(+rep) Will System Restore Remove Virus/Spyware

[karter]

Ok +rep to all useful posts

I will anyways reinstall the OS

[peteyt]

Just to add. Make sure you know what files are safe, e.g. have you downloaded something lately that might have caused the problems, as if so you definitely don't want to back that certain file up, or you may infected the others.

Windows System Restore can get infected itself so it's kinda had to use. If you haven't wiped your PC you may want to try http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php Malwarebytes in safe mode.

It's free (although there is also a pro paid version). I've used it to find stuff others miss many times.

[Chippiewill]

The only thing to do after getting a virus is to reinstall windows. THE ONLY THING. Because viruses open so many back doors when they enter the system and let other viruses in.

[Matthew]

I would also recommend Malwarebytes, and possibly even Ad-Aware to remove the spyware.

[ChristopherH]

download somthing called ComboFix.

and run it in safe mode with admin permissions and you should be fine

[Fiendly]

I'd use IE to download something like AVG Free.
It could say there are problems with spyware/trojans etc. but doing a scan is helpful to know. It can get rid of majority of it.

Once that's done, back up files. Re-install.
I usually back up things and re-install every 6 months..

[peteyt]

I'd use IE to download something like AVG Free.
It could say there are problems with spyware/trojans etc. but doing a scan is helpful to know. It can get rid of majority of it.

Once that's done, back up files. Re-install.
I usually back up things and re-install every 6 months..

Why every 6 months? Does it get clogged?

I simply ask as I know some people regularly reformat for what seems like no reason.

[triston220]

Your best bet is to back up and reinstall, that will completely remove it. If nit download AVG anti-virus free edition and scan that. I'll try to get a few other recommended programmes when I get home this evening.

Unless an infected file is reopened.

The only thing to do after getting a virus is to reinstall windows. THE ONLY THING. Because viruses open so many back doors when they enter the system and let other viruses in.

Not all viruses.