02:52 PM	#14
madonna's child Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 5,567 Local Time: 03:43 AM	Good luck. I picked up malware awhile ago, which is like spyware's asshole older brother. I thought it was going to destroy my computer. Things still aren't quite right.

07-30-2004, 07:27 PM	#16
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 02:43 AM	OK, I clicked to d/l and it said spyassasin for the file name. Is that it? Also, do I just open or do I save it to my comp? And do I have to have the comp in safe mode when I d/l it? (Told you I was bad, lol.)

07-31-2004, 05:41 PM	#18
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 03:43 AM	We're limited to Spybot b/c of licensing issues. With the worst cases, we reimage the machine.

08-04-2004, 11:17 AM	#19
JessicaAnn ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI (USA) Posts: 11,743 Local Time: 02:43 AM	Any advice on spyware for Mac computers ... I'm running OSX.