WARNING: Fake Anti-Spyware, Pop-ups

jagnorm · November 2nd, 2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks howste... I never was great at spelling...lol
I use AVG, Spybot (the real one), CCleaner, and recently started using Malwarebytes. All of those have come up clean with every scan. I havn't noticed any problems with any programs or the way my computer is running. I have heard of ComboFix but not sure I need to run that yet. If I see that pop up again, I will run further test.
I built my computer years ago and have a good idea when something isn't running right, so I'm watching it carefully for now.

howste · November 2nd, 2009, 05:03 PM

I've had a couple that installed a rootkit that would reinstall the malware after cleaning. These wouldn't budge without ComboFix.

But, if your Malwarebytes and Antivirus says your system's clean, it probably is.

jagnorm · November 2nd, 2009, 05:22 PM

Well I went ahead and ran that comboFix for the hell of it. I don't know what if anything it took off. Had to download the windows recovery which just slowed the boot up a little lol. Not sure if I should leave it or take it back off.

johns123 · November 3rd, 2009, 05:20 AM

these are the adware's who's are responsible for display unwanted ads continuously.Anti spyware program secures your PC from immediate threats. These spyware specific softwares have immense potential to scan, detect and remove all forms of spyware infections.

jagnorm · November 3rd, 2009, 11:17 AM

Just a note for computer beginners. Do Not Run Combo Fix unless instructed by a professional. Combo Fix is a powerful program that can render your system inoperatable if improperly used. I use to build and service computers. I'm a little behind on the technology that is out now. I ran this program to learn what it does and see if it found anything I didn't I didn't know about. All my files are backed up and I can fix my own pc if I screwed it up. So, not that big a deal for me. If you plan on running this program, I highly recomend going to the following website and read first.
A guide and tutorial on using ComboFix

johns1234 · November 6th, 2009, 08:59 AM

The fake antispyware are the dangerous than spyware or adware. because these garbage are just cover your memory and always responsible for slow speed of pc.