merckx Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I've got some sort of virus on the computer, I cannot look at my emails and it's messing with my home page. I keep getting this page which says I've got spyware and it's offering me software to buy to fix it. I tried doing a system restore but it's not working, a few weeks ago I had to wipe everything and install it all again. I'm running Windows ME, but I now remember that there was a fix for System Restore that I installed last time which you could download but I cannot find it now. I just downloaded a update, but now I cannot select any restore points. Any ideas? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 ive got the same crap just about 30 mins ago! all sorted now, i changed my homepage and got rid of my temp files/internet files.....i think it happened since i went on ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Do not do a system restore.... it won't remove that software.... Get something like adaware http://www.lavasoft.de Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 check your programs and make sure you have not got a new on on there? i found one on there which was new and i deleated it. all fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Best thing to do is to disable system restore before running your antivirus software scan. Some deleted files are reloaded by system restore on rebooting the machine. Hope this helps Simple tips are: 1. Always update your Anti Virus 2. Use an up to date adaware program And most importantly: Dont keep putting scans off!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 Thanks everyone I just did a format and reinstalled everything, I'll have to get some new software to stop this. It's the third time it's happened in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvy Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 yahoo homepage does a free downlad of a spyware andpopup blocker...got rid of some nast adware and remote accessing programmes on mine...and no more pop ups unless i allow them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I've got the same problem with a machine at work. Run spybot, adaware, etrust antivirus, cwshredder, trend antivirus etc. etc. etc. and the bugger STILL comes up. format time I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 FYI XP Service Pack 2 comes with some handy add/popup blockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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