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Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: How to Remove MOST viruses

Ok, to clear up some of the posts on how to fix your computer in this section, I decided to post this.

After you have downloaded one of the softwares below, scan with whichever one you have. I recommend superantispyware, it fixes nearly everything. After this, remove everything it finds. You should be clear by now.
Note: Remember to update Super AntiSpyware every time before a scan! This will keep you up to date with the latest threats.
Otherwise, terminate any unknown process.
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SuperAntiSpyware - Recommended by me, this software has fixed me up multiple times. I have never had to use anything else for my computer spyware! Download free edition: http://www.superantispyware.com/

Spybot S&D - Removes some things, still good to have Very Happy

. Download if you want though.

http://safer-networking.org/index2.html

Malwarebytes Antimalware - Recommended by me, it detected my spyware and removed it just like Super Antispyware. I have all three of these antispyware softwares Very Happy

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http://www.malwarebytes.org/

I normally scan with all three at once and leave my comp on for a few hours, then fix everything that it finds! It works pretty well.

Spyware Blaster - Don't know about this..
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

HijackThis - I don't know about this, I don't use it. But you can download it from:http://hijackthis.de/.
After scanning, go to http://hijackthis.de/ again, and upload your log file.
Another link: http://www.download.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html (Creds to user: Blank)

Well, you should be pretty well off now! But you also need antivirus..
Free Antivirus

Avast - Recommended by me, I use it. It finds things on the spot!It also doesn't really slow down your comp.
Download: http://www.avast.com/

AVG Free - I don't use it, so I don't know.
Download: http://free.avg.com/

Avira - I don't use it, so I don't know.
Download: http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php

Zone Alarm Free Firewall (Optional): Well, this is a firewall, it is their "Basic" firewall. You can use this, I don't, but your option Very Happy

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http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/home.jsp.
Go to the downloads page, get their basic firewall for free.
There you are, you should be pretty protected by now!

Komodo Antivirus + Firewall - I don't know whether it's free or not, it says it is, so here you go.
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_cis.html

Internet Privacy (Secure yourself on the internet):

Free Proxy softwares:

Ultrasurf - Lets you choose from 3 different Ips to use Very Happy

. Internet connection is very fast while using this, it's great! http://www.ultrareach.com/

Hotspot Shield: Lets you connect to their network, and you get a new IP!
Link: http://www.hotspotshield.com/

ProxyWay (Thanks Vman!!): Kind of advanced proxy software, works very well.
http://www.proxyway.com/

Paid Software:
Tune Up Utilities 2008 - Highly Recommended by me! It has Drive Defrags, registry defrags, registery scanners, every option! It freed up over 3 GB on my Hard Drive! It has customizing tools, everything..
http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/

Registry Mechanic from PC tools - http://pctools.com

SPyware Doctor from PC tools - http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

Norton Internet Security - http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp

NOD32 (Antivirus)- http://www.eset.com/

Kaspersky Antivirus 2009 - http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/

Mcafee Antivirus - http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/index.html

Random Free Software:

CCleaner - http://www.ccleaner.com/

Norton Security Scan (Free) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp

Itunes (Don't flame, I know it's obvious) - http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Torrenting Software:
Utorrent - http://www.utorrent.com/ (Very Fast)

Bit Torrent - http://www.bittorrent.com/

Limewire (LOL! BUT IT WORKS) - http://www.limewire.com/

Web Browsers:
My Favorite:
Firefox -http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
Wyzo (This is rare, it is built off of the source of firefox, very fast though.) - http://wyzo.com/
Google Chrome (Extreme Speed) - http://www.google.com/chrome

Other:
Opera - http://www.opera.com/download/
IE 8 BETA! - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/default.aspx
IE7 Optimized by Yahoo - http://downloads.yahoo.com/internetexplorer/
IE7 Optimized by Google - http://www.google.com/toolbar/ie7/

Suspicous Software

Spyzooka - Spybot detected this as spyware..

Malicious Software
Antivirus XP 2008 - Scan immediately!

Antivirus 2009 - Scan immediately!

Smart Antivirus 2009 - Scan immediately!

Some common Spyware:
If you start seeing popup windows everytime that you start your web browser that say you have a virus or something, scan! DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND DON'T LISTEN TO THE ALERT! IT IS A SCAM! Also, if you experience random popup windows that lead to weird sites such as dating sites, you have Vundo or Virtumonde, scan immediately to remove.

Bad Websites (Block these!):
http://zoombli.com - This is what appeared when I had Vundo, please do not visit!
193.125.201.50,
1stpagehere.com,
66.250.130.194,
adulthyperlinks.com,
allhyperlinks.com,
approvedlinks.com,
bannedhost.net,
bestcrawler.com,
cantfind.com,
carsands.com,
cool-web-search.com,
coolfreepage.com,
coolwebsearch.,
coolwwwsearch.,
couldnotfind.com,
defaultsearch.net,
dev.ntcor.com,
drvvv.com,
ewebsearch.net,
findloss.com,
findwhat.com,
firstbookjoe.net,
freebookjoe.net,
freebookmarks.net,
global-finder.com,
globesearch.com,
gratis-p***-movie.com,
hardloved.com,
itseasy.us,
jethomepage.com,
jetseeker.com,
kazaa-lite.ws,
martfinder.com,
mature50.com,
mommykiss.com,
mywebsearch.net,
noblindlinks.com,
nocensor.com,
ok-search.com,
pedo.ws,
runsearch.com,
search-2003.com,
search.xrenoder.com,
searchdesire.com,
searchnow.ws,
searchv.com,
searchxp.com,
sharempeg.com,
sixroads.com,
slawsearch.com,
slotch.com,
stopxxxpics.com,
super-spider.com,
super-websearch.com,
the-exit.com,
the-huns-yellow-pages.com,
topsearcher.com,
unipages.cc,
web-search.tk,
white-pages.ws,
youfindall.com,
youfindall.net,
yourbookmarks.info,
yourbookmarks.ws
CREDITS TO JSIN FOR ALL OF THESE WEBSITES!

Scan your files with many different Anti Viruses! (Creds to user: Blank)
virusscan.jotti.org
http://www.virustotal.com/
Tips from Blank online:

1. Know where the hell you're going when you get online.
2. Know what the hell they're downloading.
3. Use a secure browser.
4. Common sense and computer literacy. [Oh shit... this windows firewall thing is bothering me about viruses when it really isn't an anti-virus... wait.. what.]
Hope this was helpful to you!

Psy · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject:

Good list, but a couple of obvious points I should note here.

Firstly, you say near the beginning after listing super-antispyware that "I have never had to use anything else for my computer viruses!". This is incorrect as it is not an anti-virus application.

Also, "Avast - Recommended by me, I use it, it has blocked many hackers for me so far". Avast is an anti-virus not a firewall. It doesn't function in anyway to prevent hacker attacks or intrusions.

Lastly, if you are going to make such a list, don't be so opinionated. You say something does or doesn't work for you, yet you have only used them in certain cases to remove certain infections. Definitions and programs are updated all the time, and the 'wild' is constantly changing each minute (ie the cloud... the web... all the nasties out there in it).

~Psy

Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Fixed Very Happy

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Added some new stuff.

[SPW]Jsin · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject:

I recommend buying your own antivirus software for maximum protection. Spyware/malware software is still good if it's free, though.

Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject:

Yes, you can buy your own, but there really isn't a use. Norton in my opinion isn't good, and Avast + Antispyware scanning every week provides enough protection.

kiran_n444 · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject:

First off Why isn't Commodo Firewall listed up there? It'd kick Zonealarm's ass any day. Also.. COmmodo released their own Antivirus now =)

Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject:

Added Commodo, thanks for the tip Very Happy

wolfhacker13 · Cheater Reputation: 0 Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posts: 34

nice list this should shoulded be sticky noted.

[SPW]Jsin · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject:

enough stickies already, and this thread has most of what this thread has.

Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject:

That thread is nearly the same as this, I was just trying to explain that you should scan your system for a virus before posting here. In otherwords: try to fix the virus yourself.

[SPW]Jsin · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

eh k

Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject:

What are those? Things to add to the bad sites list? Seems like it D:

Zurkei · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject:

I disagree with the person saying to sticky as it strays from topic and also isn't very organized and as to the anti-virus a lot of hacking programs come up with false positives and from experience NOD32 really hasn't failed me it rarely detects false positives which is good for me but almost always gets the real viruses as for the viruses that it doesn't detect I also have Norton Anti-Virus and I forget if it was Avast but I am pretty sure it was so nothing really gets through this way.

Uber_Noob · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

Ill fix it up when I have time. You have to know that I did this for two reasons.
1. Cause I was bored.
2. In hopes it might help others.

Sanae Hanekoma · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject:

or you whipe your whole memory drive and start all over Wink