my computer says i have viries how do i get rid of them
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Inter(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
- CPU
- 3.46 GHz
- Memory
- 512MB
need help bad
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NormCameron
Vista Guru
We need some info on the messages you are getting.
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Scratch Built
- CPU
- Intel Quad Core 6600
- Motherboard
- Asus P5B
- Memory
- 4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
- Graphics card(s)
- Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung 206BW
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 X 1024
- Hard Drives
- 4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
- PSU
- 550 w
- Case
- Thermaltake
- Cooling
- 3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
- Mouse
- Targus
- Keyboard
- Microsoft
- Internet Speed
- 1500kbs
- Other Info
- Self built.
i did a norton scan it says i have 9 cookies, heuristic- threat name Packed. Generic.187 108 virus trojan.brojack,trojan.Fakeavalert,Downloader, trojan.Wimad,trojan.Wimadi just have the free scan what can i do.
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Inter(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
- CPU
- 3.46 GHz
- Memory
- 512MB
Download malawarebytes, run it and see if that gets rid of it, if not, try Spyware Search & Destroy.
Norton has never been good to me, unless of course, you want an application that hogs all your resources and just sits there looking pretty.
Norton has never been good to me, unless of course, you want an application that hogs all your resources and just sits there looking pretty.
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Custom Built
- CPU
- Intel Q9650 w/CM V8 Cooler...
- Motherboard
- EVGA 780i SLI FTW... Latest Bios & Drivers
- Memory
- Corsair Dominator 8GB (4 x 2GB) PC2-8500C5D
- Graphics card(s)
- EVGA GTX260
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Def Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer 22" LCD Widescreen
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- WD Velociraptor 160GB Samsung Sata 750GB Maxtor External 160GB
- PSU
- PC Power & Cooling 750w Silencer
- Case
- Thermaltake Speedo Advance
- Cooling
- Air Cooled... See CPU
- Mouse
- Logitech G7
- Keyboard
- Logitech G15
- Internet Speed
- Comcast 6MB Broadband
- Other Info
- Linksys WRT54G router
NormCameron
Vista Guru
No problems. Download the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool from
Malicious Software Removal Tool
and run it.
These are part of a malware scam, usually telling you you need to buy an antivirus program. Don't click on any popups that direct you to buy the program or run av checks.
Unless you are getting blue screens or weird behaviour from your PC you don't have too many problems.
Take a look here.
http://www.vistax64.com/vista-news/189564-fake-antivirus-programs.html
Do you have an AV program installed? There are some good free ones. If you don't have one head to the System Security Threads on this forum and have a browse there.
If you have any further problem don't hesitate to ask again. That what we are here for. Let us know how you get on.
Norm
Hi Astalavista. These are also good choices but Malawarebytes has been known to flag system files as malware and while a superb program is not, in my opinion, a good choice for a beginner. I do agree re Norton though. out of the top 10 I rank Norton number 11.
Malicious Software Removal Tool
and run it.
These are part of a malware scam, usually telling you you need to buy an antivirus program. Don't click on any popups that direct you to buy the program or run av checks.
Unless you are getting blue screens or weird behaviour from your PC you don't have too many problems.
Take a look here.
http://www.vistax64.com/vista-news/189564-fake-antivirus-programs.html
Do you have an AV program installed? There are some good free ones. If you don't have one head to the System Security Threads on this forum and have a browse there.
If you have any further problem don't hesitate to ask again. That what we are here for. Let us know how you get on.
Norm
Hi Astalavista. These are also good choices but Malawarebytes has been known to flag system files as malware and while a superb program is not, in my opinion, a good choice for a beginner. I do agree re Norton though. out of the top 10 I rank Norton number 11.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Scratch Built
- CPU
- Intel Quad Core 6600
- Motherboard
- Asus P5B
- Memory
- 4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
- Graphics card(s)
- Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung 206BW
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 X 1024
- Hard Drives
- 4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
- PSU
- 550 w
- Case
- Thermaltake
- Cooling
- 3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
- Mouse
- Targus
- Keyboard
- Microsoft
- Internet Speed
- 1500kbs
- Other Info
- Self built.
thanks will do
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Inter(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
- CPU
- 3.46 GHz
- Memory
- 512MB