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SuperFly · #1 05-03-2006, 01:11 AM

Ok every 5-10 minutes my comp restarts, full of adaware and spware.
I used adaware but nothing helps...any suggestions?
PS i cant reinstall windows, dont have resources.

Rickie3 · #2 05-03-2006, 02:16 AM

i had this similar problem some time ago,and i found it to be a faulty ram chip

Freesteyelz · #3 05-03-2006, 03:19 AM

Your best option (reformatting) is a no-go, though, it's not necessary to eradict unwanted adware/syware software. So the next best thing is to download several adware/spyware programs, not just one, as you are currently doing. The misconception many people have - as a rule with running only one anti-virus program at a time - is that one will resolve your adware/spyware problems or that running several at once will cause internal conflict. Not true.

I've found Ad-Aware (freeware), Windows Defender (freeware) and Spy Sweeper (shareware) to be an effective combination. You may, however, find a different combination to your liking so check out the two links below and choose at will. They are both sorted to site ratings and freeware.

SnapFiles

Downloads.com

Good luck.

#4 05-04-2006, 11:32 PM

Post up a Hijackthis log as well.

Chris M · #5 05-05-2006, 08:30 AM

I use a program called Prevx - Very good bit of kit that is

Chris

Tony G · #6 05-05-2006, 10:19 AM

Best thing to do is use a whole bunch of spyware programs, that will most likely get rid of everything. Also if you know the name of the spyware, search on Google and there can be specific removal instructions or removal programs for it.

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