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I'm about the throw my computer out of the window!!

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  1. ^@#&

    ^@#& F1 World Champ
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    Ok, I have these stupid Winfixer pop ups. They want me to download it. I have my pop up blocker on high (control button to override), and this thing still pops up. I did a search on google and found it is a trojan like kinda thing. I want to get this damn thing off of my computer but I am too technologically retarded to do it the manual way, and I do not want to buy spysweeper and other programs. I cannot find a free program that will remove the thingy (see what I mean by I am computer stupid). HELP ME!
     
  2. drunkenmaster16x1

    drunkenmaster16x1 Formula Junior

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    I had the same problem until i bought SpySweeper-worked like a charm.
    If you dont want to buy it, download a yahoo toolbar-it has a built in spy removal program...and its free.
     
  3. ^@#&

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    i had that yahoo thingy ma jingy, and it messed with my computer some how. don't ask me to explain how...
     
  4. MarkPDX

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    Although some don't like it I have found Microsoft Anti Spyware to work really well.... it's a free download at Microsoft.com
     
  5. ^@#&

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    why don't some people like it?
     
  6. MarkPDX

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    Apparently it doesn't remove certain stuff that Microsoft doesn't deem as spyware......... It got rid of a nasty trojan problem on a friend's computer so I can't complain too much.
     
  7. ^@#&

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    you know im gonna flip out if i download this and it doesn't take it off. Are you sure it takes winfixer off?
     
  8. MarkPDX

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    I dunno.... I would guess it will probably take care of it. Did you try doing a google search on how to remove it?
     
  9. acehole

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    This is a particularly nasty piece of software. This happened to me, the only way I could get rid of it was to follow instructions on some site (google winfixer) to remove certain files and ammend certain registry keys all in safe mode.

    I would try spysweeper first though. Spy sweeper is quite good.
     
  10. AntonyR

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    I say go for it. Throw it out. all those pron sites cause pop ups my friend
     
  11. Schatten

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    http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=2263

    adaware appears to get rid of it, but there is no telling if it removes it completely. You need to get adaware/spybot and probably ms's antispyware product too. heck, throw me a hijackthis log file while you are at it or when you are done. drop me a pm and I can see what I can do, or help you out tomorrow (gotta gig later tonight).
     
  12. ^@#&

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    it is called porn you leet freak.
     
  13. ^@#&

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    ask i said before, you have to pay for spysweeper. and i can't do it the way you did because it would cause the same results as throwing it out of the window
     
  14. ^@#&

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    i dont understand one word you just said. I have used ad aware and it doesnt work. i just downloaded ms antispyware and now im seeing if it worked.

    everything else you said made absolutely no sense whatsoever to me
     
  15. Schatten

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    I can work on it remotely - if needed - tomorrow if you do not have it resolved by then.
     
  16. ^@#&

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    ok cool. we shall see if it worked.
     
  17. DrStranglove

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    I love my mac!!!
     
  18. dretceterini

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    I have an older 2 gig hardrive, 127 meg RAM Dell, running Windows 98 2nd that I use all the time. SpySeeper screwed up my system, and had to uninstall, due to the lack of capacity of my system. I would NOT suggest buying SpySweeper unless you have a more modern system with greater capacity. At least they were kind enough to give me a refund...
     
  19. CornellCars

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    Noah, go to www.download.com, search for both Spybot S&D and Adaware, you should find a couple options, look for the most downloaded one. Then, download them. After that, install them, and run them. It'll get pretty self explanatory from that point on. Even if it doesn't work, they're good anti-spyware programs to have and run once a week or two.
     
  20. ^@#&

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    roger that boss
     
  21. amenasce

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    I had that mother****er too . Formated . Installed Norton Antivirus and Kerio personal Firewall . No complains eversince , no matter how many porn sites i visit :p
     
  22. ^@#&

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    i already have those two......
     
  23. Alex_V

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    This means one thing Noah, look at less porn. ;) :p





























    But seriously. Look at less porn.
     
  24. amenasce

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    You must look at some serious sick stuff then :p
     
  25. ^@#&

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    well i mean... :D
     

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