Your privacy is at risk

[Walliams]

There is a message on my computer saying 'Your privacy is at risk' and advising me to download a programme to remove it.

Is this some type of virus and if so could anyone advise a safe free download to remove it.

All help appreciated

 

[DrMoriarty]

I'd recommend instead trying some of the adware/spyware removal programs listed in the key post: helpful links for a clean PC.

 

[jhegarty]

There is a message on my computer saying 'Your privacy is at risk' and advising me to download a programme to remove it.

Is this some type of virus and if so could anyone advise a safe free download to remove it.

All help appreciated

that pop-up appears on web page as an ad, its nothing to do with your pc.....think of like an ad in a paper saying "you could have aids, pay €500 for our test now"....

 

[ClubMan]

Make sure to use IE7 or Firefox or some other browser with a built-in or add-on popup blocker. And never click on or open content that you are not 100% certain is trustworthy.

 

[Walliams]

Thanks guys downloaded free version of ad-aware annd that sorted it.
Cheers

 

[Walliams]

I'm afraid I spoke too soon Your privacy is at risk is back along with secure pc cleaner and this time ad-aware is not getting rid of them. Do I need to get an IT person in at this stage. notice also task manager is disabled.

 

[Panacea]

Download and install a copy of Hijack This which generally sorts out any similar problems I have experienced. The software also includes information about where you can post the output if you are not familiar with what should and shouldnt be there before you remove anything.