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Technical Help & Discussion => Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion => Topic started by: FireSeraph on October 19, 2008, 05:45

Title: SpyWare Virus
Post by: FireSeraph on October 19, 2008, 05:45
Hi all. I have a virus of some sort on my pc...I have tried everything to get rid of this...It is a red X on the right hand side of my task bar that keeps asking me to install special antispyware tools b/c my pc is infected with spyware...I downloaded ultimate boot disk for windows, built the .iso and then booted the cd from startup...then I ran multiple programs to eliminate any threats...Even though it found a few vulnerabilities the virus itself is still present, any suggestions?  I really want this gone...thx
Title: Re: SpyWare Virus
Post by: Simon on October 19, 2008, 10:58
You could try SuperAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html), or MalwareBytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/), both of which offer free versions.  It sounds like you have a derivative of SpyAxe, which is a rogue spyware removal app, and if neither of the above work, I have a specific SpyAxe removal tool which you could try, if you want to PM me an email address to send it to (if different to the one in your profile).
Title: Re: SpyWare Virus
Post by: FireSeraph on October 19, 2008, 23:30
Thank you very much, MalwareBytes did the trick
Title: Re: SpyWare Virus
Post by: Simon on October 20, 2008, 08:15
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