My computer has somehow become part of a spam "BotNet". How do I get rid of this problem?

Every time I connect to the internet spam emails get sent from my computer at a fast and furious rate. Non of the latest antivirus software helps.

How do I break this link with the remote computer using mine to send this spam?

My computer has somehow become part of a spam "BotNet". How do I get rid of this problem?norton antivirus

Run both of these on-line scans. Both are free and excellent at detecting and removing malware free of charge. There is no need to un-install any of your current protections before using these.

1. Scan for virus, worms, dialers, etc. and remove (free online scan, no installed program) with BitDefender's Online Scanner. Press scan online on the left.

http://www.bitdefender.com/

2. Scan for trojans, adware, cookies, and spyware and remove (free online scan, no installed program) with Ewido Online Scanner ( now known as AVG Anti-Spyware). This is NOT the same as AVG Anti-Virus. Press "Scan your computer now online and clean it for free!" on the left.

http://www.ewido.net/en/

These scans will take quite a bit of time. The time is necessary to clean-up an infected computer.

Good luck.

My computer has somehow become part of a spam "BotNet". How do I get rid of this problem?security