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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #30 on: February 24, 2008, 03:29:54 PM »
Try Avast, a free antivirus that is pretty good in my experience

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2008, 05:17:39 PM »
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I tried to get the AVG Anti-Virus and it told me...

"Another anti-virus/security product is currently installed on this computer. It's not advisable to have more than one anti-virus running on the same computer"

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That seems weird to me... I don't know why it wouldn't be advisable.
they just dont want you to use other shit

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #32 on: February 24, 2008, 10:36:18 PM »
buy a mac.

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #33 on: February 24, 2008, 11:10:05 PM »
I wish I could afford a new pc right now...



I guess I'm fucked. I Scanned it again and deleted everything bad, restarted my computer...
I had created a new user in windows, never signed in... now I can only sign in with that one.

All my settings are gone, my shortcuts too.

This sucks.

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #34 on: February 24, 2008, 11:21:32 PM »
If you can't access your old stuff then I guess you may as well reformat. Or seek out the help somebody who works with computers for a living, if possible.

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #35 on: February 24, 2008, 11:23:36 PM »
I appreciate the help, thanks.

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #36 on: February 25, 2008, 07:43:48 PM »
I think it's all worked out... I got Spybot Search and Destroy and I've having no problems since...



Thanks everyone!

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #37 on: February 25, 2008, 09:44:56 PM »
Do a system restore to a day your computer didn't have the virus... like the day before you got it if you remember. this worked for my virus and it completely got rid of it without having to reformat your computer.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx

Edit: just realised you got it fixed. but if it ever turns up again, this was a simple solution for me. although it might not work if you saved stuff on your comp since u got the virus cause doing a system restore might get rid of some newly saved files.
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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #38 on: April 25, 2008, 07:24:33 AM »
I know you say you've fixed the problem,  but to avoid it from happening again, or if it happens again, I would suggest the following:

What browser are you using? If you are using Internet Explorer, I would say stop. Use Firefox. Mozilla, or Opera browsers. The newest I.E. is better than past versions, but I would still suggest Firefox or one of the others before IE.

The best thing to do would probably be for you to back up your important files, like whatever music, video, images, or anything else you don't want to lose, put those files on an external hard drive or burn them to disc and then reinstall your operating system.

You could also consider installing a Linux operating system. Ubuntu is one of the easier ones for people unfamiliar with Linux. You probably don't want to or have time to fuck with Linux though. If you do , look into it. You won't get bullshit pop-ups. That is jsut the beginning though, Linux systems give you much more control, if you are willing to learn how they work.

Avoid shady warez sites and shadier porn sites. Don't just blindly install any download you are offered, this often leads to more problems.

Or you could just buy a Mac.

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #39 on: April 27, 2008, 11:08:02 AM »
Man, I'm glad you didn't reformat... I just caught this thread.

I definitely agree about your web browser (and anyone else on Windows), Mozilla Firefox has a much smaller risk of getting exploited by malware, adware, or whateverware. Opera is super good too, but if you're used to IE, Firefox might be less of a transition for you.

Anyway, keep AVG as your antivirus software, and keep both Spybot and Adaware. Just make sure to update each program before running a scan (they'll tell you when they want to be updated).

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #40 on: April 27, 2008, 07:32:47 PM »
Spybot and Crap Cleaner are the only two PC programs you need.

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« Reply #41 on: April 27, 2008, 08:17:15 PM »
buy a mac!

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #42 on: April 28, 2008, 08:03:14 AM »
One last thing, next time you run Spybot or AVG Free, run them in Safe Mode. It helps clean out some bugs that run as active processes (that refuse to be turned off or deleted while in use).

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #43 on: April 29, 2008, 11:26:43 PM »
http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php

http://www.eset.com/

take a look at nod 32.

don't know nod myself yet though

hope it helps

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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #44 on: April 30, 2008, 03:06:10 AM »
Enjoy unlimited free software & greater performance as you virus-proof your computer:

http://www.linuxmint.com

n00b friendly!
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Re: I think I got a virus... On my...
« Reply #45 on: May 01, 2008, 10:06:51 PM »
buy a mac!

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