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bonkersmk1 · 4th August 2010, 22:10

just been lookin at some wheels and they wus uploaded on imageshack. now my laptop keeps getin pop ups sayin google is ifected do u want to update your antivirus now it says also antivirus software allerts infileration allert your computer is bein attacked by an internet virus it could be a password stealing attack a trojan dropper or similar! ino no 1 is goin through my files or what ino it just wants me scan my comp with this stupid program its put on my laptop (somwhere) how can i find to delete it getin loads of pop ups now arghh.
help pleasee

Peter_D · 4th August 2010, 22:14

Whats the programme called? Google the name of it

Press CTRL, ALT and Delete at the same time to start task manager, and see if there are any processes you don't recognise which are taking up alot of RAM

If any look dodgy, Google the file name and find out what it is

Do you have a virus scanner? Get AVG anti virus it is free and decent

Or you could do a System Restore which would restore your computers settings to an earlier date, like to a few days ago.. Sort of like going back in time, and giving you a second chance.. But this time try and hold back from clicking that dodgy Gay porn link that you got emailed to you

jonathon5 · 4th August 2010, 22:15

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/sho...virus-software

sounds more like adaware

auds · 4th August 2010, 22:15

download avg

http://www.avg.com/gb-en/home-and-of...=ppc_uk_00062b

http://free.avg.com/gb-en/download

04gallsopp · 4th August 2010, 22:21

if it is called vista virus or vista 2010 , beware they have trojans that watch you , very common on big websites

bonkersmk1 · 4th August 2010, 22:22

thanks for quick replys when i do full computer scan on avg it last for like 10seconds and says there wus nothing found ?? al try what u said let u no what goes on just got a pop up now to porno.org

first virus on this in over a yr ! done my nut in

bonkersmk1 · 4th August 2010, 22:25

peter your a right t*at

Woody91 · 4th August 2010, 22:26

Try avast anti virus its excellent imo its a lot better than avg and its free

Rogue_Shadow · 4th August 2010, 22:30

AVG isn't man enough these days
Before I get yelled at. I was loyal to AVG since the start however they have failed to keep all its immunisation logs updated. Yes it updates every week but they are worthless updates that are there to reassure you. Either way had aload of computer babble explained to me by a PC forum when I had a similar trouble.

To put it simple AVG is no longer a decent Free anti-virus. Not even in the Top 3
Avast as taken its spot

Id advised everyone to Download " Microsoft security Essentials "
Its free like AVG but it does a damn good job of keeping you safe without asking permission for it. Clever code
Anyway

The virus you got will keep looping around, Id suggest you use a restore point

Start >> Accessories >> System Tools >> System Restore.

Choose a recent date and restore to that point.
You will lose any work prior to that so back up before you do go ahead with it.
IF you do make a backup. Scan the Drive before introducing it back onto your Hard drive after the copy

Simples

Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essentials, Sybot Search and Destroy = Fort Knox

Although don't get Sybot S&D unless your abit more computer literate, the really advantages need abit of fiddling

jonathon5 · 4th August 2010, 22:31

aounds like adaware more than a virus

Peter_D · 4th August 2010, 22:34

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Originally Posted by bonkersmk1

peter your a right t*at

WTF??

bonkersmk1 · 4th August 2010, 22:35

just had to log on safemode it wont let me open anythin in the normal mode its on vista to cant find system tools

Barber90 · 4th August 2010, 22:35

Top notch info rogue_shadow

bonkersmk1 · 4th August 2010, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Peter_D

WTF??

it logged me off man !!! lol

Peter_D · 4th August 2010, 22:37

What logged you off?

Rogue_Shadow · 4th August 2010, 22:37

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Originally Posted by bonkersmk1

just had to log on safemode it wont let me open anythin in the normal mode its on vista to cant find system tools

Systems tools in under Accessories in the start menu. It will be there.
Sounds like Adware invasion to be honest. A dodgey site or link has messed up you a gooden

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barber90

Top notch info rogue_shadow

Cheers Bud

Peter_D · 4th August 2010, 22:39

On Vista, click the bottom left button, then click Control Panel, then on the left click "Switch to classic view", then click Backup and restore center, then when that loads underneath those click "Use system restore to fix problems and undo changes"

Then go ahead with a system restore, restore it to a date a few days ago from before you had troubles

bonkersmk1 · 4th August 2010, 22:43

it wont let me open anythin now what ever i try to open says it infected

Newtz07 · 4th August 2010, 22:48

download Spybot search and destroy, and download Avast anti virus, run both and request them to do boot scans and reset the PC. when it boots up AVAST will kick in and scan each sector as its loading it, that way it can track where the virus hatches from on startup.

After that you should be fine.

if not try to revert back to a restore point, if you know when you got infected. but thats never the case!

if not, i have got a shit hot copy of windows 7 i could sort you out with. It has professional, home, and Starter. Plus it doesnt require any serial keys... MAGIC

PM if you need help

kennysevenfold · 4th August 2010, 23:41

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Originally Posted by Peter_D

Get AVG anti virus it is free and decent

back in the 90's

Microsoft security Essentials is free and rated very highly, even amongst the paid software.