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I think I have malware installed that is affecting my browsers:

Chrome: I think some program/script is installed through which I am continuously seeing two iframe style adds (left and right) of every webpage . They are very annoying and most importantly I am concerned about security.

IE9: I am getting clicks or pop ups on every page.

Can you please suggest a good malware/adware removal tool to clean up my browsers?

Gianna Marie Lanete
2012-11-14 09:00:47
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use mcafee
Nikhil Chandak
2012-10-25 12:34:52
use CCcleaner or antivirus programs :Advance System Care Avira antivirusLavasoftMicrosft Security Essentials AVG Quick Heal AntivirusI think u can get most of the softwares at :http://download.cnet.com
Vishal Mishra
2012-10-10 17:42:47
you should use malwarebytes and a good firewall . make sure that you run a full computer scan one.
VS Vishnu
2012-10-09 05:57:17
run malwarebytes
Dany Bouffard
2012-10-05 18:47:21
Oh, I forgot if you already have malware installed I recomend Malwarebytes, very effective.
Dany Bouffard
2012-10-05 18:46:06
I recommend you use chrome for browser and install ad-block plus sometimes websites install stuff using ads and popups.
azar
2012-10-05 08:59:06
hai...friend just turn on the windows update and also get any top ten antivirus for internet to protect your system from malware....Always see carefully whlie you download any software which is not famlier....GOOD luck
Usman Mubashir
2012-10-05 06:26:36
check what extensions you have installed. Uninstall as many as you can. Goto control panel, see how many softwares you can do without. uninstall as many as you can. Once the spam is uninstalled, you're good to go.
Wil Perez
2012-10-02 16:28:06
Malwarebytes, its a free Spyware scanner, give it a shot
mohit kumar
2012-10-02 11:54:53
Use IObit Malware Fighter or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. For both free version would be enough.
Deekshith Allamaneni
2012-10-02 06:06:27
Check your browser plugins first. Most malware attacks happen through plugins. Disable all suspicious plugins and check if your problem is solved.
Alex Perkins
2012-10-01 22:49:33
Try here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/
Calle Sweden
2012-10-01 21:26:29
Hello! I think that you should use "Avast! anti-virus" because it got the best test results, and will keep you computer safe. I use it myself on all of my computers, and i have never had a problem with viruses since i downloaded it! :D
GrrGrrr
2012-10-01 17:49:41
You should try SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scannerwww.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html
Isaac Elesha
2012-10-01 19:48:12
it is very clearthat you are having malware attack.makeuseof also offers a great deal of free anti-malware programes you can download from there site.i advice you todownload any of the program through a pc that is not infected,safe it in a flash drive then boot the infected pc into safemode.connect the flash drive and then install and run the programe.reatart your pc after running the programe.i wou;d also recomend you install and run atleast two different programes simultenously.i hope it will help!
Freecycle Me
2012-10-01 15:56:10
Malwarebytes is a must, remove all plugins and remove all additional toolbars installed. Some are real pains to remove so don't think it's truly gone until you have restarted at least 3 times.
salim benhouhou
2012-10-01 10:58:20
i had the same issue before . i just removed the plugins and addons on my browser that i didn't install myself ( some i found installed and i don't remember i installed them ) then the problem solved .
Deekshith Allamaneni
2012-10-02 06:39:41
I recommend this solution as most malwware attacks take charge through plugins and addons.
ha14
2012-10-01 08:14:32
Lavasoft Ad-Aware Free Antivirushttp://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.phpAdwCleaner 2.003http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
Tug Ricks
2012-10-01 04:40:09
Hola Kushal!There are so many great free options available, so be sure to try those before spending a single penny on paid service. I personally use Malwarebytes, Microsoft Security Essentials, and occasionally Iobit Malware Fighter. (The last one is a paid service but you can get it for free with your MUO points.)
Rajaa Chowdhury
2012-10-01 04:38:13
Try either MalwareBytes, Comodo Internet security Premium, Microsoft Security Essentials, SUPERAntiSpyware. All are free softwares and can help in removing malwares. I would rather suggest to use MalwareBytes or SUPERAntiSpyware first, update the signature files, do a full scan and remove the malware installed first. Then install Comodo Internet Security Premium Free edition in your computer for future protection. Comodo Internet Security Premium Free edition has a very good firewall, antivirus and anti spyware/malware integrated in a single product to keep you safe from the internet.
Bruce Epper
2012-10-01 00:48:44
One of the best is Malwarebytes . Just use the free version (don't activate the Pro trial). This doesn't provide active protection, but is useful to run a full scan every couple of weeks. In addition, you should use something else that provides real-time protection of your system such as Microsoft Security Essentials, Avira, or Avast!. AVG has become a resource hog over the last few years so I don't recommend that one. There are also paid solutions such as Norton, Norman, Sophos. There are also paid versions of Avira and Avast, but they don't really offer anything above and beyond their free version. In some tests, their free versions actually perform better than their paid versions.
Deekshith Allamaneni
2012-10-02 06:39:00
I am using Linux (Ubuntu) from past few years and I never had any problem with Malware. I never installed any antivirus solution too. You too can try. Its free.
Richard Whennell
2012-10-01 00:29:51
Hi KushalMy mother in law had similar issues following a visit from her young nephews - they had installed all kinds of things!I installed the free software from Microsoft that looks after virus protections and malware and that helped a bunch. Also, find the setting for blocking popup windows in your browser.If you are more adventurous, you could also look in "uninstall programmes" in control panels to see if there are obviously dubious applications installed.Someone else will have better advice than me, but that might get you started.good luck