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xxcatmysteryxx

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So heres to my day
« on: 12 April 2010, 21:00:42 »
So apperently my computer got affected with sercurity tool that is a fake thing that tells you you have a bunch a viruses but it tells you to pay this money to get rid of them its a scam to get your money but the worste of this is that it blocks you from like everything you can't even download things like malware to get rid of it. So i been trying the whole day by myself to get rid of it errr not working to well but i can't use my computer until this fake program is removed. so i been trying to kill virus all day what a fun day!  :scared:
Has something like this ever happened to you?
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2010, 21:09:54 »
Something like that happened to me once.  I just used a Linux live CD to restart my computer, find the virus, and destroy it.  Maybe you can use a similar solution?
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2010, 21:10:29 »
Sounds like your everyday uh...well...I never even get these anymore...  :O  ::)
Let me guess, you are using Windows...
try using MalwareBytes...: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
maybe install it from another comp, then put it on a USB...  :|
Um...if they have a "name" then tell us... (wait, you shouldn't even be telling "us", go to a "_____" removal forum...

Good Luck.  :)  :thumbup:

Basically you have a fake anti-virus...anyways...um...I guess.
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2010, 21:24:20 »
I've encountered this before.

To wipe it out, you have to use a program called HiJackThis.
Beware though, if not used properly you can destroy your computer.

I used Firefox to look up how to wipe the virus out.
If you want, I can go on a search to find out the site that helped me destroy the virus.

Is there some way you can go onto someones computer, and do things without being at their computer physically?

Don't bother with malwarebytes, it doesn't work.

And if you download HijackThis, it has to be called iexplore.com. ;)
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2010, 21:29:19 »
malwarebytes is fine for me...but whatever.
Still, it depends, if she can even download hijackthis, and execute,and...  ::)  :O
But yeah, it is good too.  :thumbup:

Download it here...http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/

But if you can, upload/copy the log file to here...
http://www.hijackthis.de/

Still, if you can tell us the name of it, it would be very helpful... ::)

Good Luck.  :)  :thumbup:
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2010, 21:35:37 »
Ehh... before running something that might possibly nuke your computer and everything on it, I'd suggest going with my approach.  All you need is an internet connection and a blank CD.
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2010, 21:38:34 »
Quote from: John.d.h on 12 April 2010, 21:35:37
Ehh... before running something that might possibly nuke your computer and everything on it, I'd suggest going with my approach.  All you need is an internet connection and a blank CD.
True, but that is somewhat harder.

Then again, if she is friends with Archmage, can't he just help her like...  ::)

Anyways, more details! Please.  :)  :thumbup:
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2010, 21:56:48 »
No, HijackThis doesn't destroy your computer, it simply shows the user the heart of Windows, and it's the users responibility to find the virus attached to the heart and delete it.

It's dangerous, but I know how to do it.
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #8 on: 12 April 2010, 23:08:01 »
I've used HijackThis and it's a good tool. I had a similar issue recently with my wife's laptop, and if it wasn't for Avast's scan-on-boot ability it wouldn't have been removed. The one that got on hers was called "Internet Security 2000" or something stupid like that.

AVG can do a scan-on-boot as well, but unfortunately it wouldn't load until AFTER the virus was already in memory and couldn't be removed. Avast was able to get to it before Windows was even started which meant no more virus when it found it. I recommend Avast now, even if you have to re-register for a free (other than some minor personal information) license every so often.
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #9 on: 12 April 2010, 23:34:17 »
Yah, try Hectate's idea, and if it doesn't work, then we can work together with HijackThis, and wipe that virus out!!! :D
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #10 on: 12 April 2010, 23:54:12 »
Quote from: Hectate on 12 April 2010, 23:08:01
I've used HijackThis and it's a good tool. I had a similar issue recently with my wife's laptop, and if it wasn't for Avast's scan-on-boot ability it wouldn't have been removed. The one that got on hers was called "Internet Security 2000" or something stupid like that.

AVG can do a scan-on-boot as well, but unfortunately it wouldn't load until AFTER the virus was already in memory and couldn't be removed. Avast was able to get to it before Windows was even started which meant no more virus when it found it. I recommend Avast now, even if you have to re-register for a free (other than some minor personal information) license every so often.
Yeah.
But uh, now, registering with Avast is like...well...a click, no information...needed...much.  :|  :thumbup:
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #11 on: 13 April 2010, 00:30:13 »
Yea i fixed this problem ages ago. It hijacks your host from windows and registry. I made a registry fix for you  :thumbup: . DOWNLOAD

Double Click fix.reg and click YES for confirm.
Reboot your computer.
Then run Malware and it should find it and kill it for sure.
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #12 on: 13 April 2010, 00:40:28 »
Wow.
Seems like we all know how to fix this thing! 8)
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #13 on: 13 April 2010, 01:00:22 »
Yeah my laptop has AVG but it blocked it so the program couldn't be deleted ha i couldn't even listen to my music on my computer i was going crazy luckily i had my backup mp3 so as you can see i fixed it but i went to this thing and looked up how to remove it and sence it blocks malware and other stuff like this it sugested downloading this thing called SUPERantispyware anyways i really help.. the weird thing (that also made it easier to get rid of) was that it was only on my account and not on the entire computer so i was able to get into aminstrator's account (moms) and i downloaded it without a problem because it wasn't effecting hers anyways ... blah blah blah .. the moral of the story is becareful of whatever your doing
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #14 on: 13 April 2010, 01:10:29 »
yea it will randomly hijack your computer and avg won't detect it i don't know why , but hey glad your comp is back up  :thumbup:
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #15 on: 13 April 2010, 01:11:28 »
Quote from: xxcatmysteryxx on 13 April 2010, 01:00:22
Yeah my laptop has AVG but it blocked it so the program couldn't be deleted ha i couldn't even listen to my music on my computer i was going crazy luckily i had my backup mp3 so as you can see i fixed it but i went to this thing and looked up how to remove it and sence it blocks malware and other stuff like this it sugested downloading this thing called SUPERantispyware anyways i really help.. the weird thing (that also made it easier to get rid of) was that it was only on my account and not on the entire computer so i was able to get into aminstrator's account (moms) and i downloaded it without a problem because it wasn't effecting hers anyways ... blah blah blah .. the moral of the story is becareful of whatever your doing
Well, that is nice to know.  :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Huh...Super...huh? Yeah, tried that one. (But, really, I never seem to need them anymore)
Cool.  :)  :thumbup:

Quote from: Fluffy203 on 13 April 2010, 01:10:29
yea it will randomly hijack your computer and avg won't detect it i don't know why , but hey glad your comp is back up  :thumbup:
Because AVG isn't...a...  ::)
Well, all that matters is well...finished.  :)  :thumbup:
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #16 on: 13 April 2010, 03:43:43 »
Quote from: -Archmage- on 12 April 2010, 21:24:20
Is there some way you can go onto someones computer, and do things without being at their computer physically?
Yes, you can remotely connect with VNC or another pro, linux comes with  pro that dose this I think.
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #17 on: 13 April 2010, 11:33:37 »
THat virus is too popular for it's own good. :P

EVERYONE, knows how to take care of it! :O

Glad your computer is back up! :thumbup: :)
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #18 on: 13 April 2010, 14:43:44 »
Quote from: -Archmage- on 13 April 2010, 11:33:37
THat virus is too popular for it's own good. :P

EVERYONE, knows how to take care of it! :O

Glad your computer is back up! :thumbup: :)

Yes thanks for everyone's help haha killing viruses is so much fun and I was kinda able to get on the internet but i had to keep clicking the button to get rid of the popup it was sooo annoying but im glad now ha i was worried before like before i knew it was a fake a such..
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #19 on: 13 April 2010, 17:56:24 »
Yeah, the Glest community can beat everything... !  :O  ::)
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #20 on: 13 April 2010, 17:59:40 »
Quote from: ultifd on 13 April 2010, 17:56:24
Yeah, the Glest community can beat everything... !  :O  ::)
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Almost...
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #21 on: 13 April 2010, 18:05:23 »
Quote from: ElimiNator on 13 April 2010, 17:59:40
Quote from: ultifd on 13 April 2010, 17:56:24
Yeah, the Glest community can beat everything... !  :O  ::)
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Almost...

Hate short posts lol even though it is OT .. but still
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #22 on: 13 April 2010, 18:07:42 »
Quote from: xxcatmysteryxx on 13 April 2010, 18:05:23
Quote from: ElimiNator on 13 April 2010, 17:59:40
Quote from: ultifd on 13 April 2010, 17:56:24
Yeah, the Glest community can beat everything... !  :O  ::)
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Almost...

Hate short posts lol even though it is OT .. but still
its because they play glest!!!

What do you mean?
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #23 on: 13 April 2010, 18:08:43 »
OK, people, lets not get OT in a OT thread, k?  ::)
This problem is finished...  :O

Quote from: ElimiNator on 13 April 2010, 17:59:40
Quote from: ultifd on 13 April 2010, 17:56:24
Yeah, the Glest community can beat everything... !  :O  ::)
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Almost...
But we can beat each other too right?  ;D
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Re: So heres to my day
« Reply #24 on: 16 April 2010, 16:54:35 »
*Ignores last OT posts*

I once had a virus like that. I looked it up on a different computer and was able to stop the processes causing it and delete them. Antiviruses couldn't stop it, so had to do the old fashion way... :(
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