If you get a virus on your computer what do you have to do to get rid of it?

[thumper17tripps]

This was an email on facebook that was supposedly from a friend but it was actually a xrated video file. It took forever to get back on the internet. Is there something in my laptops software that needs to be fixed or cleaned? I have never had this happen.
Thanks

[Valeri]

Use the following free programs:
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. Designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware, spyware, trojans.
http://www.myantispyware.com/2008/08/28/...n-remover/
Download, install and update.
Run, select “Perform Quick Scan”, then click Scan.
he scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results.
Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

SUPERAntiSpyware is Free for home use. Easily remove over 1 million pests and threat components.
http://www.myantispyware.com/2007/11/06/...-home-use/
Download, install and update.
Run, click Scan your computer, click Next.
The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient. When the scan is complete, result of scanning will be open, click OK.
Click Next to start removing the found threats.

Use both for maximum effect.

[neela k]

install symantec and do full scan.it will remove all u r virus and spams.byeeeeee

[S A]

If you suspect or confirm that your computer is infected with a computer virus. Download a free antivirus program and scan your computer then you should be able to remove it. Most popular free antivirus programs are AVG Anti-Virus, Avira AntiVir , Avast etc. Check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhksr2KyG for more details.

[mammothcherries936]

boot into safe mode press F8 while your booting and do a virus scan

Booting into safe mode turns off services where viruses can hide.

There are more extreme measures you can take but if you don't know the standard way of taking care of a virus I will not be able to explain them to you in thins manner

[jean ann j]

If you do not have security, I advise you to go to a store and buy you some. Avg, malwarebytes or something.

When you run a scan, it will tell you what you have. The longer you wait, the worst it will get. And it will remove it.

And it will put spam emails in spam. If is accepts something from a friend like that, it will get removed.

And you need one with a firewall.

[deepvoyage283]

You need to have an anti virus like Avast and an anti spyware like Spybot S&D to keep your computer safe. Also you can have a free firewall too. Search for one on http://www.download.com.

You should also create a limited user account for running the internet. It will provide you a great protection from unauthorized and unnoticed downloads.

[wiseman]

To Remove Virus in you Computer.First Use Manual steps to turn off on System Restore
Steps to turn off System Restore

1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.
3. Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.
4. Click OK.
5. When you receive the following message, click Yes to confirm that you want to turn off System Restore.

Then After Restart you Computer Safe Mode with Networking How To Restart? To get into the Windows Safe Mode with Networking computer is booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to Safe Mode with Networking and press your Enter key. Then Download Update Use Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Press This Link http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...d=10997763



To Remove Virus Download and Scan Use Super Antispyware Press here http://www.superantispyware.com/



To Remove Virus Download and Scan Use Norman Malware Cleaner Press here http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_removal_tools/24789/



After Finish Remove Virus Restart You Computer To Be Normal Then After Turn On System Restore.Steps to turn on System Restore

1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.
3. Click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.
4. Click OK.

After a few moments, the System Properties dialog box closes.
Restart you Computer.