On 1/9/2013 5:43 PM, Donk wrote: > 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.
I looked at it again. I downloaded the free version that I missed the first time I looked. But even after updating it, it didn't clean the viruses. > 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 I will keep that in mind. > 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, > Don I have thought about that, as a last resort. I am not to that point, yet. 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 <*> 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/
