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Trojan Horse Pop-Up Notice! Need advice from FReeper geeks! (Vanity)

Posted on 02/16/2015 5:35:32 PM PST by ru4liberty

I don't currently have an antivirus program on my computer due to very tight finances. I've been holding my breath hoping that I wouldn't have an incident before I can afford to download or update an antivirus program.

I used to have Kaspersky, and lately it has been popping up with an alert that I have a Trojan horse. The local computer geek people recommended Kaspersky when they worked on my computer a few years ago, so that's why I was using it. Since then, they have worked on my friend's computer and told her that she didn't really need to pay for a program and that Avast was an excellent free program.

I need some (simply-worded) input as to what I should do. If I download Avast, will it take care of the Trojan horse problem? Are there other free programs that are better?

I am using a Dell desktop computer with Windows 7 Home Premium. My browser is IE 11.


TOPICS: Computers/Internet; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: antivirus; avast
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To: ru4liberty

Another great one is Super AntiSpyware that can be downloaded for free.

http://www.superantispyware.com/


41 posted on 02/16/2015 6:19:06 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: cqnc
A used iMac can be found on line if a legitimate search is done. I've seen 3-4 year old Apple products for sale. I think this is an overlooked opportunity.

Consider the time lost, time spent with some Indian guy trying to straighten out your MS laptop.

I am 4 years in with the iMac desktop. No problems. No special protection downloads.

Bulletproof.

42 posted on 02/16/2015 6:19:32 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Like clockwork, a Mac nut shows up. I recommend you find a course to help you develop some deductive reasoning skills. Then perhaps you’d realize that someone who can’t afford an antivirus program also can’t afford to buy a Mac.

Sheesh. No wonder I find you Mac people so irksome.


43 posted on 02/16/2015 6:19:49 PM PST by ru4liberty (Dissing Chris Kyle/"American Sniper" = spitting on Vietnam vets)
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To: ru4liberty

Seems to me you’re overlooking the obvious.


44 posted on 02/16/2015 6:22:58 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

“Thats just ignorant!”
Yeeeheee!

ignorant advice alert!


45 posted on 02/16/2015 6:24:03 PM PST by RBStealth (--raised by wolves, disciplined and educated by nuns, and kneeling at the feet of Mary)
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To: ru4liberty

Which scan are you running right now?


46 posted on 02/16/2015 6:24:42 PM PST by ansel12 (Palin--Mr President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.)
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To: RedMDer

Thank you very much, RedMDer!


47 posted on 02/16/2015 6:25:26 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks
Wow, the guy can't afford $20.00 or $30.00 for a program for his computer, so you advise that he buy a new computer, and then repeat the advice when your oversight is mentioned to you?

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48 posted on 02/16/2015 6:31:03 PM PST by ansel12 (Palin--Mr President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.)
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To: ru4liberty

Definitely use Malwarebytes and then install Avast...both free. Be sure you remove the Kapersky anti virus before installing another anti virus. I would also install ccleaner..another free download. Ccleaner will safely remove junk from from your registry and other junk files.


49 posted on 02/16/2015 6:32:41 PM PST by The Great RJ (Pants up...Don't loot!)
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To: ru4liberty

For later.


50 posted on 02/16/2015 6:32:48 PM PST by deweyfrank
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To: Wiz-Nerd
There is no excuse for not using this, and Trend Micro's online House Call.

Download SpywareBlaster, a resident malware blocker, install it,and keep it updated.

Download and burn a CD with AVG Rescue Disk or make a bootable USB flash drive with it to overcome otherwise very difficult malware and trojans, so as to permit installing/running MalwareBytes Free in Safe Mode (with networking). If possible, use a wired connection.

If all else fails, remove your hard drive and install it as the second hard drive on another known good computer with the above programs, and clean it up there.

This last step is the first one we would take on in the shop, thus wasting little time to knock out the killer viruses.

51 posted on 02/16/2015 6:36:11 PM PST by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

No. Just removed it from a really messed-up laptop that it allowed 4 trojans and 4500+ instances of malware and PUPs to coexist.


52 posted on 02/16/2015 6:41:20 PM PST by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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To: imardmd1; Jack Hydrazine

I use superantispyware to compliment my malwarebyte scans, but having the program on your computer doesn’t mean anything if it isn’t in use.

Since I use the free version it doesn’t run in real time, and I manually update it and do the scans, just as I do with malwarebytes.


53 posted on 02/16/2015 6:50:09 PM PST by ansel12 (Palin--Mr President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.)
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To: imardmd1

By the way, what scanner came up with 4500 malwares?

I think most of those would be cookies.


54 posted on 02/16/2015 6:51:55 PM PST by ansel12 (Palin--Mr President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.)
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To: ru4liberty

I am not a geek but I would search on your computer for windows defender. Make sure it is up to date and run a full scan and see what it comes up with. By the way I didn’t even stay at a Holiday Inn.


55 posted on 02/16/2015 6:53:40 PM PST by Lurkina.n.Learnin (It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care)
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To: ru4liberty

How about downloading and installing the latest free distro of Linux Mint Mate....you can make it look like Windows 98 if need be, small footprint and runs super on all my old Intel Core 2 Duos’. Firefox, Thunderbird mail, handles wifi, cameras, phones, mp3 players, etc seamlessly to my experience. Doesn’t play well with Bluetooth however.

It’s been Microsoft and virus free in my home since Linux Ubuntu 7 or so...

Linux people are really cheap...I’ve never purchased a computer, new or used, folks just throw them down everywhere for the taking it seems.


56 posted on 02/16/2015 6:54:21 PM PST by garryowenartillery (RVN 1/21FA, 1st Cav Div (Airmobile) Alaska FT. Greely (ATC) Gerstle River Project)
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To: ru4liberty

If ANYTHING like Fastfix 123 or Microsoft Partners shows up on your screen-—Run away as fast as possible.


57 posted on 02/16/2015 7:01:50 PM PST by CMailBag
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To: SkyDancer

that’s usually a certificate thing ?, but make sure he actually types in the address in the bar, not click on a link, and it should be www.va.gov that he types. Usually you can add an exception or go anyway. Could be level of cookies accepted? what does the popup say?

I had a problem with firefox a while back and simply uninstalled it and reinstalled it. If you decide not to save your preferences, etc, you should export your bookmarks first...If pages are bookmarked (I have a lot) then I export them as a list (on menu bar/bookmarks/show all bookmarks/click on import and backup/ export as html/save the file).


58 posted on 02/16/2015 7:02:44 PM PST by huldah1776
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To: ru4liberty

Also install and run CCleaner, which is free.

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download


59 posted on 02/16/2015 7:06:23 PM PST by SgtHooper (Anyone who remembers the 60's, wasn't there!)
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To: ru4liberty
I agree with several earlier posters : Since you are running Windows - - just download Microsoft Security Essentials. FREE and it works great with Windows , since it IS a Windows product. I have used it for years, trouble-free.
60 posted on 02/16/2015 7:10:24 PM PST by builder (I don't want a piece of someone else's pie)
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