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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.
2,120 Questions
How do you remove vista defender pro malware?
Vista Defender Pro is a fake software. It tries to gouge you by asking for a paid upgrade but the only thing you can expect after paying are more malware. You will notice that your computer seem slow when performing tasks and your free disk space will only have a few megabytes of storage left. These are just a few of the symptoms of an infection by a rogue anti-spyware app such as Vista Defender Pro.
You can remove Vista Defender Pro malware by running a scan on your system. Once an infection is detected, you can delete it automatically. No need to resort to reformatting or service fees. Check theattached link for a detailed removal instructions.
First off you should never run more than one virus program at a time. Second a Trojan is not nessarily a virus. It can just be Spyware. I would suggest you download, update, and run a good Antispyware program such as Adaware 7.0, Spybot Search & Destroy, or Microsoft Antispyware. All are a free download.
(I'm not sure if you have already taken care of the problem, whomever posted this, but it could help other people with the same problem...)
clay has an incredibly good point. see, anti-virus programs, when installed, try to claim dominance over looking at your files. you have three of them trying to do the same job at the same time... they could be the things slowing your computer in the first place. you need to think about which one you think is the one that works best with the most virus definition updates and leave it alone. then, go and disable the others. (at least disable them. you can keep them if you really feel you need them, but disabling will keep them from running and overlapping each other. enable another in case of emergency or suspicion only AFTER disabling the running one.)
about the Trojan, it should be picked up either by your anti-virus program (i prefer AVG Free over any other anti-virus). if it isn't, i'd suggest "Spybot: Search and Destroy" or "Ad-Aware SE Personal". both of these are free downloads at http://download.com . (just search for them using their page.)
if you even THINK there's a Trojan on your computer, when you install either of these anti-malware programs, do NOT make a restore file! run them once each, and get rid of everything they mark as bad. restart your computer, and do it all over again. restart it a second time, and NOW make your restore file. the last thing you need is to make a backup of your computer and in a time of crisis, use it and accidentally reinstall a Trojan.
make sure you keep updating these things. i'd suggest doing each once a week at least. also, to keep your computer running quickly, use "Disk Defragmenter" (a windows utility; it's in the start menu ( start -> programs -> accessories -> system tools)) at least twice a month. ^___^
good luck!
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This is the Microsoft virus line, the call is free if you call them they will walk you though the steps for virus removal
How do you remove HP Share-to-Web folder from my computer?
* * * * * * * * * == == == == REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.s2wdh" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{9E8BF6A5-1979-4D6C-A20D-40557856E78C}" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A4DF5659-0801-4A60-9607-1C48695EFDA9}" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\s2wdh.SendToShlExt" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\s2wdh.SendToShlExt.1" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{8F5E5E7C-43FA-4BAC-9358-04E34CB46545}" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A4DF5659-0801-4A60-9607-1C48695EFDA9}" /F
REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved\{A4DF5659-0801-4A60-9607-1C48695EFDA9}" /F
REG DELETE HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run /v "Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon" /F
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What are the possible actions of a computer virus?
When you get a computer virus your computer may get random pop-ups trying to make you download something or sell something to you. It can also spread itself across your P.C files and make it harder for you to remove it. If you do not have anti-virus software and are an inexperienced online user you should really get an anti-virus or just be more carful of what sites you go on.
What are the names of computer anti-virus programs?
The best one is this htt ps:// yazing. com/deals / avg/ zoomtheworld (remove the spaces)
What is the best antivirus for a server?
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How you repair virus infected Microsoft Word files?
I should suggest you following program way
software can repair MS Word files *.doc, *.docx, *.dot and *.dotx and .rtf file formats
Have you tried using AVG's "HEAL" feature? That took care of it on my machine.
How do you remove mcafee antivirus from windows 98?
Go to Control Panel. Click on Add/Remove Programs.Click on install/uninstall tab and look for Mcaffee names. Click on each one individually and then click on ADD/REMOVE button. Follow up with each pop up wizard by uninstalling the respective Mcafee program/module. If asked to restart PC, you may need to do so individually. Dan Schenker
What are the top 5 photo sharing websites?
== == ---- == == These are the top 5 photo sharing sites (about.com 3/2009)
1. Flickr 2. Picasa 3. Smugbug 4. Photobucket 5. Dropshots Here are a list of popular 'image hosts' or photo sharing websites (in no particular order):
* Photobucket (http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=photobucket&gwp=13 | http://www.photobucket.com)
* Flickr
(http://www.answers.com/flickr?cat=technology&gwp=13 | http://www.flickr.com)
* There is a list of more popular websites at:
http://www.answers.com/topic/photo-sharing#Revenue_models
* You can also share photos easily at most social networking websites, such as MySpace, FaceBook, Bebo, TagWorld, etc etc
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http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-social-networking-websites?cat=technology == == * Best I have seen so far is Flickr = http://www.flickr.com = a huge database of photos, extremely easy to use navigation and search engine, covers almost any subject, very high percentage of professional level photos, does have adult content but has easy to use and accurate filters that are on by default, and best you don't need to login or have a membership to have full viewing of the content
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Don't download files illegally.
Will downloading music slow down your computer?
If one takes the necessary precautions against viruses and Trojan horses, there is really little harm in downloading off the internet or a CD. The only caveat there is that you need to be aware of your hard drive capacity and not fill it up completely. Leave some 5GB or so of open territory - useful for file swapping and disk caching, virtual memory, etc.
Where can you find free boxes to use for projects?
Most wal mart stores will save them for you if you ask them.
How do you delet partially downloaded files?
Close the relevant process and the remove the existing file manually.
Can you download antivirus on a PC that already has a antivirus installed?
Yes, but the two may conflict. Choose which is the best, and uninstall the other.
How do you remove Trojan horse downloader virus keenval j if it is attached to wupdater exe?
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Why on avg update you have to reboot?
There is an issue of the settings file changing somehow. Select "Properties" in update manager. Change the "Update upon next computer restart" option to "Update immediately" and click on "OK" Next, select "Settings" in update manager Click the "Advanced" tab, and then the button marked "Delete Update Temporary Files"
Repeat the update and all should be well - you should get the "Update Applied Successfully" dialog box
What are the problems that can be caused by a Computer Virus?
if u mean what can they do to your computer there are many many things
- delete files
- copy files
- share personal info
- steal bank details
- publish personal files
- monitor what you go on
- make you buy things and charge u alot
- but worse, they can ruin your machine making it un-usable
- make the harddrive fail
- ruin the hard drive making it unable to fetch any of your old files
so quite alot but ther is more much more i have heard of ones that make a voice come from your machine so just do a scan to make sure your computer is ok
signals you have a virus could be, windows opening when u didnt click them or just unusal behavouir. but the window one is most common
What is move to chest in avast virus?
The option move to chest in avast, is like quarantine the item. It moves the item to a secure and separate area, where it can't access the computer. This is a very useful feature and is good, to use if you don't know what to do with a file.
What is the worst antivirus software?
In my opinion based on 15 years of experiance, Nortons is the worst.
How do you remove the issas.exe computer virus?
Step 1: Download an Anti-Virus application. Good examples of this are:
- Spybot Search and Destroy
- Microsoft Windows Defender
- Norton 360 (not free)
- AVG Anti-Virus
- Avast!
- Trend Micro
- Etc.
The list goes on, and on... You can see the corresponding links to each recommended anti-virus application in the "Related Links" below. (Note: There has been debate over the possible problems that may arise with having multiple anti-virus applications installed, yet this has not been widely confirmed and is mainly an individual problem with few computers.)
Step 2: Download and Install updates for the installed anti-virus application and then run a "Full Scan" of your computer to attempt and detect any malicious activity.
Step 3: Follow the instructions given by the individual anti-virus application to remove the malicious application(s).
Step 4: Install security updates on your computer. Separate from updates for individual anti-virus applications, it is highly recommended you download and install updates for your operating system. A corrosponding link is given in the links below for Microsoft Windows updates.
Step 5: Stay safe by downloading and installing proper security tools. These tools could include:
- CCleaner (Cookies and Registry Cleaner)
- McAfee Site Advisor (Idenitifies Malicious Websites)
- WOT (Identifies Malicious Websites)
The corresponding links are given below under "Related Links" as well.
Other s- Well you can't just ask how to remove a computer virus. There are thousands of variations of viruses. Each one having different code and as such some are harder or easier to remove. To remove a virus software quarantines the file that is infected, delete the file, clean the infected file of the virus or deny the virus access.
- If you suspect or if you confirm that your computer is infected with a virus, obtain current antivirus software. For more information about antivirus software vendors, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Antivirus software helps protect your computer against most viruses, worms, trojans, and other malicious programs. Many computers come with antivirus software installed. You can also purchase antivirus software, and you can install it yourself. In this scenario, you must also keep the antivirus software up to date.
- A firewall is software or hardware that creates a protective barrier between the computer and potentially damaging content on the Internet. A firewall helps guard the computer against malicious users and against many computer viruses and computer worms. Use a firewall only for network connections that you use to connect directly to the Internet. For example, use a firewall on a single computer that is connected to the Internet directly with a cable modem, with a DSL modem, or with a dial-up modem. You can use the same network connection to connect to the Internet and to a home network or to an office network. In this scenario, use a router or a firewall that prevents a computer that is connected to the Internet from connecting to the shared resources on the home computer or on the office computer. Do not use a firewall on network connections that you use to connect to your home network or to your office network unless the firewall can be configured to open ports only for your home network or for your office network.
- Updates help shield your computer from vulnerabilities, from viruses, from worms, and from other threats as they are discovered. Steps that you can take to update your computer include the following:
Install updates for Windows and for Windows components such as Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Windows Media Player
Install updates for Microsoft Office programs.
Install updates for other third-party programs on your computer. For more information, contact the manufacturer of the third-party program. Additionally, install security updates for other Microsoft products that are on your computer, such as Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, and other products.
If you are running a version of Microsoft Outlook that is earlier than version 2002, make sure that the Outlook e-mail security update is installed on the computer. For more information about the Outlook e-mail security update
If you are running Outlook Express, use caution when you open e-mail attachments.
Disable active scripting in Outlook and in Outlook Express.
- Steps to remove a virus: Visit the Protect Your PC site and install the latest updates.
If you currently use antivirus software, visit the manufacturer's Web site, update it, and then perform a thorough scan of your system. If you don't currently use antivirus software, subscribe to a service and scan your system immediately.
Download, install, and run the Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 users). Note that this tool does not prevent viruses from infecting your system; it only helps to remove existing viruses
How can you remove the surabaya virus from a slaved hard disk?
How to remove Surabaya Virus
Overview -
W32/Drowor.worm may get send around using a deceiving filename Google Earth .scr.
Symptoms -
* Modified autoexec.bat to display a message upon system start: "Don't kill me, I'm just send message from your computer"
* your folder has file size 40K
* Modified PE binary files
Removal
1. del autorun.info in drive c:
Press Start -> Run -> cmd press Enter
attrib autorun.inf -s -h -r press Enter
DEL autorun.inf
3. Press Start -> Run -> regedit press Enter
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE", then "SOFTWARE" then "Microsoft" then "Windows NT" then "Current Version" then "WinLogon".
and on the right windows (under data) modify or delete "LegalNoticeCaption" & "LegalNoticeText".
you should be fine.
go to start, run, type in regedit and find;
4. Show Hidden files
Start --- Run --- regedit --- OK
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\
Hidden\SHOWALL
CheckedValue = "0" change to "1"
Recommend Good Antivirus Program
Avira AntiVir PE Classic:
Avast 4 Home Edition:
start in safe mode with internet & do two free online scans:
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.HTML
http://housecall.antivirus.com
http://www.superantispyware.com
Free version is excellent.
security installed in your PC, a firewall, antispyware and anti virus program.
Looks like a worm and I would suggest that you download both of these free
program and update, run an indepth scan and then reboot to be on the safe side.
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How to remove Surabaya Virus
Symptoms -
• Modified autoexec.bat to display a message upon system start: "Surabaya is my birthday"….."Don't kill me, I'm just send message from your computer"…and then some blah - blah in some Thai language I guess.
• Your folder has file size 40K
• All your hard disk partitions become autorun…if you right click on any partition or any drive letter it'll give the "autorun" option instead "open".
• All your existing original folders become hidden and are replaced by another dummy folder with same file name but with size of 40KB. If you right click on any file, the menu which opens will show "test", "configure"….etc options but no "open" option.
Removal Steps:
Step 1:
Press Start -> Run -> cmd (or command) -> press Enter
Type in command box- CD\
Type again in command box- c:
Type again in command box- attrib -s -h -r /d /s -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del autorun.inf -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del thumb*.* -> press Enter
Repeat the same with your other hard drive partitions as well…say if you have 3 drive partitions viz. "C", "D" & "E"…for this:
Type again in command box- d:
Type again in command box- attrib -s -h -r /d /s -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del autorun.inf -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del thumb*.* -> press Enter
Type again in command box- e:
Type again in command box- attrib -s -h -r /d /s -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del autorun.inf -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del thumb*.* -> press Enter
If you have any USB hard drive on pen drive connected, do the above procedure with its drive name. For example if your USB drive name is "G"…
Type again in command box- g:
Type again in command box- attrib -s -h -r /d /s -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del autorun.inf -> press Enter
Type again in command box- del thumb*.* -> press Enter
Type again in command box- exit
Step 2:
Press Start -> Run -> regedit ->press Enter
Click on following (in left side window):
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"->"SOFTWARE" -> "Microsoft" -> "Windows NT" -> "Current Version" -> "WinLogon".
Now on the right side window (under data) delete "LegalNoticeCaption" & "LegalNoticeText".
Step 3:
Go to Start menu -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System restore
This'll open a box where you'll get the option - "Restore my system to an earlier time"... Select any old date on which you think your system was working fine…push on next..next…till the system restore starts…
System restore takes a few minutes to complete depending on your computer speed….so be patient….after system restore completes….Your computer will restart…..the problem should have been solved.
Step 4:
Press Start -> Run -> regedit ->press Enter
Press Ctrl + F
In the find window type Surabaya if at all you find any entries in the registry with this name…"Surabaya"…delete them
Step 5:
This virus makes your system's show hidden file option in folder menu to get disabled. To make your computer to show Hidden files, and to get your computer again back into normalcy…
Start --- Run --- regedit --- OK
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> Software -> Microsoft -> Windows ->
Current Version -> Explorer -> Advanced -> Folder -> Hidden -> Show All
On the right side window, locate this: CheckedValue = "0"
Modify this value to 1. (right click on the Checked value under Name column -> Modify)
Note:
This virus usually reaches to your computer through any USB drive (pen drive or hard disc). Whenever you plug your USB drive into any other computer, infected with this virus, the virus will infect this drive and will infect the next computer, in which the drive is plugged in next time. So its always advisable not to open the pen drive directly. Instead always right click on the drive and select open option. If at all you see the first option as "autorun", after you right click on the USB drive, this means that the drive is infected.
