angelbaby3333
Mar 14 2006, 11:52 PM
How do I download the programs hijack this, adaware, clean up and spybot search? I had them on my old computer and am having problems with my new one. I keep getting a pop up saying that I am probably infected with the Blackworm virus and then a pop up to buy some virus protection software pops up. Is this virus real? Sorry so many questions. Hopefully someone can answer me.
Thanks
boopme
Mar 15 2006, 12:29 AM
jgweed
Mar 15 2006, 12:49 AM
The virus is probably not real, but the pop-up is just an scam to induce you to purchase a dubious program to get rid of this supposed virus.
Update your resident anti-virus and have it scan your hard drive; it will probably find nothing, but best to make sure.
Download, install, and update both Ad-AwareSE and Spybot Search and Destroy (boopme has provided the link to BC's list of freeware applications which will include both of these fine anti-spyware applications). Run both of these and let them delete all the malware they find.
If you still get that annoying pop-up, submit a HJT log to our great volunteer team of experts, who work with you to get rid of anything bad the log indicates.
Regards,
John