All your PC problems, Volume 2

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 00:53

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Originally Posted by ZIDANE

You have mentioned pretty much all the ones I have ever relied on. Apart from an adaware program and ccleaner to err clean temp files and the registry out.

Do you know what the virus name is? Or the files that are infected... Or the program that gave you it... Try searching for them in google somebody must have had the same problem as you before. Uninstall the program anyway.

Infact just noticed you gave the name...

http://removal-tool.blogspot.com/200...ption-and.html

http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/showthread.php?t=221286

The second one might be a good one to read.

Thanks I'll have a look.

Dippersripper · 10th August 2008, 00:54

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Originally Posted by rufus diabolus

Strange, it isn't letting me access that on my computer, but I can from my laptop, can the virus block it?

Yes, you should not have installed that antivirus 2008 software. It is most likely spyware itself. Reboot in safe mode with networking and install a popular antivirus like AVG or antivir.

ZIDANE · 10th August 2008, 01:00

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Just a quick follow-up on this. After trying various suggestions I have basically given up on trying a fix myself and have taken my box to the pros from Dover (my company's IT group).

After booting up the comment I received back from IT was that my computer was one sick puppy. Current plan is to save off all data files (after thorough scan/cleaning), nuke the hard drive and reload.

Not a perfect solution as I am certain to loose some data files and I will still need to reload programs that weren't installed by Dell.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

The end of the second link I gave.

Good luck.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Yes, you should not have installed that antivirus 2008 software. It is most likely spyware itself. Reboot in safe mode with networking and install a popular antivirus like AVG or antivir.

Thanks, I already used AVG and it didn't fix the problem.

It doesn't look good after reading that forum, If I re-format the hard drive will the virus be gone? I can save all my file's and download most of my programs.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIDANE

The end of the second link I gave.

Good luck.

Yeah I read that

ZIDANE · 10th August 2008, 01:03

If you can save the data and do a clean re-install with minimum fuss it is by far the best thing to do.

The virus won't come back unless you copy over any infected files or install that program again.

Make sure you have security programs set up straight away if you do.

Shotgun raisin · 10th August 2008, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rufus diabolus

Strange, it isn't letting me access that on my computer, but I can from my laptop, can the virus block it?

Possibly, if it's got into your hosts file or firewall.

Here are the instructions and an alternative download link.

Automated Removal Instructions for XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

1. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix.

2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, or MBAM, from the following location and save it to your desktop:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Download Link

3. Once downloaded, close all programs and Windows on your computer, including this one.

4. Double-click on the icon on your desktop named Download_mbam-setup.exe. This will start the installation of MBAM onto your computer.

5. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware checked. Then click on the Finish button.

6. MBAM will now automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program before performing a scan. As MBAM will automatically update itself after the install, you can press the OK button to close that box and you will now be at the main program as shown below.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Screen

7. On the Scanner tab, make sure the the Perform quick scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus related files.

8. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while, so we suggest you go and do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan. When MBAM is scanning it will look like the image below.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Scanning Screen

9. When the scan is finished a message box will appear as shown in the image below.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Scan Finished Screen

You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus removal process.

10. You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.

11. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below.

MalwareBytes Scan Results

You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine.

12. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.

13. You can now exit the MBAM program.

VidaRed · 10th August 2008, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Yes, you should not have installed that antivirus 2008 software. It is most likely spyware itself. Reboot in safe mode with networking and install a popular antivirus like AVG or antivir.

i was going to say that.

backup your imp documents on a flash drive or a cd and format your hard drive and reinstall windows again.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun raisin

Possibly, if it's got into your hosts file or firewall.

Here are the instructions and an alternative download link.

Automated Removal Instructions for XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:

1. Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that is open later in the fix.

2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, or MBAM, from the following location and save it to your desktop:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Download Link

3. Once downloaded, close all programs and Windows on your computer, including this one.

4. Double-click on the icon on your desktop named Download_mbam-setup.exe. This will start the installation of MBAM onto your computer.

5. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure you leave both the Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware checked. Then click on the Finish button.

6. MBAM will now automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program before performing a scan. As MBAM will automatically update itself after the install, you can press the OK button to close that box and you will now be at the main program as shown below.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Screen

7. On the Scanner tab, make sure the the Perform quick scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus related files.

8. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while, so we suggest you go and do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan. When MBAM is scanning it will look like the image below.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Scanning Screen

9. When the scan is finished a message box will appear as shown in the image below.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Scan Finished Screen

You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the XP Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2009, and XPAntivirus removal process.

10. You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.

11. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below.

MalwareBytes Scan Results

You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine.

12. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.

13. You can now exit the MBAM program.

Thanks, i'll have a crack at that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIDANE

If you can save the data and do a clean re-install with minimum fuss it is by far the best thing to do.
The virus won't come back unless you copy over any infected files or install that program again.

Make sure you have security programs set up straight away if you do.

Cheers, I'll do this if shotgun’s instructions don’t get rid of it. It is a bit of a pain but I probably could have had it pretty much restored to it's previous state in the time I've already wasted on it.

Dippersripper · 10th August 2008, 01:18

Reformatting windows is never the best option. You have to install all the software and drivers again which is a painful process. Try rebooting to safe mode and scan your computer for spyware/adware/viruses

Shotgun raisin · 10th August 2008, 01:19

This infected a friend's PC and I'm sure I got rid of it for him with something fairly basic like Spyware Terminator or Spybot.

Anyways, good luck.

Shotgun raisin · 10th August 2008, 01:20

On a proseletyzing note, there are no real world viruses in Linux.

Dippersripper · 10th August 2008, 01:22

Yes and you can do everything you can do with windows and more(almost)

Shotgun raisin · 10th August 2008, 01:24

My current install of Ubuntu is capable of giving blowjobs.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:24

Bollocks, my internet access is pretty much fucked, how do I restart in safe mode?

ZIDANE · 10th August 2008, 01:25

Shotgun

Err try hitting SHIFT-F5 or F7 or F8 a load of times when your computer is loading up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

Reformatting windows is never the best option. You have to install all the software and drivers again which is a painful process. Try rebooting to safe mode and scan your computer for spyware/adware/viruses

That's why I included 'if you can do it with minimum fuss'...

Personally, I would try and get rid of it for a little while longer but patience grows thin when dealing with a bastard virus. A fresh start at that point seems a much simpler option.

Shotgun raisin · 10th August 2008, 01:25

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Originally Posted by rufus diabolus

Bollocks, my internet access is pretty much fucked, how do I restart in safe mode?

Press F8 as you're booting.

Try downloading in a differet browser first though.

Dippersripper · 10th August 2008, 01:27

Man I really miss scanning for viruses/spyware and updating database everyday.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun raisin

On a proseletyzing note, there are no real world viruses in Linux.

I have no idea what proseletyzing means, but message received and I might take your advice, I've had far too many problems with windows which apparently I wouldn't have had with Linux.

Dippersripper · 10th August 2008, 01:30

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Originally Posted by rufus diabolus

I have no idea what proseletyzing means, but message received and I might take your advice, I've had far too many problems with windows which apparently I wouldn't have had with Linux.

If you decide to switch to ubuntu, please remember that it looks/works completely different from windows and there is a learning curve. It will take a month or two to get used to it, then you'll be flying with better security, usability and eye candy.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:39

This is the same desktop wallpaper I'm getting

Scary stuff.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 01:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

If you decide to switch to ubuntu, please remember that it looks/works completely different from windows and there is a learning curve. It will take a month or two to get used to it, then you'll be flying with better security, usability and eye candy.

Will do, it will be worth it to get rid of all this bollocks.

Dippersripper · 10th August 2008, 01:40

In the safe mode? Go on and install the antivirus software

Shotgun raisin · 10th August 2008, 01:49

http://forums.techguy.org/malware-re...e-spyware.html

This bloke seems to have had the same problem as you, and found a solution.

VidaRed · 10th August 2008, 02:00

looks like you've been trying to download "rare" porn from vague websites

VidaRed · 10th August 2008, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippersripper

If you decide to switch to ubuntu, please remember that it looks/works completely different from windows and there is a learning curve. It will take a month or two to get used to it, then you'll be flying with better security, usability and eye candy.

another fucking myth

no one gives a flying fuck about ubuntu so no hacker wants to create viruses for it as only gimps use it.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by VidaRed

looks like you've been trying to download "rare" porn from vague websites

You got me.

rufus diabolus · 10th August 2008, 02:03

By the way, should I be changing all my passwords now?

10th August 2008, 01:03	#886 (permalink)
ZIDANE First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: "..undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation." Zizou on Scholes Posts: 5,385	If you can save the data and do a clean re-install with minimum fuss it is by far the best thing to do. The virus won't come back unless you copy over any infected files or install that program again. Make sure you have security programs set up straight away if you do.

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything Posts: 9,988	Reformatting windows is never the best option. You have to install all the software and drivers again which is a painful process. Try rebooting to safe mode and scan your computer for spyware/adware/viruses

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Shotgun raisin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the path of the Mean Posts: 2,664	This infected a friend's PC and I'm sure I got rid of it for him with something fairly basic like Spyware Terminator or Spybot. Anyways, good luck.

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Shotgun raisin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the path of the Mean Posts: 2,664	On a proseletyzing note, there are no real world viruses in Linux.

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything Posts: 9,988	Yes and you can do everything you can do with windows and more(almost)

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Shotgun raisin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the path of the Mean Posts: 2,664	My current install of Ubuntu is capable of giving blowjobs.

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rufus diabolus Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: "You know what? big fuck you on your face........ you are a wanker/CUNT!!!! why are you acting like a king! who da heck are you?????????????????" Posts: 3,744	Bollocks, my internet access is pretty much fucked, how do I restart in safe mode?

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything Posts: 9,988	Man I really miss scanning for viruses/spyware and updating database everyday.

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rufus diabolus Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: "You know what? big fuck you on your face........ you are a wanker/CUNT!!!! why are you acting like a king! who da heck are you?????????????????" Posts: 3,744	This is the same desktop wallpaper I'm getting Scary stuff.

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reason is an excuse for faith. Faith is everything Posts: 9,988	In the safe mode? Go on and install the antivirus software

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Shotgun raisin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the path of the Mean Posts: 2,664	http://forums.techguy.org/malware-re...e-spyware.html This bloke seems to have had the same problem as you, and found a solution.

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rufus diabolus Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: "You know what? big fuck you on your face........ you are a wanker/CUNT!!!! why are you acting like a king! who da heck are you?????????????????" Posts: 3,744	By the way, should I be changing all my passwords now?