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Does your CD-ROM drive mysteriously open? |
Do programs suddenly start? |
Do you get bombarded with popups? |
Has the contents of your files or folders been changed or deleted? |
Does your computer frequently freeze or behave erratically? |
Has your desktop been hijacked by a program? |
If you answered yes to any of the above then you maybe infected with a virus or malware (malicious software). A virus or spyware is a computer program or script which is designed to spread from file to file or computer to computer without the user's knowledge or consent.
Virus and spyware infections do not just delete files and folders they can also be designed to record sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and banking details. Details which can later be sent back to a person who engineered or sent it.
Alongside virus and spyware removal our virus removal service also specialises in the the removal of various computer infections like
Trojans
Trojans is a malicious piece of software which appears to be a legitimate program performing a normal function, but instead has ulterior motives to damage your pc or collect user information for financial gain. Trojans infections may be hard to spot even tot he trained eye as they appear very genuine and trick the user into submitting personal information.
Rootkits
Rootkit virus is a software which masks its self to stop detection while obtaining a high level of access (administrator or super user ) to the infected PC. Rootkit viruses are used for all kinds of malicious damage but mainly used to steal personal and sensitive data like passwords and bank details
Botnets
A botnet is an agent which run automatically using your pc to spam others. This kind of attack can be used to slow down a server or send spam emails to other users simulate clicks to other sites for financial gain.
Scareware Scams or Fraudware
Scareware scams or fraudware infections are now a very common occurrence with very few online security software vendors picking up the infection. This type of infections runs an exe file which displays a professional looking Antivirus software warning you of an infection on your pc. This software will continue to pop and stop you from using your computer until you purchase their fake antivirus software.
Latest Rogue Antivirus News
We are currently seeing a lot of new versions of rogue antivirus infections on windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 computers. We have listed some of the latest fake antivirus software infections our mobile home computer engineers can remove.
1) Antivirus 2011 Infections
2) Security tool Infections
3) Windows Registry Infections
4) MS Removal Tool Infections or MS Tool Infections
5) Facebook virus Infections
6) System Restore virus Scams
7) System Tool or System Tool 2011
8) PC Tool 2011
9) Antivirus Clean 2011
10) Internet Protection 2011
The list goes on and on
We have a vast amount of knowledge when it goes to removing these pests from your computer. If you find you are infected DO NOT pay for anything. If you have paid please get into touch with your bank or Credit Card Company. Call 0800 2 34 34 68 now and book our virus removal service. For a flat fee we will remove and advise on how to avoid such infections in the future.
My Antivirus doesnt remove my infections
Unfortunately most antivirus programs don’t remove rogue infections. Majority of fake antivirus infections need to be removed manually to start with and then run a virus removal tool to clean up the infected computer.
This program could have entered into your computer via a web site, attachments in your email, through File sharing (ie Limewire) or via a removable media format such as a CD, Floppy Disk or Media Cards.
If you suspect a virus infection do not panic or take drastic actions like formatting your computer PC Aid can help. Call 0800 2 34 34 68 and talk to an engineer. We can arrange a on site home visit to help you with your computer infection
Our Engineers are trained to spot virus infections and to perform on the spot disinfections. Our virus removal service uses the latest virus tools and removal techniques to ensure your pc is virus and spyware free. The engineers will asses your pc to rule out other viable reasons for the problems you are facing such as hardware and software issues.
Our engineers are equipped with many tools to aid in removing you wanted pests. One of the best tools used today in battling against virus infections is Kaspersky Antivirus. Voted best buy by PC World Magazine Kaspersky boasts a 96% detection rate, reason why PC Aid have always recommend Kaspersky Antivirus.
PC Aid also recommends SuperAntiSpyware to eradicate all Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats.
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