Is it possible?Or do you know of other ways on how I can remove it. I think the connection has been slowed down. Yesterday, when I download it has 80-100 kbps rate but now its only on 40-50kbps. What do I do with it.
asked Mar 11, 2010 at 23:02
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1@user23950: What platform? Windows/Mac OS X/Linux?– Peter MortensenCommented Mar 11, 2010 at 23:14
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1@user23950: how do you know it is a virus?– Peter MortensenCommented Mar 11, 2010 at 23:15
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@user23950: what kind of connection do you have? ISP, wireless/ADSL/.. What site are you testing the download speed on?– Peter MortensenCommented Mar 11, 2010 at 23:17
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WINDOWS 7, DSL, SPEEDTEST.NET– Wern AnchetaCommented Mar 11, 2010 at 23:30
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Before reinstalling, I'd try one or more of the free spyware removal programs. I'm particularly fond of Spybot Search and Destroy which is a very well known and highly regarded free adware/spyware removal program.
I've also had good luck with the free version of Lavasoft Ad-Aware in the past.
It's important to stick with adware/spyware removal programs that are well established and have a good reputation because occasionally spyware/adware comes disguised as a removal program or a "system cleaner". A lot of these turn out to be just advertisements trying to sell you a sub-par product.
Hijackthis is another free product that can help but it takes a little more care to use. It can make things worse if used to aggressively.
The only sure way to get rid of virus/malware is to reinstall the operating system.
Don't count on being able to do it manually. And it may take longer than reinstalling.
answered Mar 11, 2010 at 23:13
In addition to anti-virus/reinstalling the OS, you may want to test your connection on another computer.
I've had my actual connection slow down a few times; I ended up having to call the ISP to get it fixed.
answered Mar 11, 2010 at 23:59
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