I need a (free)spyware/virus remover

Blackmasta · 06-17-2008

Long story short, my PC has contracted a virus and I need to get it off. Do any of you know of a free spyware remover that actually removes the spyware on your computer? Because all the ones I've come across thus far have been bullshit; simply scanning the computer but not doing anything about it until you buy it.

Please and thank you.

SSJBulma · 06-17-2008

Have you tried AVG? My AVG loves me long time.
I'd stay away from Norton...it's a bit of a bitch.
Remember there is no anti-virus software out there taht stops every single one...there's always a possibility of a virus leaking in.

**Halcyon** · 06-17-2008

Norton is good for finding what's on your computer, but not necessarily removing it. You could also get a some "free" antivirus programs, but you want to be careful to not get a virus while trying to find one.

I like using Bazooka to find out what's on there, and then they give you details on how to manually remove the thing.

**Darkprince410** · 06-18-2008

Ad-Aware from Lavasoft is the anti-spyware program I tend to use with good results.

The Electron Zone · 06-18-2008

AVG all the way

Vivi · 06-18-2008

Yeah, I use AVG, ftw. Actually, they just released an update, so it should be sweet.

**Punxx** · 06-18-2008

AVG 7.x something is Free and will be working properly until it's superceded by 8.0 on June 25. It will get off whatever you have if it's updated properly.

Get Spybot Search and Destroy. Another free program that will clean your registry and seek and destroy spyware.

Remove adware with Ad-Aware ... very easy to use and good.

All of these are free off of download.com ... and yes they are legally free and work fine. You won't get any malicious shit when getting these off of that site. On a side note, I wouldn't get AVG 8 as it seems pretty buggy right now. After my AVG expires I'll have to search for a new one or an alternative.

Good luck.

Blackmasta · 06-18-2008

Thanks guys, I used AVG and it seems to have done its job.

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Blackmasta Bleach Ranked (26) Vaizard Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Interweb Posts: 5,045 Rep Power: 31	I need a (free)spyware/virus remover Long story short, my PC has contracted a virus and I need to get it off. Do any of you know of a free spyware remover that actually removes the spyware on your computer? Because all the ones I've come across thus far have been bullshit; simply scanning the computer but not doing anything about it until you buy it. Please and thank you. __________________

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SSJBulma (28) Lord of Worlds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a soup-kitchen stealin your soupz! Posts: 8,317 Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 107	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover Have you tried AVG? My AVG loves me long time. I'd stay away from Norton...it's a bit of a bitch. Remember there is no anti-virus software out there taht stops every single one...there's always a possibility of a virus leaking in. __________________ http://revandesigns.weebly.com/gaming-newsreviews.html

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Halcyon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Halcyon Posts: 3,048 Rep Power: 89	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover Norton is good for finding what's on your computer, but not necessarily removing it. You could also get a some "free" antivirus programs, but you want to be careful to not get a virus while trying to find one. I like using Bazooka to find out what's on there, and then they give you details on how to manually remove the thing.

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Darkprince410 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio, United States Posts: 2,774 Rep Power: 33	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover Ad-Aware from Lavasoft is the anti-spyware program I tend to use with good results. __________________

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The Electron Zone Naruto Ranked (25) Rokubi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Between The Wakes Of What Seems Death And Life Posts: 4,298 Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 58	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover AVG all the way __________________

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Vivi (25) Kami of Earth Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my room contemplating life and existence. Posts: 4,358 Rep Power: 40	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover Yeah, I use AVG, ftw. Actually, they just released an update, so it should be sweet. __________________

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Punxx Administrator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,512 Rep Power: 200	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover AVG 7.x something is Free and will be working properly until it's superceded by 8.0 on June 25. It will get off whatever you have if it's updated properly. Get Spybot Search and Destroy. Another free program that will clean your registry and seek and destroy spyware. Remove adware with Ad-Aware ... very easy to use and good. All of these are free off of download.com ... and yes they are legally free and work fine. You won't get any malicious shit when getting these off of that site. On a side note, I wouldn't get AVG 8 as it seems pretty buggy right now. After my AVG expires I'll have to search for a new one or an alternative. Good luck. __________________ Much love to Goku for the sig...! \|\| Praise Manic for the sweet avy MFG Rules: Don't be a Dumbass!

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Blackmasta Bleach Ranked (26) Vaizard Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Interweb Posts: 5,045 Rep Power: 31	Re: I need a (free)spyware/virus remover Thanks guys, I used AVG and it seems to have done its job. __________________