How to remove Spyware Quake

[DJones]

Unfortunately I had Spyware Quake on my own computer, and did not come across this article before I removed it. However I did find the manually remove instructions on this website helpful: http://www.anti-spyware-101.com/remove-spywarequake/

If anybody is stuck with this parasite on their computer, don't hesitate to contact me, I got it off my system and would be glad to try to help.

[lesann]

Hi I've been trying to follow the instructions to remove spyfalcon but when i get to the bit that says to rightclick over the spyfalcon_removal.reg and download SmitRemFix.exe it takes me to a page not found window.I'm not even sure if this is all my problem as i keep getting a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in it. also I am not very godd with technical stuff so I need any help in novice speak.Thankyou

[Bryce W]

My apologies, that was my fault. We recently did some major changes to this website and it seems the download links got broken. Its been fixed now and those links now work. Sorry again.

[lesann]

Hi Thankyou for that. I carried out your instructions but spyfalcon wasn't listed but i ran the smitfraud anyway (not sure if I should have done) Do I leave the roguescanfix,spyfalcon and the smitfraud on my computer or remove them? I also have another problem. The CPU is running very high and when i try to end the unwanted process's they keep coming back???.Can you help?

[lesann]

Sorry to be a pest(no pun intended) but I still seem to have a problem with this yellow triangle and pop ups trying to sell me spyware products

[Bryce W]

When you click the popup, what site does it take you to?

[lesann]

Malwarewipe.com

[Bryce W]

Seems to be a new variant of the Myzor infection. However I really need to sleep right now. Give me about 12 - 16 hours and I will have a way to remove it for you.

[lesann]

Thankyou very much. Sleep well

[Bryce W]

Goto Start > Control Panel and choose "Add/Remove Programs". This will bring up a list of the programs you have installed. Is "MalwareWipe" in the list?

[lesann]

Hi No malwarewipe isn't on the list

[Bryce W]

Lesann. Did you try these instructions?
http://www.technibble.com/how-to-remove-syssecuritysitecom-w32myzorfk/

[lesann]

Hi Have done as you suggested and it appears to have worked. Thankyou for your help.Can you advise me on the best way to protect my computer from getting this sort of thing again? I am currentlyrunning AOL's firewall, etrust antivirus and adaware spyware.

[Bryce W]

Im really glad this fixed your problem. Since we are a very new site it would be great if you could spread the word of this place :)

As for avoid these types of problems, it is most likely you downloaded a fake "free antispyware program". There are a bunch of rogue anti-spyware applications which actually cause the problem and then send you popups asking you to buy the full version. Stick with the well known products such as "Ad-Aware" and "Spybot Search and Destroy" and get them from the offical websites.

As for avoiding adware/spyware in general these articles may help:

The Danger of Program installers installing Adware/Spyware (http://www.technibble.com/how-does-my-computer-get-infected-with-adware-and-spyware/)

Basic Computer Protection, talks about having a good firewall, adware app and antivirus
(http://www.technibble.com/basic-computer-protection-and-defense/)
The importance of keeping your Windows update patches up to date (http://www.technibble.com/the-importance-of-patching/)

[lesann]

Hi Will gladly pass your site on to everyone. Thanks again.

[lesann]

Hi sorry to bother you again but I appear to have a virus. I ran AVG and it says I have 8 infected files. The virus is called Trojan horse downloader Zlob COA or CML or CLS. AVG says it is in c:\system volume information\_restore. When I tried to find the file I was denied access..I put the virus in the virus vault but AVG says it can't heal it. Can you help
Thankyou

[Bryce W]

Lesann, Ive answered this in your other thread:
http://www.technibble.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381

[ArticleBot]

Spyware Quake is a new fake anti-spyware program. Once it is installed it creates fake popup messages designed to fool users into paying for a commercial version of the program. Here are the removal instructions for SpywareQuake.
Read the full article. (http://www.technibble.com/how-to-remove-spyware-quake/)