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[Closed] Removing malware...any ideas?

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I downloaded a Youtube downloader and got a pile of malware with it. Have removed programmes, deleted TiFs, run Malwarebytes a few times. Bloody 'Crime Watch' popups still occurring. Any advice for getting rid of this crap would be most joyously received.


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 9:16 am
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System restore point before the infection?

Can't do the crime(watch)...


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 9:18 am
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restore to a previous time(watch).


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 9:19 am
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there's one called adwcleaner (adware)


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 9:35 am
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Microwave?

Very big magnet?


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 10:06 am
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When I was on Windows I used to use Avast! which was initially a free AV package. Then malware protection and cleaning was added in. As far as I recall it worked well. I'd advise installing it and see what it finds/cleans.


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 10:14 am
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Malwarebytes is excellent


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 10:19 am
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I use superantispyware and I'm not even lying.


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 10:34 am
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I've always found a combination of Malwarebytes, Spybot S&D and Avast Antivirus Free to keep our computers free from all that crap.

If you've got something though, they generally prevent you installing the above programs. Download and install Malwarebytes and Spybot onto a USB stick via a clean computer, then run them on your unclean one. Once they've done their jobs install the Avast thing, do a full scan, then install MWB & SSD on your pc.


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 11:18 am
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System Restore is underrated, always worth a try.

Could be that you're rid of the infection but your browser home page is set to their site. Reset that and check for any errant plugins / extensions / add-ons in the browser.


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 11:50 am
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hitman pro


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 1:06 pm
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Thank you all. Hopefully now sorted.


 
Posted : 30/01/2015 6:18 pm