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The thread discusses concerns about a file appearing as a disk image type in "My Documents," which the original poster suspects might be a virus that AVG isn't deleting. Respondents suggest checking for malware using various security tools like Malwarebytes, Adwcleaner, JRT, and online scanners, and offer general signs of malware infection. Finally, one contributor recommends using a hash program and VirusTotal to identify if the file is a known malware. The overall sentiment is helpful, focusing on identifying and removing potential threats through multiple security methods.
The thread discusses concerns about a file appearing as a disk image type in "My Documents," which the original poster suspects might be a virus that AVG isn't deleting. Respondents suggest checking for malware using various security tools like Malwarebytes, Adwcleaner, JRT, and online scanners, and offer general signs of malware infection. Finally, one contributor recommends using a hash program and VirusTotal to identify if the file is a known malware. The overall sentiment is helpful, focusing on identifying and removing potential threats through multiple security methods.
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holdum333
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Hi! For viruses and malware, I have a procedure I go through.Why do you think you have a virus?
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JRT
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Malwarebytes Free
Adwcleaner
JRT
ESET on line scanner-http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/
- Change in your browsers home page or default search
- Your web browser hangs or becomes sluggish
- Your computer starts behaving sluggishly or hangs often
- You are unable to open security-related sites or Microsoft.com domains.
- You get re-directed to web pages you did not intend to visit
- Unexpected toolbars in your browser
- Security software or Firewall disabled
- Your security software throws up warnings or its icon turns red or something.
- Pop-ups while browsing, unknown or excessive
- Balloon Notifications from your system tray
- Excessive CPU or Memory utilization
- Internet or data transfer activity – Modem appears to be working overtime
- You start seeing unexpected Windows error messages
- Some programs start automatically
- Some important Windows functions or features disabled. Eg, Task Manager, Registry Editor, Control Panel, Command Prompt, etc.
- New unknown unwanted software installed, etc.
- You see new icons on your desktop suddenly.
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You could use a hash program to calculate that files hash and upload it to VirusTotal - Free Online Virus, Malware and URL Scanner to see if it's a known malware. This a easy to use hash program. HashMyFiles: Calculate MD5/SHA1/CRC32 hash of files
