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How do i get rid of a virus that i think is in my system files?
When I connect online I get these popups, which i shouldnt get because my pop up blocker is on high (allows no popups). These popups vary from ‘online virus scanner’ sites to blank pages. Most of them I can just close tho some try to force me to download a file but my security settings stop these. Its the blank pages that are the worst because they totally freeze my screen. I cant do anything on any of the web pages I have up and I end up pressing ‘alt, ctrl, del’ and restarting my pc. My anti virus and anti spyware progs show nothing when i scan my c drive and my firewall doesnt show anything wrong either. help!!
DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK!!!!!!!!!
http://www.amaena.com/securityworm5/?ax=0&ex=1&h=10&mpt=1180650052&aid=nm_ik_wav_r5&lid=&affid=nm_67308_e77d7f3e061211dc8a97003048895bfc_cc8f05ca+2b46676903454cda9f55953d4ed7bcbd
This is the ‘address’ of one of the ‘online virus scanner’ sites that keeps popping up. It looks very suspicious, esp the ‘securityworm5′ bit.
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#2 written by junior 7 months ago
go to http://www.happyharry.net/pc911 and down load a program called spybot search and destroy run this program and it will remove every virus or adware your systems has then reboot your system and run it again ok if u have any more problems feel free to email me at rwinn07@yahoo.com and spybot is free and try to update your anti virus
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#3 written by Simpleofmind 7 months ago
Try Downloading a free version of Avast or AVG. Download Adaware and Spybot. Run both adaware and spybot. This will clean 99% of spyware. Run Avast or AVG only download and install one at a time. This should solve the problem if it is a spyware or virus that’s causing the problem. If problem persist, I think it’s software compatability isssues.
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#4 written by classic 7 months ago
There is definately something wrong. It sounds like you are using norton of mcafee.
Scan your PC with this to remove it. Its free and safe to use.
http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more! -
#5 written by jibbarjabar 7 months ago
Your “Additional Details” may have just solved your problems!
Amaena popups, and scam internet security advertising such as Winfixer, WinAnti”this and that”, ErrorSafe, etc are usually caused by a Vundo (Virtumonde) infection.
Most “general purpose” scanners such as Norton, AVG, Spybot etc can not detect or remove it, as you have found out already.
The standard removal tool for Vundo is called VundoFix and it is availible for free here:
http://www.atribune.org/content/view/24/2/Good luck.
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#6 written by Jack_The_Bull 7 months ago
Try scanning with some antivirus online scanner like http://www.bitdefender.com/
and a security/antivirus scanner like http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=QVLBZTVOGXFSTZHSZPW&bhcp=1Also have some spyware/adware removers like Ad Aware SE Personal and Spybot-S&D.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
( Download Ad Aware here http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html )
Scan with them.
AVG also have a free anti spyware.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1http://www.econsultant.com/spyware-database/how-to-remove-adware.html
*Note: Have only one antivirus program and one firewall installed on you computer.
Adware/spyware removers are ok to have more of.
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#7 written by ray_8128 7 months ago
You have malware installed on your system. If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan in safe modeIf you do not have full time (active) virus protection install (only one) all are excellent:
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus – avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
or
AOL Active Virus Shield
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)
Perform a full scan.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They will greatly increase your protection. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.phpSpybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.htmlSpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.htmlSUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/CCleaner: Do not install toolbar option
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on “my computer”> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn off system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Run this time onlyCWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/Roguefix.bat
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm#uninstallShoot The Messenger
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htmSmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.htmlVundo Fix and
VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.htmlVX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php———————————————————————-
Additional run this time and monthly.Microsoft Update “Custom Mode” install everything
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-usMicrosoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmMalicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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RootkitRevealer v1.71
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Security/RootkitRevealer.mspxRootkit Removal Guide
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/scan_unhackme.htmlRootkits Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each monthAVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
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Additional Information read:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607 -
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When did this problem start happening?
If only this week try performing System Restore. Restore your computer to an earlier date
To do System Restore:
a. Click on Start
b. Click on All Programs
c. Click on Accessories
d. Click on System Tools
e. Click on System Restore
f. System Restore will open
g. Click on Restore your computer to an earlier time
h. Click on Next
i. Try to choose a date last week or days ago that you are not having this problem.
g. Just follow the prompts, Click on Next
NOTE: The computer will logoff just let the computer do the restore
Try optimizing Internet Exlorer Browser
a. Check first the version
Click Help
Click About Internet Explorer
If you are using IE7 or version 7
a. Close IE
b. Click on Start
c. Click on Control Panel
d. Open Network and Internet Connections
e. Open Internet Options
NOTE: If Network and Internet Connections is separated just try to look for Internet Options
f. At Internet Options
Click on Advanced on the upper right
Click on Reset at the bottom portion
Click on Close
Click on Apply and OK
If you are using version 6
Click on Tools on the upper verions
Click on Internet Options
Under General Tab Delete Files, Delete Cookies
Then Go to Security Tab, Click on Default Level
Then Go to Privacy, Click on Default
Then Go to Programs Tab, Click on Reset Web Settings
Then Go to Advanced Click on Restore Defaults
Click on Apply and OK
Use the following tools
The program is called smitfraudfix
http://siri.geekstogo.com/smitfraudfix.p…
– Just follow the instruction there
then do an Online ewido scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/…
Just remove all those infections