From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: February 26, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: getting rid of "your computer is infected" messages.
>
> Leo,
> --------------
> I have a notice that keeps popping up that says that "Your
> computer is infected!" and if I click "here to protect your
> computer from spyware". How do I get rid of it?
Sounds like one of those "scare ware" applications. They scare
you, and then offer you a program to fix it ... for a price.
Basically you can run any of several *free* anti-spyware
programs and they should clear it up. This article has more:
http://ask-leo.com/spyware_how_do_i_remove_and_avoid_spyware.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo
Article 1118
| Category:
Viruses and Malware
