virus removal

AntiVir got installed silently in the background of one of my computers last night and I am having huge trouble combating it. I cannot run any programs, I've triyed the SpyDoctor method but I cannot even run SpyDoctor either. I am left with either posting for support or reformatting my Windows...

Windows 7 64bit, homebuilders pack. So I was hit with malware that tried (maybe successfully) to install something malicious on my machine. So as this was happening I killed the internet and rebooted in safe mode. Now I'm sort of new to Windows 7 so maybe I screwed something up. But I wanted...

Folks, OK, I've had enough of things I can't see. How for example, can I find and view all files named "index.dat". If you enter this into the search bar, you won't find any, but I assure you, there are dozens on the typical system. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There're many...

This is a handy tip I found on the MS TechNet forums which I belong to, so I though I might share it. PROBLEM: My computer recently got a virus and I had a great deal of problem getting it off. It prevented me from connecting to the internet. My computer has now been cleared of viruses but...

^^ The title is just so some members don't ignore the post as they see the last post was likely by me, which would usually mean it's me helping someone else.. but either way. I had a real nasty virus a few days back, and ever since I finally got it removed, I've been unable to use the Windows...

I am attempting to clean up a friends HP PC which is running Vista 32 bit SP2. I believe she has contracted a piece of malware by clicking on a photo in facebook (Is this a picture of you?). One of the symptoms is preventing the computer installing updates for Vista and Defender. I have...

Tonight, after unplugging my mouse from the USB port and while re-positioning my laptop, I noticed some pop-ups that suggested I get a higher performance power adapter (my laptop was plugged in and 100% charged). The popup appeared and disappeared 5-6 times, then I noticed the flag in the...

Hi Any advice on how best to remove trojans? BACKGROUND At the bottom right of my Windows7 screen, the Action Center gave me the following alerts: - "Remove the W32/Gaobot.worm.genu - Win32/RBot.3eu!Worm virus" and - "Remove the Trojan.PWS.Legmir.AD / W32.Ahlem.A@mm virus" Strangely the...

My AVG Internet security removed some applications such as Notepad windows media player xps viewer Solitaire game windows media center windows dvd maker display switch remote desktop connection snipping tool k-lite codec pack (media player classic) as it contain a virus now How...

Hi all, I'm totally lost, been trying a few things, but no luck. Windows 7 on my laptop isn't working right. When I run an exe, it says file not found. I've run spybot, avg, Virus Removal Tool, and a few others, its found some objects, and removed, but still not working right. My sound works...

OK. So this will be a very long story so get ready. I had Win7 dual-booted with Vista Ultimate. Please note that them two operating systems did come with the computer. I had to delete my Vista partition because it had a virus. So now I am left with Win7. But now this has a virus. When my comp...

i think i have the hijack virus and i am running windows 7 build 7077 but because i am running this os i cant download anything to get rid of it has anyone had thi prob or know what i can do to fix it Thanks cronic

A buddy of mine asked me to fix his computer. It apparently froze up randomly- it did not matter what he was doing. When I went on his PC, I discovered Antivirus 360 on his computer, along with another fake AV. It took about half an hour to download Malwarebytes anti-malware because the browser...

How many times have I said...DON'T USE TORRENTS. Well, desperate to get the latest build, I found one to be a .rar file which immediately made me suspicious. Another stupid ass thing I did was to not make sure the hashes were identical. There were files called 4thmarch.exe and...

:confused: Operating Systems: Windows Vista and xp prem. Types of computers used: Desktop Computer Number of Windows Vista installations: 1 Manufacturer: Other / Not Listed Make & Model: vista home premium build 6000 Processor: 2.67 Gigahertz Intel core 6700 2 duo, 64 kiobyte memory cache,4096...

It appears that in the past week, my system has become infected and now continuously retarts explorer and limits all administrative rights. I have come up in safe mode and checked for newly added programs, run spyware doctor, adjusted DEP, but have had no luck in stemming the problem. Except in...

1. What processes can safely be removed (and how?) ie: dwm.exe, uac, windows defender.... 2. What programs previously safe to run on Windows XP can be run in Vista? (crap cleaner, ad-aware, pest patrol, avg, etc) Thank you Jerrold Link Removed Computer Virus Removal Win XP expert - moving...