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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 11:51 |
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I have these sick arse viruses on my computer...I think one is Trojan but I don't know what version. All I know is it keeps sending me fake window alerts telling me I have a spyware infection and trying to scan my files.
I also had it setting up its own account in my control panel 
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 12:40 |
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BlackBeauty wrote: I have these sick arse viruses on my computer...I think one is Trojan but I don't know what version. All I know is it keeps sending me fake window alerts telling me I have a spyware infection and trying to scan my files.
I also had it setting up its own account in my control panel
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Try the 3 steps below, the Microsoft spyware checker will detect all spyware, also adaware is another reputable spyware detector software.
Step 1
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ << adaware program
Step 2
Nod32 is the best anti virus programme… run this to detect virii and Trojans. http://www.nod32.com/download/index.php << download this virus checker (NOD32) its a trial version, but you can use it freely for 30 days to clkean any virii and/or Trojans...
Step 3
After you have cleaned the computer of virii, trojans and spyware, its best to use the Firefox browser to surf the web as its less vunberable to spyware than Internet Explorer... ( http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ )
Last edited on Friday April 14th, 2006 12:58 by Miss Nellia
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 12:59 |
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do a search for "google pack"
all the above software in one quick easy download from google
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:02 |
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Are these things free?
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:05 |
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Norton in 'google pack' is the most common anti virus programme BUT it is bulky in terms of file size and memory usage and therefore slows down the computer... so it is advisable to use the NOD32 anti virus programme mentioned above.
up to you.....
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:07 |
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Yes they are free...
you can do as th above poster states just dont take the Norton from the google pack if you dont want it...
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:08 |
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whooops..
would also reccomend AVG antivirus its free and small..
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:10 |
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BlackBeauty wrote: Are these things free?
- Mircosoft windows defender anti spyware software is free.
- Adaware is free
-NOD32 is a 30day free trial, but is long enough to clean the computer, if you want on going virii/trojan protection then you will have to pay a subcription.
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:19 |
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My mum discovered what the virus is in the early hours of this morning (it's a hidden file) and she said it is an adaware file. So I don't get downloading the adaware thingy.
I will try the goggle pack or the other one you mentioned Miss N.
Thanks guys...I hope it works, because it is messing up my laptop.
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 13:39 |
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No probs...BB
Adaware is an anti spyware programme, most businesses use it because it's very good, can't possibly be an authentic adaware programme..... anyway try the google pack, failing that the Microsoft defender is also has a good rep for it's effectiveness.
Good luck
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 15:04 |
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I would say MS defender and CA Associates AV program which is suprisingly light. I have not been infected in a while (knock on wood)
Also BB, make sure your firewall is up as well. Somethings do transfer themselves to you via open ports.
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 15:30 |
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BlackBeauty wrote: My mum discovered what the virus is in the early hours of this morning (it's a hidden file) and she said it is an adaware file. So I don't get downloading the adaware thingy.
I will try the goggle pack or the other one you mentioned Miss N.
Thanks guys...I hope it works, because it is messing up my laptop.
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Might be an ad-ware file, as opposed to an Adaware which is a program worth having as others have said. Adware is a variant of spyware.
Definite votes also for Firefox as a browser, and AVG Free version anti-virus along with other programs mentioned. Have also found the ZoneAlarm free firewall very effective (the full version is excellent - £40 but worth having).
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Posted: Friday April 14th, 2006 17:05 |
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I tried the N32 thing and the virus is still there...ermm I think it may have messed up some files on my hard drive.
I am going to try the google pack a little later...I am worn out-I feel like a bloody ghostbuster!
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Posted: Saturday April 15th, 2006 18:30 |
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nuke your system and re-install...
just back up all your good sh*t before you do it
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Posted: Saturday April 15th, 2006 18:42 |
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Black_power wrote: nuke your system and re-install...
just back up all your good sh*t before you do it
Thanks for telling me about the google pack BP-it sorted out the virus asap  . Anymore provs I'll be coming to you so be prepared
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Posted: Saturday April 15th, 2006 18:45 |
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No problem
glad I could be of help
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Posted: Sunday April 16th, 2006 00:43 |
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I am sick of this sh!t.
My main machine is off line, UNPLUGGED from the network. It is 2.7 GHz, 1 Gig of RAM, 120 Gig SATA with dual boot of Win2K and SUSE 10. I use an old clunker to cruise the net now, 1.3 GHz, 256 Meg, and 10 Gig + 15 Gig IDE drives. If it gets annoyingly infected I can low level format the hard drives if I have to. I am not putting anything important on here, it is primarily for net cruising. I've got a KVM switch to switch the keyboard and mouse between the two machines and it can handle two more. LOL And the 1.3 GHz makes less noise and must use less power.
Keeping up with virus software on top of the stuff I am actually interested in is a pain. To hell with it. I bet an old used computer costs less than some of this anti-virus software.
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Posted: Sunday April 16th, 2006 13:02 |
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umbrarchist wrote: I am sick of this sh!t.
My main machine is off line, UNPLUGGED from the network. It is 2.7 GHz, 1 Gig of RAM, 120 Gig SATA with dual boot of Win2K and SUSE 10. I use an old clunker to cruise the net now, 1.3 GHz, 256 Meg, and 10 Gig + 15 Gig IDE drives. If it gets annoyingly infected I can low level format the hard drives if I have to. I am not putting anything important on here, it is primarily for net cruising. I've got a KVM switch to switch the keyboard and mouse between the two machines and it can handle two more. LOL And the 1.3 GHz makes less noise and must use less power.
Keeping up with virus software on top of the stuff I am actually interested in is a pain. To hell with it. I bet an old used computer costs less than some of this anti-virus software.
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that's true
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Posted: Tuesday April 18th, 2006 12:45 |
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LOL.... I hear the above, that's why I run Linux dual boot to help with the nonsense of windows.
Nod32 I use myself is good, A friend of mine needed help with a virus, man told me A virus, when I get there to look at his box, I found Limewire hidden directories where it was storing files and virtually every file was infected......I'm talking over 400 files and a lot of my time, I wasn't happy at all.....A virus...vex!!
I got rid of all his Limewire nonsense(copyright people should be happy) And told him don't use stuff he doesn't know how to use properly. Nod32 got rid of his problems.
Also get rid of internet explorer, the amount rubbish that tags onto that browser is just a joke.
Don't use online webscanners for adware/malware, because these have found out to be trojans themselves, only they tell you-that you have a problem and for so x amount they can remove it, this will stay on your computer causing you all sorts until you pay, like a mafia trojan.
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