Guest Brian in Vegas Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 I recently did battle with some fake virus alert malware, and after successfully eradicating them, I find that my C: drive and my ZIP (D:) drive are no longer listed in the My Computer Folder. How do I get them back in there. I currently have created shortcuts on my desktop so I can still access them but can't seem to figure out how to restore them to the My Computer folder. Also, I still have a "VIRUS ALERT!" message displayed next to my clock in the taskbar on my desktop and have no idea how to get rid of that either. THe malware popups ahve ceased and everything else is working just fine. HELP! Thanks in advance, Brian
Guest Ronaldo Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants "Tweak UI" under My Computer\Drives, check the boxes nest to the drive letters. Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx OR... Open a command prompt window (Start\All Programs\Accesories\Command Prompt) In the command window: Type: DISKPART Next to DISKPART> type; "LIST VOLUME" and hit Enter A list of volumes or drives appears with volume number and letter (or probably no letter on the system drive in your case)... Next to DISKPART> type: "SELECT VOLUME #" (the number that corresponds to the system drive) and hit Enter Now type: "ASSIGN LETTER C" and hit Enter, and type EXIT. To put it simple... just open a command window and type five small commands DISKPART LIST VOLUME SELECT VOLUME # ASSIGN LETTER C EXIT ---------------------------------------- "Brian in Vegas" <Brian in Vegas@discussions.microsoft.com> escribió en el mensaje news:3B8E231A-C5A5-4565-AAE9-43F636E5D8C2@microsoft.com... >I recently did battle with some fake virus alert malware, and after > successfully eradicating them, I find that my C: drive and my ZIP (D:) > drive > are no longer listed in the My Computer Folder. How do I get them back in > there. I currently have created shortcuts on my desktop so I can still > access them but can't seem to figure out how to restore them to the My > Computer folder. Also, I still have a "VIRUS ALERT!" message displayed > next > to my clock in the taskbar on my desktop and have no idea how to get rid > of > that either. > > THe malware popups ahve ceased and everything else is working just fine. > > HELP! > > Thanks in advance, > Brian
Guest Malke Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants Brian in Vegas wrote: > I recently did battle with some fake virus alert malware, and after > successfully eradicating them, I find that my C: drive and my ZIP (D:) > drive > are no longer listed in the My Computer Folder. How do I get them back in > there. I currently have created shortcuts on my desktop so I can still > access them but can't seem to figure out how to restore them to the My > Computer folder. Also, I still have a "VIRUS ALERT!" message displayed > next to my clock in the taskbar on my desktop and have no idea how to get > rid of that either. > > THe malware popups ahve ceased and everything else is working just fine. If you still have the message displayed in the Notification Area, your computer is not clean. Because you didn't give me the name of the program that is trying to get you to buy it, I can't point you to specific removal steps. Look for them here: Bleeping Computer removal how-to's - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html ] If you have XP Antivirus 2008/09, here are removal steps: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/uninstall-antivirus-2009 http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic154529.html (earlier versions) These may work for you and all may be well. However, in many cases the computer will also be infected with Zlob and/or Vundo trojans and protected by a rootkit. These machines are extremely difficult to clean. If your machine is one of these cases, either get guided help at one of the specialty forums below OR back up your data and do a clean install of Windows. It is your choice. If you are unsure how to back up your data or how to do a clean install, you can take your machine to a local computer professional. I don't recommend using BigComputerStore/GeekSquad types of places. PLEASE DO NOT POST LOGS IN THE MS NEWSGROUPS. http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip http://aumha.net/ - Click on the HijackThis forum. Read the announcement and the stickies *first*. http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9 http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25 http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-f37.html http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showforum=7 http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170 http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5 http://forums.techguy.org/54-security/ http://forums.tomcoyote.org/ http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0 http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7 If you have already gone through the above steps but did not register at one of the forums to get guided help, that would be your next step. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
Guest The Real Truth MVP Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants Use my Remove-it software, it will remove the rest of that malware from your system choose yes for all options when prompted. Also use the Explorer shell fix tool from the same page. Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm -- Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me. He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me. He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name. As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER. "Brian in Vegas" <Brian in Vegas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3B8E231A-C5A5-4565-AAE9-43F636E5D8C2@microsoft.com... >I recently did battle with some fake virus alert malware, and after > successfully eradicating them, I find that my C: drive and my ZIP (D:) > drive > are no longer listed in the My Computer Folder. How do I get them back in > there. I currently have created shortcuts on my desktop so I can still > access them but can't seem to figure out how to restore them to the My > Computer folder. Also, I still have a "VIRUS ALERT!" message displayed > next > to my clock in the taskbar on my desktop and have no idea how to get rid > of > that either. > > THe malware popups ahve ceased and everything else is working just fine. > > HELP! > > Thanks in advance, > Brian
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants Ignore this MVP imposter, Brian! For some background on this well-known thief, see David Lippman's posts in this thread: http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/browse_frm/thread/5172ca5571f3e54f/656904085932c872 Specifically http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/213247814fb4d61e and http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/e19fce884897662f -- ~Robear Dyer MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/profile/robear.dyer The Real Truth MVP wrote: > Use my Remove-it software, it will remove the rest of that malware from > your > system choose yes for all options when prompted. Also use the Explorer > shell > fix tool from the same page. Download it here > XXXX://pcbuttsHOLE1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm
Guest David H. Lipman Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants From: "Brian in Vegas" <Brian in Vegas@discussions.microsoft.com> | I recently did battle with some fake virus alert malware, and after | successfully eradicating them, I find that my C: drive and my ZIP (D:) drive | are no longer listed in the My Computer Folder. How do I get them back in | there. I currently have created shortcuts on my desktop so I can still | access them but can't seem to figure out how to restore them to the My | Computer folder. Also, I still have a "VIRUS ALERT!" message displayed next | to my clock in the taskbar on my desktop and have no idea how to get rid of | that either. | THe malware popups ahve ceased and everything else is working just fine. | HELP! | Thanks in advance, | Brian I haven't seen that one in a couple of months. Go to; Control panel --> Regional and Language Options Choose; Customize... --> Time Find; "Time format:" Change; h:mm:ss tt Virus Alert ! to; h:mm:ss tt Click on "Apply" and the "Ok" -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Guest David H. Lipman Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants From: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> | Ignore this MVP imposter, Brian! | For some background on this well-known thief, see David Lippman's posts in | this thread: | http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/browse_frm/thread/ | 5172ca5571f3e54f/656904085932c872 | Specifically | http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/213247814fb4d61e | and | http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/e19fce884897662f | -- | ~Robear Dyer | MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience | https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/profile/robear.dyer Thanx Robear! :-) -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Guest Ronaldo Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Re: Malware remnants Download a VBS script from Kelly's Korner that removes all past icons from the notification area. Scroll down to line 53.. and dowload file; "Remove Past Items From Notification Area" http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm ---------------------------------------------------- "Ronaldo" <private_email5@hotmail.com> escribió en el mensaje news:ecMmLupFJHA.3996@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > "Tweak UI" under My Computer\Drives, check the boxes nest to the drive > letters. > > Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx > > > > OR... Open a command prompt window (Start\All Programs\Accesories\Command > Prompt) > > In the command window: > Type: DISKPART > Next to DISKPART> type; "LIST VOLUME" and hit Enter > A list of volumes or drives appears with volume number and letter (or > probably no letter on the system drive in your case)... > > Next to DISKPART> type: "SELECT VOLUME #" (the number that corresponds > to > the system drive) and hit Enter > Now type: "ASSIGN LETTER C" and hit Enter, and type EXIT. > > To put it simple... just open a command window and type five small > commands > > DISKPART > LIST VOLUME > SELECT VOLUME # > ASSIGN LETTER C > EXIT > > ---------------------------------------- > "Brian in Vegas" <Brian in Vegas@discussions.microsoft.com> escribió en el > mensaje news:3B8E231A-C5A5-4565-AAE9-43F636E5D8C2@microsoft.com... >>I recently did battle with some fake virus alert malware, and after >> successfully eradicating them, I find that my C: drive and my ZIP (D:) >> drive >> are no longer listed in the My Computer Folder. How do I get them back >> in >> there. I currently have created shortcuts on my desktop so I can still >> access them but can't seem to figure out how to restore them to the My >> Computer folder. Also, I still have a "VIRUS ALERT!" message displayed >> next >> to my clock in the taskbar on my desktop and have no idea how to get rid >> of >> that either. >> >> THe malware popups ahve ceased and everything else is working just fine. >> >> HELP! >> >> Thanks in advance, >> Brian > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants David H. Lipman wrote: > From: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" ... >> Ignore this MVP imposter, Brian! > >> For some background on this well-known thief, see David Lippman's posts >> in >> this thread: >> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/browse_frm/thread/ >> 5172ca5571f3e54f/656904085932c872 > >> Specifically >> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/213247814fb4d61e >> and >> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/e19fce884897662f >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience >> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/profile/robear.dyer > > > Thanx Robear! :-) YW. It's my newest PCButts1 canned response! Thanks for posting that background.
Guest David H. Lipman Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants From: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> >> Thanx Robear! :-) | YW. It's my newest PCButts1 canned response! Thanks for posting that | background. I'm sending you an email. -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Guest The Real Truth MVP Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants The only truth in any of those links you posted is that Ian's site was taken down because the thief David's stolen software. And the fact that David admits to being a troll. More truth about him and his ways can be found here http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/ and it was the technology that I created that was sold not a batch file like David wants everyone to believe. -- Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me. He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me. He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name. As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER. "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:OHswn5qFJHA.1272@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Ignore this MVP imposter, Brian! > > For some background on this well-known thief, see David Lippman's posts in > this thread: > http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/browse_frm/thread/5172ca5571f3e54f/656904085932c872 > > Specifically > http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/213247814fb4d61e > and > http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.security.homeusers/msg/e19fce884897662f > -- > ~Robear Dyer > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience > https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/profile/robear.dyer > > > The Real Truth MVP wrote: >> Use my Remove-it software, it will remove the rest of that malware from >> your >> system choose yes for all options when prompted. Also use the Explorer >> shell >> fix tool from the same page. Download it here >> XXXX://pcbuttsHOLE1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm >
Guest The Real Truth MVP Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants I know what you are planning David and it won't work. When you fail again I will post it here. -- Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me. He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me. He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name. As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER. "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message news:eRn5qxsFJHA.3392@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > From: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> > > >>> Thanx Robear! :-) > > | YW. It's my newest PCButts1 canned response! Thanks for posting that > | background. > > I'm sending you an email. > > -- > Dave > http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html > Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp > >
Guest Leythos Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants In article <r9ezk.255$W06.107@flpi148.ffdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com says... > Use my Remove-it software, it will remove the rest of that malware from your > system choose yes for all options when prompted. Also use the Explorer shell > fix tool from the same page. Download it here > http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/malwarecrap > > Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me. > He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me. > He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name. > As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER. > Do you really want to trust someone that was banned from posting directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to pornographic materials on HIS WEBSITE, who's website is in the MVP HOST Block list, and who provides a tool for your use that will block access to reputable anti-malware sites without telling you he's doing it? And do you really want to trust someone that has had to change their posting identity after being busted by MS as a fake MVP? Stalking, even in usenet is a crime, there are enough pages from your filthy site to prove you're stalking me in your posts, I have them documented and certified authentic - it's your call now Stalker. -- - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
Guest Leythos Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants In article <Oajzk.292$eb4.278@flpi147.ffdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com says... > Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me. > He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me. > He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name. > As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER. > Do you really want to trust someone that was banned from posting directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to pornographic materials on HIS WEBSITE, who's website is in the MVP HOST Block list, and who provides a tool for your use that will block access to reputable anti-malware sites without telling you he's doing it? And do you really want to trust someone that has had to change their posting identity after being busted by MS as a fake MVP? Stalking, even in usenet is a crime, there are enough pages from your filthy site to prove you're stalking me in your posts, I have them documented and certified authentic - it's your call now Stalker. -- Leythos - spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 to email me) Public Service Warning: Learn about PCButts before you trust: http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t513604-author-of-removeit.html http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pcbutts1+thief
Guest Leythos Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Re: Malware remnants In article <Otizk.323$be.281@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com says... > Ignore any posts made by the Stalker Leythos, he's still in love with me. > He started stalking me after I spurned his advances towards me. > He said he would stop Stalking me If I stopped mentioning his name. > As you can see that does not work. He is a sick obsessive STALKER. > Do you really want to trust someone that was banned from posting directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to pornographic materials on HIS WEBSITE, who's website is in the MVP HOST Block list, and who provides a tool for your use that will block access to reputable anti-malware sites without telling you he's doing it? And do you really want to trust someone that has had to change their posting identity after being busted by MS as a fake MVP? Stalking, even in usenet is a crime, there are enough pages from your filthy site to prove you're stalking me in your posts, I have them documented and certified authentic - it's your call now Stalker. -- Leythos - spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 to email me) Public Service Warning: Learn about PCButts before you trust: http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t513604-author-of-removeit.html http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pcbutts1+thief
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