Virus in my computer

[noahlowryfan]

i have a virus on my computer. my computer don't have anti-virus software. how do i get rid of the virus?

 

[colormeup]

You can do one of two things.

You can format and reinstall windows. But you'll be back here in 4 months as windows will get slow and unresponsive. Wash, rinse, and repeat.

or....

Get a macintosh computer. Yes there is a difference. My first mac from 2002 is still going. Runs faster and more feature rich than vista.

 

[puncturedskirt]

You can go HERE and download that program, scan it and it should put the virus in a "Virus Vault"..

And if your computer is still acting crazy, You can always reformat it. (Just back up all your files and such that you don't want to lose)

That program works pretty good though, especially since it's free, but If you have the money..I would suggest getting Norton or something.

 

[Marisol]

How do you know you have a virus?

 

[Leony]

Get an anti virus software.

 

[Aprill]

#1-you can get free antivirus trials everywhere. Tony suggested one to me, but I dont remember the name

#2-how do you know that you have a virus?

 

[Christie ann]

I agree with buy a mac!

 

[noahlowryfan]

Originally Posted by Marisol /img/forum/go_quote.gif How do you know you have a virus? because my computer has been popping up messages about my computer having a virus and someone has been trying to hack into it. also, pop ups of spyware ads are popping up. also, my computer is slow and acting weird.

Originally Posted by Christie ann /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree with buy a mac! that is what i am going to do once i get a job.

 

[puncturedskirt]

Go HERE and download that. It's a nice adware removal program!

I use it.

 

[noahlowryfan]

right now, i am scanning my computer with AVG. so far so good. also, no messages saying that i have "worm.win32.netsky" virus pop up on the screen. is this a good sign saying that my computer is now virus free?

 

[Lia]

Use Kaspersky

 

[banapple]

I use avast! for my windows pc. <- pretty good program

and currently i have norton for mac (really don't need it though haha)

 

[puncturedskirt]

Originally Posted by noahlowryfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif right now, i am scanning my computer with AVG. so far so good. also, no messages saying that i have "worm.win32.netsky" virus pop up on the screen. is this a good sign saying that my computer is now virus free? Well you have to let it finish scanning first! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[noahlowryfan]

Originally Posted by puncturedskirt /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well you have to let it finish scanning first! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i have let it finish scanning and no infected files have been found.