PSX5Central

Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Halberto on October 02, 2007, 03:33:48 PM

Title: Malware problem
Post by: Halberto on October 02, 2007, 03:33:48 PM: I have a virus I can\'t get rid of. I use ad-aware and delete it every 15 minutes but it keeps coming back. What do I do?

And yes, it probably is from porn
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Coredweller on October 02, 2007, 03:41:31 PM: That\'s probably the new phoenixsuns.w32 worm, which only affects PCs belonging to Spurs fans.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Titan on October 02, 2007, 05:03:22 PM: boysfood.com. best site for porn. i get the occasional spyware but never got any viruses because it works like youtube. what virus program do you use?

for spyware, use Spy Bot. i was recommended it by someone here (i think sammy or LIC). i like it better than adaware. i was running both at one point though but used Spy Bot more often so i deleted AdAware
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Halberto on October 02, 2007, 05:56:07 PM: okay, I\'m trying spybot
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Halberto on October 02, 2007, 06:21:43 PM: spy bot picked up what ad-aware didn\'t but it still keeps happening
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Paul2 on October 02, 2007, 07:45:06 PM: if your computer has a virus, maybe an anti-virus software should helps better? Which anti-virus software are you currently using?
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Titan on October 02, 2007, 08:20:01 PM: if you know its a virus, why are you using spyware programs to get rid of it? get a virus scanner program.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Halberto on October 02, 2007, 10:57:31 PM: McAfee couldn\'t find it either. Spy bot found extra things that AdAware missed, but it\'s still happening.

It\'s creating pop-ups that say I need spyware removal programs every minute (ironic eh?). It even puts a picture as my background warning me about spyware.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Evi on October 02, 2007, 11:47:36 PM: McAfee is a piece of shit, for one thing. Does it show the exact location of the virus?

You should install this and post the log file in this thread: http://filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/ (http://filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/)

You can manually shut down the virus using HijackThis if you know what to look for. If you have the name of the file, that would be a good start.

You might also want to try scanning the file or the folder the file is in with this: http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/ (http://filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/) That is, if you know the location of the file, which be a good thing to have. You could try scanning with McAfee in Safe Mode or you can do a Boot-Time Scan with avast! Antivirus. If you have the name of the virus, that would be helpful. You can Google the name of the malware and see if other people have figured out solutions to fixing that little bitch of a virus. You might also be able to shut it down at startup via msconfig, unless the virus is attached to a program that, when opened, the malware is activated...that\'s always a pain in the ass. Start > Run > then type msconfig
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Nolaws on October 03, 2007, 02:56:38 AM: Quote from: Titan
boysfood.com. best site for porn.

cheggit.net is the best ! :D

as for virus, spyware try Hijakcthis :)

http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html

Quote
If persistent spyware is bogging down your computer, you might need HijackThis. The tiny program examines vulnerable or suspect parts of your system, such as browser helper objects and certain types of Registry keys.

if you are not familiar with regedit or windows registry itself, I wouldnt advise it.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: GmanJoe on October 03, 2007, 04:21:02 AM: Search and download cleanup40.exe

Install it, run it. Wait.

Then run your antivirus program again.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Halberto on October 03, 2007, 04:59:50 AM: I got the Smitfraud trojan, apparently it\'s a huge pain in the ass to get rid of
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Raz The Friggin Grea on October 03, 2007, 07:27:08 AM: Avast.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: clips on October 03, 2007, 06:54:06 PM: jeez.....who the heck creates these viruses?....and what\'s the point?......to make our lives miserable?...these cats need to do somethin\' else with their spare time....
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Halberto on October 03, 2007, 09:33:48 PM: Alright, I got rid of it. Only took me 5 hours to do it. Assholes. All I wanted was to see Eva Longoria\'s sex tape.
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Titan on October 04, 2007, 09:21:32 PM: Quote from: Halberto
Alright, I got rid of it. Only took me 5 hours to do it. Assholes. All I wanted was to see Eva Longoria\'s sex tape.

porn is so hard to resist :( i just limit myself to whatever i can stream. now if i was in a public library, that\'s a different story. ain\'t my computer :)

speaking of porn in the library....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTEbrlb5ppM
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Paul2 on October 04, 2007, 10:08:08 PM: ^^^

sounds like something titan might do. You see what happen when you don\'t have real girlfriend but use your hands as substitute and library as your place of enjoyment?

*me runs and hide*
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Titan on October 04, 2007, 11:48:28 PM: Quote from: Paul2
^^^

sounds like something titan might do. You see what happen when you don\'t have real girlfriend but use your hands as substitute and library as your place of enjoyment?

*me runs and hide*

who needs a library when i have my own computer. i can jerk off in the privacy of my own home or student center so piss off :gfight:
Title: Malware problem
Post by: Evi on October 05, 2007, 12:31:04 AM: Quote from: Halberto
Alright, I got rid of it. Only took me 5 hours to do it. Assholes. All I wanted was to see Eva Longoria\'s sex tape.
You only get those kinds of privileges when you don\'t suck at the internet.