"Affiliate Target"; Horrible Computer Virus?

I had this horrible adware virus install itself on my computer. I got it off with the Spyware Doctor program, but I was just curious if anyone else had ever heard of it.

It was called Affiliate Target; every 30 seconds or so, I would get a popup that would be followed by redirecting me to an advertisement site. I couldn't avoid being redirected because it would temporarily disable my back button. It constantly froze up my computer as well.

Does anyone know anything about this, especially where it comes from? I'm not sure how I originally got it on my computer, and I really don't want to get it again.

"Affiliate Target"; Horrible Computer Virus?antispyware

Hello...

The fact that Spyware Doctor got rid of it means that yes, others have had this bit of adware.

You can learn alot about this this type of problem at castlecops.com

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Remov...

affiliatetarget can come with toolbars (esp hotbar) and with items like wild tangent.

I would go throught the steps with castelcops to the point that someone will look at a HiJackThis log for you and they will assist you in getting rid of EVERYTHING.

"Affiliate Target"; Horrible Computer Virus?best antivirus software

I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at

http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
This site here has some good tips and info on how to avoid crap

like this.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridof...