Quoting Ranbo ran...@gmail.com:
*In other words, this virus, trojan or whatever it is could still be lurking
and hiding from AVG's ability to detect it? I also ran a full scan of
Well, I'm no expert (I don't even play one on TV), but no one on the
list called me an idiot (at least. . .not
On Mar 3, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Reid Katan wrote:
I'm just sayin', if it was me, just for the peace of mind, I'd go
ahead and do the nasty. You gotta weigh the peace-of-mind vs. time-
and-effort equation.
There is a utility for copying off your drivers. I find that all too
often rebuilding
On Mar 3, 2010, at 9:23 AM, Ranbo wrote:
*In other words, this virus, trojan or whatever it is could still be
lurking
and hiding from AVG's ability to detect it? I also ran a full scan of
Windows Defender which didn't
That is why I pointed you to a Linux boot disk. Otherwise you can't
Yup defender is almost useless.
Any Anti Virus may not get to Malware and other things that have
hidden themselves deep within the OS.
Avast used to have a feature that said Do you Want to Do a Scan on Boot Up
This is the only way tog et rid of deep down infections such as Tom
said by
*I hate to sound so obtuse, but are you suggesting that this infection is
not being detected by AVG or Windows Defender?
Randall
*
On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 10:57 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote:
On Mar 3, 2010, at 9:23 AM, Ranbo wrote:
*In other words, this virus, trojan or whatever it is could
*I can't get it to download from the link you give here. Went to
BitDefender.com They want $30 for 2010 version. Is that the one you are
suggesting or is there a free version?
Thanks
Randall
*
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 4:18 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote:
On Feb 25, 2010, at 3:10 PM, Ranbo
Email me off list I did download it.
Stewart
At 11:30 AM 3/3/2010, you wrote:
*I can't get it to download from the link you give here. Went to
BitDefender.com They want $30 for 2010 version. Is that the one you are
suggesting or is there a free version?
Thanks
Randall
*
On Thu, Feb 25,
Yes.
On Mar 3, 2010 12:20 PM, Ranbo ran...@gmail.com wrote:
*I hate to sound so obtuse, but are you suggesting that this infection is
not being detected by AVG or Windows Defender?
Randall
*
On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 10:57 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Mar 3,
2010, at 9:23 AM, Ranbo wr...
On Mar 3, 2010, at 12:30 PM, Ranbo wrote:
*I can't get it to download from the link you give here. Went to
BitDefender.com They want $30 for 2010 version. Is that the one
you are
suggesting or is there a free version?
Not $30, this is free. The article is a bit dated, but gives a good
*Brian,
Thanks much for the advice. Before I do reformat and reload my operating
system as you suggest, want to be sure I have to go through this. For past
3 days, computer suddenly seems to be working normally, except maybe that I
couldn't launch a new anti-malware program (run error)
Quoting Ranbo ran...@gmail.com:
Thanks much for the advice. Before I do reformat and reload my operating
system as you suggest, want to be sure I have to go through this. For past
3 days, computer suddenly seems to be working normally, except maybe that I
couldn't launch a new anti-malware
Well Rambo, I saw this one on a customers computer last week. It's a
tenacious sucker, and yes, it seems to wait a bit before launching after
booting in the morning. It traps most operating system calls preventing
you from running diagnostic software or restoring your registry to an
earlier
This d...@#$d virus or trojan has been around for a while. This thing
disguises itself as a Windows Firewall and even puts a pseudo Microsoft
shield in the notification area. It takes over completely and won't let
system restore run properly.
I have had to do complete Windows reinstalls on
*Very strange, so far, since turning computer on today (has now been on for
about 10 minutes) having none of the problems from yesterday. How does this
virus or trojan get around antivirus software and firewalls? Do you usually
get it by visiting certain sites?
if I need this, will
It does it by getting you to click what you think are clean sites.
Some sites get taken over by a Trojan very easily.
Then when you think you are telling them no thanks on a pop up it catches you.
They are very subtle and sneaky.
This is a extortion attempt usually wanting you to buy their
Yes, this is one of the nastiest ones out there. They come by many names
and take a crowbar and blowtorch to remove. This is one of the reasons you
keep good backups. XP wasn't as easy, but now running 7 I can reinstall a
new OS in about 20 minutes...have most my programs I use installed in
*Why would it suddenly seem to be working okay? Should I assume that the
virus is still lurking and try to get rid of it? Can they go dormant and
reappear later?? So far, so good today, for entire morning.
Randall
*
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:51 AM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, this is
Different things can trigger them, you are not clean until you know
you are clean.
Throw the book at it and see what reaction you get.
Stewart
At 10:33 AM 2/26/2010, you wrote:
*Why would it suddenly seem to be working okay? Should I assume that the
virus is still lurking and try to get
Yes, this is why I usually recommend formatting and installing the OS clean
once any compromise takes place. I mean, who wants that nagging feeling that
everything you type is being sent to east europeans?
Of course, as has already been pointed out, this presupposes that you have a
good backup
I usta hafta reinstall xp a few times a year ...now after dumping that silly
Norton and starting to use Avast FREE version I have no longer had any
trouble for a long time...
-Original Message-
From: David D Odell [mailto:waffenf...@atlanticbb.net]
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 7:14 AM
On Feb 26, 2010, at 9:41 AM, Ranbo wrote:
if I need this, will reinstalling Windows take care of this
problem? Is
that easy to do? Maybe now I can launch Bitdefender.
The problem with reinstalling Windows is that you probably do not have
all the drivers you need and when you track down
On Feb 25, 2010, at 9:25 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
It is very possible you will need to download the programs you need,
on another computer, and run them in safe mode to clean it up.
Definitely, an advanced virus will be watching and blocking your
attempts to attack it.
It has
*Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy. Keeps popping up with
messages (every few seconds) that my computer is infected, when I try to run
programs it says they are infected, and can't access AVG (says that is
affected), can't find Zone Alarm, and several times has brought up an
alleged
You haven't given us much to go on. Like a name or something. If you can run
them, try an online virus scan.
http://www.google.com/search?q=free+online+virus+scan . Once you have a name
you should be able to google removal techniques.
And no, whatever you do, don't install anything else from this
The other day John Gilroy on WAMU's Computer Guys (and Gal) radio show
recommended a program called Revo to clean up a machine infected with what
sounds like the same malware on your machine:
http://www.revouninstaller.com/ It is able to hunt down the hidden files
which enable the malware to
On Feb 25, 2010, at 3:10 PM, Ranbo wrote:
*Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy.
I tried this recently and think it is a good place to start. It
creates a Linux boot disk loaded with tools. Since you are running a
clean Linux system off the CD you can check your hard disk more
I have had great luck with Super anti malware.
It has rescued a few computers that have been hijacked.
Stewart
At 02:10 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
*Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy. Keeps popping up with
messages (every few seconds) that my computer is infected, when I try to run
On Feb 25, 2010, at 4:05 PM, George Carr wrote:
The other day John Gilroy on WAMU's Computer Guys (and Gal) radio show
recommended a program called Revo to clean up a machine infected
with what
sounds like the same malware on your machine:
The software is $40 and is designed for something
The software is $40 and is designed for something else. Malware is not
going to create the uninstall files a program like Revo would need.
Maybe if you already had it installed and monitoring changes it might
be able to uninstall some malware, but I would not bet on it. Note
that its web
On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:29 PM, George Carr wrote:
If you were still on the show you coulda ast him. BTW, I miss
those Edgy Listening first Tuesdays with you, Mr. Gilroy and Derek
McGinty.
I would have gently edged the conversation toward the correct answer.
Battling against those two sure was
Tried a few online scans, didn't work. The antivirus software alert says
I'm being attacked by BankerFox.A and another time Nugel something. Keeps
asking me if want block the attack but afraid to do this. Trying to download
Bitdefender now. Keeps switching me to IE from FF.
On Thu, Feb 25,
Tried downloading Bitware but every time I try to launch it get message that
it cannot be executed, that rundl32.exe is infected. So far, can't do
anything. Had Windows defender, antispyware, anti adware, Zone Alarm Pro,
AVG, but can't seem to access any of them.
Randall
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Someone already suggested you try the BitDefender Rescue CD. Have you? If
you can't download and burn that on your machine, maybe you can borrow
someone else's computer? At any rate, don't spend hours and days trying to
figure this out. Just reinstall Windows and you'll be back up in an
afternoon.
It is very possible you will need to download the programs you need,
on another computer, and run them in safe mode to clean it up.
The old Avast would be good as it asked if you wanted to do a boot
time scan for viruses and it was very effective.
Stewart
At 08:08 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
Is this a specific program?
Randall
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall
popoz...@earthlink.net wrote:
I have had great luck with Super anti malware.
It has rescued a few computers that have been hijacked.
Stewart
At 02:10 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
*Since today my
Battling against those two sure was entertaining.
Yes.
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Yes
malwarebytes anti malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Free download and will fix minor problems.
They do want money for a bigger and better program, but this usually
does the trick.
Stewart
At 08:34 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
Is this a specific program?
Randall
On Thu, Feb
*Was able to download the free version but when went to launch got pop up
saying that it is infected and wouldn't launch. Guess you were right about
having to get the software on another computer. Something has taken over my
whole computer, like a demonic possession. Think it needs an exorcism,
Most hijacking software will do this they will tag everything so you
cant run it or load it.
Stewart
At 09:26 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
*Was able to download the free version but when went to launch got pop up
saying that it is infected and wouldn't launch. Guess you were right about
having
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