I think one possible reason the rootkit is blocking the ads using the Hosts file is that the ads may promote anti-virus software they don’t want the victim to visit.
Use All these 3 Since Not One Of These Can Remove Every Single Spyware. Use Windows Defender As It offers Real TIme Protection, And AVG ANd Ad-Aware As They Can Detect The Malware That Windows Defender has Missed.
Also Consider Installing A Firewall.
It helps Blocks Intruders Who Want To Access Your Computer.
Here's A Free One.
COMODO Firewall Pro:
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
It's The Best. All Top Contributors Recommend It.
I would suggest AVG 8.0 Free Edition. Although it is free, it has powerful detection system-include Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, E-Mail Scanner, Link Scanner and Resident Shield. It is just like an all in one pack which provides full protection for free. A new system tool, the Anti-Hacker will be installed for AVG Internet Security which only costs a little. Most of all, this pack does not slow down the computer. It even check websites link before you can even click it and inform whether that website contains any viruses or spywares. Suspected websites will have an X sign beside it. Besides, installing it will automatically install the AVG toolbar where you can easily search results which are totally safer than other search engines.
You should get a Internet Security Suite. It will cover all your needs. Anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a firewall. Kaspersky Internet Security or Norton Internet Security are good picks. If you go with Kaspersky you should also get WOT (web of Trust) That way you will know if a site has a bad rating and can stay off of it. Norton has a web rating tool. You should understand this, many users who post here everyday have good security programs and still get infected. You need to take some care when on the internet. Don't click on pop ups, don't keep going to bad web sites, Only download from trusted sites. Don't and this is a big Don't. Don't use P2P file sharing. What many users don't understand is, it's not what security software you have, it's about using your head. If you really want to keep your computer malware free, spend 20 minutes learning how malware gets on a computer. Then you will know how to protect your computer.
You have mentioned the term "Free", so I know my suggestions won't be the best, but they sure are a lot good.
Meaning security, you will need all kinds of security functions. Note: I will mention just all of the free items here.
First of all, you will need to check for things that make internet browsing unsecure. Don't worry, I will suggest you ways for which you don't have to pay a penny !!!
Get an antivirus: – Proactive defense against malware
[AVG Free]
http://free.avg.com/
[Avast Free]
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...
Get a antispyware: – Proactive defense against malwares
[Spybot Search and Destroy]
http://www.safer-networking.org/
[Malwarebytes AntiMalware]
http://www.google.com.np/url?q=http://ww...
Get a good firewall: Blocks incoming/outgoing connections
[Comodo Firewall Pro]
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
[Zonealarm Free]
http://www.zonealarm.com/
Get a popup blocker: Blocks unwanted popups
[Google Toolbar with PopUp Blocker]
Internet Explorer – http://www.download.com/Google-Toolbar-f...
Firefox – http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/tool...
Get a Privacy Cleaner: Removes tracking cookies and history
[Advanced SystemCare]
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Syste...
[Ccleaner]
http://www.ccleaner.com/
I guess now you have all the security features needed for a safe computing.
August 4th, 2009 - 12:11
I think one possible reason the rootkit is blocking the ads using the Hosts file is that the ads may promote anti-virus software they don’t want the victim to visit.
August 4th, 2009 - 12:14
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August 4th, 2009 - 12:35
Here Is A List Of Some Free Anti-Viruses.
I've Listed The Name, Download Link And Detection Rate To Make
Your Life Easier.
Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic:
http://free-av.com/
94.26% Detection rate
avast! Home Edition:
http://avast.com/eng/download-avast-home...
87.46% Detection Rate
AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-pr...
82.82%% Detection Rate
For Anti-Malware Protection, Use These 3 Anti-Spyware.
Windows Defender:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...
AVG Anti-Spyware:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-pr...
Ad-Aware 2007:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-100459...
Use All these 3 Since Not One Of These Can Remove Every Single Spyware. Use Windows Defender As It offers Real TIme Protection, And AVG ANd Ad-Aware As They Can Detect The Malware That Windows Defender has Missed.
Also Consider Installing A Firewall.
It helps Blocks Intruders Who Want To Access Your Computer.
Here's A Free One.
COMODO Firewall Pro:
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
It's The Best. All Top Contributors Recommend It.
August 4th, 2009 - 12:44
August 4th, 2009 - 18:36
lol virtual basic has been grate value to me for it projects
August 4th, 2009 - 19:16
the hole same thing happent to my pc i got crashes all the time cyz of kaspersky
August 4th, 2009 - 20:17
I would suggest AVG 8.0 Free Edition. Although it is free, it has powerful detection system-include Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, E-Mail Scanner, Link Scanner and Resident Shield. It is just like an all in one pack which provides full protection for free. A new system tool, the Anti-Hacker will be installed for AVG Internet Security which only costs a little. Most of all, this pack does not slow down the computer. It even check websites link before you can even click it and inform whether that website contains any viruses or spywares. Suspected websites will have an X sign beside it. Besides, installing it will automatically install the AVG toolbar where you can easily search results which are totally safer than other search engines.
In Your Service,
Richard
August 5th, 2009 - 01:58
McAfee since Norton sucks as you can see since it didn't even stop what you got.
August 5th, 2009 - 04:13
AVG, No. 1! The others, last place!
August 5th, 2009 - 04:29
You should get a Internet Security Suite. It will cover all your needs. Anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a firewall. Kaspersky Internet Security or Norton Internet Security are good picks. If you go with Kaspersky you should also get WOT (web of Trust) That way you will know if a site has a bad rating and can stay off of it. Norton has a web rating tool. You should understand this, many users who post here everyday have good security programs and still get infected. You need to take some care when on the internet. Don't click on pop ups, don't keep going to bad web sites, Only download from trusted sites. Don't and this is a big Don't. Don't use P2P file sharing. What many users don't understand is, it's not what security software you have, it's about using your head. If you really want to keep your computer malware free, spend 20 minutes learning how malware gets on a computer. Then you will know how to protect your computer.
August 5th, 2009 - 09:30
August 5th, 2009 - 11:58
NO….. there is no difference in security software..
GOOD LUCK !!!
August 6th, 2009 - 12:25
and it stopped working cuz of roblox aswel
August 6th, 2009 - 14:24
You have mentioned the term "Free", so I know my suggestions won't be the best, but they sure are a lot good.
Meaning security, you will need all kinds of security functions. Note: I will mention just all of the free items here.
First of all, you will need to check for things that make internet browsing unsecure. Don't worry, I will suggest you ways for which you don't have to pay a penny !!!
Get an antivirus: – Proactive defense against malware
[AVG Free]
http://free.avg.com/
[Avast Free]
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...
Get a antispyware: – Proactive defense against malwares
[Spybot Search and Destroy]
http://www.safer-networking.org/
[Malwarebytes AntiMalware]
http://www.google.com.np/url?q=http://ww...
Get a good firewall: Blocks incoming/outgoing connections
[Comodo Firewall Pro]
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
[Zonealarm Free]
http://www.zonealarm.com/
Get a popup blocker: Blocks unwanted popups
[Google Toolbar with PopUp Blocker]
Internet Explorer – http://www.download.com/Google-Toolbar-f...
Firefox – http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/tool...
Get a Privacy Cleaner: Removes tracking cookies and history
[Advanced SystemCare]
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Syste...
[Ccleaner]
http://www.ccleaner.com/
I guess now you have all the security features needed for a safe computing.
Cheers !!!
August 6th, 2009 - 14:41
lol thats wat i got
August 6th, 2009 - 21:19
My friend uses mac 100pct doesnt use virus protection nor does he get viruses… so if you don't find anything dont panic
August 7th, 2009 - 13:56
OMG MY SCARY
August 7th, 2009 - 19:19
Last year my dad downloaded a Kaspersky trail
then his computer stoped worked properley so he re-installed his OS.