getting rid of a really bad computer virus
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posted03/12/2004 03:42 PM (UTC)by
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lordofthenetherealm
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03/31/2003 06:03 AM (UTC)
okay i recently downloaded something off of the internet and it gave my computer a virus. i ran my computers' virus scan and deleted all 38000 infected files.wow but they keep coming back if anyone could help me save my computer i will be your best friend forever. i really don't want to do system restore but i might have to. so please someone help me.sad
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Migle
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03/12/2004 01:47 AM (UTC)
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thats why downloading pr0n is bad!
dude it wasn't porn
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Blade-Tsung
03/12/2004 01:51 AM (UTC)
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Holy shit man that's foul. I had a bad one too, tho not that bad, but Norton couldn't delete it and it was in quite a few registry keys that would respawn every time I turned on my PC.

I downloaded a program called 'HIJACKTHIS'. What that does is quickly scans ur computers 'Registry Files'. There are a few forums where you go and post your 'HIJACKTHIS Log' and people will tell you what to do. But this is only if you have that type of virus.

I really don't know what else to tell you, I think the site that helped me the most was computercops.biz...

May the Force be with you..
thanks blade. by the way the virus is a new P2P worm. don't i need something else to get rid of a worm?
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Born-Again-Vampire
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03/12/2004 03:44 AM (UTC)
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You need antivirus that runs under the OS. Otherwise, try to get your files on some media, reinstall, load antivirus, download updates, bring back files, run anti virus on them...
i downloaded norton antivirus and it said the virus' name is W32.HLLW.Porul
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Born-Again-Vampire
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03/12/2004 04:58 AM (UTC)
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I would recommend pulling your files and reinstalling. It seems to be the safest way without proffessional virus removal programs.
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Terranova
03/12/2004 03:42 PM (UTC)
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Norton is kinda crap when it comes to removing viruses i had it then removed it as it didn't detect or remove a virus i had gotten even tho it was uptodate, i now use AVG there is a pay version 7.0 but there is also a free version 6.0 it doesn't have as many features as 7.0 but it does come with free updates, unlike norton which only has free updates for a limited time, AVG needs you to have a valid E-mail addy because they send you the progs serial number through email and you wont be able to install it without it. AVG fixed the problem i had and i didn't have to do a re-install which i would have with norton. give it a try it may work, tho it does depend on how bad the infection is, and you may need to do a re-install after all. the link for AVG is below.

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