I HAVE A VIRUS CALLED Trojan Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr AND I NEED TO REMOVE IT.

This virus is driving me insane. It has tons of popups that come out and annoy me, Norton can't destroy it, and you can download stuff to scan it but it costs money to remove it. I NEED HELP BIG TIME. If they're any computer geniuses I need your help. This is not a joke.

I don't know? but honestly I think someone in my family has been looking at adult content and that's how we got it.Krendog

Owned:lol:
Try using kaspersky next time. its better.
Oh and try downloading AVG and usign that.

You could try here or here.

They both work through the same problem.

AVG didn't work either, neither did the other thing. And why did you say ownedKrendog

Nevermind, hmm on the symantec website, there should be a tutorial, but i cant fin the virus. Are you sure thats the right name?

[QUOTE="Krendog"]AVG didn't work either, neither did the other thing. And why did you say ownedBEAN_LARD_MULCH

Nevermind, hmm on the symantec website, there should be a tutorial, but i cant fin the virus. Are you sure thats the right name?

Yeah. If you google it you will see.

The first thing you should do is get a better antivirus than Norton.Grouch0de

It has defended me against every other virus. And people said that nothing else could fix it either.

[QUOTE="Grouch0de"]The first thing you should do is get a better antivirus than Norton.Krendog

It has defended me against every other virus. And people said that nothing else could fix it either.

Does anybody know a less confusing way then the tech support guy thingKrendog

[QUOTE="_S0LID_SNAKE_"][QUOTE="Grouch0de"][QUOTE="_S0LID_SNAKE_"]First, Norton sucks ass, get a better anti-virus. Second, dont get Spybot it just gives you more viruses. I don't know how to fix it but heres a list of crappy anti-virus software to avoid Programs to avoid: Norton---------It's crap. Spybot S&D-------It puts viruses on your computer ZoneAlarm----------It slows down you computer alot and doesn't really do anything. There's more But I don't remember.......>_>Grouch0de

Please stop talking about spybot. Do you know how much this thing is driving me nuts. I can't play all my pc games until it is fixed.

Try NOD32, i downloaded it for free and have had no virus problems since, or Kaspersky, in my opinion its way better then Norton.Young-Cadet

Actually I'm pretty sure Norton destroyed the virus but not all the adware and spyware it left behind

Actually I'm pretty sure Norton destroyed the virus but not all the adware and spyware it left behind

Krendog

You aren't going to find an easier way than those links that I posted. Let me give you a litte tutorial on the adware that you have, which isn't a virus btw so most antivirus programs won't do jack to it.

Somehow you got files on your computer and their only purpose is to slow down your computer and annoy you so that you'll buy the program from the adware maker who will remove the program from your computer. It's a scam. They make your computer slow so that you are tricked into buying their software to fix the damage that they caused.

The reason that it is so hard to remove is because it tricks windows into thinking that it's files are important to your system, therefore windows won't delete them. The adware wrote information into your system registry to tell your computer to start the program and to replace it in case it gets deleted. In order for you to correct the problem, you have to simultaneously remove all information about it from the system registry, delete the files in question, and delete and backup files that it has made. To do that, you have to make sure that windows hasn't protected the file as a system file; which means that you have to start your computer in safe mode.

I'm sorry to say that there is no real quick fix that I've seen.

Smooooth.

Oh and I recommend SmitFraud, it's free and I'm sure it will get rid of it.

Here's a link I just found http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php

Oh, for the love of God, just do a barrel roll, man!Blandassname

:lol: barrel roll fixes everything.

Google newb.GodLovesDead

Thanks for helping *******. Anyways I fixed the problem. I went to techguy.org and I guy replied on how to fix it (and it was right) within 3mins. Check out the webpage http://forums.techguy.org/security/594989-i-got-virus-called-trojan.html.

If nothing works then you have to re-format. It ain't fun but it may work...-hotaru-

I just told everybody that techguy.org worked.

You need Achilles Antivirus 07 :P

or you could use this link

You need Achilles Antivirus 07 :P

or you could use this link

gs_gear

IS ANYBODY NOT LISTENING I'VE SAID TWICE THAT TECHGUY.ORG WORKED!!!! So......YOU DON'T HAVE TO POST ANYMORE!!!!

[QUOTE="gs_gear"]

You need Achilles Antivirus 07 :P

or you could use this link

Krendog

IS ANYBODY NOT LISTENING I'VE SAID TWICE THAT TECHGUY.ORG WORKED!!!! So......YOU DON'T HAVE TO POST ANYMORE!!!!

NEXT TIME BE MORE CAREFUL WITH THE PORN! LOL

:P

Krendog: Go into safe mode and do the virus scan in there, then use SpyBot S&D and Ad-Aware to remove any spyware and adware.

First, Norton sucks ass, get a better anti-virus. Second, dont get Spybot it just gives you more viruses. I don't know how to fix it but heres a list of crappy anti-virus software to avoid Programs to avoid: Norton---------It's crap. Spybot S&D-------It puts viruses on your computer ZoneAlarm----------It slows down you computer alot and doesn't really do anything. There's more But I don't remember.......>_>_S0LID_SNAKE_

Spybot S&D doesn't install viruses. It installs 2 things, one of which is optional and only that software (Tea-Timer) runs continously in the background. It protects your registry from unwated changes and everytime an application makes a change to the registry, tea-Timer gives you a warning prompt. Spybot S&D itself is a terrific adware remover; one of the best, actually.

ZoneAlarm (The Firewall, I'm assuming) is a firewall. When configured correctly, it will do wonders. It prevents malware from accessing the internet, preventing that malware from installing additional malware or turning your computer into a zombie.

You clearly have very little knowledge of that software so try not to spread that misinformation to others. Thanks.