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I have Mcafee and they are no help. I download Microsoft security essential and caught a few virus but still it is not working. Can anyone give me some guidance?
yungman said:I have Mcafee and they are no help. I download Microsoft security essential and caught a few virus but still it is not working. Can anyone give me some guidance?
Greg Bernhardt said:What were the viruses? Were they deleted or contained?
turbo said:I personally use the free AVAST suite. The malware definitions are updated at least once a day. McAfee and Norton don't do this. They are way too big and slow and hog resources. If you can download AVAST and run it, great. Some malware is designed to limit your PC's access to sites of companies that can detect and remove their crap, so you might have to get creative. Please post back again with your progress or lack of. Good luck.
If you can't download an effective anti-piracy/anti-malware screen, that's probably a good sign that the product could be effective at removing their crap. You might have to get real creative, and download the product on a different PC, burn it to CD, install it in Safe Mode on the infected PC or some other contortions.yungman said:I'll look into this later today, it is right in the middle of the scanning again!
Thanks for you help.
Astronuc said:One possibility would be to pull the infected HD, make it a slave, put it in a USB caddy and scan it from an uninfected computer.
I wonder if you have rootkit virus. One could try Kaspersky
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility or
http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/avptool2011
There is also ESET or Bitdefender.
http://go.eset.com/us/online-scanner - online scanner
turbo said:I personally use the free AVAST suite. The malware definitions are updated at least once a day. McAfee and Norton don't do this. They are way too big and slow and hog resources. If you can download AVAST and run it, great. Some malware is designed to limit your PC's access to sites of companies that can detect and remove their crap, so you might have to get creative. Please post back again with your progress or lack of. Good luck.
Gavin Harper said:Clean install.
You can never realistically trust the system's integrity from this point on.
There are several ways that a desktop can become infected with malware or viruses. Some common ways include downloading infected files or software, clicking on malicious links or advertisements, or having an outdated antivirus software.
Some signs that your desktop may be infected include a slower performance, frequent pop-up ads, changes in your homepage or search engine, and unusual error messages. You may also notice new programs or toolbars that you did not install.
If you suspect that your desktop is infected, the first step is to run a full scan with your antivirus software. If the scan detects any threats, follow the instructions to remove them. You may also need to reset your browser settings and clear your browsing history and cookies. It is also recommended to change your passwords for any sensitive accounts.
In some cases, you may be able to remove the infection yourself by following the steps mentioned above. However, if the infection is severe or you are not confident in your technical skills, it is best to seek professional help from a trusted computer repair service or your antivirus software provider.
There are several precautions you can take to prevent your desktop from getting infected, such as regularly updating your antivirus software, being cautious when downloading files or clicking on links, and avoiding suspicious websites. It is also recommended to regularly back up your important files in case of an infection.