plz help, i think i downloaded a virus from a codec?

Xoftspyse

I downloaded a video codec from a site to watch a video. but the video diddnt work..
so i ignored it… then, i left my computer on all night(i was downloading some important files)

and when i checked back in the morning, it had TONS of pop-ups for things like ‘secure pc cleaner’ and ‘spy-sheader’. so i downloaded trend-micro..it diddnt pick up the virus..then i uninstalled the codec…but nothing happend!!!..i even took a picture of the pop-ups im getting..plz help sum1

i dont know what i can do, im currnetly downloading xoftspySE

i heard that works pretty good..but plz sum1 help(my computer is crappy..i dont know if system restore will work…i doubt it…plz help)

here’s the link for the image http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/aj93125/?action=view&current=help.jpg

Xoftspyse

Chosen Answer:

heres a link for free removers and scanners .. try avg and scan also avast …hijack this is very good as well ..it will scan your comp. and show u what is on it ..be careful of what u delet with hijack this take ur time …..try avg 1st

http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=dir

by: PEACE!
on: 16th July 08

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2 Responses to “plz help, i think i downloaded a virus from a codec?”

  1. PEACE! says:

    heres a link for free removers and scanners .. try avg and scan also avast …hijack this is very good as well ..it will scan your comp. and show u what is on it ..be careful of what u delet with hijack this take ur time …..try avg 1st

    http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=dir

  2. rikimaru.ninja says:

    Mmm…codec?You’ve probably downloaded “rogue software” (fake security-softwares like DriveCleaner).Scan PC with GOOD antivirus (download Kaspersky Internet Security at http://www.kaspersky.com).

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