can anyone help with virus?

11 years ago

Check this post: http://www.warriorforum.com/off-topi...ml#post9144304

Make sure you also have an updated antivirus program running once completing the scans.

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travlinguy

11 years ago

Get Ad Block. End of story.

https://adblockplus.org

This link defaults to the Chrome version, but there are versions for IE and Firefox too. Just do a search.

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waterotter

11 years ago

Originally Posted by travlinguy

Get Ad Block. End of story.

https://adblockplus.org

This link defaults to the Chrome version, but there are versions for IE and Firefox too. Just do a search.

Adblock won't help any spyware etc. that's already installed on the computer.

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Danny Shaw

11 years ago

Yeah you got spy ware mate! Download the free version of Comodo anti virus update the virus list and do a full scan. Should sort it out. Do not got any sites where you use a password and then after clean your laptop change your passwords.

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travlinguy

11 years ago

Last week I downloaded Snagit from the manufacturer's site. It came with a surprise. I ended up with a little gem called Search conduit. It sets itself up as your default search engine and highjacks all your searches, sending you to a bunch of spammy sites and offers. It took me two days to get rid of it. And even after it was gone it was still in my registry.

I downloaded Malwarebytes and that sucker was like a computer enema. Clean and happy once more. I'd still suggest setting up Adblock after the enema.

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waterotter

11 years ago

I downloaded Malwarebytes and that sucker was like a computer enema. Clean and happy once more. I'd still suggest setting up Adblock after the enema.

Years ago, when the WWW came to life, I ended up with a bunch of crap on my computer. I took it to my IT repair guy.

He put Malwarebytes & Spybot Search & Destroy on my computer. I've used both programs ever since and have NEVER had an issue.

These two programs work great together.

I liked Malwarebytes enough to upgrade to the paid version. There's no difference other than I get automatic updates.

Spybot only allows you to donate, if you wish to.

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squidface

Banned 11 years ago

thank you people.

which is the official spywarebot site? Doing a search there are so many..afraid of downloading another spy software.

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Sumit Menon 11 years ago

Originally Posted by squidface

thank you people.

which is the official spywarebot site? Doing a search there are so many..afraid of downloading another spy software.

Malwarebytes should be enough. There's another product that I used to use whenever my PC misbehaved. It's called SUPER Antispyware and it has a free version.

Get a good Anti-Virus. I've used ESET Smart Security for almost 2 years now and never had a problem.
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hardraysnight

11 years ago

new laptop

why not take it back to the seller or am i missing something?

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squidface

Banned 11 years ago

what? it was fine when bought only after surfing did it pick these things up...what's it got to do with the seller? Plus i got off ebay I am not wasting time sending back etc...

What a thing to say. Yes you do seem confused here.

new laptop

why not take it back to the seller or am i missing something?

Oh and it's fixed now.

Thank you

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Richard Van

11 years ago

Originally Posted by squidface

what? it was fine when bought only after surfing did it pick these things up...what's it got to do with the seller? Plus i got off ebay I am not wasting time sending back etc...

What a thing to say. Yes you do seem confused here.

He didn't know you bought it from Ebay, you didn't say that so he probably thought it was a new computer from a shop, he was just suggesting if that was the case you could just take it back and replace it after 3 days.

Fortunately you don't need to do that but you do need to be more careful what sites you visit as they've done a good job of infecting the computer.

I'm glad you fixed it though.

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Heather88

11 years ago

If you can figure out what file name or company the virus is, get revo uninstaller and have the program eliminate anything and everything associated with it. I got a virus on this computer here 3 days ago. It brought in a string of trojans, and every time I ran a scan and got rid of it, it rewrote itself back in. It made my anti virus block me from getting my internet connection completely.

I got a friend of my dad to get me back on the internet, and to scan the computer. And my boyfriend and I had figured out what the file/company name was earlier. After my dad's friend scanned it and cleaned it, I downloaded revo uninstaller and searched for it, and sure enough...file was still hiding. Revo sniffed it out, and uninstalled anything and everything attached, associated, or remotely reeked of that thing.

Here I am, computer good and squeaky clean.

Revo is also good for uninstalling pesky toolbars on your internet browser that you just can't seem to get rid of.

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Floyd Fisher

11 years ago

Originally Posted by squidface

Damm

bought a new laptop and all was well for about 3 days then i start getting pop ups all over the place. Every time i click on a link it goes to other pages advertising pure get rich quick junk or games...

And every web page i am on the text is full of hyperlinks to other shite products.

What is it?

Anytihng to get rid of it. Driving me crazy.

Thank you

Call your tech support, and have them walk you through a clean wipe of your hard drive, and reinstall the operating system.

Since it's only 3 days old, there is no sense in trying to keep anything from the past 3 days....so just wipe it clean and start over.

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vouch

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Floyd Fisher

Call your tech support, and have them walk you through a clean wipe of your hard drive, and reinstall the operating system.

Since it's only 3 days old, there is no sense in trying to keep anything from the past 3 days....so just wipe it clean and start over.

Agreed. Bust out those source cd's and re-image (get tech support to help you out). Then right away throw on good protection like malwarebytes, kaspersky (or a free internet security suite) and finally bufferzone (puts all your browsers and other progys in a sandbox). Best of luck.

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ErinWalsh

11 years ago

I'm glad malwarebytes did it for you. That's what I always suggest when someone has malware. If you use Firefox(PLEASE tell me you're not using IE!) get the NoScripts plug in and it will keep any pop ups from coming up and also block most ads on web pages.(Not all though.)

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ChristianDJakes 11 years ago

You can try Avast and Optimo AV both are free and good.

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