can someone help me identify this computer virus?
iceman2872 asked:
my parents computer seems to have a virus that causes pop ups using the internet explorer browser, when all they ever use is Firefox. Also this virus isnt letting them use search engines properly, every time they click on a link from a search, it sends them to a different website via a new tab and its the same website each time. it is also slowing down their computer and making things very frustrating for them, can someone help with it?
my parents computer seems to have a virus that causes pop ups using the internet explorer browser, when all they ever use is Firefox. Also this virus isnt letting them use search engines properly, every time they click on a link from a search, it sends them to a different website via a new tab and its the same website each time. it is also slowing down their computer and making things very frustrating for them, can someone help with it?
try to run your anti virus or anti malware if it is detected,well,theres your virus, if not update your anti virus or anti malware or change it.
try it has a free anti malware.
you dont need to know what is it as long as it will be removed in PC right?^_^
Dude, there is about 10000 different pieces of malware that would fit that description. Sorry.
I suggest that you run both of these on-line scans. Both are free and excellent at detecting and removing malware free of charge. There is no need to un-install any of you parents current protections before using these.
1. Scan for virus, worms, dialers, etc. and remove (free online scan, no installed program) with BitDefender’s Anti-virus Online Scanner. Press scan online on the left.
2. Scan for trojans, adware, cookies, and spyware and remove (free online scan, no installed program) with Ewido Online Anti-spyware Scanner ( now known as AVG Anti-Spyware). This is NOT the same as AVG Anti-Virus. Press “Online Spyware Scanner” on the right.
These scans will take quite a bit of time. The time is necessary to clean-up an infected computer.
This site should be able to help you out, Good Luck. It might take awhile to run but it will take care of the problems you described. Good Luck.