Hi Christopher - Hmm... Malwarebytes is supposed to be free. It was free last time I used it. Are you sure you didn't download the "pro" version by mistake. A lot of these apps kinda "hide" the free versions to trick you into getting the paid versions. Go here and try the free version: http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ You'll have to uninstall the pro version first.
Depending on how much personal data you've got you might not need a 2nd hard drive to back up your stuff. A 4 or 8GB thumb drive might do it? You can even create a free Dropbox account and upload your data there. I think they give 2.5GB free. Here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/home When I suggested a "Restore" I wasn't talking the built-in Windows Restore app. I meant that most pc makers give you an option to restore the pc to the way it was the day you bought it. Often this is done with just a couple clicks - no disks needed. Takes maybe 10 minutes. But of course you'll lose everything you've added since you opened the box. If you post the brand/model we can help find how (if) you can go this route. Good luck, Donk On 1/9/2013 2:07 AM, Chris Range wrote: > On 1/8/2013 10:19 PM, Donk wrote: >> I assume you've tried running most of the free anti-virus apps. Have you >> run Malwarebytes? It's free and is good. Best to run these in Safe >> Mode when possible. > I have tried a bunch. My problem with Malware Bytes, is that, while it > find the problems, they want me to pay, to get rid of them. > >> If you are at all computer savvy you might consider just reformatting or >> restoring the pc to factory defaults (if possible). You should still be >> able to back up your stuff safely. I don't think Servads will jump onto >> your backup drive, and I can't find much about Domains.A, but most >> current viruses/malware won't hop onto other drives. But of course only >> back up personal data - not the entire operating system. > I am computer savvy, but I want to avoid reformatting at all costs. I > don't have any spare hard drives for this computer(it was a birthday > gift, back in May). > >> I've had a little luck sometimes by pressing Ctrl/Alt/Delete and >> clicking the Processes tab. Look at all the running processes and >> google each one to see if it is legit. If not, disable it. You can >> spend HOURS doing stuff like that - and still not get the pc clean. >> That's why a restore might be the best option. >> >> Good luck, >> Donk > The 'System Restore' function, seems flakey, too. > > Christopher > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please > feel free to contact me directly [email protected] Please do not post > personal issues directly to the group. > > To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to > [email protected] > > Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [email protected] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [email protected] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
