My computer has been hijacked by some kind of MALWARE, how do I get rid of it?

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

download firef ox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/

you can also try Kaspersky Internet Security:

http://www.goodantivirus.info/kaspersk/

Good Luck !!!

Use spyware doctor and Lavasoft ad-ware software.

Try trendmicro.com and run their House Call 6, which is very good. If that doesn't get rid of it, go here http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.p... and download this program and follow the menu. Smitfraud is a particular kind of virus that goes into pieces and attaches itself to other programs, thereby making it difficult to locate.

you;ll need to download adware program, try http://deleteadware.net

good luck

i found this neat guide on

http://www.spywareinsider.com/removal.ht...

it worked for me so try it.

very simple and easy to understand

you could try a-squared anti-malware free.

Buy McAfee Security Suite.

I suggest 2 programs. Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware. These programs will be most effective if you run them in Safe Mode. On many computer you can get there by repeatedly pressing the F8 key as soon as your computer starts to boot. Then use your arrow keys to select Safe Mode.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl... ---- Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download...

You can also use a program to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place.

Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the fastest-growing threats on the Internet today.
By simply browsing to a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends!

The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.

Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software. Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox. Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...