I am wondering how to fix one in the event of one so basically I am wondering how to check the computer manually. If I ever get one that gets passed all the security on my computer.
Well, the best way is to Google the name of the item and find the removal instructions. Usually Google will bring up a website called bleepingcomputer.com somewhere near the top and they stay pretty up to date on the viruses that come out. But, if you don't feel like searching yourself, I do not mind doing it for you. Also, posting a HiJack This log in your first post of a thread will help us out so we can see some of what is going on with the computer. HiJack This can be found here. But, be careful with the program if you decide to use it without someone consulting you. It is very easy to screw up something important and then have to completely reinstall your operating system. By the way, what programs do you use?
Have you tried any of the programs that we recommend? Malwarebyte's is an amazing program and you should rarely have to remove malware manually with it.
I can assure you that it is a great program. It's also really easy to use but if you need help with it, just ask. I have been using this program for almost a year now and it has done very well for me. I have had my laptop for over 2 years now. When I first got it, there was a program called spywarebot that Dell or my school had installed before giving me the laptop. They never gave me a license for it so I just removed it and removed all of it's files. Or so I thought. A year later, I found out about Malwarebyte's and decided to give it a shot. Luckily my computer was pretty clean of viruses and other stuff but there was one thing that it caught. Spywarebot. Ever since then I have wondered why Dell or a college would install malware on someones computer but nevertheless, I haven't had to worry about much since then. I had managed to get the Vundo virus about 6 months ago and after 1 full scan of the program, it was gone. Which was a lot easier than the first time I ran into that virus at work. Took me 3 days to remove it manually.
Can be, besides messing with your system. If you have personal data on your machine (bank accounts, etc...) you may want to change passwords and stuff like that.
That is where all of Windows critical files are. But do not feel targeted, most infections plant themselves in that directory. Usually not too bad of deal but it can be, just depends on the attack. Have you tried HiJack This yet?
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:15:42 PM, on 11/10/2009 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18813) Boot mode: Normal
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)
O13 - Gopher Prefix:
You might also consider doing a repair install because some of your Windows Services appear to be corrupt. If you feel confident enough to do a repair install (or in-place upgrade as Vista likes to call it) you can find the instructions here. If you feel that this is beyond your abilities, please do not proceed. You may end up with a huge paperweight or have to do a complete reinstall if you mess something up. If you have a friend that knows how to do this better than you, please have them do it. If you decide to proceed, we hold no accountability for your actions. You may even be able to fix your Services problems without doing this.
What do I remove to stop microsoft from watching me on, (basically reporting me to them) because i heard it slows your computer down. You sound like a vigara commerical about holding no accountability.
Sorry, I kind of have to. There are always people that will be displeased with computer/web/programming work, the trick is to try and do everything to keep them happy while still being able to do your job. Gets pretty rough sometimes. As far as Microsoft watching you, as long as you didn't sign up for the customer experience program you should be fine. Here are a couple of articles about how to help speed up your computer. Hopefully you can get some use out of them:
I hope to take a look at my xp as well. I have 1 big question for you, if i am to scrap an old computer and rebuild it with new hardware can I take the hard drive and use it's operating system?
Yes and no. I just had to do this with a computer at work. At first it didn't want to work but if you just pop your XP disc into the computer (If a straight swap doesn't work) and do a repair install on it, in theory it will work. Luckily it worked for me and hopefully it works for you. You will have to reactivate Windows after you do it but that isn't a problem, especially if you get lucky enough to do it over the internet. The one I did today I had to activate over the phone before I could install the drivers for the ethernet card but it is not too big of a deal. More than likely the first time you try it, it will fail but if you hit the 'Change product key' button at the bottom of the window and put in the product key from your old computer and then call the activation number it will work. The telephone activation is really easy and the automated service is great but a little slow. It will guide you through the whole process.
