zZzZzZ... Gtfo K.O.ed by a virus

[Mc565]

Microsoft usually lets you use the same key 3 times. It should say somewhere on the box.

To the question above me, sandboxie is basically a program that lets you test files without it actually affecting your pc. Its confining a file to a specific spot on your computer that doesnt affect anything else.

Google it.

Lol you have to pay for sandboxie dont you?

[Justin]

Lol you have to pay for sandboxie dont you?

Only if your a sucker, If you know the right people and know the right sites, you can get any program for free, Usually depending on it's popularity!

[LegendaryAbbo]

Would you be able to list the attachments you have downloaded in the last day so we can look into this, or did you go through an outside link?

[gtfo]

Would you be able to list the attachments you have downloaded in the last day so we can look into this, or did you go through an outside link?

No because I forgot them and I cant do anything with my computer.

[randomnamekabe]

No because I forgot them and I cant do anything with my computer.

FAAAIIILLLLL
That sucks mang.

[gtfo]

FAAAIIILLLLL
That sucks mang.

I KNOW

Hey does anyone know how to format a vista computer that has no installation disc?

I can't do much on my computer because it has a worm.

[Solley]

Buy a new disc, leech one off your friend or pirate one on your friend's computer, put it on your usb and boot from it

[[MPGH]Luke420]

WTF YOU TALKING ABOUT YO MPGH DON'T GOT VIRUSES GTFO!!!!!

[Solley]

Wow youre telling gtfo to gtfo?

[Kevin Rudd]

gtfo, as a guy who has been owned by viruses a lot, i think i might be able to help u fix ur computer if you use vista or windows 7.
possibly xp.
This is what you do.
As Vista and Windows 7, sometimes when you force power shutdown your computer WHILE starting it, you will get startup repair, well this s3xy thing fixed mine.
it will search for stuff wrong with windows, it WILL find a load of shyt, and it will ask you if u wanna do system restore, which is when u last upgraded ur Service Pack / Updated.
Better than reformat. way better.
=D

[NextGen1]

gtfo, as a guy who has been owned by viruses a lot, i think i might be able to help u fix ur computer if you use vista or windows 7.
possibly xp.
This is what you do.
As Vista and Windows 7, sometimes when you force power shutdown your computer WHILE starting it, you will get startup repair, well this s3xy thing fixed mine.
it will search for stuff wrong with windows, it WILL find a load of shyt, and it will ask you if u wanna do system restore, which is when u last upgraded ur Service Pack / Updated.
Better than reformat. way better.
=D

Won't do much good, Worms are stored in system restores... In fact, system restore should be disable before running the anti-virus' - turn it back on after everything I mention below, and as a note, yes when you shut off restore you will lose all your restore points.


Did you purchase your PC/Laptop with vista on it?
If so, you have two more things to ask yourself

Is there a second partition called recovery, if so , Look through your startmenu or sometimes a dashboard and restore to factory settings.

if there isn't a second partition, answer this question, did you receive a blank cd that says backup your computer now, and you said "oh i'll get to it later"?

Next,

Worms almost NEVER modify or infect existing files on your computer, they usually are self contained,

Worms are harder to remove for reasons like, attached to running process, or connected to vital registry information, etc.

Easily remove most harmful (notable worms) safely with Avast Virus cleaner or Kapersky, in either case , it isnt as bad as most belief, it's more knowing how to handle it, use one of those programs first, after that , (to remove any existing files) Download superAntiSpyware (not virus, that's malaware, antispyware) Run it... Remove any and all virsus.

After that, boot in safe mode, run both (if possible)

All should be fine, Feel free to PM me with any questions

[Mouzie]

try combo fix, gets rid of most viruses

Said worm not virus, two complete different things.

Won't do much good, Worms are stored in system restores... In fact, system restore should be disable before running the anti-virus' - turn it back on after everything I mention below, and as a note, yes when you shut off restore you will lose all your restore points.


Did you purchase your PC/Laptop with vista on it?
If so, you have two more things to ask yourself

Is there a second partition called recovery, if so , Look through your startmenu or sometimes a dashboard and restore to factory settings.

if there isn't a second partition, answer this question, did you receive a blank cd that says backup your computer now, and you said "oh i'll get to it later"?

Next,

Worms almost NEVER modify or infect existing files on your computer, they usually are self contained,

Worms are harder to remove for reasons like, attached to running process, or connected to vital registry information, etc.

Easily remove most harmful (notable worms) safely with Avast Virus cleaner or Kapersky, in either case , it isnt as bad as most belief, it's more knowing how to handle it, use one of those programs first, after that , (to remove any existing files) Download superAntiSpyware (not virus, that's malaware, antispyware) Run it... Remove any and all virsus.

After that, boot in safe mode, run both (if possible)

All should be fine, Feel free to PM me with any questions

Actually, they do infect your files, as they are parasites and attack the host, a worm does not often target the files of the computer to do damage, they often release a backdoor so the user can come back in a later time, they are spread by the network and the network should be disable, as it'll use your friend email addresses to try and spread you can see this by the 'click this picture' link they send you.

One of the worst worm in human that caused a worldwide panic and the Israeli government to launch it database into red alert-MyDoom or known as the ILOVEYOU Virus, using emails from any sources it can find and then creating a fake letter title, "I LOVE YOU." So lovers and love ones will open the letter and get infected at work, at school, at home, etc.

The Nachi worms, are use to spread helpful things.. by going to the Microsoft website, download files you need without you having to do that.

The W32/Hoots-A Worm, print out the ORLY? Bird picture from your printer.

[RoflMyWaffle]

LOL he doesn't fail because he got a virus, he fails because he spelt his name wrong in the poll

[omlan]

HAHHAA YOU GOT PWNED< IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!

[NextGen1]

actually, they do infect your files,

I said almost never infect existing files on your computer (which is fact).

And they are not as bad as everyone would have one believe (in the sense of dealing with the problem)

My point, is don't format if you don't have to , Almost everyone is this thread said, Format.... and it's not always necessary, in fact it is more then a last resort, better to try all options , I am lucky enough to have 3 redundant backups (kinda like time machine (mac), but not....) But for someone who has numerous important files, pics, music, etc and no back ups, that's a horrible resolution.