Rapture1984 Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 Ok so I turn my computer on today only to find my Dad has managed to download SpyCrush which appears to be one of those fake antivirus programs that tells you to click here to remove the virus and then installs loads of malware. Great. Has anyone else had any experience with this and no the best way to get rid of it? I've tried running real antivirus things such as AVG and Trendmicro but they always crash when they get to the infected folder Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Guest Jordan Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 You have to go into MSconfig (start > run > Msconfig) and remove its start up process, then use spybot search and destroy or windows defender to remove it.
Rapture1984 Posted June 16, 2007 Author Posted June 16, 2007 Thanks mate, I can't seem to get rid of it completely but at least it doesn't run when I start windows now! It was one of those really sly ones that keeps popping up bubbles down with your system icons saying computer is at risk, click here to fix and I just know my sister or Dad would have clicked it.
Marshmellow Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 Or you could of tried a System Restore. But if that worked then you probably shouldn't mess with it anymore.
Bogbas Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Removal guide: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic80749.html
gmac Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 yeah I got one of those things and it was damn annoying Spybot came to the rescue for me
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