Some of the nastiest spyware infections can be dealt with easier than previously thought if you try the following steps immediately after becoming infected:
- Shut off your high speed modem OR simply unplug the Ethernet cable connecting your computer to the modem or router
- Restart the computer in Safe Mode and attempt to run a disk cleanup from the Accessories –> System Tools menu or use the CCleaner or Cleanup program if you have them installed.
- Then go to the accessories menu and run System Restore. Choose a date at least two weeks prior to the infection and restore the computer.
- After the computer restarts, IF the restore was successful (and it will tell you so), run a full disk scan with your antivirus software and any anti-spyware software you have loaded
- Restart your computer again, and this time connect back to the Internet
- Update your antivirus and antispyware products and run another full scan
I have had good success with this routine if the infection is caught quick enough (usually within a day or so).
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I couldn’t be more in agreement. I’m kind of wondering, do you anticipate more of the same for the future? I am really intrigued by your website and your posts.
How do you know if you have been infected?
Your computer will slow down, it will become inundated with pop-up ads, fake security alerts, in some case the Internet connection will become unusable. You will know if it happens…remember prevention is always the best medicine.