Best allround malware/spyware removal process?

Wellsey

Likes Bikes and Dirt
Have a few malware/spyware issues (illitilli for one). Recommendations (other than a complete reload please) welcome!
 

motas

Likes Bikes
Superantispyware and walwarebytes. Both free and have always got rid of mine. Best to use more than one program to double check.
 

mtb101

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download the ISO avg rescue CD. here. using the ISO create the Boot AVG CD (you'll need nero if you have XP or on W7 just right click and use 'Windows Disk Image Burner'. Now use the CD you created to boot your PC and run a full scan, it's the most thorough method to remove any virus/spyware as the CD scans the drive and if you have the network on, update the CD virus definitions first. After that, install Microsoft Security Essentials and run ALL windows updates.
 

Wellsey

Likes Bikes and Dirt
Superantispyware and walwarebytes. Both free and have always got rid of mine. Best to use more than one program to double check.
download the ISO avg rescue CD. here. using the ISO create the Boot AVG CD (you'll need nero if you have XP or on W7 just right click and use 'Windows Disk Image Burner'. Now use the CD you created to boot your PC and run a full scan, it's the most thorough method to remove any virus/spyware as the CD scans the drive and if you have the network on, update the CD virus definitions first. After that, install Microsoft Security Essentials and run ALL windows updates.
Thanks guys, will try mtb101's suggestion; Malwarebytes and Microsoft Security Essentials pick up nothing at the moment.
 

Xavo.au

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google how to boot into safemode for your windows version. Then run antivirus scans.

Should get most of them, but some might still escape - which is why the best way is a reformat or reimage to a time when you're computer isn't infected.

Safemode just allows essential windows operating system files to run, so theoretically the viruses shouldn't be able to run which means that they can get found easier by the antivirus.
 
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