My PC got infected with Trojan fakealert and other virus just now. HELP!! Where can I get free download and remove these viruses? I tried to install Kaspersky the 30 days trial version, but during the installation process, it ask me to remove the McAfee siteadvisor 2008. But I can’t find and uninstall the siteadvisor thing in control panel > Programs > uninstall.
Most importantly, how to remove the virus?!!
I just installed the free version of Malwarebytes from http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php.
So after I run a full scan and it finds some infection, then, what should I do to remove the viruses?
After Malwarebytes finished scanning, click on Show Report.
In the report, select the infected file(s) and click Remove to remove the infected files.
Always reboot your PC after that.
If the problem persists, try Combo Fix
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
It removes some worms which Malwarebytes cannot remove, but make sure you download from those approved sites in the link, not from elsewhere becuase they may have worms in it.
Good luck!
i think i answered same question here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090526210828AAe84W9&r=w
Download, install and update Malwaebytes’ Anti-Malware free here:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Then run a full system scan.
Yes, remove them and reboot your computer when it’s complete.
This is a good guide to using Malwarebytes:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=154672
If when you are done with that you still have problems, you might like to try the guide that this forms a part of:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407
Take it slowly and it will make sense. Takes a while to do the whole lot but is well worth while.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition
http://www.superantispyware.com
Ok read the instructions below to remove Trojan Fakealertr:
Run a Quick Scan and Delete All Infections Found
Spyhunter Free Scan :
http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-6533en.html
Then Reset Internet Explorer in the Menu bar click Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Reset & Done!
A Trojan virus is faulty computer program that can infect remote computers by changing the desktop or deleting important files. Generally called a Trojan Horse, it appears as a legitimate file or software from a trusted source, therefore tricking users into opening it or downloading it. Take action and protect your personal computer files by learning to delete this Trojan virus.
Here is more infomation and removal guide:
http://trojan-horses-remover.com