Comments for How do I get rid of this infection that keeps coming back on my machine?

Comment from charlie on 2009-08-11

2009-08-11T22:59:46Z

The easiest way to get rid of a stubborn virus without paying, is download malwarebytes.org . I had the same problem. I kept running my spyware in safe mode, and disconnected my server. It kept coming back. I downloaded a free program. malwarebytes.org, and it took it right out.

While I agree that MalwareBytes is good, please don't get complacent and think it will get everything. Some are better than others, sure, but no anti-virus tool will get everything.

12-Aug-2009

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Comment from Jeremy on 2008-03-17

2008-03-18T05:44:47Z

How do i unsubscribe from this chat site thing called fling.com, I didn't realised it charged.

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Comment from Shell on 2008-01-05

2008-01-06T05:15:20Z

if its infecting ur cookies(spyware) just block ur cookies from sites or get a firewall.

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Comment from Mike on 2007-10-01

2007-10-02T02:55:48Z

I've had a similar problem getting rid of a virus after reformatting with a clean install. When you boot from the install CD you'll see two different options for formatting. One is identified as quick format, one as format. Use the reqular format instead of the quick format. I'm not sure what the difference is but it takes about four times as long to format and it does a more through job. This method has helped me get rid of some serious monters. Good luck.

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Comment from Greg on 2007-09-21

2007-09-22T05:48:05Z

I have a MySpace page & I am looking for an online job. I go everywhere. Get a Gmail account NOW! Gmail has a separate spam box for the crap. I am running about 6,000 spam emails a month. After 30 days they are deleted. I do not see them until I check them in case 1 email is put in by accident. I have had that happen only 1 time. When spam does come through, you dump it into spam so I see only about 3 a day. The more you dump the less you see. I also use Norton System Works. After I go to MySpace I run the 1 Button Check Up which cleans unwanted files. I run the Speed Disk often when ever the laptop slows down, at night when I go to bed, about every 2 - 3 days. I also run the virus scam 2 X a week or more. Norton also comes w/ Firewall but the Windows XP the Windows Service Pack 2 has to be turned off. They will not work together. Norton Systems Work is around $80.00 a year & seams to be well worth it. I got botnet attacked yesterday on MySpace & Tom, Pres. MySpace, put the whip to Fling.com, I did complain, & that did them in. My laptop is back to running fine now. I did blow everything out last night & this morning. Good job Tom! Thanks to Leo for telling me what a botnet is I would have not figured it out on my own. It is not your machine, these Aholes are ruthless. Gmail gives you 3Gig of storage & it is not on your machine. Spam does not count. Gmail.com is FREE. GOOD LUCK!

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Comment from Chris on 2007-09-20

2007-09-20T22:53:10Z

#1 Format and re-install
#2 Disconnect your internet from the source (router,ethernet, whatever)
#3 Install a trusted firewall or at least make sure windows firewall is enabled
#4 Install your virus scan (optional)
#5 Connect to the internet and update your virus scan definitions
#6 Run Windows Update several times to get all the updates (may require several restarts)
#7 Download Windows Defender off of the Microsoft website (also optional)
#8 You are now protected and anything else that happens form this point on is subject to the user.
If you have other people also using this machine, I highly recommend some Parental Control software that runs in the background and a Browser other than Internet Explorer (Firefox is a good one).

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Comment from vincent on 2007-09-19

2007-09-19T10:47:05Z

Hi,

There is a procedure, developed by the nice folks at majorgeeks.com that, if followed to the letter, will get rid of almost anything infecting your system.
Maybe not everything, but it's sure worth a try, most certainly if you have hundreds of thousands of files and folders you do not wish to loose/reinstall.
Here it is:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

Give it a try. It has removed some nasty sh** from many of the pc's I receive for repairs!

Best,
Vincent

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Comment from Houssam Mousa on 2007-09-18

2007-09-19T05:55:15Z

Even using an Anti-Virus is not enough, I use three and sometimes four , I know you will tell me that an updated anti-virus is enough, but it's not, on my experience and many times, one Program find a virus or a Trojan that the other did not find, and the most problem is that the anti-virus delete or clear the infected file, but as soon as you re-boot the virus (or trojan) will come again, and you will have to start tweaking around the Reggistry and Booting files using utilitis, it's very annoying, not to mention that using a real-mode anti-virus will make your Rabbit computer seemed slower than a turtle , and using on-demand scanner is sometimes late, anyone can help??

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Comment from Mark on 2007-09-18

2007-09-19T04:28:20Z

Another obvious one, but I toss it out for the newbies. Even if you don't do risky things on your computer or your network, others who have access might. And just because they swear up and down that they don't go to THOSE sites or open risky email, its always a possibility. Even if they cover their tracks well (deleting histories and the cache and whatnot). One solution is to install parental control software for a time and see if the infections at least slow down. It's not a cure-all, and there are ways around it, but it might cause help you catch who's been naughty on your machine.

As Leo has said time and again, your comp must be secure at the terminal. Know who uses it and what they are using it for.

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