Might have spyware

cwtcc55 · Dec 17, 2008

My computer has been pretty slow lately. Yesterday when I was on a website I am frequently on with no problems, I got a popup with a voice stating that I had spyware on my computer. It also acted like it was running a scan finding some trojan viruses and spyware. I realize that some of these popups try to get you to install their software but I just want to make sure my computer is clean. My mcafee anti-virus doesn't pick anything up. It doesn't even pick up adware which is unusual. Is there any log I can post to check my computer?

Thanks

TimW · Dec 19, 2008

Welcome to Major Geeks!

Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going.

Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.

READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

Notes:

If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode. You can running steps in safe boot mode but make sure you tell us what you did later when you post logs. See the below if you do not know how to boot in safe mode:

Starting your computer in Safe mode

If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools on another PC and burn to a CD. Then copy them to the problem PC. You will have to skip getting updates if (and only if) your internet connection does not work. Yes you could use a flash drive too but flash drives are writeable and infections can spread to them.

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Might have spyware

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