spy ware pop problem......

peter dragon · Post by **peter dragon** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:02 am

I have a problem. Ive dumped my computer twice in the last 2 months. I keep getting this popup that says my computer is infected with spy ware and one the points me to win-fix.com or something. it wont fucking go away. this last time I formated my C: drive reloaded windows and loged online to get the updates for my anti-virus software. with in minuets the pop ups are back.. WTF? how can they be back. I dont get it. where are they comming from? I run virus scan, Spyblaster, Adware, and spybot. nothing is found. hell ther isnt any think on the fucking computer to even find....FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:09 pm

I've seen computers get virii very quickly after reformatting. Do you use a router and firewall?

Headhunter · Post by **Headhunter** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:33 pm

A firewall will stop that shit right away.

ElTaco · Post by **ElTaco** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:56 pm

Whats your Operating System? If you install Windows XP, it comes with a firewall now so you can be safe while you update. Alternatively, download all your updates, patches, applications and throw them on a CD...then format, re-install and update your PC before you connect it to the internet. Using a SOHO router/firewall from D-Link, Linksys, netgear, etc... will also save you a lot of hastles and allow you to connect multiple PCs at the same time. If you have dial up, you can get some routers for that as well, but not nearly as cheap. You are better off upgrading to DSL/Cable or just use a software firewall like ZoneAlarm (free). (download it before you format and install before you go online).

Joe in PB · Post by **Joe in PB** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:47 am

Here's two decent spyware programs in the next to last post in this thread.

http://www.theoneboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2697