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Downloader Viruses
This category is for questions about malware that automatically downloads spyware and infects the users system without the user's knowledge or permission.
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What type of malware consists of characterics associated with several categories of malware?
Almost any variation of mal-ware. Most malware is just a modification of an older copy.
If you want ask more specific questions, I'm a computer programmer.
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What is the number one free antivirus?
First off there are many different features for each of them. look at http://www.squidoo.com/AntiViruses-Tests for a detail article on tests that antivirus. Kaspersky 2009 was rated #1 and you get it at a discount through the links there.
What do you need to do regularly to make sure your computer is protected by viruses?
Users should run a virus scan often to make sure their computer of free of viruses. New viruses are created on an almost daily basis. For more information on virus protection visit Answers.com.
Who is the most powerful virus in the world?
It is probaly the armored virus.It can be hard to get rid of and can mafunction your computer.If you found a way to get rid of it and you need to type in your password.Dont think it is easy,It can change your password. It can be the anti - virus virus. Anti Virus Protection is useless againts it and it is where It is made.It can damage your computer and make memory loss
How do you scan email attachments for viruses?
· Don't open any e-mail attachments or files unless you know what they are, even if you know the sender. Some viruses automatically send themselves to the e-mail addresses in the address book that it's infected.. · You have to be careful before opening e-mail attachments as the attachments may be affected with a computer virus. · Don't open email attachments or website addresses that you can click on unless you REALLY know what you're opening. · Check the name of the attachment and see if it's appropriate or suitable. · Don't open any email attachments or files if you don't know who who sent them.
What virus can corrupt hardware?
Actually, there are computer viruses that are designed to shut down important parts of your computer hardware than can lead to damage to many physical parts of your computer.
How do you remove Trojan Horse Proxy AHIY?
You need to run these 6 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
2. Run the vundo and combo fix
3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
4. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
5 Run Superantispyware
6. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Install threat fire which will enhance your antivirus protection
Trojan HorseWell , the answer to that Question Depends on which Trojan you are talking about.For More infornmation on Trojans and viruses check out these sites:
Hawaii.edu
service1.symantec.com
Also If u Wish to run a scan for Viruses heres a Good site : housecall
Wish ya luck ;)
You can remove Trojan horse , by following these steps .
1 Download and intall the Malwarebytes on your computer .
2 Update your Malwarebytes .
3 Scan your computer for all the malwares in your computer .
4 Remove all the malwares , found while scanning with the malwarebytes .
5 Restart your computer ,
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Try this :
http://www.symantec.com/index.jsp
Type in the kind of Trojan it is, and it will give you step by step instructions on how to remove.
Are cookies and Trojan horses examples of malicious codes?
Not necessarily, they are mostly used by websites that you frequent, so that the site recognizes you as a user when you return there.
It is possible for them to be used for a malicious purpose by some people; they can be used to track a person's browsing habits.
Cookies are a important part of the Internet they are needed in order to make websites look cool. Cookies can be malicious and can track your web browsing but under most circumstances there good things.
How do you get rid of windows security virus?
Try this as soon as u log in your run task manager find it under processes. it will be the one with the biggest number of memory usage end its process!! (u have about 10sec--do it with great haste. Because it will terminate task manager. if don't do it fast enough log off and log back in) OR
IT DOES however, LET U OPEN UP YOUR MY COMPUTER (ATLEAST For ME ANYWAYS) RUN A SEARCH FOR SYSTEM SECURITY WHEN U FIND IT
RELEASE ALL HECK ON IT AND DELETE THE CRAP OUT OF IT. (this worked for me anyways)
GUARANTEED TO WORK USE THIS LINK WORKED FOR 5 HOURS STRAIGHT TO GET RID OF THIS MALWARE!!!!
http:/www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-system-security
i used stubware (Google it) and it worked very well, it took a total of 20 mins (mostly because i didn't know what to do), but it scans your virus' and than you can choose to fix all suspicious virus', once u do that, it will want u to restart your computer (do it), and when your computer returns to your main page it should be gone! Really easy!
Why should disk cleanup be performed regularly?
when you believe your computer may be harmed of viruses, etc.
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Is it necessary for windows users to install antivirus software?
If on a computer that will be connected to the internet or sharing files with other computers, it is imperative that one install a good anti-virus. You can do without one on a machine that will not be connecting to the internet for any purpose.
What are the four kinds of computer viruses?
- The traditional Virus
- Trojan
- Worm
- Bug
- Way virus
- Trj. Reboot virus
- Trivial.88.D virus
- Polyboot.B virus
- AntiEXE virus
- Randex virus
- CMJ Virus
- Meve virus
- MrKlunky virus
- Nimda virus
- SQLSlammer virus
Which anti virus program is considered to be the best?
AVG anti-virus software is said to be the best for your computer. They don't bombard you with constant notifications or slow down your computer. They do really good free downloads online too !
How do you remove Trojan horse agent awyw?
You need to run these 4 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
3 Run Superantispyware
4. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
How do you get rid of Trojan horse downloader keenvel N?
You need to run these 5 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Deckard's System Scanner (DSS)
2. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
4 Run Superantispyware
5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Install threat fire which will enhance your antivirus protection
KeenvalAll Trojan horses are hidden files so you would need to go to the Files Option (click the View tab)at Control Panel and uncheck both the *Hide file extension for known file types & *Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)-boxes, then OK yourself out. You will then need to restart your computer and go into SafeMode by HOLDING the F8 key DOWN -(at bootup - after the first screen info - be quick!). [You have to use your keyboard when you're in SafeMode - the keys to use are Ctrl/Alt/Delete (to exit the Help and Support screen) - Tab/Arrow keys/ Pageup/Pagedown/ the Window key(between Ctrl & Alt) & Enter]So, from the DeskTop screen press the Window key to get Start/ arrow up to Search/ arrow right to For Files or Folders and type up the NAME OF THE FILE & EXT (not downloader.Keennval.B) but the actual name of the file, which would have shown up on your anti-virus software. To delete this file from here just press Page Up to highlight the file and then delete. To get out of Search -Alt F/ arrow down to Close and press Enter.
It will be safe to empty your Recycle Bin in the Normal mode where you can use your mouse.
I have had 4 Trojan horses on my C drive and kinda figured out the above method a week ago. I deleted the Temp file (as these keep putting the same files back into your system) from the _Restore folder after unchecking the hidden files boxes, then went to SafeMode to delete what virus files that were still there. My computer is now absolutely FREE of these pests!
PS. I also have AVG 6.0 (the free one) & also the Ad-aware 6 and I use them every day as my kids love to play games from the Internet.
Here is more input:
- Don't try to heal the file... just move it to the virus vault and delete it...it's not important...just spyware clear your cashe and temp internet files...turning off system restore may help as you are clearing it from your computer...run avg again and you will find it is gone..
- Tried avg/panda/avist only avg detected keenval b/e & c but it could not remove it then i tried adaware6/spybot still no sucess, then i used me startup disc with minimal boot typed c:\deltree\restore\temp where avg said virus was, rescaned with avg no viruses detected.
- I have been using AVG anti-virus for quite sometime and never encounter the 'KEENVAL' problem until I installed kazaa. I removed kazaa and the problem went away. Upon reinstalling kazaa, the problem came back.
- I had it as well. I downloaded dietk and it removed all the spyware that came with kazaa.
- when keenval lodged itself into C:\ system volume... I went into safe mode, removed kazaa with the add\remove program (control panel), then re-booted, hit the start task bar button, then all programs button, then hit accessories, system tools and finally system restore. On the left side of the system restore box it says "system restore settings" click on that, then click on the box that says "turn off system restore", let it grind for a few seconds turn off your computer and hopefully keenval is history. Retrace the above proceedure to turn system restore back on. Good luck (windows xp)
- Use AVG 7.0 detected keenval b, c &e this was after the Kazaa experience as well. infected files were in the system restore file as well. avg fixed the probs. nice program.
How computer viruses effect operating system?
Computer virus or of various types and signatures. In general whenever your computer behaves abnormally than it is said that your computer has virus. Operating System: Windows can be considered as a Synonym for OS and in particular Windows OS is stored in ur C drive. In C drive u have program files; which have all ur OS stuff. Virus: Any download from net or any attachment in ur mail or if u have copied any file from ur memory stick can have a auto run program which needs a trigger. Trigger can be anything; it can be when u clicked the .exe file or u opened the attachment. the address mentioned in that virus will be something like \\C:Program files\win 32 this is sufficient to ruin ur OS; once win 32 is infected ur OS will do rock and roll I hope above information was relevant. thanks sahil
What are three examples of computer viruses?
There are many different types of computer viruses. The Melissa virus is an example of a macro virus, while the Aircop virus is an example of a boot sector virus. Anna Kournikova is an example of a worm, as is ILOVEYOU.
Where you can find best antivirus for windows xp?
You need to run these 4 essential steps to remove all the spyware on your computer.
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot
3 Run Superantispyware
4. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
How does computer virus start?
A computer virus is a software program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner and is spread from one computer to another. Personal computers are connected to the internet and to local area networks, that facilitates the spread of malicious program code. also taking advantage of network services such as the World Wide Web, e-mail, Instant Messaging, and file sharing systems to spread.
Will downloading slender give you a virus?
shacknews.com
than go on the search bar and search "slender download"
than all you do is scroll down until you reach the files category, one of the links should say
Slender: The Eight Pages beta 0.9.7 - Macclick on the link and itl bring you to a new page,click download now (the blue one)
than itl bring up another page,wait 30 seconds
than you have to click the blue download button, a file should come up
click save after, than itl download on to your computer, it should take a maximum of 5 minutes, (depending on your computer)
after it finishes downloading, click open
than itl bring up a folder which slender has been downloaded in,
click extract all files and voila, you downloaded slender
Hope I helped,
Enjoy your slender time ^_^
Are there other programs like Audacity?
To record your voice you can use AV Audio/Sound recorder
To edit audio you can download AV Audio Editor
Two are free, search it up
All of features are into this software: bit.ly/ak0TzU
Who was the inventor of computer virus?
The person who invented the creeper vrius is mr.dominic alejandro if your computer is infected by the creeper virus the messege "I'm the creeper catch me if you can!" this was displayed on screens of infected computers was desinged in 1971
How do you install a Lexmark X75 without software?
You can't install without software and I did post a link for you to go to and download your software. Make sure that is the correct printer X75 they have different models but it sounds like yours is a X75 all in one. The link I posted is from Lexmark site so you should be good to go by just downloading the drivers and software and install. Just click on the operating system you have and the download process should begin.
Did the computer virus affect the hard disk?
When a hard disk is said to have "crashed" it means that the read/write head has come in contact with the magnetic medium. The read/write head is SUPPOSED to "fly" above the surface, never actually touching down.
The disk turns at such a high speed that if the head touches down it destroys the surface resulting in what is affectionately called a "head crash" or a "disk crash".
A computer virus cannot cause that kind of hardware failure.
