My computer was infected by spyware
By clorissa123
@clorissa123 (4926)
United States
July 26, 2009 9:11pm CST
I was frustrated the other night, due to my laptop computer was infected with spyware virus. I couldn't get into Windows xp again after it was restarted.
It started with a warning pop - up about my computer was infected with potential trojan horse, and tell me to block it by clicking yes on it. I thought it was my AVG software sending the warning, it turns out to be a spyware. As soon as I clicked "yes" on the pop - up window, the whole system just splash with infected with virus. After that, you knew the whole story.
I was tiring of windows, so I installed Ubuntu now, and erased the infected Windows. Now, it is running okay again with Ubuntu. Beware of Spyware here, guys.
14 responses
@anangf (1146)
• Indonesia
27 Jul 09
Thanks for your aware.
i am using ubuntu too (inside my windows)..
To prevent spyware, i am using spyware terminator real time protection. It's freeware, you can check and try it if you like
I never have pop-ups because my anti-spyware block it..it is very useful for my laptop and the important thing is not even get my laptop run slower slightly.
To prevent spyware, i am using spyware terminator real time protection. It's freeware, you can check and try it if you like
I never have pop-ups because my anti-spyware block it..it is very useful for my laptop and the important thing is not even get my laptop run slower slightly.
@Daveslaw (65)
• Australia
27 Jul 09
I recently had a problem with my laptop and have made a discussion on it as I have only just fixed it after about 2 weeks of issues.
I have given complete details on how it was completely removed and listed in my discussion please read and comment on any problems or success you had on it. my discussion is http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2084143.aspx?p=0
I hope this helps you out as much as possible as I have source independent advice from IT Engineers that are knowledgable in this area.
@sudhajosyula50 (3808)
• India
27 Jul 09
Hi friend,
I hope you are out of the bad spyware now.I am sorry for hearing you that you are infected by spyware.The ubuntu is really good one which i too installed in my computer.I hope you now are enjoying by doing mylot site.
have a nice day
@rmn673 (1)
• Indonesia
27 Jul 09
Just go to see this : http://lempar.com/smadav.zip come http://www.smadav.net with indonesian language, It's free.
When you activate this anti virus all drive, registry, etc will be protected all spy & virus.
@tutor19us (455)
• India
27 Jul 09
Every day before going to bed, I turn on the AV software. It does a cleaning and is squeaky clean by morning. Not that it takes so long to clean the system. It just runs down every adware and malware. Having a firewall also helps.
@Morphy11 (6)
• United States
27 Jul 09
Spyware is such a pain. I don't know if you have enough space on your hard drive, but if you decide to re-install Windows XP back on your system you can still keep Ubuntu (giving you a dual boot option)along with Windows. You might try Malwarebytes as a your spy removal software. I've found that Spybot Search and Destroy is no longer effective with extracting viruses, worms and spyware from your registry. I guess the hackers have found out ways around Spybot. You can find Malwarebytes at the following link: http://www.malwarebytes.org/.
@amitavroy (4819)
• India
27 Jul 09
well my friend if your computer is infected with spyware at any point of time i would suggest you to use spy doctor. it is a dam good application to remove the spywares and any other adawares. it is very fast and very strong. the updates are also on a regular basis which makes you feel comfortable. i have been using it for quite a long time and i have never faced such problems.
@suj123 (1067)
• India
27 Jul 09
I know it can be really frustrating. Only last week it happened with me and i had to format my pc. Well now i have installed a good anti virus and am sure it will check it properly. Window have always had these problems.
Its nice that everything is going fine now. Happy Mylotting.
@whizkid08 (715)
• India
27 Jul 09
I have been very familiar with these spywares trojans and all. And I must say, that was a good move, installing Linux. Linux claims that there are only 60-70 viruses which can harm it. It has probably the highest security against these malwares.
Well, in future use a good antivirus alongwith a firewall installed. Good luck! 
@heartbeats1010 (206)
• India
27 Jul 09
Windows alwayz getz infceted with spyware and other virus.
You coud have used some good anti spyware and should have installed a better antivius system. The database of the antivirus should be updated frequnetly. else newer viruses will not be detected. same is the case with spyware. infact more harmfull. they ca loot your data.
So switch to linux. feel freee. Go Green!
@swheaven85 (22)
• United States
27 Jul 09
I hate spyware :( Sorry that happened to you, I know that it is so frustrating. I'm glad you got your laptop working again, I hope Ubuntu works out better for you.
Just a reminder to everyone to always back up the stuff on your computer!! You never know when a virus is going to hit.
@levite (1062)
• Philippines
27 Jul 09
Spyware doctor is a very good spyware remover because it also includes registry scan aside from file scans, network scans, startup scans, etc. and protects your PC from being infected again. You can serach it on the internet. The cons of Spyware doctor is that it uses much system resources to make your system slows down. I now recommend Avira antivir for it is better than AVG when detecting new forms of threats.
@shifan18 (5)
• China
27 Jul 09
Hi,I'm a Federo 12'user.I always believe that it's not worthy spending time
defending the infection of virus.Everyday we update the anti-virus program, but it really block my internet! I can't stand the trouble windows take to me,as well as the unbelievable cost.
I have a dream that every programmer codes for linux to make linux strong in every field, so I can totally get tired of windows.
