DJbull asked:
my computer is slow as hell. i kno that i got exactlly 993 errors in my system and need to get rid of them. im running out of options: it seems like the free “spyware cleaners” ive been findin doesnt even even tell me that theres a error in my PC when i kno i do! and the ones that i have to pay for tells me of my spyware but i cant do sh it on it! i need HELP…can anyone tell me the BEST and accuarte websites and programs for a FREE spyware/adware detection and remover?? im almost desperate for it..ill giv 10 points to the 1 that gets my computer flowin again!
Well first off you are causing more of a problem when you try and download free spyware removal programs cause you could be introducing more problems…..what I can do is try and send you a copy of Zone alarm thats what I have installed on my computer it is the best (and most expensive) spyware removal program I can send it to you Via email….
mine isn’t downloaded off the internet it it’s straigh out of the box but I gaurantee it will help you
Your computer is slow because cookies, cache & other stuff is building up on your hard drive. My dad bought spybot seach & destroy & window washer for our computers. Download them here free. Remember, these are just trials so you either have to get them at the store or online.
Windows washer will remove cache, cookies, history files. This will make it run MUCH faster.
Spybot search & destory:
Ask your friends what they use..consider going on internet message boards for spyware sites & see what memebers on there do.
However, I do recommend purchasing these if they do work well for you! Free ones will put spyware on your computer. I’ve seen it done & read were many people have siad the same thing!
Good luck!
Macafee is great, but it will cost you about $40 for an annual subscription. It’s well worth it. You will get updates all year. If you still want something free, try geeksquad’s free cleaner at bestbuy.com
You need to buy a software to fix your errors but you can make it faster without buying too.
at first, delete your all scrap files from your system and scan your PC downloading Avast Antivirus (http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239-10019223.html?part=dl-AvastHome&subj=dl&tag=button or)
and defrag it. Matter fact, you need to have enough space to run fast your PC.
Good Luck!
Step 1) DON’T PANIC! Take a deep breath and go grab a cup of your favorite beverage. This may take awhile.
Peace at last. Make sure your anti-virus program of choice is running again and is up-to-date. If you do not have one, I suggest AVG Free Antivirus here: or Avast 4 Home: -…
Step 2) Clean up your pc. Remove programs you don’t use via the Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. In Vista, you remove programs by clicking Programs and Features in the Control Panel. If you are unsure of a particular program, you can check it against a list of offenders here:….
Clean your hard drive of unnecessary files using CCleaner here:……
Save to your desktop, install it, then run the cleaner. Simple, yet it will free up tons of space on your hard drive. While you have the program open, run the Registry Checker as well. This will fix invalid registry entries safely. Note that you should run CCleaner for ALL accounts on your pc.
Step 3) Create a new System Restore point. Click Start>All Programs> Accessories>System Tools>System Restore. Create a restore point. Now delete all but this most recent restore point. Click Start>All Programs>Accessories> System Tools>Disk Cleanup. Click More Options tab, and then under System Restore, click Clean up. Click Yes to remove all but the most recent restore point. Click OK, click Yes, and then click OK.
Step 4) Now let’s start to get rid of those nasties. Download the following programs to your Desktop. You should then install each one, but don’t run them yet. Patience…patience.
Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware from here:…
AVG Anti-Spyware from here:……
Spybot Search and Destroy from here:…
SUPERAntiSpyware from here:……
I know this seems like overkill, but until someone can come up with one program that can detect everything in the wild, we need to use programs from several reputable sources.
Step 5) Use them safely. Once these programs are installed on your pc, their effectiveness may be negated by running scans normally. You need to reboot your pc into Safe Mode. Shut down your pc, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, press F8.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Safe Mode with Networking option, which loads all of the above files and drivers and the essential services and drivers to start networking, and press Enter. If Windows launches before you can choose a safe mode, restart your computer and try again. Now it’s time to start each program you installed and run scans. First, open Ad-Aware, update to the latest signatures, and run a full system scan. Delete any malware found, close the program and move on to AVG Anti-Spyware. Again, update, run complete scan, and delete the baddies. Do the same for Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware. When you are finished, restart the computer normally.
Step 6) Clean up and protect. I would recommend leaving AVG and Ad-Aware on your system, and delete the other two. These anti-spyware programs do not conflict and offer good future protection. If you happen to like the interface of the others, then by all means keep the ones you want, just so long as you have at least one solid stand-alone on your system. Uninstall the others via Add/Remove in the Control Panel.
Step 7) Not done yet. We’ve taken care of the spyware, but there still may be viruses and trojans lurking on your pc. If there is an anti-virus program running on your pc, shut it down. Yes, you read right, end the program. We need to run a few online scans that may conflict with the anti-virus installed. Go to Trend Micro:…… to download and run their free online scanner. Take whatever action the scanner tells you for any virus found. Finally, do the same with the Panda Online ActiveScan :…
Restart your computer.
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Be sure you have at least one of the anti-spyware programs running, and also make sure you have a good firewall. PC Tools Firewall Plus is free and works on XP and Vista:…… , as does WinPatrol 2007: …..
This procedure will remove MOST malware. However, it may not catch some really nasty buggers. If you’ve followed all the steps and still believe you have something not right on your pc, you need some extra help. Go here:…… to download a program called HijackThis. It examines certain key areas of the Registry and Hard Drive and lists their contents. Install, run and save a logfile which you may post on one of the forums listed on that same page as above. Some kind soul will then come along and examine your logfile and give you recommendations in order to wipe any remaining buggers away.
Please email me with comments, suggestions, and errors. If you like it, feel free to pass it on to other infected folks.
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Many years of cleaning infected pc’s
People who give a long winded answer, I use these for my customers computers as well as my own works a treat.
Spybot/Ad Aware/AVG and to top it off ccleaner, all are free download them install them update them and run them.
Any further hassells get in touch with me I have only been repairing computers just over 18 years
I am not sure which spyware cleaner you have installed – many of these are scams. I suggest that you start with a free online scan here:
Trend Micro
Panda
Windows Live OneCare scanner
You can download these, they are ‘safe”:
AVG has free antivirus and antispware:
Windows Defender from Microsoft:
Ad-aware
Spybot
If you are running XP, you may want to first consider bringing your system back to an earlier state before cleaning.:
Click Start, point to All Programs/Accessories/System Tools, and then click System Restore.
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