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2010-02-04
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We get a lot of these at work. The best way would be to boot to safe mode and do it manually, but, if you're lazy:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (free version)
http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (free version)
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2010-02-04
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I googled it, and understand the instructions. I think I may go that route. Problems is there is quite a lot of this kind of "so-called" instructions, and I just do not know which to trust. I see malwarebyte quite alot, I think they are legitimate, right? Thanks for the quick answer. I know save mode, you happened to know how to do it manually? Search all internet secrity related files and kill them? I know some regedit too, if it is requires. I need some instructions 
bun
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2010-02-04
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@ Ireland
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2010-02-04
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I might instead recommend you use a BOOT CD (so you don't EVEN boot the infected hard drive at all) to run a Linux based antivirus to cleanup your system. I recommend using a clean system to download System Rescue CD (http://www.sysresccd.org/Download) and to burn it to a CD (not DVD). Then be sure to print the instructions for how to run the antivirus (http://www.sysresccd.org/Sysresccd-m...Clam_AntiVirus). There's actually a mega-ton of useful tools on that CD that could be helpful for a myriad of x86 32-bit or 64-bit computer problems no matter what operating system your computer is running.
THEN... be sure to install a strong antivirus (I recommend using Avast (www.avast.com) since it's free for individuals and seem to be spot-on much more reliable than the entirely unreliable stuff from McAfee and Norton). F-Secure (http://www.f-secure.com) also seems to be a strong favorite.
Good luck!
THEN... be sure to install a strong antivirus (I recommend using Avast (www.avast.com) since it's free for individuals and seem to be spot-on much more reliable than the entirely unreliable stuff from McAfee and Norton). F-Secure (http://www.f-secure.com) also seems to be a strong favorite.
Good luck!
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2010-02-05
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I do have a linus boot finger and I use it all the time. But I do not know of any Linux based avirus software, I will look around. I thought about this route before making the 1st post, but have not faintest idea how to proceed, I am glad you encourage me in the direction, I may give it a shot. How do I choose which way to go, based on success rate (what I thought would be) and shortest amt of f**&(^%( time I am wasted. Am I upset? VERY! I have to say it one more time, writing virus program and leak out to the net is like putting poison into well water. They should be looked at as the same.
bun
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2010-02-05
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@ Montreal, Canada
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Originally Posted by bunanson
For a linux antivirus, use clamav. But first, can you boot fine into safe mode (Pressing F8 right before windows xp logo shows, then choosing safe mode). If you do, can you run a .exe file inside safe mode or is the virus prohibiting you there too?
I do have a linus boot finger and I use it all the time. But I do not know of any Linux based avirus software, I will look around. I thought about this route before making the 1st post, but have not faintest idea how to proceed, I am glad you encourage me in the direction, I may give it a shot. How do I choose which way to go, based on success rate (what I thought would be) and shortest amt of f**&(^%( time I am wasted. Am I upset? VERY! I have to say it one more time, writing virus program and leak out to the net is like putting poison into well water. They should be looked at as the same.
bun
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2010-02-05
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Originally Posted by born2wonder
no .exe file, no task manager window (to turn off the virus process), no DOS window either.
For a linux antivirus, use clamav. But first, can you boot fine into safe mode (Pressing F8 right before windows xp logo shows, then choosing safe mode). If you do, can you run a .exe file inside safe mode or is the virus prohibiting you there too?
Shaq
I just finished backing everything, will need to do something to reclaim my wife's computer...
still upset about the time lost.bun
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2010-02-05
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I highly recommend you to use Kaspersky Internet Security 2010... The program is light on resources and is VERY powerful.. I've been using Kaspersky since like 2006 and haven't had any spywares/malwares/viruses... etc on any of our computers at home (We have 7)... Check them out: http://www.kaspersky.com You can also download 30-day free trial!
I recommended this to many people and they are all happy.. so I hope I have helped you out here too..
Last edited by bandora; 2010-02-05 at 02:40.
I recommended this to many people and they are all happy.. so I hope I have helped you out here too..
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Last edited by bandora; 2010-02-05 at 02:40.
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2010-02-05
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Just seeing the title 'internet security 2010' make my sphincter tone tight. But thanks for the recommendation....
bun
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Just my last straw before kneel down in front of a virus. i really think a virus attack is very similar to being rape, somebody overpower you with whatever they have, in this situation, their computer skill.
Oh sure, it is running winXP Home edition sp3
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Last edited by bunanson; 2010-02-04 at 23:42.