How to get rid of AD ware on my computer? Altnet etc

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 4 Oct 2005, 2:00 am

#414118

this shit is in my pc and io want it out, any tips?
my virus software doesnt seem to b able to remove it.
sam

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2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 4 Oct 2005, 2:17 am

#414119

adaware and spybot search and destroy... both free and both very very thorough!! should get rid of pretty much all your adware and spyware.

if you get really desperate (and know what you are doing) then trawl your registry and clean it up that way.

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3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Oct 2005, 7:42 am

#414127

if you are on dial up, just go the the newsagent and get a computer mag with those two on the free disc, that way you can at least start with most of it and just get the upgrade/updates as required. I usually find them in the security section of APC.

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 4 Oct 2005, 8:22 am

#414131

I found a program called 'Ad-Aware SE' by Lavasoft. It's a free download, and it gets rid of everything yukky!

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3,634 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 4 Oct 2005, 11:12 am

#414173

webroot spy sweeper does the trick for me.
and use firefox instead of internet explorer!

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176 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 4 Oct 2005, 8:37 pm

#414357

all else fails sacrifice it to the puter gods .........

or try noadware - noadware.net - or go to www.lavasoft.com or try somewhere like www.pcworld.com and get a malware and spyware remover - most are free downloads.

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763 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 5 Oct 2005, 7:25 pm

#414603

Surprisingly, the Microsoft Antispyware program works really well too 🙂

lohoon Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Oct 2005, 8:44 pm

#414630

I too have spyware takin over my puter an i can't seem to find any sweeper program download that will work with out paying a fee.Can anyone send me some info?I have tryed spybot and lava.I have a bestweb links page all the time and it crashes my internet viewing.
thanks.....help

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 5 Oct 2005, 8:48 pm

#414634

Get 'Ad-Aware' by Lavasoft, it's free download for personal use and is an awesome program.

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 5 Oct 2005, 8:50 pm

#414635

.... but the best prevention of all is to not browse dodgy sites on the net! :P

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1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 5 Oct 2005, 8:50 pm

#414636

have you tried filetopia, get that peer 2 peer network for software....also www.cnet.com - get a 'startup' manager - that will let you shut down crap at start up (deh). Make sure you have a firewall - Zone Alarm is good, then deny net access to these applications using it. Try Spy Flush, that's free on cNet. I would not bother paying for spyware flushes...adaware is probably the best (in my opinion).

If all else fails - gather all your installers onto CD/DVD. Go buy a new hard drive from local 'puter store - make that the new C Drive and install the O/S. then re-install the apps. Keep your files on the now E drive. Take off what you really need - then zap it. It's a hassle but a 100 option......

or go buy a Mac and live the virus and spyware free life.

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2,282 posts · joined May 2003 · 5 Oct 2005, 9:01 pm

#414644

I use the Mircosoft's free one and Lavasoft Ad- Ware to make sure.

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