Wanna Kill them trojans, spyware and IE redirects

[plhys]

Looking for some software to get rid of trojans ect. Seems like I kill some programs and they worm their way back in. Will to pay for an effective removal program.

 

[johnjkr1]

make sure that you remove them from msconfig, i've had problems after removing them, then they hide there and come back each restart.

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Spybot

Should take care of your redirects and spyware.

 

[mechBgon]

Also ask yourself how they got there in the first place, and try to plug that hole. If you have a broadband connection, get a cable/DSL router, and install firewall software for a second measure of protection (particularly against stuff getting out from inside). If you need antivirus software, buy some and sweat the details on the setup options, max 'em out. Have it update as frequently as possible, such as daily, so it knows what it should be looking for.

Also, if you have Win2000 Pro or WinXP Pro, set yourself up a regular account that is NOT an Administrator-class account, but rather a Restricted User account, and use it except when you NEED Admin rights. Make sure the Admin password is not a simple one either. Spyware has a rough time trying to install with RU privileges. :evil: From within your Restricted User account, you can still exercise a certain measure of Admin power by holding down the Shift key while right-clicking what you want to run, then choose Run As and run it as the system's Administrator.

Practical stuff:

• How to disable System Restore so Windows doesn't maintain a stash of spare viruses!
• ZoneAlarm Basic free firewall software
• Grisoft AVG Free Edition antivirus software
• McAfee Stinger, a limited-scope antivirus tool that hits a selected set of the most common threats. Don't assume you're clean just because Stinger comes up without any detections.
• Spybot Search & Destroy, make sure to go to the Online part and have it pick up the latest updates (often acts as if it's frozen, be patient), then do the Immunize and sweep for problems. In the Tools you can see what's in the startup routine too.
• Microsoft Windows Update Close some Windows
• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Useful for rooting up some stuff that is beyond the scope of Windows Update
• Microsoft Office Update If you have Office, I bet you'll find some updates here too

 

[plhys]

Thanks so much mechBgon, will take your sage advice.