Need Help with removing a simple virus :(

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-08-2009, 08:16 PM

One of my friends came over to my house today and I stupidly let him use my wifes laptop. Now I have a virus.

I got instructions from a website on how to remove it, but the instructions are kinda lenghty. It has a malware scanner that just so happens to remove the virus. Well forgive me If I don't trust it as far as I can throw this laptop. So I'm looking for ideas.

I can one down load this supposed spyware malware scanner(which each website i find with removal instructions is different and has their own tool)

or I can go through the lenghty steps to remove it manually which i am half way right now, but i don't understand the rest of the instructions. which will tak eme time to decifer

or I am hoping you guys got a really good (free) removal tool that will get rid of it.

This is the virus that my stupid friend downloaded from a pornsite...

ant!v!rus 360

camaro5 · 02-08-2009, 08:22 PM

Just as a start, have you run Windows Defender? update it first.

In control panel

*Mindz* · 02-08-2009, 08:27 PM

The virus isn't from a pr0n site. It's from the originator's website

Have you tried a system restore? If they've been disbaled by the virus, then try the steps here. Three easy steps.

http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-remo...l-instructions

camaro5 · 02-08-2009, 08:27 PM

tucows spyware tools:

http://www.tucows.com/search.html?se...ware;type:soft

Top rated FREEWARE spyware tool on tucows:

http://www.tucows.com/preview/504556

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-08-2009, 08:53 PM

All the above is good advise.
Don't you have virus protection like McAfee, or Norton?

jeffny09 · 02-08-2009, 08:56 PM

lookin at porn sites huh?

meanmike · 02-08-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

lookin at porn sites huh?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-08-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

All the above is good advise.
Don't you have virus protection like McAfee, or Norton?

Well I do have Mcaffe, but I had two computers to put it on because one just got back from the shop and one is being built as we speak. I must have gotten sidetracked at some point because it is on my desktop but not on my laptop. This is why having Attention Deficit Disorder sucks.

My memory is a serious problem in my life. I forget to do a lot of things.

I was very disappointed in myself when I realized that it wasn't there. I brought this on myself which is why I am not that angry about it. All I could say was...Damn.:( You get used to forgetting stuff in my condition.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

lookin at porn sites huh?

LoL, Once my friend realized what happened I have never seen him disappear so fast in my entire life.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-08-2009, 09:14 PM

Gotcha...My memory's not jewel either...

So I bought a 2-year subscription and set the program to update and scan daily...I'd forget to tell it to otherwise.

jeffny09 · 02-08-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Well I do have Mcaffe, but I had two computers to put it on because one just got back from the shop and one is being built as we speak. I must have gotten sidetracked at some point because it is on my desktop but not on my laptop. This is why having Attention Deficit Disorder sucks.

My memory is a serious problem in my life. I forget to do a lot of things.

I was very disappointed in myself when I realized that it wasn't there. I brought this on myself which is why I am not that angry about it. All I could say was...Damn.:( You get used to forgetting stuff in my condition.

LoL, Once my friend realized what happened I have never seen him disappear so fast in my entire life.

lol

wow thought i was the only one in nthe world wit add
but i was diagnosed wit adhd
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Matrix · 02-08-2009, 09:18 PM

Hey listen.

if you know how to edit registry files download the fre XoftSpySE by ParetoLogic.
If you want a SUPERB anitvirus use Kaspersky 9.0. You can download for free and try it for 30 days but it will prolly get rid of the virus immediatley for you.

Search in google for them.

GOODLUCK.

camaro5 · 02-08-2009, 09:19 PM

So, she worky?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-08-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

lol

wow thought i was the only one in nthe world wit add
but i was diagnosed wit adhd
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

LOL, so was I. But I was also diagnosed as lazy by my parents and many of my friends. And I didn't feel like Typing "hyperactive".

kanys · 02-08-2009, 09:22 PM

If for some reason the above suggestions did not solve your problem, you can try downloading Malwarebytes, it has worked well for me in the past.

02-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Need Help with removing a simple virus :( One of my friends came over to my house today and I stupidly let him use my wifes laptop. Now I have a virus. I got instructions from a website on how to remove it, but the instructions are kinda lenghty. It has a malware scanner that just so happens to remove the virus. Well forgive me If I don't trust it as far as I can throw this laptop. So I'm looking for ideas. I can one down load this supposed spyware malware scanner(which each website i find with removal instructions is different and has their own tool) or I can go through the lenghty steps to remove it manually which i am half way right now, but i don't understand the rest of the instructions. which will tak eme time to decifer or I am hoping you guys got a really good (free) removal tool that will get rid of it. This is the virus that my stupid friend downloaded from a pornsite... ant!v!rus 360 __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business Last edited by Camaro_Corvette; 02-08-2009 at 08:35 PM.

02-08-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Just as a start, have you run Windows Defender? update it first. In control panel __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

02-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#3
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	The virus isn't from a pr0n site. It's from the originator's website Have you tried a system restore? If they've been disbaled by the virus, then try the steps here. Three easy steps. http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-remo...l-instructions __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

02-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	tucows spyware tools: http://www.tucows.com/search.html?se...ware;type:soft Top rated FREEWARE spyware tool on tucows: http://www.tucows.com/preview/504556 __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

02-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	All the above is good advise. Don't you have virus protection like McAfee, or Norton? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#6
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	lookin at porn sites huh? __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

02-08-2009, 09:14 PM	#9
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Gotcha...My memory's not jewel either... So I bought a 2-year subscription and set the program to update and scan daily...I'd forget to tell it to otherwise. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#11
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Hey listen. if you know how to edit registry files download the fre XoftSpySE by ParetoLogic. If you want a SUPERB anitvirus use Kaspersky 9.0. You can download for free and try it for 30 days but it will prolly get rid of the virus immediatley for you. Search in google for them. GOODLUCK. __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

02-08-2009, 09:19 PM	#12
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	So, she worky? __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

02-08-2009, 09:22 PM	#14
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	If for some reason the above suggestions did not solve your problem, you can try downloading Malwarebytes, it has worked well for me in the past.

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