How to Blitz Viruses and Spyware for Free
Ember - Awww! We'll make a geek out of you yet! I really don't know what I'm doing with a Mac though, but we have Alex for things like that. As for PCs, I'm with the Hacker Ethic on this one - always yield to the hands on imperative.
Spirit of RS - You're very welcome. The 2010 virus was a complete git, when it took hold. I had to clear that off three different computers, belonging to various family members and friends of the family. Each time, I turned up feeling blase, as I knew how to remove it, only to discover that it had mutated yet again! Well done you in finally kicking it into touch.
Google pathologically tracks its users. Are you using Chrome? If so, then you have no way of turning that off either.
I'm currently on a friend's computer running Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. It's picked up six critical insertions. Before that SuperAnti-Spyware had removed 135 pieces of spy and malware.
I hope that it does help folk. :D
JoHarrington, Jun 24, 2012