Finding Spyware

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by mcpp66, Apr 21, 2005.

  1. mcpp66

    mcpp66 Private E-2

    A friend of mine asked me if I could try to see if there's spyware/adware on his computer. He says that occasionally when he's not connected to the Internet he'll have pop-ups, but I have yet to see them. How can I determine if there's spyware on a computer? Is there a way that I can make this determination without utilities or do I absolutely need spyware utilities.
     
    mcpp66, Apr 21, 2005
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  2. SGC_Geek

    SGC_Geek Private First Class

    Unless you are the master of all computer knowledge, you are going to need tools. Use the tutorial on your friends computer.
     
    SGC_Geek, Apr 21, 2005
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  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    In case you are not sure what tutorial SGC_Geek is referring to, here is is:


    - Run ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan And Virus RemovalMake sure you check version numbers and get all updates.

    - Very Important: Make sure you tell us the results from running the tutorial...was anything found? Were you unable to complete any of the scans?...Were you unable to download any of the tools?...Did you do the on-line scans as suggested? etc.
     
    chaslang, Apr 22, 2005
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