I've got spyware. I have Webroot Spysweeper and Norton Antivirus, and none have gotten rid of it. Any ideas?
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From my research, I also found that these Spyware or Adware programs are downloaded from the Internet without the user`s knowledge and cause various issues on the computer. Removing these third-party programs may resolve this issue. \n\nI have located a Knowledge Base Article from our online self-help resources that provides information about the symptoms of Spyware/Adware programs and the steps for resolution. You may visit the Article at the following page:\n\nArticle Title: Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827315\n\nI also suggest that you use one of the "Automated removal tools" mentioned in the above Article to scan your computer for Spyware or Adware programs and remove them.\n\nYou can also download anti-Spyware software from the following web link which may help you to remove Spywares or Adware from your computer.\n\nhttp://www.sunbelt-software.com/CounterSpy-Download.cfm
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This is a new variant of Spyaxe, SpywareStrike, etc.\n\nRemoval guide just put up here:\n\nhttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic47826.html
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Use these.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nAVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.\n\n Be sure to come back to Yahoo Q&A and vote for one of the answers as best answer!
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Norton is crapware. Get some free spyware protection instead.\nThere's a good list here. http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
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Install a spyware removal software and launch it! You could try AddAware, PcTools SpyRemover, SpyBOT....
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I recommed u download a anti-virus and anti-spyware program to get rid of the virus,trojan ,worms,spying software download some from download.com or majorgeeks.com or tucows.com there u can download Mcfee anti-virus or Norton Anti-virus and AVG Free its free ...for anti-spyware u can download Adware-SE and Spybot Search & Destroy they are the best.. and dont click on the shortcut it can lead u to a site that can harm ur computer.do what I told u.\n\nfor the AVG Free anitvirus download it here its free....http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10543927.html?tag=lst-0-2\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Security-Spyware/2001-2023_4-0.html?tag=dir this web site haves everything u need to have a safe computer..\n\nif none of them work then just re-install windows. or the operating system u have.
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use these scans to remove it.\n\nAll of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nAVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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Ok here's what you do:\n\n1)  Download SpyBot Search & Destroy, AdAware, and Spy Sweeper (search on the net, first 2 are free and you can get the third as a trial version)\n2)  Download a personal firewall like ZoneAlarm or Kerio if you don't already have one installed.  Run it.\n3)  Run scans with all 3 of the programs I mentioned first.  This will clear your computer of all the spyware and adware you might have.  \n\nThe firewall will protect you from a good deal of malicious things on the net, but not all.  To ensure your computer stays clean, keep updated versions of SpyBot and AdAware and scan about once a week.  \n\nThis should fix your problems.  Spy Sweeper is a one-time thing, as the trial expires after 30 days, but it can detect a couple of things that SpyBot and AdAware can't.
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You have ot run a norton's scan on your computer.  Try downloading Spybot.  It's a free spyware remover.  Search for spybot in yahoo search and download.
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Get rid of Norton and get a good antivirus and a good anti-spyware program. Here you have some free options:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
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If you think it's spyware then get adaware as it's free http://www.adaware-antispyware.com/\n\nand for viruses get AVG here http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
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There's a lot of anti-spyware software out there to help you get rid of spyware. . . try "Yahoo Toolbar" which includes anti-spyware program or try Microsoft anti-spyware tool found in the downloads section of their webpage www.microsoft.com\n\nThese are just some of the free versions of anti-spyware and are just as good as some of the versions able to be purchased at sites such as www.download.com
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There are multiple ways available to remove the offending spyware:\n\nhttp://www.virusspy.com/spyware/removewinfixer.html
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This is best and very potent anti Spyware.\n\n1) Ewido Anti malware\n2) AVG Anti Virus (free edition) ...it caters for all \n   kind of Trojans\n3) AD Adware SE\n\ntry & Good Luck
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All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.\n\nAVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nSpybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/\n\nhttp://superantispyware.com/\nSUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!\nEasily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!\nMake sure after you download any of these, that you update them.\n\n *Be sure to come back to Yahoo Q&A and vote for one of the answers as best answer!\n\n\n\nRemove virus burst\nhttp://www.yourtechonline.com/art08.php
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http://spywareterminator.com  is good program to rid of virus's I think you might have a virus doing this.
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A lot of programs that claim to be spyware blockers are basically nothing but spyware themselves.\n\nI'd suggest going to http://www.tucows.com or http://www.download.com and get a spyware blocker from there - read what the site and users have to say about the programs.\n\nSpy Sweeper from Webroot (http://www.webroot.com ) is a good one.