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How do I get rid of the Facebook virus from my computer? - Claire - 02-28-2013 05:30 PM
I recently got a new laptop, and I received an e-mail from Facebook and I clicked on it by accident and it keeps coming up with a different Facebook page saying that I have to pay to use it. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of it?
- Jess - 02-28-2013 05:39 PM
Use ALL of these programs, as it sounds like you have a malware/adware/spyware issue:
Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.h…
CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Spyware Terminator
http://www.spywareterminator.com/
Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
Unlike anti-virus software, it usually takes multiple anti-malware/spyware/adware to resolve some issues.
If you do not already have an anti-virus installed, I would suggest AVG
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free
- william k - 02-28-2013 05:43 PM
Hi,
please do this :-
you have a really bad virus and the only thing to kill it is "Malwarebytes", some times this virus blocks anti-virus sites so download it using another system on to a Flash drive then use the flash drive to install it onto the infected system, then reboot and then run a FULL scan of your system, if this fails try this, reboot and press F8 as it boots up, this will take you into safe mode, then run a Full scan again.
If it is still blocked & won’t install try this:-
When it asks you where you would like to save it, change the "mbam_setup.exe" file to xxxxx.exe.
Then install it, update it, and run a full scan in Safe mode.
This will clear your system of this virus.
http://malwarebytes.org/
This is also one of the best free anti-spyware programs; again always run your anti-virus software in “Safe Mode†on full scan.
http://www.superantispyware.com/
This will all help you and are completely FREE downloads.
Trust me this does work.
Simple version of what to do:-
Download “Malwarebytes†onto a UBS Memory stick using a friends system
Reboot your system
As it boots up press (tap) F8
When in SAFE MODE install “Malwarebytes†using your USB Stick copy
When installed, run a full scan of your HDD
Reboot back into main windows again
Update “Malwarebytesâ€
Run another full scan of your HDD
Go buy a “doughnut†to reward yourself for having a clean system again.
- lmbr25 - 02-28-2013 05:52 PM
Download Malwarebytes Antimalware remover. Install it, make sure to click on the update box during installation process. Then run a full system scan and let it fix the problem. Good luck.
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol
- shnknapp - 02-28-2013 05:53 PM
You can try all of those and also clamav or avast. Unfortunately though, you can spend hours trying to remove everything when a simple reload ends up being quicker.