Ahhhhhhh!!! SPYWARE!

[BamaLefty]

I get this blue screen that says that I have spyware on my computer. What do I do??

It tells me I can use "SpySherriff" to clean it up for a free 7 day trial. This sounds like a gimmick.

HELLLLLLLLLLP!!!

I use Firefox btw.

:cry:

[Goldom]

1. If you're not running a spyware detector

you aren't going to get random messages telling you you have it. It's probably 1. spyware itself, 2. a virus, or 3. a pop-up ad. I suggest getting Ad-Aware (free) and running a scan, but it's probably nothing.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

2. Try SpyBot and AdAware................

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5

Then, get yourself a good anti-virus like AVG

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1

[LaurenG]

5. I use these as well as spywear blaster and Avast nt

edited for clarity

[BamaLefty]

8. I am

and this is no hoax either. It is pulling up random porn images... and I haven't gone to any of those sites!

:shrug:

downloading ad-aware now.

[mcscajun]

12. You may also have gotten a browser hijack, which no anti-spyware

may be able to fix.

Get thee to www.download.com and get a copy of Hijack This.

This program will remove things for you if you select them and tell the program to do so, but Don't Just Yet!

Install and run the program, and use the Scan feature to generate a log file that you can then post at one of the tech support areas. A volunteer tech will review your log and post a reply containing instructions on removal of various items identified in the log that have hijacked or are otherwise interfering with your control of your PC.

Where to post the resulting log*:
http://www.spywareeliminator.com/forum/
(Registration and login required -- but it's free and they KNOW what're doing)

Read the FAQ, by all means...and Pay Attention to the many places where you are cautioned "Do Not Post Logs In This Forum!!!" They have a separate area in the forum called, appropriately enough, "Hijack This Posting" THAT'S where the logs should go...and ONLY There. Check back in a while (longer on holidays and weekends) until you see a response. You're not paying them, so be patient...someone WILL tell you what to do with the results of your log...and do ONLY what they say, observing any cautions they offer.

[bearfan454]

13. and I haven't gone to any of those sites!

Sure ! We believe you.:rofl:

[BamaLefty]

14. There Are WMDs In Iraq

as well. :evilgrin:

No, seriously I haven't!!!!!!!!!

[MN ChimpH8R]

9. Spybot's good. nt

[Sannum]

3. Spy Sweeper

[Pirate Smile]

4. It is probably a pop up ad for "SpySheriff"

[cosmik debris]

6. I use Spy-bot Search and Destroy

It is a free download and it works well enough for me. You might get better advice from people who know more than I do. Just Google Spy-bot.

[Nite Owl]

7. Do you have any

programs like Spybot, adaware or spywareblaster on?

The spyware stuff seems to be getting worse not better lately.

[Lady Effingbroke]

10. rogue/suspect anti-spyware products

Here is a VERY comprehensive list of rogue and suspect anti-spyware programs. SpySheriff is listed about 1/4 of the way down the page.

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

[BamaLefty]

11. Shitheads

I wish they could be sued for BS like this. :grr:

I honestly don't see why they couldn't be.

[Deja Q]

15. I forgot the name of it, but its name will appear on the 'blue screen' and

You'll also need to unlock the display and other settings.

I've gotten it before. Despite its age, Trend and other products don't seem to intercept it either. :eyes:

[bridgit]

16. enigma ~

http://www.enigmasoftwaregroup.com

[BamaLefty]

17. I'm Deleting Stuff Like Crazy

Using Ad-Aware. It is finding stuff with average TAC ratings of 6.500? Sounds bad, whatever a TAC rating is.

I can't see my browser though. The only way I was able to pull up the internet was through an upgrade link off of the Ad-Aware pop up.