Malware and tonicup's

[erictheholeking]

I'm using firefox and internet explorer keeps loading all kinds of ads on my pc. It really sucks.

[Joker]

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Download spybot here.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

And download this too. Between the two of them they should get most anything that isn't a virus, and Spybot may even catch a few of those too, not sure.

[wethepeople]

A: Stop looking at porn.

B: Follow Joker's advice.

[Vector]

well if you want good stuff the best combo i have found for free is

noadware
antiadware
and spybot

but personaly i run webroot spy sweeper ($30) and trend micro anti virus ($40) and they work great

[Lord Doom]

i use norton

[Vector]

hate norton
on that note, i have a free copy if you want it then you can get the upgrade for like $20 off

[bioakky]

i use norton

Massive fail.

[wethepeople]

i use norton

Massive fail.

[eliminat]

I work as a computer technician, so I see spyware all the time.

Step 1:  In Safe Mode run  SmitFraudFix

Step 2:  Install and run Spyware Doctor Starter Edition (Free)

This solves most spyware problems.
If your problem persists I would also recommend giving CounterSpy (14-day trial)


Norton is completely useless with spyware, and is too much of a resource hog for anything else.  
Give AVG FREE a try for anti-virus or if you really want a suite Trend Micro's is generally the best out right now.

Let me know if you need further help.

-Bill

[Lord Doom]

I work as a computer technician, so I see spyware all the time.

Step 1:  In Safe Mode run  SmitFraudFix

Step 2:  Install and run Spyware Doctor Starter Edition (Free)

This solves most spyware problems.
If your problem persists I would also recommend giving CounterSpy (14-day trial)


Norton is completely useless with spyware, and is too much of a resource hog for anything else.  
Give AVG FREE a try for anti-virus or if you really want a suite Trend Micro's is generally the best out right now.

Let me know if you need further help.

-Bill

norton works fine with me

[eliminat]

I work as a computer technician, so I see spyware all the time.

Step 1:  In Safe Mode run  SmitFraudFix

Step 2:  Install and run Spyware Doctor Starter Edition (Free)

This solves most spyware problems.
If your problem persists I would also recommend giving CounterSpy (14-day trial)


Norton is completely useless with spyware, and is too much of a resource hog for anything else.  
Give AVG FREE a try for anti-virus or if you really want a suite Trend Micro's is generally the best out right now.

Let me know if you need further help.

-Bill

norton works fine with me

Then you've been lucky and probably haven't really been hit with anything very bad.  We treat Norton itself as a virus now, since spyware can corrupt it and once corrupted it's a PAIN IN THE ASS to remove without the Norton Removal Tool.  And without removing, you cannot repair or reinstall Norton.

I wish you the best with Norton, but highly recommend against it for everyone.