Yesterday I got a virus from downloading something from a site. Usually I my virus protecter xoftspy se but it didn't work ,first let me explain whats going on right now im running it in safe mode normally it pops up a ton of synatec emails about enlargement of... we'll anyway I ran the virus thing came up as the following 7Fasst, accoona toolbar,adbars,2 adblasters,2 adbreak, a bunch of cnsmin,absoulute key lo,activity moniter file,movie land,smithfraud Thats a lot with just one download. so its pretty bad coming up as fake virus protecters and all cannot go to my computer or control panel had to use run and stuff. Usually if that doesn't work I start a new user nope still bad so if anyone can help im running nod32 right now and in safe mod also smithfraud i used but haven't restarted the computer yet so if anyone can help me then you will be my savior cause im pissed.
Don't rely on security software to protect you, the only way to protect yourself from viruses/spyware is to not do stupid stuff on the internet (ie. porn, p2p, click links in email etc) it is a good idea to have an AV or antispyware program to scan your system to see if you have any infections but in all honesty once this stuff is on your system it is next to impossible to remove. Some viruses and spyware have gotten so nasty lately that they attach themself to system files to when your AV or Antispyware program tries to remove them you end up with an unbootable system so my advice is. 1. Don't do dumb stuff on the internet that can get you viruses and spyware 2. Apply windows updates as soon as they are released 3. Have an antivirus stay away from norton or mcafee, i like Nod32, and AVG's Free antivirus, only use 1 though 4. Antispyware Windows Defender, Spybot, Adaware, and HJT 5. Firewall - Turn on the Windows Firewall, if you don't all ready get a router this is the best form of firewall because it is hardware and can not be turned off by viruses like software firewalls can 6. Run as a limited user day to day 7. Use 1E7 or Firefox don't use IE6 or lower If you follow these rules you won't ever get a virus or anything.
The only program I've used that actually got rid of spyware was webroot spyware sweeper, but my computer wasn't as bad as what you got. I only recommend it because it worked for me, but it might or might not work for you. At least try the demo to see if it finds anything. I tried all the free antispyware tools, but they couldn't get rid of everything. If you do fix it, make sure you download "returnil" and use that everytime you surf the internet. It's the best antispyware program out there. I surf anywhere I want with no problems. http://www.majorgeeks.com/Returnil_Virtual_System_Personal_Edition_d5702.html
