spyware/redirection problem

wellsie82

done, thanks

now running the quick scan again and will do a full AVG check shortly

wellsie82

hi all

the most recent malware check has picked up nothing so assuming this means all is sorted, or at least the pc is cleaner than it was a week ago before you guys began to help me out of this mess!

whats the best way going forward to keeping my pc clean? ive now learnt that spybot, avg & ad-aware need to be run weekly as a minimum, should i also be running malware and how do i know what to delete/leave alone without asking you guys and taking up your time?

Donnie

Re-enable the TeaTimer in SpyBot. The TeaTimer in SpyBot alerts you whenever a program attempts to place an entry in your Registry(to enable itself to restart when your computer boots up).
Utilise the Immunise function is SpyBot.

Once SpyBot is installed and it's features enabled, you'll be safe from most Malware....but not from yourself.

In most cases, unless you are installing software, if the TeaTimer pops up telling you that an item has been added/deleted to/from your Registry, take note.

GunJack

...and also use an antispyware with real-time protection, like spyware doctor (free via https://www.majorgeeks.com)

Donnie

GunJack wrote: »

...and also use an antispyware with real-time protection, like spyware doctor (free via https://www.majorgeeks.com)

Frankly, that's overkill. In addition....

The trial offers time unlimited real-time protection (free spyware blocking), but does not remove threats detected during on-demand scans, updates may also differ to those supplied to registered users.
Starter Edition: The Starter Edition offers full scan and removal of threats, and basic real-time protection, is available for free as part of the Google Pack.

Personally, I would just keep SpyBot and AVG, keeping Malwarebytes AntiMalware for On Demands scans.

wellsie82

Donnie wrote: »

Re-enable the TeaTimer in SpyBot. The TeaTimer in SpyBot alerts you whenever a program attempts to place an entry in your Registry(to enable itself to restart when your computer boots up).
Utilise the Immunise function is SpyBot.

Once SpyBot is installed and it's features enabled, you'll be safe from most Malware....but not from yourself.

In most cases, unless you are installing software, if the TeaTimer pops up telling you that an item has been added/deleted to/from your Registry, take note.

thanks ever so much, have just put the teatimer back on and have used the immunise bit in spybot too, will take keep that on there and run it on a reg basis

thank again every, appreciate all the help you've given me to help me get this sorted, its also given me some insight/confidence incase there's a next time....

Donnie

wellsie82 wrote: »

thanks ever so much, have just put the teatimer back on and have used the immunise bit in spybot too, will take keep that on there and run it on a reg basis

thank again every, appreciate all the help you've given me to help me get this sorted, its also given me some insight/confidence incase there's a next time....

Don't forget to update SpyBot before you Immunize each time.