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robotchicken2
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 Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject: [off-topic] need help with virus |
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| okay so i recently got a virus and ive tried avast, avg, spybot, and kaspersky now they found trojans and malware and rootkits but my internet is still VERY slow and when i restart my computer it says ending process .netbrodcastevent and there are new links in my favorites that i didnt put(this isnt a shared computer) if it helps im running windows xp. any help? or can you guys tell me what i have so i can find a program that will fix?
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Codeslinger
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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If I were to make a list of the dumbest places to post your question... CEF would be near the top of the list.
Sorry, but unfortunately you're gonna have to reformat your hard drive to fully undo the damage. This should give you a good opportunity to install vista, which doesn't require 3rd party anti virus/spyware applications like xp does.
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robotchicken2
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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| now sorry for being noob but if i reformat would it erase all my files?
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Codeslinger
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, which is why you will probably want to back up the important ones (which shouldn't be hard in this day of cheap hard drives and DVD burners).
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robotchicken2
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| when i first got the virus i decided to do system restore.............. the calendar got deleted by the virus
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Gold_Yoshi
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't listen to Kenny. Vista is a piece of crap!
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Codeslinger
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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From wiki:
"However, if an existing program is upgraded without first being uninstalled, and then this is "reversed" by System Restore, the result can be an unusual mix of old and new program files and folders. Since the restored Registry will reference only the original program version, which may no longer be intact, issues may arise when attempting to run or remove that application."
| Gold_Yoshi wrote: | | Don't listen to Kenny. Vista is a piece of crap! |
Fucking noobs. Get back in your cage, now.
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Mr.Roy
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Kenny420 wrote: | | Yes, which is why you will probably want to back up the important ones (which shouldn't be hard in this day of cheap hard drives and DVD burners). |
Ahhh finaly an other one who loves vista! Im not alone!!!
vista pwns 
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zythgor3
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: [off-topic] need help with virus |
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| robotchicken2 wrote: | | okay so i recently got a virus and ive tried avast, avg, spybot, and kaspersky now they found trojans and malware and rootkits but my internet is still VERY slow and when i restart my computer it says ending process .netbrodcastevent and there are new links in my favorites that i didnt put(this isnt a shared computer) if it helps im running windows xp. any help? or can you guys tell me what i have so i can find a program that will fix? |
Once your computer is compromised, you can not rely on a local virus checker as it may very well be compromised as well.
My suggestion to you is as follows:
Once the machine is up, unplug your network cable then shut down all applications that you can. Press Ctrl-Alt-delete and terminate all non-essential processes/applications. pretty much kill everything but <alg, system, system idle process, explorer.exe, svchost, sms.exe, winlogin.exe, services.exe, APPservices, and any video/mouse apps/trays you may have running. Definitely do not leave browser processes running.
Once done with this go into control panel and open internet properties. DO NOT OPEN A BROWSER TO GET THERE. Clear browser history, cookies, etc. Make sure empty temp IE folder when browser is closed is checked in advanced tab, and make sure you set your homepage to something safe. Set security and privacy settings to max. Apply changes and re-open internet options, if homepage change does not stay the same, it will require registry changes to fix while in safe mode. Open msconfig, and uncheck EVERYTHING under startup and hit OK. Make sure your wallpaper, screensaver and background settings are not set to web related content. Uninstall webshots or similar software if it is installed.
Shut the machine completely down <not just a restart>. Power the machine back up, and boot into safe mode w/ networking support. Open windows explorer <not IE>. enter http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner or http://security.symantec.com/ and run a remote virus and spyware scan <do not use your local one on your machine, and make sure it is not running>. Download and run appllicable virus removal tools from site. Download a manual patcher/and definition update for your antivirus program. Install it. Uninstall all versions of antispyware software you got, and resinstall a fresh copy of just one and update it. Run local virus scan then run spyware check. Regardless if local programs say problem is fixed or not, rerun remote virus/spyware check again. Confirm startup list in msconfig has nothing suspicious still. Reconfirm internet properties, then try rebooting normally.
Good luck.
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xV
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Gold_Yoshi wrote: | | Don't listen to Kenny. Vista is a piece of crap! |
As far as I can see, nothing is wrong with Vista, although I would prefer my XP computer back.
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Ajax
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Sad to still find people who hate vista because they just found one mistake, ahh I guess the future of the world relies on the children. First buy an external hard drive that can hold all your important files, and just transfer them through and then re-format your computer and reinstall the OS and then re-add your files.
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xV
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: [off-topic] need help with virus |
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| zythgor3 wrote: | | robotchicken2 wrote: | | okay so i recently got a virus and ive tried avast, avg, spybot, and kaspersky now they found trojans and malware and rootkits but my internet is still VERY slow and when i restart my computer it says ending process .netbrodcastevent and there are new links in my favorites that i didnt put(this isnt a shared computer) if it helps im running windows xp. any help? or can you guys tell me what i have so i can find a program that will fix? |
Once your computer is compromised, you can not rely on a local virus checker as it may very well be compromised as well.
My suggestion to you is as follows:
Once the machine is up, unplug your network cable then shut down all applications that you can. Press Ctrl-Alt-delete and terminate all non-essential processes/applications. pretty much kill everything but <alg, system, system idle process, explorer.exe, svchost, sms.exe, winlogin.exe, services.exe, APPservices, and any video/mouse apps/trays you may have running. Definitely do not leave browser processes running.
Once done with this go into control panel and open internet properties. DO NOT OPEN A BROWSER TO GET THERE. Clear browser history, cookies, etc. Make sure empty temp IE folder when browser is closed is checked in advanced tab, and make sure you set your homepage to something safe. Set security and privacy settings to max. Apply changes and re-open internet options, if homepage change does not stay the same, it will require registry changes to fix while in safe mode. Open msconfig, and uncheck EVERYTHING under startup and hit OK. Make sure your wallpaper, screensaver and background settings are not set to web related content. Uninstall webshots or similar software if it is installed.
Shut the machine completely down <not just a restart>. Power the machine back up, and boot into safe mode w/ networking support. Open windows explorer <not IE>. enter http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner or http://security.symantec.com/ and run a remote virus and spyware scan <do not use your local one on your machine, and make sure it is not running>. Download and run appllicable virus removal tools from site. Download a manual patcher/and definition update for your antivirus program. Install it. Uninstall all versions of antispyware software you got, and resinstall a fresh copy of just one and update it. Run local virus scan then run spyware check. Regardless if local programs say problem is fixed or not, rerun remote virus/spyware check again. Confirm startup list in msconfig has nothing suspicious still. Reconfirm internet properties, then try rebooting normally.
Good luck. |
Wow.. I'd rather reformat my computer. x]
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Ajax
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: [off-topic] need help with virus |
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| xViBeSz wrote: | | zythgor3 wrote: | | robotchicken2 wrote: | | okay so i recently got a virus and ive tried avast, avg, spybot, and kaspersky now they found trojans and malware and rootkits but my internet is still VERY slow and when i restart my computer it says ending process .netbrodcastevent and there are new links in my favorites that i didnt put(this isnt a shared computer) if it helps im running windows xp. any help? or can you guys tell me what i have so i can find a program that will fix? |
Once your computer is compromised, you can not rely on a local virus checker as it may very well be compromised as well.
My suggestion to you is as follows:
Once the machine is up, unplug your network cable then shut down all applications that you can. Press Ctrl-Alt-delete and terminate all non-essential processes/applications. pretty much kill everything but <alg, system, system idle process, explorer.exe, svchost, sms.exe, winlogin.exe, services.exe, APPservices, and any video/mouse apps/trays you may have running. Definitely do not leave browser processes running.
Once done with this go into control panel and open internet properties. DO NOT OPEN A BROWSER TO GET THERE. Clear browser history, cookies, etc. Make sure empty temp IE folder when browser is closed is checked in advanced tab, and make sure you set your homepage to something safe. Set security and privacy settings to max. Apply changes and re-open internet options, if homepage change does not stay the same, it will require registry changes to fix while in safe mode. Open msconfig, and uncheck EVERYTHING under startup and hit OK. Make sure your wallpaper, screensaver and background settings are not set to web related content. Uninstall webshots or similar software if it is installed.
Shut the machine completely down <not just a restart>. Power the machine back up, and boot into safe mode w/ networking support. Open windows explorer <not IE>. enter http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner or http://security.symantec.com/ and run a remote virus and spyware scan <do not use your local one on your machine, and make sure it is not running>. Download and run appllicable virus removal tools from site. Download a manual patcher/and definition update for your antivirus program. Install it. Uninstall all versions of antispyware software you got, and resinstall a fresh copy of just one and update it. Run local virus scan then run spyware check. Regardless if local programs say problem is fixed or not, rerun remote virus/spyware check again. Confirm startup list in msconfig has nothing suspicious still. Reconfirm internet properties, then try rebooting normally.
Good luck. |
Wow.. I'd rather reformat my computer. x] |
Formating takes less time than reading that passage. =]
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Noz3001
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 1:48 am Post subject: |
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| Ajax wrote: | | Sad to still find people who hate vista because they just found one mistake, ahh I guess the future of the world relies on the children. First buy an external hard drive that can hold all your important files, and just transfer them through and then re-format your computer and reinstall the OS and then re-add your files. |
I still hate vista. Why downgrade to something which will slow my PC down and the UI looks like shit.
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Chase Payne
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I would kill for a vista copy, I have a legal copy of home premium but I lost my disks  either way Ill have to buy it in the future, but yes I would not get it now.
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