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lynn60
28 Dec 09 16:40
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Hi guys
Seemed to have recived a vicious virus/trojan attack.
purchased a norton security package to try & remove but when trying to run the norton security comes up with a severe warning that if proceed further could seriously damage computer etc any help greatly appreciated as seem to be going round in circles.

alos posted in general
Thanx in anticipation
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Report Shrew D • December 28, 2009 4:46 PM GMT
First mistake was getting Norton.
Report Shrew D • December 28, 2009 4:47 PM GMT
You mean you installed anti virus AFTER you got the virus?
Report lynn60 • December 28, 2009 4:50 PM GMT
usual case didnt renew subscription trying to close door after horse bolted .
After mistakes
a) not renewing
b)renewing norton
any suggestions?
Report Lee Ho Fooks • December 28, 2009 4:57 PM GMT
look at site below, check everything that has a green tick & get rid of the harmful ones. It's a start.

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/index.html

start
run
in the box type msconfig
ok
startup
Report Shrew D • December 28, 2009 5:09 PM GMT
Did you manage to write down the actual name of the virus?
Report heed the baw • December 28, 2009 5:11 PM GMT
get malwarebytes anti-malware its free and should clean up
Report Lisa Simpson • December 28, 2009 5:11 PM GMT
How do you know you had a virus in the first place?
Report Lisa Simpson • December 28, 2009 5:12 PM GMT
Are you sure you've not been browsing and a "pop-up" has appeared telling you your computer is infected?
Report Lisa Simpson • December 28, 2009 5:13 PM GMT
Download AVG or similar free anti-virus software.
Download fee Super Antispyware prog.
Update them both.
Run them both.
Report lynn60 • December 28, 2009 5:26 PM GMT
hi guys thanx for replys
Will have a look @ name of said infections & get back to you albeit later .
will try suggestions
Report AV8 • December 28, 2009 5:28 PM GMT
http://www.lbc.co.uk/download-these-free-programs-12054

This site really helped me, it should sort things out.
Report Shrew D • December 28, 2009 6:00 PM GMT
AV8 28 Dec 18:28
http://www.lbc.co.uk/download-these-free-programs-12054

This site really helped me, it should sort things out.
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It's the LBC radio website.

Since when were they experts in removing viruses?
Report a bitofinterest • December 28, 2009 6:01 PM GMT
boxing day
Report dannyho12 • December 28, 2009 6:04 PM GMT
id try a system restore first
if it s not been turned off

start/all programs/accessories/system tools/system restore
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