Ad-Aware & Spybot

dondo

Katgoddess wrote:

Definitely take a look at Firefox browser. :T

Totally agree- I had loads of problems with spy-ware/pop-ups etc. with IE

After switching to firefox much much better

Backed up by a good virus scanning software my PC is now fine and dandy

savvy

I've just run the Microsoft Anti-Spyware and it's found a moderate threat level with Messenger Plus;
Messenger Plus! is an add-on for MSN Messenger. During installation, users may install an adware program called C2Media which is also known as LOP.com.

Advice: Moderate-risk items have some potential for adverse effect, but may be part of a wanted service. Users may decide to ignore such programs after review.

About Software Bundler: A program that installs other potentially unwanted software, such as adware or spyware. The license agreement of the bundling program may require these other components in order to function.

Does anyone know if this IS needed for msn...........or can I zap it??

Fran

It isn't needed. It's downloaded with K***** (the illegal file sharing thing). Also altnet comes with K*****. I can't remember how I got rid of Lop.com now, I think you can go to their site and find out there.

Lop.com

peter_the_planter

From what I remember reading, uninstall Messenger plus and if its really needed say no to the adverts when reinstalling. Make sure Spybot,Ad-aware and Ccleaner are up to date and run scans. Spybot and Adaware should remove Lop etc and Ccleaner will clear up(hopefully)debris left behind. make sure you have updated version of Spyware blaster installed to help stop the rubbish in the first place.

sra

backflip wrote:

I never get any problems when I check my system with Ad Aware and Spybot mainly because I use Firefox but much more because I've got Sandboxie installed....
www.sandboxie.com.

Just tried sandboxie last night.

what a fantastic little program!

backflip

sra555......I'm glad you think so, it seems to be very difficult convincing people that sandboxie could be the solution they seek, since using it I've never had any problems.

weaver

Ive had one hell of a problem with Lop.malware recently, Adware found it but as soon as deleted it, it came back, sure it came with K******. which my daughter USED (not any more) I tried every thing,

spyblaster,adaware,pc cillian,avg,mcafee,norton,ewido (great worm finder.recommended from this site) stinger,spybot ,microsoft beta, spysweeper

was busy for a couple of weeks - I finally cured it - How - restored to factory settings.

I had a blue toolbar at bottom of screen and what looks like dividers along top of Google home page. If anyone finds anything to get rid of this - please post on this site as I d like to keep a note of it incase I get problems again. Thanks

Oh forgot I also used the lop remover - this only worked once and once rebooted it came back.

Sorry to sound so doom & gloom

jessica

My PC is totally infected with adware and keeps crashing etc, will firefox cure it ? and can someone post a link so that I can download it. I do have norton to scan for viruses, someone told me that I should have a firewall?.......oh and JAVA (whatever that means) has been disabled.

I am total dunce as far as computers, any help would be appreciated

Fran

Jessica,

First get a firewall urgently!! A free one is Sygate - download from here

Fran

Getting a different browser like Firefox won't "get rid" of stuff on your computer.

Have you updated your antivirus? Have a look at the settings and click "update" or similar to download the latest definitions. Then reboot and run the antivirus.

Download Spybot Search & Destroy and run that.

Let us know how you get on!!