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	aironeous	2010-02-07 , 06:21
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The best anti virus program is eset.
http://www.eset.com/products/nod32.php

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bunanson	2010-02-07 , 06:27
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Well, I have NOT doen anything yet.......hope the virus got bored and walk away by itself

Yes, the virus got straight through Mcafee twice, this time and 3 months ago (it was my computer 3 month ago), Mcafee is really not good enough!

bun

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geneven	2010-02-07 , 06:29
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Originally Posted by aironeous

The best anti virus program is eset.
http://www.eset.com/products/nod32.php

The best antivirus program -- you've tried all the rest? Congrats!

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born2wonder	2010-02-07 , 17:47
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Originally Posted by danramos

Terrible idea. If you have a link or bootsector virus, you already may have loaded it and it's actively residing in your computer--potentially preventing you from detecting it or properly running your antivirus on your already infected system. You want to AVOID booting the hard drive of the infected system before scanning it with a CD or DVD (something read-only) based boot CD with an antivirus.

It's definitely not a terrible idea. Safe mode is always a good start for these common viruses/malware; check any guide or how to on removing viruses. (e.g. http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Virus)

I fix viruses daily as part of my business for what its worth. Obviously for servers or critical machines, I perform a backup through a live cd before attempting to remove the infections though I never needed to restore them. Bootsector viruses can be fixed using the recovery console in the windows cd but this particular virus is not a bootsector one.

That's a GREAT one too! Kapersky has an excellent reputation for integrity, unlike Norton and McAfee (which I must STRESS to avoid).

I agree. I would also mention Microsoft Security Essentials, although missing some features, it is still a very worthy competitive.

Shaq

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bunanson	2010-02-07 , 23:44
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Originally Posted by born2wonder

For a linux antivirus, use clamav. But first, can you boot fine into safe mode (Pressing F8 right before windows xp logo shows, then choosing safe mode). If you do, can you run a .exe file inside safe mode or is the virus prohibiting you there too?

Shaq

I tried several times, even within safe mode, cannot execute any .exe; I took care the last virus (3 months ago) by using system restore. But this one does NOT allow me to go to system restore. I am thinking about brute force...........

bun

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born2wonder	2010-02-08 , 01:59
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Originally Posted by bunanson

I tried several times, even within safe mode, cannot execute any .exe; I took care the last virus (3 months ago) by using system restore. But this one does NOT allow me to go to system restore. I am thinking about brute force...........

Try this: http://www.geekpolice.net/malware-re...uide-t5264.htm

This should work but make sure you rename the .exe files you want to execute to "winlogon.exe" as suggested in the guide.

I am still sitting on it, will deal with it when I am back this evening after work, what F)(*I)(&&^ wasting of human time

I don't think it's a waste of time; you are learning something new that will likely prove useful in the future (and present)

Shaq

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elimoon8	2010-02-08 , 02:17
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If you can somehow run an .exe file, try AnVir Taskmanager. It will stand in place of the windows task manager. When/if you can get it to run in safe mode, you should see some suspicious process. Kill it and you will buy yourself enough time to do a scan with Malwarebytes.

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bunanson	2010-02-08 , 02:55
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It is NOT possible to run any process. I guess if you keep trying, you may get lucky once to get thru between processes................I surroundered to the evil forces.......WinXP re-installed. All is well, so far

bun

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Farooq	2010-02-08 , 04:34
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Originally Posted by bunanson

It is NOT possible to run any process. I guess if you keep trying, you may get lucky once to get thru between processes................I surroundered to the evil forces.......WinXP re-installed. All is well, so far

bun

bunanson i got infected by the same virus. did two things # 1 go to the microsoft site and download the real internet security essential and scan ur system. then download malwarebytes trail version orginal and scan it will remove all. confirm.