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You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.
If you do not have an internet security suite and only an anti virus
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware
Browsers
Use Mozilla firefox or the Google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Run an online virus scan like
Trend Micro HouseCall
Kaspersky free online virus scanner
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner
BitDefender Online Scanner
ESET Online Antivirus Scanner
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
avast! Online Scanner
update your software by running
Secunia Online Software Inspector
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
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Can you use the same printer as an infected computer without your computer becoming infected?
yes if you are performing actions with an infected computer, as loong as you share the same printer your computer will not become infect.
Can your computer get infected with torrent seeding?
No, but your computer can get infected from the actual torrent file that you're downloading.
What programs can be used to remove Trojans from an infected computer?
Antivirus programs can be used to remove trojans from an infected computer. This can be done simply by running a scan with the program on the infected computer.
How will regular backup help you if you are infected?
You can restore your computer back to a time when it was not infected. There is no point making a backup of an infected computer. Backups are usually the final solution to many computer infections.
What are the statistics of a computer getting infected by a virus?
40% of computer users have been infected by a virus.
Is a computer virus considered a security risk?
Yes, most of the computer virus have security threat to the infected computer. If your computer has been infected with virus, you should remove it quickly.
If you download a movie which has virus into your removable disk can your computer infected by the virus?
Yes, if the removable disk is connected to your computer then it will be infected.
Can a senders computer become infected by sending an email to a keylogger?
no, absolutely not. A computer only can be infected by receiving or downloading a file with a keylogger.
Can an infected USB memory stick infect a computer?
Yes, any thing that contains software and connects to your computer, that is infected, can and will infect it
Can a computer become infected with a virus or malware without having downloaded anything from the Internet?
Yes it can. Your computer can get viruses etc from removable media such as an infected floppy disk. Yes, it can. It can be infected by removable media, such as an infected floppy disk.
How will making regular backups help if you are infected?
You can restore your computer back to a time when it was not infected. There is no point making a backup of an infected computer. Backups are usually the final solution to many computer infections.
If a network computer was attacked and infected is it necessary to do a total software reinstallation?
If a network computer was attacked and infected, is it necessary to do a total software reinstallation?
