Guest eatwood docker Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 i got a fake antivirus programme and a malware one which has corrupted my XP - I can't do a system restore and part of my system are missing and i keep getting weird screensavers
Guest its_my_dime Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 Re: Malware Problem "eatwood docker" <eatwood docker@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B61D7612-BA52-4468-960D-6E4E0CA019A6@microsoft.com... >i got a fake antivirus programme and a malware one which has corrupted my >XP > - I can't do a system restore and part of my system are missing and i keep > getting weird screensavers Usual response. Download and run Spybot Search and Destroy and also Adaware (from Lavasoft). Also, go to the Symantec and Avast sites and have them scan your computer. If either says you have Vundo or Smitfraud viruses (it sounds like you do), come back here and someone will tell you what special software you need to remove them. Good luck.
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 Re: Malware Problem Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ eatwood docker wrote: > i got a fake antivirus programme and a malware one which has corrupted my > XP > - I can't do a system restore and part of my system are missing and i keep > getting weird screensavers
Guest Laura MS MVP Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 Re: Malware Problem Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system. Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm -- Stalking is a Crime Stalking charges are serious and almost every state now has a strict stalking law. "eatwood docker" <eatwood docker@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B61D7612-BA52-4468-960D-6E4E0CA019A6@microsoft.com... >i got a fake antivirus programme and a malware one which has corrupted my >XP > - I can't do a system restore and part of my system are missing and i keep > getting weird screensavers
Guest its_my_dime Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 Re: Malware Problem "eatwood docker" <eatwood docker@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B61D7612-BA52-4468-960D-6E4E0CA019A6@microsoft.com... >i got a fake antivirus programme and a malware one which has corrupted my >XP > - I can't do a system restore and part of my system are missing and i keep > getting weird screensavers Assuming you can clean this up, you should try to remember what you clicked on to download the malware. Most likely, it was something like: --you need our codec to view this video - click here to download -- or perhaps some sort of password or key generator, or some sort of information share site.. Whatever you did, try not to do it again. Best.
Guest Kayman Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 Re: Malware Problem On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:58:01 -0700, eatwood docker wrote: > i got a fake antivirus programme and a malware one which has corrupted my XP > - I can't do a system restore and part of my system are missing and i keep > getting weird screensavers 1.CCleaner - Free Cleans temporary internet files, cookies, history, recent urls, application MRUs, etc. ... http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ If Windows Defender is utilized go to Applications, under Utilities uncheck "Windows Defender". 2.SuperAntispyware - Free http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html 3.Download David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL: http://www.pctipp.ch/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp English: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/09/scan-your-computer-with-multiple-anti-virus-for-free/
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