Computer Help Needed

Max · 12-07-2005, 07:27 PM

OK. Here is the deal. I am not one to wander to the less tasteful areas of the internet, but spyware still comes around. I run a pretty tight ship on here. In spite of this I got this WinFixer 2005 thing that infected my computer. I use Ad-Aware SE for me spyware killer or whatever you can call it. It can't seem to get rid of the damn thing. Does anyone know how to get rid of this thing slowing down my internet?

ULYCYC · 12-07-2005, 07:40 PM

My McAfee antivirus program picked it up a few days ago and got rid of it.
Mine does ad and spyware along with viruses. The stand alone ad and spyware programs Adware SE and Spybot didn't see it

Zap · 12-07-2005, 08:32 PM

The various linux versions have an operating system that will run directly off a cd. A useful option when surfing the less tasteful areas of the internet. Linux is also less prone to spyware and/or viruses. I used to run a dual-boot setup, but have decided I can live without windows entirely.

JBenn911 · 12-07-2005, 09:09 PM

Here's a site that helped me get it out of a friends PC.... I had it on my machine and spyweeper got rid of it fine...I did run my PC in safe mode to make sure it wasnt loading when I ran spy sweeper...do a google on "winfixer" and you'll come up with alot of sites to help you out if the link I post doesnt help ya out..

Winfixer Removal

Max · 12-07-2005, 10:11 PM

I think I got the SOB!! Thanks for the help. It sure has been a while since I've been on here. Good to see that things are going well on the forum. Thanks again for the help guys.

chrisgarrett46 · 12-08-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ULYCYC

My McAfee antivirus program picked it up a few days ago and got rid of it.
Mine does ad and spyware along with viruses. The stand alone ad and spyware programs Adware SE and Spybot didn't see it

Hey Ed Thanks. I have had that damn Winfixer 2005 for several weeks. I have a new laptop with McAfee and I didn't realize you had to "run" the scan. I thought it was like a firewall. Anyway, I scanned it last night and got rid of it. Thanks.

Max · 12-08-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisgarrett46

Hey Ed Thanks. I have had that damn Winfixer 2005 for several weeks. I have a new laptop with McAfee and I didn't realize you had to "run" the scan. I thought it was like a firewall. Anyway, I scanned it last night and got rid of it. Thanks.

Same here... I had the firewall, but didn't actualy have it "activated". Whoops... also it seems that when I ordered the laptop I didn't realize that when I asked for the McAfee program wasn't all inclusive for all services. Had to make another order for the spyware detector which is seperate from the anti-virus portion. All is well now though.

Hissin' Buford · 12-08-2005, 09:47 PM

I run spysweeper about once a week. I am amazed at the infections removed on a regular basis.

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ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 16,503	My McAfee antivirus program picked it up a few days ago and got rid of it. Mine does ad and spyware along with viruses. The stand alone ad and spyware programs Adware SE and Spybot didn't see it __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

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Zap Boorn Looser Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 21,226	The various linux versions have an operating system that will run directly off a cd. A useful option when surfing the less tasteful areas of the internet. Linux is also less prone to spyware and/or viruses. I used to run a dual-boot setup, but have decided I can live without windows entirely. __________________ With ten nurses knocked out in just the first week, Steve Monroe realized that building the Old Boxers home next to the bell factory wasn't such a great idea Join the NRA

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JBenn911 Never ending process! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigantine, NJ Posts: 2,230	Here's a site that helped me get it out of a friends PC.... I had it on my machine and spyweeper got rid of it fine...I did run my PC in safe mode to make sure it wasnt loading when I ran spy sweeper...do a google on "winfixer" and you'll come up with alot of sites to help you out if the link I post doesnt help ya out.. Winfixer Removal __________________ Jim B 87 GN, Fast Company Powered 11.49@118.55 Hey Jim, WHICH MACKEY IS THAT ???? MAGNA Member

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Max Back in Hiding Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kanehoe Bay, HI Posts: 854	I think I got the SOB!! Thanks for the help. It sure has been a while since I've been on here. Good to see that things are going well on the forum. Thanks again for the help guys. __________________ Mark it Zero!! Hero Hero

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