Computer Virus Removal| Malware Removal | Spyware Removal

Malware - Virus - Spyware Removal - All 50 States - Call Toll Free 205-427-4368

Malware - Virus - Spyware Removal - Call Toll Free 205-427-4368

The number of computer viruses, computer malware, and computer malware is increasing every year. If your computer is running slowly, displaying popup ads or just acting strangely, you probably have some form of malware, spyware, or virus. Simply installing an anti virus, anti-malware, or anti-spyware program after the fact will not fix the problem because malware, spyware, and viruses will prevent antivirus programs from removing it. Fantasktek Computer Solutions  uses specially developed in-house utilities to remove the virus, spyware  or malware and get your computer running smoothly. With our in-house utilities we can often remove malware, spyware or virus without needing to perform a fresh installation of windows. This saves you from reinstalling all your applications. Once the malware, spyware or virus is removed and your computer is repaired we install anti-malware, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect your computer from future infection.

Malware/Spyware and Viruses - a multi-billion dollar industry

Malware, spyware and viruses originated from programmers that wanted to make a name for themselves in the community by exploiting operating system security holes. Around 2002 malware, spyware and viruses started coming from criminal organizations and has become a multi-billion dollar industry funded by stealing your personal information, trade secrets, and banking information.

How was I infected?

Malware, spyware or viruses can come from many sources including malicious banner ads, spam, infected websites, or "free" applications. Lately I’ve noticed rise in fraudulent Anti Virus programs such as XP Anti virus 2008/2009, MS Anti virus, and AntiSpyware 2008. These fake anti virus programs are frequently downloaded from ad banners claiming to remove nonexistent malware from your computer. Once downloaded it will often hijack the computer and force the user to enter their credit card information.

Malware - Virus - Spyware  Removal - All 50 States - Call Toll Free 205-427-4368

Most malware, spyware or virus programs are designed to be hard to remove. Malware, spyware and viruses often embed themselves in windows, hiding their files or modifying system files with their own code. This makes them very hard for the average user to remove; special utilities are often required which can unmask the virus, spyware or malware allowing for their deletion. Many companies prefer to wipe your computer then remove the malware or virus, we see it differently. Through years of experience we can remove the malware or virus without destroying your data.

Your data is important; wiping your computer is always a last resort.

Malware, Spyware and Virus Symptoms:

• Crashes – Applications frequently crash or windows won't boot.
• Slow – The computer unexpectedly slows to a crawl.
• Pop Ups – Popup advertisements or messages from untrusted programs asking for personal information.

Types of Malware and Viruses and Spyware:

• Adware – Downloads or displays pop up ads.
• Spyware – Monitors keystrokes and websites to steal your personal information.
• Fraudware – A fake application (ie: Virus Scanner or codec) that is malicious.
• Rootkit – A hard to detect program which gives the attacker access to your computer.
• Trojan – Installs additional malware in the background.
• Computer Virus – A program that replicates to infect other computers.