Phantom Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Sorry if this has been done before but I HATE malware. I can't believe this garbage is even legal. I understand companies want to gather information on their target market but putting crap on people's computers without their persmission is NOT the way to go. I find spyware, adware, and internet worms on my computer almost daily. I'm sick of this crap. I guess it's time to stop surfing the net for porn. Quote Blah.
ToriAllen Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Sorry if this has been done before but I HATE malware. I can't believe this garbage is even legal. I understand companies want to gather information on their target market but putting crap on people's computers without their persmission is NOT the way to go. I find spyware, adware, and internet worms on my computer almost daily. I'm sick of this crap. I guess it's time to stop surfing the net for porn. Our computer froze up last year because of all the adware/spyware. It is rediculous. Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
Phantom Posted September 21, 2006 Author Posted September 21, 2006 Our computer froze up last year because of all the adware/spyware. It is rediculous. Any hints, tips, or advice? I currently use Adaware Pro, Spybot (the free version), SBC anti-adware, SBC anti-viral, and Norton Antivirus. The weird thing is it seems to always be the same stuff over and over again. I don't surf the net very often and pretty much only visit the same sites. I get a worm at least once a week and have cleared off over 4,000 items of spyware in the last year. Quote Blah.
Outlaw2747 Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Trojans have to be the most annoying as they spawn scumware and even other trojans. Quote "I wish I was in Tijuana, eating barbecued iguana." - Wall of Voodoo http://www.sucksbbs.net/data/MetaMirrorCache/fb910e0baa5b4e108ffee98f66cdb3cc.gif
snafu Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Any hints, tips, or advice? I currently use Adaware Pro, Spybot (the free version), SBC anti-adware, SBC anti-viral, and Norton Antivirus. The weird thing is it seems to always be the same stuff over and over again. I don't surf the net very often and pretty much only visit the same sites. I get a worm at least once a week and have cleared off over 4,000 items of spyware in the last year. It's a never ending battle for sure. Your doing the right thing though. I like spybot becuse of the immune button. once it has it in its data bank you shouldn't get that one anymore. But the companies are getting smart and putting out different ones probably weekly. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
phreakwars Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 My usual answer... same one I have given for the last few years... Spyware Blaster and AdAware should solve your probs. If they don't, then you deserve all the virii you get. . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
angie Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I only use Adaware and been clean for over a year But I ain't looking for porn, either. Quote http://www.darwinawards.com/ http://www.snopes.com http://www.breakthechain.org STOP THE SPAM!! Click Me You Know You Want To
Lethalfind Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Next time you see it, make a note of what it is. Is it posible that its in your registry and re-installing when you re-boot? I had that problem but finally found a program that would pull it out of the registry. Quote I am a pathetic piece of shit leeching single mom.
Phantom Posted September 21, 2006 Author Posted September 21, 2006 Next time you see it, make a note of what it is. Is it posible that its in your registry and re-installing when you re-boot? I had that problem but finally found a program that would pull it out of the registry. Registry? (Yes, before you ask, I am computer stupid). Quote Blah.
snafu Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Registry? (Yes, before you ask, I am computer stupid). DON'T MESS WITH YOUR REGISTRY Unless you know what your doing. Lethal is talking about a program that will clean your registry for you. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
Phantom Posted September 21, 2006 Author Posted September 21, 2006 What is a registry and how do I clean it? What's the name of the program? Quote Blah.
manicmonday Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 What is a registry and how do I clean it? What's the name of the program? 1. step away from the computer 2. learn to knit Quote The dick has no conscience and the heart has no rational abilities.
Phantom Posted September 21, 2006 Author Posted September 21, 2006 Ok, I just ran all of my spyware and anti-viral programs and downloaded Spyware Blaster. We'll see how this goes. Thanks guys! Quote Blah.
smutt butt Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Any hints, tips, or advice? I currently use Adaware Pro, Spybot (the free version), SBC anti-adware, SBC anti-viral, and Norton Antivirus. The weird thing is it seems to always be the same stuff over and over again. I don't surf the net very often and pretty much only visit the same sites. I get a worm at least once a week and have cleared off over 4,000 items of spyware in the last year. Lavasoft's adaware, free at download.com and trend micro PC-cillin. Quote "This place may be bombed and we will be killed. We love death. The US loves life. That is the big difference between us." Osama Bin Laden. nov. 2001
Lethalfind Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 What is a registry and how do I clean it? What's the name of the program? My best advice would be too ask Phreak what programs in specific will take Malware out of your registry. You shouldn't go into your registry and start deleting as this CAN totally FUCK your computer. However there are programs that will do it for you. What can happen is that some of these programs can get on your computer and implant themselves into your registry. You think you have gotten them out by running some of the programs designed to remove these problems. However, when you shut your computer down and turn it back on, they come back, from the registry. Thats how their designed to work and be a general pain in the ass. I don't know that Lavasoft Adaware actually pulls things from your registry. But as I said Phreak would be THE person to ask. Quote I am a pathetic piece of shit leeching single mom.
KathyA Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I am in the same boat as you are. I really don't know anything about computers. I usually send mine out every couple of months, just to get it cleaned out. Right now I have all kinds of pop up blockers, spam killers, and my anti-virus.. And when ever I do run a quick scan it always finds something.. Quote I want a sensitive man - one who'll cry when I hit him.
eddo Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 believe it or not, Microsofts Windows Defender works pretty good, and for now anyway, it's free. get it here I use the trio- Windows defender, Lavasoft's Adaware, and Spybot S&D on the computers at work, and it keeps them clean with all the junk the guys there surf through. Just constantly check for virus definetion file updates on them Quote I'm trusted by more women.
Lethalfind Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 believe it or not, Microsofts Windows Defender works pretty good, and for now anyway, it's free. get it here I use the trio- Windows defender, Lavasoft's Adaware, and Spybot S&D on the computers at work, and it keeps them clean with all the junk the guys there surf through. Just constantly check for virus definetion file updates on them I was thinking it was my Microsoft Windows Defender that pulled things out my registry but I also use the other three just to make sure. However I have not seen Adaware pull anything out of the registry. Quote I am a pathetic piece of shit leeching single mom.
Phantom Posted September 22, 2006 Author Posted September 22, 2006 I'll mass-reply to everyone here to make things easier on me: Eddo: I downloaded Microsoft Defender and initialized it but was anything supposed to happen? I thought it was one of those programs that ran in the background but I don't see it anywhere. Kath: I used to do that (have my computer completely cleared) but I have all of my site-building software on there now and it would be a pain to have to install of it again. Lethal: Thanks for the tip. I think that is exactly what was happening. I would run a spyware scan, delete everything, then restart my computer and see new spyware. Hopefully Phreak and Eddo will answer my questions so I can get rid of that junk. SmuttButt: Thanks for the tip. I already have Adaware but went to download the PC-cillin thing and used the online scan feature. Thanks! Quote Blah.
snafu Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 What is a registry and how do I clean it? What's the name of the program? I don't think there are any free registy cleaners out there but Registry Mecahnic is a good one. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
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