Please help me out to remove Mallware or Spywares from my system
By lou_is
@lou_is (665)
India
March 27, 2011 9:06am CST
Friends i am really tired because my system is too slow that even i am unable to work. I am getting head ache. If i open my browser it will take at least 30 to 40 Second to open and if i open mycomputer then again it will take 20 to 30 seconds. I think its all because of the Mallware or Spywares, so please guide or suggest me few Mallware or Spyware removal softwares for free. Please i am waiting for your response.
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10 responses
@Alnitak (423)
• Italy
27 Mar 11
Checking for spyware and viruses is always good, I suggest Avast, Spybot, CCleaner and a log scan with Hijackthis but if your computer is so slow it could also need to be formatted.
Every program we install writes informations on the Windows registry and sometimes when we uninstall the program the informations are not deleted.
More time passes the more Windows gets "dirty".
I remember that when I've formatted for the first time (4 or 5 years after I've bought my PC) it was like buying a new one.
The annoying thing is you have to backup everything and you can be almost sure you WILL forget to backup something important... but sometimes it's necessary.
@lou_is (665)
• India
31 May 11
Friend i have tried Avast and Ccleaner but its of no use. Always it downloads the update and won't find the spywares at all. Even after installing their software my system became too slow. when is start my system then i need to wait for a minute or two to get settle with the things then i can start my work.
@Alnitak (423)
• Italy
31 May 11
It's normal that you see your PC slower after installing the antivirus because it needs time to set up or check the system. When I start my pc I need to wait one minute or two as well...
But if it bothers you, you should uninstallthem but I suggest you take your PC to assistance because you should get rid of those virus... and maybe seeing your PC hardware and software they could suggest you an antivirus that suits better or maybe add some RAM to make your PC faster.
Be careful to backup all your important files before making them check your PC because if they'll need to format to get rid of the viruses they could lose all your files!
@makatas (1098)
• Greece
6 Jun 11
I will suggest two software - SUPERAntispyware, and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
You cna use them both so you can stay safe, since there are more chances that two applications will find the threats comparing to using only one application.
I hope you manage to make your PC a bit better using these applications. By the way, they are free, you do not have to pay for them.
Have a nice day!
@lou_is (665)
• India
20 Sep 11
Yes friend even i am using the same now (after getting stuck with the virus). It is very is easy to install and it won't make computer to work slow!!! because i have seen so many antivirus softwares once installed then pc working will be automatically get slower. But this one is really good. Thank you for your valuable suggestion.
@pcsourcepoint (631)
• New Zealand
14 May 11
As noted above, might be better to reformat and reinstall the operating system, if you do not have a lot of important files to lose. Hence important for backups - both image and individual folders and files. can take a few hours to run malware, anti-virus, Trojan, and spyware scanners. I did article in my blog for family members for reference. http://pcsourcepoint.blogspot.com/2010/08/procedure-for-removing-viruses-malware.html - How to remove spyware, malware, and anti-virus. Includes all common freeware - ccleaner, super-antispyware, MSSE, Avast, HiJack This, Rkill, Spybot, etc.
@deadfieldy (131)
•
3 Apr 11
I would recommend to change your OS to linux. UBUNTU is a great start. But if you want to stick with windows. Download kaspersky antivirus. Juts the trial. and install. Run it in Safe Mode.. You are all done.
@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
17 May 11
hello lou! try to upgrade your anti virus try to check KASPERSKY there are some promo and also try the CCLEANER or registry it is also nice
@0CoOlGuY0 (103)
• Portugal
20 Sep 11
For prevention AVG is pretty good(Haven't got a single virus yet)!!!For removal i'm not sure!!!They say avast! is good!!!Also consider that it may not be a malware problem!It could be a hardware problem!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
27 Mar 11
I like Superantispyware application. It is free and you get routine updates, with all the increase malice spyware it is best to get routine updates so we can be better protected.
I also use Norton Symantec Endpoint but this one is not free.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
27 Mar 11
Hi, well some good anti malware were suggested, are you sure it's malware? Have you checked your PC's memory? My children's PC were exhibiting the same symptoms last week and I did not find a single spyware or malware , my friend did a reformat and it solved the problem, anyway good luck and hope you fix the problem soon
