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Other/Off-Topic => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Peelz on December 19, 2009, 01:29:44 AM
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My wife's laptop was attacked. Spyware virus trojan. Our software (which we paid extra for)picks it up but I can't get rid of it. Without paying a big fee of course. Looking for a good virus remover. somebody recommended this one. Figured I should run it by you guys, since you all know waaaay more than me. and...before I f**k it all up. this isn't like at work where if I screw up, somebody else will pay for it, and I get paid to keep trying :lol: :rofl:
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor-antivirus/?ref=google&tnt=1&gclid=CMOCndmI4p4CFQUMDQodiWpIOQ
any other recommendations? thanks gents.
Oh dell inspiron. Vista Premium if that matters.
I promise no anti nerd chat insults in shout for one week. :kiss:
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Malware bytes and super anti spyware. Automatic updates through windows has the malicious software removal tool and if you know exactly what virus it is symantec usually has fixes.
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Do yourself a favor and uninstall any virus/spyware stuff you have..
Use AVG (free) for your anti-virus (completely free and awesome. been using it for about 7 years now)
spyware apps:
I'm a fan of: Adaware and Spybot Search & Destroy
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working on it. pretty messed up though. thanks boys.
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you might have to try it in safe mode, and close ALL programs that are'nt needed.
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I would run a small program called "Combofix"
download here
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
run that in safe mode
this will cure about 90% of most probs
after that is done, install and run superantispyware
after that is done, I recommend Avast! antivirus
the free version is good enough
that should hook ya up
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hefe is my hero.
:clap: found the files and deleted them karma in yo' face!
oh Hefe, BTW. after talking to Nichole, she remembers when it first happened. Facebook app. She was deleting all the stupid messages you get from people and accidentally clicked "accept" whatever the gift was. She had well over 100. :lol: And got some errors. when she started it up later last night, the fun began :lol:
We ignore all those gift requests. I only click friend requests.
thanks again
Peelzy
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I got your gift right here in my britches 8)
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I got your gift right here in my britches 8)
didn't realize they had gift bags that small...
HEY OHHH!!! :lol:
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Krandall ill second AVG... love it...
although i have recently moved on from Adaware and spybot... and now use malwarebytes....
i had a trojan that all but murdered my comp, adaware, spybot, hijackthis, Macafee, AVG couldnt touch it... malwarebytes took it out without even blinking... and gave me my comp back... haha...
and yes i have all of those on my computer and use all of them for different purposes... haha... (macaffe enterprise for my day to day background AV) (least overhead of all programs i have found)
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glad I could help Pealer
you will pay me back
I am thinking Handjob at St Anthony's
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glad I could help Pealer
you will pay me back
I am thinking Handjob at St Anthony's
I am thinking no. Or preddy will do it for me. He has more experience. :jerkoff:
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well, maybe we can stop in Methville for Mrs. Pealer to pay me back!
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Hefe is my hero :swinger:
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Nice work!!! Glad you guys got it working again!
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well, maybe we can stop in Methville for Mrs. Pealer to pay me back!
methville....gonna have to be more specific. this is Iowa you know. :rofl:
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your neighborhood will do
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I got this bullshit for a 2nd time :mad:
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kicking up the dust here.. found a really great post about AntiVirus I thought I'd share..
I work in a shop that cleans hundreds of computers a week and I see and have to deal with a lot of anti viruses. This is the general consensus on the internal forums of popular AVs.
McAfee - Literally a virus. This is the most pre-installed anti virus software out there. Common problems with this AV include the inability to access the internet through browsers, decreases in performance, especially browser performance if the McAfee extension is installed, and Operating System file corruption.
Norton - An AV good at detecting viruses with everything going against it. Norton is pretty good at scanning and removing viruses. The pros stop there. When norton expires, it deactivates it's real time web protection which also stops your internet from working. I have seen it use more than 50% of system resources when scanning and can idle at 10%. The uninstaller rarely works on systems that have had norton on them for a while. Comes with a lot of its own adware like useless password managers and backup software. The backup software will often back up your computer to itself filling your HDD.
AVG - not very good at protecting you from viruses. Huge startup impact. Uses a fair amount of system resources. Often requires removal tool to get rid of it. Corrupts system files often. Never wants to update itself.
Avast - Has a good basic virus scanner. For some reason, more blue screen issues are caused by avast than any other anti virus. If you're having BSOD issues or issues with drivers or programs that are unexplained, it's usually avast.
Hitman Pro - This AV (scan and remove only) has an insane detection and removal record. If no other anti virus can fix your computer, and you really don't want to reformat, Hitman Pro is the scanner to go with.
Malware Bytes - Very good at finding and removing browser malware and less serious malware and infections. Very good at cleaning out infections like Search Protect and Trovi. No the best at getting rid of more serious infections. Warning, this will usually delete all of your internet cookies.
Trend Micro - Causes weird issues with program installs and drivers. Real time protection can disable internet access if it screws up. If this av is causing problems it usually has to be removed with a removal tool. Not the best detection rates.
Kaspersky - Updates take forever. Huge startup impact. Very good detection with virus scanner. Pretty heavyweight and uses a lot of system resources. Worst password protector/manager ever created bundled with basic software.
Webroot - Extremely lightweight with very good detection. Uses at most 3% of your computer's resources. Probably the only AV that doesn't seem to cause OS or internet issues. Does not pop up asking you to buy things, doesnt come with any stupid addons. Probably my favorite AV for people who want a third party AV. Good for gamers and power users.
Windows Defender - All you really need. Since hitting "Yes" to install ShopFromHome and Search Protect on that youtube download installer will bypass any anti virus, there's really no reason to spend money on a third party antivirus if you're smart enough to not click on these things in the first place.
Avira - Fairly light weight AV. Probably the best free AV out there if you don't mind xing out of the add every day. I usually install this on family computers if they're prone to getting infections.
Editing some common questions down here...
For Macs - I would go with something lightweight since Macboook airs and the new Macbook don't have the system resources of your typical windows computer.
Microsoft Security Essentials - See Windows defender as they are closely related.
Bitdefender - I haven't used this AV very much at all so I can't comment on it.
TL;DR: Free - Avira, google disable ad. Paid - Webroot all the way, especially for gamers and macs. Advanced Users can often get away with just Windows defender, maybe install and run mwb every 6-12 months.
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Good write up, thx for reposting.
I use MSE and MWB on my personal pcs since I moved to win8. When I was running xp, vista and 7 I preferred Symantec's corporate versions. Work now uses webroot after we got sick of kaspersky grinding our laptops to a halt for simple updates.
Haven't done a family/friend computer fix in a while, but was still loading avast on those. I have heard of avira but haven't used it, I will now.
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we used to use malwarebytes at work...they might still?
when pcs and network started getting slow, IT guy would log onto our computers and run it. We made it into a competition.
see who can get the most infected files. :rofl:
it was always the women that would win. myspace...FB... FB games.... lol