Malware Removal

This forum is for help getting rid of redirection, rootkits, spyware, browser hijackers, porn dialers, thiefware, and all other unwanted parasites.

If you have none of the above and just want someone to check your log for anything suspicious, post that in the PC Troubleshooting forum please.

Resolved or inactive Malware Removal

Completed topics. User has confirmed that problem is fixed or user has not provided feedback. Read only.

Spywatch

Want to know if that program you just downloaded installs spyware? Or do you already know it does and want a spyware free alternative? Ask here and we'll try to find out for you.
Found new spyware? Installed a new version of your favorite program and ended up getting infected? Report it here.

News and Announcements

Read about the latest happenings of our forums.

SpywareInfo Web Site, Forums, and Newsletter

1. History of the Forum,
2. History of Malware,
3. Boot Camp Graduates

Anything that concerns the forum -

Frequently Asked Questions

New here? Look in this forum before posting a question elsewhere.

Guests and Unvalidated

This is the only place where guests and Validating members can post.

SWI Community News

Publish and discuss SWI Community News.

Security Warnings

Read about the latest security holes, exploits, and patches.

Software Update Announcements

Update announcements for all software products. Version changes and updates to existing versions.

Software

Discussion of and help with any sort of software.

PC Checkup and Troubleshooting

1. Resolved or inactive PC Troubleshooting

You have your car serviced regularly - what about your computer?
Post here to have one of our staff inspect and clean your computer. Please say what version of Windows or other OS you use.

Firewalls and Proxies

Firewalls and proxies. Rules, configs, filters, etc.

Virus and Trojan Removal and Prevention Methods

Antivirus and Antitrojan software and questions about virus and trojans. (Requests for help with removing a virus or trojan should be posted in the "Malware Removal" forum.)

Open Forum

This is the off-topic forum where (almost) anything goes.

On the web

Find an interesting article or web page?

Computer Horror Stories

What's the worst thing that has happened to your computer? Tell us about it here..

Test

Use this forum to test your signatures and posts. Posts to this forum do not add to your number of posts, as this forum will be cleaned out periodically.